French Open day 3: Three matches to watch
World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek begins her push for a third French Open title on Tuesday.
Read moreIn race against time for US debt crisis, ball is in lawmakers' court
The bill hammered out by US leaders to prevent the country from a catastrophic default on its debts will face one final and potentially perilous hurdle this week: Passing a divided Congress.
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Knights blank Stars to advance to NHL Final
The Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in their six-season history on Monday by routing host Dallas 6-0 in the NHL playoffs.
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North Korea confirms June launch of military spy satellite
North Korea said Tuesday that it would launch a spy satellite in June, claiming it was necessary to monitor the "dangerous" military movements of the United States and its allies.
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Heat rout Celtics to book NBA Finals showdown with Denver
The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals on Monday by routing Boston 103-84 and denying the Celtics a historic comeback from down 3-0 in the series.
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Asian markets mixed as traders await US debt ceiling vote
Asian investors traded nervously Tuesday as they kept an eye on Washington, where lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a deal to hike the US debt ceiling and avoid a painful default.
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China launches mission with first civilian to space station
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade.
Read moreChina's launches mission with first civilian to space station
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade.
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On Mexico-US border, fentanyl poses growing hidden danger
Elena Ruelas prepares a syringe of heroin, a drug that she has been using for 20 years. These days, however, it is almost certainly laced with potentially deadly fentanyl.
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Lula hosts South American leaders' summit in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is hosting his fellow South American leaders Tuesday for a "retreat" aimed at strengthening ties in a region where left-wing governments are newly back in style.
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