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Late eagle lifts Henley to Wyndham lead as Scott starts strong

Late eagle lifts Henley to Wyndham lead as Scott starts strong

Russell Henley had six birdies and an eagle in an eight-under par 62 on Thursday to grab the first round lead at the Wyndham Championship, where Adam Scott started strong in his bid to earn a PGA Tour playoffs berth.

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US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran

US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran

The United States is preparing to deploy Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf as part of efforts to deter Iran from seizing ships, a US official said Thursday.

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Thiem closes in on first final in three years

Thiem closes in on first final in three years

Injury-plagued Dominic Thiem on Thursday moved to within just one victory of reaching a first ATP final in three years when he battled into the last-four of the Kitzbuehel clay-court tournament.

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US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran: official

US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran: official

The United States is preparing to deploy sailors and Marines aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf as part of efforts to deter Iran from seizing ships, a US official said Thursday.

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London mayor unveils new support over road pollution charge

London mayor unveils new support over road pollution charge

London's mayor announced Thursday increased financial support for owners of more polluting vehicles impacted by his contentious extension of a daily charge when driving them in the British capital.

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Apple profits edge higher despite lower iPhone sales

Apple profits edge higher despite lower iPhone sales

Apple reported modestly higher quarterly profits Thursday despite another dip in revenues, as a record performance in services offset lower iPhone sales.

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New York couple plead guilty to bitcoin laundering

New York couple plead guilty to bitcoin laundering

A married couple from New York dubbed "Bitcoin Bonnie and Crypto Clyde" pleaded guilty on Thursday to laundering billions of dollars in stolen bitcoin, prosecutors announced.

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Rashford eyes 40 goals in season and Rooney's Man Utd record

Rashford eyes 40 goals in season and Rooney's Man Utd record

Marcus Rashford on Thursday predicted he could hit 40 goals this season, buoyed by hearing Wayne Rooney is backing him to break his Manchester United scoring record.

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Amazon profit beats expectations on booming sales

Amazon profit beats expectations on booming sales

Amazon on Thursday reported a quarterly profit that trounced market expectations, driven by strong sales helped by its annual Prime discount event.

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Scott boosts playoff push, grabs early Wyndham lead

Scott boosts playoff push, grabs early Wyndham lead

Adam Scott boosted his hopes of securing a place in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs on Thursday after carding a five-under-par 65 to grab the early lead at the Wyndham Championship.

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