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Investigators say bodies in Mexico likely those of missing surfers

Investigators say bodies in Mexico likely those of missing surfers

Three bodies recovered from a cliff-top shaft in Mexico's crime-hit Baja California state are very likely those of two Australian brothers and an American who disappeared on a surfing trip, local investigators said Saturday.

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Latest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt

Latest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt

Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to end the war in the Palestinian territory and accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of "personally hindering" an agreement.

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Five assists and goal for Messi, hat-trick for Suarez as Miami hit six

Five assists and goal for Messi, hat-trick for Suarez as Miami hit six

Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick and Lionel Messi had an incredible five assists and a goal in the second half as a rampant Inter Miami crushed the New York Red Bulls 6-2 in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

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Madonna kicks off huge show before giddy fans in Rio

Madonna kicks off huge show before giddy fans in Rio

Dressed all in black, pop idol Madonna broke into her hit "Nothing Really Matters" Saturday night before throngs of joyful fans jammed onto Brazil's famed Copacabana beach in Rio.

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Enhanced Games chief says '50 to 100' Paris Olympians ready to sign up

Enhanced Games chief says '50 to 100' Paris Olympians ready to sign up

Between 50 and 100 athletes set to compete at the Paris Olympics are "in the sign-up process" for the inaugural Enhanced Games, where doping will be allowed, the event's chief claims.

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Floods in southern Brazil kill 57, force 70,000 from homes

Floods in southern Brazil kill 57, force 70,000 from homes

Raging floods and mudslides have killed at least 57 people in southern Brazil and forced nearly 70,000 to flee their homes, the country's civil defense agency said on Saturday.

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Edwards hits 43 to spark T-Wolves over Denver in NBA playoffs

Edwards hits 43 to spark T-Wolves over Denver in NBA playoffs

Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated defending champion Denver in the final minutes for a 106-99 victory in Saturday's NBA playoff series opener.

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Five assists for Messi, hat-trick for Suarez as Miami hit six

Five assists for Messi, hat-trick for Suarez as Miami hit six

Luis Suarez scored a second half hat-trick and Lionel Messi had five assists and a goal as a rampant Inter Miami crushed the New York Red Bulls 6-2 in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

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Lyles, Jacobs help USA, Italy qualify for Paris Olympic relays

Lyles, Jacobs help USA, Italy qualify for Paris Olympic relays

World sprint champion Noah Lyles and reigning Olympic 100m gold medallist Marcell Jacobs on Saturday helped the United States and Italy qualify for the 4x100m relays at the Paris Olympics.

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Panama to vote in presidential election with eight contenders

Panama to vote in presidential election with eight contenders

Panamanians vote in presidential elections Sunday from a crowded field of eight candidates, with the protege of a graft-convicted ex-head of state in the lead.

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