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Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a moderate who extended the country’s political freedoms but…
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Bourbon-plumped currants enhance the flavor of hot cross buns for Easter
Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavored with a…
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Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A man who authorities said scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded…
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The Latest: White House defends Trump’s tariff moves that rattled markets
Trump administration officials have been out in force across the television networks, defending President Donald Trump’s economic policies after another…
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South Africa appoints a special US envoy after its ambassador was expelled
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a former deputy finance minister as a special envoy…
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Real Madrid needs epic Champions League comeback. Barcelona and PSG are flying post-Messi and Mbappe
MANCHESTER, England — Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal hold such commanding leads in their Champions League quarterfinal matches that a…
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Plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
WASHINGTON — Community celebrations being planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year are at risk of being significantly…
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Have you experienced a disaster? You have more time to file your taxes
NEW YORK — If your life has been upended by a wildfire, hurricane, flood, tornado, or another disaster this past…
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Majority Leader John Thune’s ‘old-fashioned’ approach to the Senate has kept Trump on board so far
WASHINGTON — The Senate, once again, was working into the early morning hours Friday with its new majority leader, Republican…
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Ex-UK lawmaker charged with cheating for making bet on insider information
LONDON — A former Conservative lawmaker and 14 others have been charged with cheating when placing bets on the timing…
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Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
LONDON — Sony said it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia…
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European officials condemn Russia’s Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine
BRUSSELS — European officials condemned Monday Russia’s deadly missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scores, accusing Moscow…
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Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial beginning Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram…
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Garbarino, LaLota: Keep fighting for clean energy tax credits
As a solar small business owner from Farmingdale, I applaud Long Island Reps. Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota for their support…
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Suffolk veterans divided over push to raise suicide awareness, military flags together
Air Force veteran Nathan Gardner, of Patchogue, perched his towering frame over the podium as he prepared to deliver a…
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Long Island grocers specializing in imported goods worry about prospect of tariffs
The last five years have brought the world to Long Islanders’ dinner plates. Grocery stores specializing in West African, Japanese,…
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Long Island summer preparations at Jones Beach, Oyster Sloop Priscilla and Adventureland
As temperatures outdoors hover in the 40s, Melonie Cunningham sits at a sewing machine to attach a white ribbon to…
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Thousands of Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi festival
NANKANA SAHIB, Pakistan — Thousands of Sikhs were in Pakistan on Monday to celebrate Vaisakhi, a harvest festival that marks…
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Fantilli and Greaves are the latest contributors in keeping the Blue Jackets’ playoff hopes going
WASHINGTON — Johnny Gaudreau’s jersey has occupied a stall in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ locker room all season after his…
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Jets fall 4-1 to Oilers hours after wrapping up Presidents’ Trophy as NHL regular-season leader
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Corey Perry had a goal and an assist, Connor McDavid had two assists and the Edmonton Oilers…
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Islamabad urges Tehran’s cooperation over the killing of 8 Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran
ISLAMABAD — Islamabad has sought Tehran’s “full cooperation” over the killing of eight Pakistani nationals in restive southeastern Iran, officials…
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Crow-Armstrong homers twice and Cubs take series with 4-2 victory over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first two home runs of the season, including a go-ahead solo shot in…
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China’s exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom
BANGKOK — China’s exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier in a last-minute flurry of activity as companies…
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President Trump says CBS and ’60 Minutes’ should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him
President Donald Trump bitterly attacked “60 Minutes” shortly after the CBS newsmagazine broadcast stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday,…
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Home to centuries of heritage, Sudan’s biggest museum is looted and wrecked by a 2-year war
CAIRO — Inside Sudan’s biggest museum, the exhibition halls once filled with statues and relics from centuries of ancient civilizations…
