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'Stay tuned,' Biden says ahead of expected re-election bid

'Stay tuned,' Biden says ahead of expected re-election bid

After months of teasing, President Joe Biden is expected finally to announce his bid for a second term Tuesday, defying lukewarm polls and, at 80, boldly pushing what were once considered age boundaries for one of the planet's most stressful jobs.

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Chapman's century helps New Zealand end Pakistan series 2-2

Chapman's century helps New Zealand end Pakistan series 2-2

Mark Chapman hit a maiden unbeaten hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, ending the five-match series level at 2-2.

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12 die in munitions blasts at Pakistan police station

12 die in munitions blasts at Pakistan police station

At least 12 people, mostly policemen, were killed by multiple explosions caused by a fire in a munitions cache in a Pakistan police station on Monday, officials said.

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Fox doubtful for NBA Kings with fractured fingertip: reports

Fox doubtful for NBA Kings with fractured fingertip: reports

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox has fractured the tip of his left index finger and will be listed as doubtful for their NBA playoff game Wednesday against Golden State, according to multiple reports Monday.

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Chapman's century help New Zealand end Pakistan series 2-2

Chapman's century help New Zealand end Pakistan series 2-2

Mark Chapman hit a maiden unconquered hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win against Pakistan in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, ending the five-match series level at 2-2.

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Brazil Indigenous leader awarded for fight against mining

Brazil Indigenous leader awarded for fight against mining

Alessandra Korap Munduruku first turned to activism as she watched advancing agriculture devastate her Indigenous territory in Brazil, but it was her battle to drive out mining giant Anglo American that landed her in the spotlight.

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Defending champion Jabeur to miss Madrid Open

Defending champion Jabeur to miss Madrid Open

Tunisian Ons Jabeur will not defend her title at the WTA Madrid Open after withdrawing Monday with a calf injury.

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Tucker Carlson: The voice of white America's outrage falls silent

Tucker Carlson: The voice of white America's outrage falls silent

In the world of Tucker Carlson's hit TV show, America was under assault -- by Democrats, by health authorities, by Black Lives Matter protests -- and white conservatives were in a fight for their very survival.

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Haiti insecurity 'comparable' to nations at war: UN

Haiti insecurity 'comparable' to nations at war: UN

Insecurity in Haiti's capital has reached levels similar to countries at war, the United Nations said Monday in a report that highlighted a surge in murders and kidnappings in the country.

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Knee injury could rule Springboks captain Kolisi out of World Cup

Knee injury could rule Springboks captain Kolisi out of World Cup

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi could miss the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after injuring his knee in a United Rugby Championship match against Munster at the weekend.

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