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US companies break long silence on abortion rights

US companies break long silence on abortion rights

After carefully avoiding the taboo topic for decades, more and more US companies are taking a stand on the right to abortion, a sign of a new generation with growing influence and very different expectations than their predecessors.

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Companies envision taxis flying above jammed traffic

Companies envision taxis flying above jammed traffic

As urban traffic gets more miserable, entrepreneurs are looking to a future in which commuters hop into "air taxis" that whisk them over clogged roads.

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Facing soaring rents, some US tenants are fighting back

Facing soaring rents, some US tenants are fighting back

Before the start of each month, Anh-Thu Nguyen and her two roommates send rental checks to their landlord. A few days later, the checks are mailed back.

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Longshot Rich Strike races to stunning Kentucky Derby triumph

Longshot Rich Strike races to stunning Kentucky Derby triumph

Rich Strike, an 80-1 longshot who only got into the field on Friday, pulled off a stunning upset victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

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Ex-security chief poised to become Hong Kong's next leader

Ex-security chief poised to become Hong Kong's next leader

A former security chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy movement is set to be anointed the business hub's new leader on Sunday by a small committee of Beijing loyalists.

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Tunisia's Jabeur hungry for more after historic Madrid title

Tunisia's Jabeur hungry for more after historic Madrid title

Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid.

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Hamilton relieved as Mercedes regain some form  

Hamilton relieved as Mercedes regain some form  

Lewis Hamilton admitted to relief and said he and Mercedes would 'keep chipping away' to recover lost speed after he qualified sixth on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix.

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Giannis hits 42 as Bucks edge Celtics for NBA series lead

Giannis hits 42 as Bucks edge Celtics for NBA series lead

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and passed off eight assists to spark defending champion Milwaukee over Boston 103-101 on Saturday in the NBA playoffs.

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Ferrari's Leclerc grabs pole and praises 'crazy' Miami fans

Ferrari's Leclerc grabs pole and praises 'crazy' Miami fans

World championship leader Charles Leclerc praised the enthusiasm of Ferrari's many American fans Saturday, but warned of a tense battle ahead after leading the Italian team to a front-row lockout at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix.

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Mexico City demo seeks end to legal abortion

Mexico City demo seeks end to legal abortion

Some 2,000 people marched Saturday in Mexico City to demand the legal right to abortion be revoked, at the encouragement of the Catholic church and conservative groups.

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