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What to know about Ecuador’s reelected President Noboa and his plans to fight crime
QUITO, Ecuador — Daniel Noboa stunned voters in 2023 when he won a snap election for a 16-month presidency after…
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War in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has left many disabled veterans without care
MEKELE, Ethiopia — Chandera Weldesenbet is worried about dying before he receives the help he needs. The 41-year-old veteran of…
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A key ally in Trump’s migrant crackdown is coming for a visit. What might El Salvador’s Bukele get?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is hosting Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, at the White House on Monday…
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Retrial opens for Sarah Palin’s libel suit against The New York Times
NEW YORK — A retrial is set to begin Monday for Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit claiming The New York Times…
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Norris feels ‘nowhere near’ his best as Formula 1 title contest heats up inside McLaren
Lando Norris may be top of the F1 standings but he feels like he’s driving “nowhere near” his best and…
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What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the alleged arson at his official residence
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A man is facing charges after authorities say he broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in the…
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Germany’s Sorbian ethnic minority celebrates Easter with egg decorating traditions
SCHLEIFE, Germany — Anke Hanusch dips her needle into dark blue wax and dots it precisely on a yellow-dyed Easter…
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Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for British MP linked to ex-premier Sheikh Hasina
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A judge in Bangladesh issued an arrest warrant for the British member of Parliament and former Labor…
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Coyle has goal and 2 assists as Avalanche score 4 in 3rd period to beat Ducks 4-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Charlie Coyle had a goal and two assists in Colorado’s four-goal third period, and the Avalanche rallied…
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A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy is to be sentenced in the death of Christian Glass
DENVER — A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy convicted in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in distress who called…
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Boxing legend George Foreman to be honored at Houston memorial service
HOUSTON — Family, friends and the public are preparing to remember boxing legend, pastor and entrepreneur George Foreman during a…
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China’s exports jump 12.4% and imports fell as Trump pushed US tariffs higher
BANGKOK — China’s exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier as companies rushed to beat increases in U.S.…
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Thunder smash NBA record for scoring differential in a season
Oklahoma City had a regular season like none other in NBA history. The Thunder — who went 68-14 — finished…
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Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 6 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Suspected U.S. airstrikes around Yemen’s rebel-held capital killed at least six people and wounded 30…
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China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam — China’s leader Xi Jinping started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam…
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Afghanistan women’s team gets funding from the International Cricket Council
MELBOURNE, Australia — Afghan women cricketers will finally get high-level support in a bid to rejoin international competition after the…
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Flames beat the Sharks 5-2 to bolster their late playoff pus
CALGARY, Alberta — Yegor Sharangovich broke a tie at 1:30 of the third period with the first of his two…
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Guentzel, Kucherov each score twice in the Lightning’s 7-4 victory over the Sabres
TAMPA, Fla. — Jake Guentzel scored twice to reach the 40-goal mark, NHL scoring leader Nikita Kucherov had two goals…
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Helicopter company involved in fatal Hudson River crash shutting down, FAA says
The helicopter company involved in the fatal crash on the Hudson River Thursday is shutting down operations immediately, the Federal…
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Pelicans enter offseason of uncertainty after second-worst record in franchise history
NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson watched from the bench in street clothes — along with teammates CJ McCollum, Herb Jones,…
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After a wayward Sunday at the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau is ‘super excited’ about tweaking his gear
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bryson DeChambeau believed his game was in good enough shape to win the Masters. He certainly thought…
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Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
LIMA, Peru — Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many…
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Bears agree to a $40 million, 3-year extension with DB Kyler Gordon, AP source says
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears have agreed to a $40 million, three-year contract extension with cornerback Kyler Gordon, according to…
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Day 4 of the Masters at a glance
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A brief look at the final day of the Masters on Sunday: VICTOR: Rory McIlroy beat Justin…
