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US, Mexico grab crucial wins in CONCACAF qualifiers

US, Mexico grab crucial wins in CONCACAF qualifiers

Fulham defender Antonee Robinson scored the only goal as the United States edged closer to World Cup qualification on Thursday with a 1-0 win over El Salvador.

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North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim inspects 'important' munitions factory

North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim inspects 'important' munitions factory

North Korea test-fired two different weapons systems this week, state media said Friday, part of a record-breaking streak of launches, as leader Kim Jong Un inspected an "important" munitions factory.

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Iran into World Cup finals as Japan, South Korea move closer

Iran into World Cup finals as Japan, South Korea move closer

Iran became the first team from Asia to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over Iraq as Japan and South Korea moved a step closer to Qatar.

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James, Durant named captains for NBA All-Star showcase

James, Durant named captains for NBA All-Star showcase

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named an NBA All-Star Game captain for the fifth-straight season on Thursday as the league revealed the starting players for the mid-season showcase in Cleveland.

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Australia pumps cash into Great Barrier Reef protection

Australia pumps cash into Great Barrier Reef protection

Australia unveiled a billion-dollar package to protect the climate-ravaged Great Barrier Reef on Friday, hoping to prevent the vast network of corals from being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list.

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Kiwi Ko grabs LPGA lead with sizzling 63 at Boca Rio

Kiwi Ko grabs LPGA lead with sizzling 63 at Boca Rio

New Zealand's third-ranked Lydia Ko fired a bogey-free nine-under par 63 to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA at Boca Rio.

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Schenk birdies eight in a row, shares lead with Rahm, Thomas

Schenk birdies eight in a row, shares lead with Rahm, Thomas

Unheralded Adam Schenk birdied eight holes in a row to share the lead with top-ranked Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas after Thursday's second round of the US PGA Farmers Insurance Open.

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Brazil's Alisson sees two red cards overturned in WC draw with Ecuador

Brazil's Alisson sees two red cards overturned in WC draw with Ecuador

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker had two red cards overturned by VAR reviews as Brazil hung on for a controversial 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw with Ecuador on Thursday, with both teams having a player dismissed.

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Pentagon chief orders reforms to reduce civilian deaths

Pentagon chief orders reforms to reduce civilian deaths

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered Pentagon officials Thursday to undertake reforms to reduce the number of civilian deaths from military strikes after multiple unjustified fatal incidents.

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Apple hits revenue record despite chip shortage

Apple hits revenue record despite chip shortage

Apple reported record $124 billion quarterly revenue on Thursday, despite a global chip pinch and shifting impacts of the pandemic that have weighed down other big tech players.

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