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Cicada-palooza! Billions of bugs to blanket America

Cicada-palooza! Billions of bugs to blanket America

They're loud. They're sexually aroused. And for one special, cacophonous month up to a trillion of them will engulf suburbs and woodlands across America.

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US paramedic sentenced over death of Black man during arrest

US paramedic sentenced over death of Black man during arrest

One of two paramedics who injected a young Black man with ketamine as he was put in a chokehold by US police was sentenced Friday to 14 months in jail with work release and probation, in the final chapter of a case that became a clarion call in the Black Lives Matter movement.

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McIlroy and Lowry in the hunt at PGA Zurich Classic

McIlroy and Lowry in the hunt at PGA Zurich Classic

World number two Rory McIlroy and team-mate Shane Lowry stayed at the top of the leaderboard at the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event.

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Weinstein accuser felt 'sick' after conviction overturned

Weinstein accuser felt 'sick' after conviction overturned

A woman who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault said Friday she was not sure she could face testifying again if he is re-tried, after his New York rape conviction was thrown out this week.

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Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash

Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash

Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers.

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Rating agencies doubt France's target to cut massive debt

Rating agencies doubt France's target to cut massive debt

Two major ratings agencies left their assessment of France's huge debt pile unchanged Friday, but cast doubt on the government's debt reduction target.

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Ahly, Esperance book CAF Champions League final places

Ahly, Esperance book CAF Champions League final places

Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt and long-time rivals Esperance of Tunisia will meet in the two-leg CAF Champions League final during May.

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Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager - reports

Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager - reports

Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported.

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'Catch and kill' tabloid chief winds up testimony in Trump trial

'Catch and kill' tabloid chief winds up testimony in Trump trial

Donald Trump's historic criminal trial wrapped up for the week on Friday following four days of testimony by a colorful ex-tabloid publisher who said he suppressed potentially damaging stories about the former president.

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Guler stretches Madrid's vast Liga lead at Real Sociedad

Guler stretches Madrid's vast Liga lead at Real Sociedad

Turkish teenager Arda Guler's strike helped Real Madrid close in on the Spanish title with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Friday, moving 14 points clear at the top of La Liga.

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