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Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Warriors headed to play-in tournament as No. 7 seed in the West
SAN FRANCISCO — Nobody had to remind Draymond Green of Golden State’s struggles in the NBA play-in tournament, because those…
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Mixed weekend for Brady as third-tier champion Birmingham loses Football League Trophy final
LONDON — NFL great Tom Brady was at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to watch Birmingham, the English soccer club where…
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Pistons restricting ticket sales to limit Knicks fans
The Detroit Pistons have not hosted a playoff game at Little Caesars Arena in six years and are intent on…
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Palou finally loses as IndyCar champ’s 2-race winning streak snapped by Kirkwood in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Kyle Kirkwood showed that Alex Palou can be beat this IndyCar season and returned Andretti Global…
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Classic car buffs in Bohemia: looking cool, driving with caution
The first time Barry Ehrmann’s grown daughter got into the back of his ‘65 Chevy Camaro, she was surprised to…
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Mets blank Athletics as Kodai Senga goes seven strong innings
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On the day they faced one of their former favorites, Luis Severino, the Mets countered with…
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NBA’s West spots set, with the Nuggets, Clippers and Timberwolves in and the Warriors play-in bound
The Los Angeles Clippers worked overtime to clinch a playoff spot — and send the Golden State Warriors to the…
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Harden, Leonard lead Clippers past Warriors 124-119 in OT to secure fifth seed in West playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO — James Harden hit consecutive 3-pointers in overtime, a pair of free throws and scored on Jimmy Butler’s…
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Kyle Larson dominates and claims an emotional Cup victory at Bristol Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Larson led 411 of 500 laps and scored an emotional win on Sunday with a dominating…
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Trail Blazers end season with 109-81 win over short-handed playoff-bound Lakers
PORTLAND, Ore. — Dalano Banton scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers ended their season Sunday with a 109-81…
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Myles Straw drives in go-ahead run in 10th, Blue Jays beat Orioles 7-6
BALTIMORE — Myles Straw drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to cap a comeback that carried the…
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Matt Mervis hits a 3-run homer as the Marlins beat the Nationals 11-4
MIAMI — Matt Mervis hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals…
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Trump’s commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the…
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Paredes’ 3-run homer caps Astros’ 5-run second inning in 7-3 victory over Angels
HOUSTON — Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer to cap Houston’s five-run second inning, Hayden Wesneski struck out a career-high…
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Hunter Greene pitches 7 crisp innings as the Reds blank the Pirates 4-0
CINCINNATI — Hunter Greene pitched seven sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates…
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Stutzle’s power-play goal in OT gives Senators 4-3 win over Flyers
OTTAWA, Ontario — Tim Stutzle capped a two-goal effort with the power-play winner 1:40 into overtime to lead the Ottawa…
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Verstappen recovers from ‘ridiculous’ setbacks to finish 6th at Bahrain GP
SAKHIR, Bahrain — From first to last — at least briefly — in the space of a week. A qualifying…
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Connaughton has career-high 43 points as Bucks beat Pistons 140-133 in OT to close regular season
MILWAUKEE — Pat Connaughton had a career-high 43 points and a season-high 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the…
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Payton Pritchard scores 34 points in Celtics’ 93-86 regular-season ending victory over Hornets
BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored 34 points on Sunday and the Boston Celtics swept consecutive home games against the Charlotte…
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Keaton Wallace logs first career triple-double as Hawks beat Magic 117-105 before play-in rematch
ATLANTA — Keaton Wallace posted his first career triple-double and Atlanta beat the Orlando Magic 117-105 on Sunday to give…
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A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado
KOKOMO, Miss. — Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during…
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Bronze statue of Joe Mauer unveiled by Minnesota Twins outside Target Field
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field before…
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Police step in to avoid clashes between rival fans ahead of Rome derby
ROME — Police in riot gear intervened to prevent clashes between rival fans of Lazio and Roma ahead of the…
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Ex-Michigan State guard Tre Holloman is transferring to NC State
Former Michigan State guard Tre Holloman is on his way to N.C. State. The Wolfpack shared one of Holloman’s social…
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Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash
NEW YORK — New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on federal authorities to revoke the operating permits of the…
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Former AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer brought up by Red Sox in return from Tommy John surgery
CHICAGO — Former AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer, returning from Tommy John surgery, was brought up from the…
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Man United goalkeeper Andre Onana left out of Premier League game against Newcastle
Andre Onana was left out of Manchester United’s squad for Sunday’s Premier League game against Newcastle following the goalkeeper’s latest…
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Mbappé sent off in the 1st half but Real Madrid beats Alaves in Spanish league
MADRID — Real Madrid overcame Kylian Mbappé’s red card for a reckless tackle in the first half to win 1-0…
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Wisconsin teen charged in parents’ deaths is accused of plotting to kill Trump
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin teenager charged in the deaths of his parents faces wider allegations that he killed them to…
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Celtics star Jaylen Brown received injections in right knee, coach Joe Mazzulla says
BOSTON — Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on Sunday confirmed a report that Jaylen Brown received injections during the week…
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Police say they are investigating an arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated overnight from the official governor’s residence after someone…
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Van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix again with Pogačar in second place after late crash
ROUBAIX, France — Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel benefited from Tadej Pogačar’s late crash on Sunday to win the…
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Antetokounmpo and most other top Bucks resting for regular-season finale with Pistons
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and most of the Milwaukee Bucks’ other top players will sit out Sunday afternoon’s regular-season finale…
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Michael Schumacher’s signature on helmet worn by F1 champ Jackie Stewart at charity drive in Bahrain
SAKHIR, Bahrain — Formula 1 champion Jackie Stewart wore a helmet bearing the signature of all living Formula 1 champions,…
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Late Van Dijk goal sees Liverpool move to within six points of the Premier League title
Liverpool, England — Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner against West Ham on Sunday to move Liverpool to within…
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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
ISTANBUL — Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing…
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Trump is ‘fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump’s doctor says the oldest man to be elected president is “fully fit” to…
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Japan beats Canada to qualify for Billie Jean King Cup Finals
TOKYO — Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama defeated Kayla Cross and Rebecca Marino 6-3, 5-7 6-2 in the decisive doubles…
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Police detain 6 climbers who wanted to scale Cologne’s famous cathedral
BERLIN — German police in Cologne on Sunday detained five Frenchmen and a Belgian woman who had tried to climb…
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Cambridge maintains Boat Race dominance to win men’s and women’s events
LONDON — Cambridge secured a double victory in the the Boat Race on Sunday by winning the men’s and women’s…
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Virat Kohli and Phil Salt fashion dominant win for Bengaluru over Rajasthan in IPL
JAIPUR, India — Virat Kohli and Phil Salt struck attacking half-centuries to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru register a dominant nine-wicket…
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Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That’s created a political divide in Silicon Valley
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Like many in the tech industry, Jeremy Lyons used to think of himself as a relatively…
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Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US
The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance. The easily preventable disease, declared eliminated in the U.S.…
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Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event
President Donald Trump said the standing ovation and cheers he drew when he took his seat at a UFC event…
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Tanzania’s main opposition party faces election ban after leader is charged with treason
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania’s main opposition party faces exclusion from general elections set for October after its leader…
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Atalanta revives Champions League hopes with 2-0 win over Bologna
ROME — Italy center forward Mateo Retegui scored one goal and set up another as Atalanta ended a run of…
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NYC coffee shop opens on LI
Mattituck is getting a taste of Manhattan with the hamlet’s newest coffee and breakfast spot, Macchiato Espresso Bar. The shop…
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Paper Plate restaurant closes in Deer Park
Paper Plate, a smashburger and chicken concept that debuted at Williamsburg’s Smorgasburg food hall in 2022, has closed after a year…
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Lukas Martens sets new swimming world record in men’s 400-meter freestyle
STOCKHOLM — Olympic champion Lukas Martens of Germany has broken the men’s 400-meter freestyle record at the Swim Open Stockholm.…
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West Islip residents sue hospital over construction damage
Brian Branigan felt his house shake so hard March 10, 2023, that he believed he had experienced an earthquake. “I…
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A roadside bomb kills 8 bus passengers in northeast Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Borno — A roadside bomb suspected to have been planted by Islamic extremists in northeastern Nigeria struck a passenger…
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Long Island’s road network is overburdened and unsafe
For decades, policymakers have essentially ignored Long Island’s streets, and this neglectful indifference has left our region with a road…
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Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting to faithful in St. Peter’s Square
VATICAN CITY — A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than…
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Stony Brook house for sale once owned by Three Village Inn innkeepers
Once owned by innkeepers Monda and Nelson Roberts, who ran the Three Village Inn, a white-sided house on Stony Brook’s…
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Michael O’Neill’s priorities as new Amityville mayor
When Amityville Trustee Michael O’Neill is sworn in Monday night, he will become the 30th mayor in the history of the…
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Dozens are reported killed in east Congo as the government and Rwanda-backed rebels trade blame
GOMA, Congo — At least 50 people were killed in weekend attacks in Congo’s conflict-battered east, authorities said Saturday. The…
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Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party gets mandate to move closer to disbandment
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party on Sunday received its members’ mandate to proceed with steps toward a…
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The Taliban leader says executions are part of Islam
The Taliban leader said executions were part of Islam, days after four men were killed by gunfire in Afghanistan after…
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THE WEEK AHEAD: Business events, April 14-20
TUESDAY BUSINESS FIRST WORKSHOP Bethpage: Business owners connect with PSEG Long Island people, services and programs to help their businesses…
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Physics professor and environmentalist Donald Cotten, of Bayville, dies at 94
When it comes to taking care of the environment, the planet can thank people like Donald Cotten. “Dad was a…
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Oscar Piastri can take charge of the Formula 1 title race from pole position in Bahrain
SAKHIR, Bahrain — Oscar Piastri can seize the initiative in the Formula 1 title race as he starts on pole…
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Noah Hanifin scores late goal to lift Golden Knights past Nashville 5-3, and clinch Pacific
LAS VEGAS — Noah Hanifin scored the go-ahead goal with 1:55 to play and the Vegas Golden Knights went on…
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Ecuador’s incumbent president and a leftist lawyer again vie for the top job in a runoff election
QUITO, Ecuador — A conservative young millionaire who is Ecuador ‘s incumbent president and a leftist lawyer are again the…
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No booze, no cover, no judging: Inside Mexico City’s free dance parties
MEXICO CITY — It’s 4 p.m. on a recent Sunday afternoon, and a pavilion of towering windows in a Mexico…
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As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian lawmakers are preparing to vote on a constitutional amendment viewed by many critics as both a…
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Southeast Asia water festival begins, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar’s celebrations
BANGKOK — Several Southeast Asian countries kicked off their annual water festival holiday on Sunday, but in the wake of…
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Banda goal gives Pride 1-0 win over Reign, keeping Orlando perfect at the top of NWSL
Barbra Banda scored her third goal of the season and the Orlando Pride remained undefeated with a 1-0 road victory…
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Wild inch closer to playoff berth, rallying to beat the Canucks 3-2 in OT
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mats Zuccarello scored at 2:47 of overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2…
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Cubs have big night in 16-0 rout of Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — The Chicago Cubs had a big night against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. One night after…
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British parliamentarian refused entry to Hong Kong
HONG KONG — A British member of parliament was refused entry to Hong Kong last week, the first to have…
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Stephenson scores in 7th round of shootout to give Kraken 3-2 win over Blues
SEATTLE — Chandler Stephenson scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout, and the Seattle Kraken beat…
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50 years after Lebanon’s civil war began, a bullet-riddled bus stands as a reminder
BEIRUT — It was an ordinary day in Beirut. In one part of Lebanon’s capital, a church was inaugurated, with…
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Volkanovski claims featherweight belt at UFC 314 with unanimnous decision over Lopes
MIAMI — Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the featherweight championship early Sunday morning, defeating Diego Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 314.…
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Denis Bouanga and Sergi Palencia each score a goal, LAFC beats Earthquakes 2-1
LOS ANGELES — Denis Bouanga had a goal and an assists, Sergi Palencia also scored a goal on Saturday night…
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Assisted living isn’t just for people. A zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully
BARCELONA, Spain — At the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the metal barrier where a…
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Jade Cote, Youngstown State beat Jacksonville State 4-3 to win 1st NCAA bowling championship
LAS VEGAS — Jade Cote rolled a strike in the 10th frame for Youngstown State to clinch the final game…
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Central Myanmar shaken by new quake in one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28 temblor
BANGKOK — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck on Sunday morning near Meiktila, a small city in central Myanmar, according to…
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Darren Yapi, Rafael Navarro score in second half to lead Rapids to 3-2 victory over San Diego
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Darren Yapi and Rafael Navarro scored seven minutes apart in the second half to rally the…
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As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future
When the first two rounds of 10% tariffs hit, Zou Guoqing, a Chinese exporter, groaned but didn’t find the barriers…
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‘Boots’ Ennis crowns himself best fighter in 147-pound division with dominant win over Stanionis
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Jaron Ennis crowned himself the best fighter in the 147-pound division when he stopped Eimantas Stanionis…
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Gurriel hits winning sacrifice fly as Diamondbacks score 5 in 9th to stun Brewers 5-4
PHOENIX — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to cap a five-run ninth inning as…
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Sam Surridge scores on PK in second-half stoppage time to lead Nashville over Real Salt Lake 2-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sam Surridge scored on a penalty kick in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to rally…
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Elly De La Cruz breaks out of slump with slam on bobblehead night
CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz has struggled at the plate in April, but on his bobblehead giveaway night on…
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Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout victory over Blackhawks
CHICAGO — Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise’s first Central…
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Western Michigan wins 1st Frozen Four hockey title, beating Boston University 6-2
ST. LOUIS — Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals to seal Western Michigan’s first Frozen Four championship in a 6-2…
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Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead NYCFC to 1-0 victory over Union
NEW YORK — Alonso Martínez scored early in the second half for New York City FC and Matt Freese made…
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Pep Biel scores a goal, Charlotte beats Montreal 1-0
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pep Biel scored a goal, Kristijan Kahlina had two saves and Charlotte FC beat CF Montreal 1-0…
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Stick stars: LI’s top boys and girls lacrosse performers this week
Whether it was in the cage or on the attack, Lynbrook boys lacrosse had no shortage of stars this week.…
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Luis Ortiz strikes out career-high 10 in home debut, Guardians beat Royals 6-3 for 5th straight win
CLEVELAND — Luis Ortiz allowed just one hit and struck out a career-high 10 in his home debut for Cleveland…
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Mets’ Siri bruised after fouling ball into leg
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — About an hour after Jose Siri, unable to walk under his own power, was helped by…
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Plane with 2 people on board crashes in muddy field in upstate New York
COPAKE, N.Y. — A twin-engine plane with two people on board crashed Saturday in a muddy field in upstate New…
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Day 3 of the Masters at a glance
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A brief look at the third round Saturday of the Masters: LEADING: Rory McIlroy shot 6-under 66…
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Bryson DeChambeau is trying to chase down Rory McIlroy again in a major. He has 18 holes to do it
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bryson DeChambeau finds himself trying to chase down Rory McIlroy in another major championship. This time, he…
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Marchessault prepares for emotional return to T-Mobile Arena to face Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS — Nearly a dozen fans stood outside Saturday morning, waiting for Jonathan Marchessault and his teammates to appear…
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Harris’ 2-run homer in the ninth lifts Braves over Rays 5-4 for their first road win
TAMPA, Fla. — Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a…
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Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg make Saturday moves at the Masters. Justin Rose drops back
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Reed says his putter has been “on vacation.” Golf fans who primarily watch major championships and…
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Mets’ bats go quiet in loss to Athletics, J.T. Ginn
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For as deep and dangerous as the Mets’ lineup may well be, here is their early-season…
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Kevin Fiala scores 2 goals, and the LA Kings hold off the Avalanche 5-4
LOS ANGELES — Kevin Fiala scored two goals for the second straight game, and Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere had…
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Maroon plays in his final NHL game as the Blackhawks host the Jets for their home finale
CHICAGO — Pat Maroon played his first and his last NHL game at the United Center. In between, it was…
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Rangers’ loss at Carolina puts them out of playoff contention
RALEIGH, N.C. – In two of the last three seasons, the Rangers knocked the Carolina Hurricanes out of the playoffs…
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Florida’s DJ Lagway will ‘start throwing’ soon in the next step in his shoulder rehab
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will “start throwing in a couple weeks,” coach Billy Napier said Saturday. Lagway…
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