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US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.

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Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night

Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night

The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style hit the red carpet Monday for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan charity ball that this year spotlights the intersection between fashion and art.

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Birthday girl, 10, among dead in Colombia monster truck crash

Birthday girl, 10, among dead in Colombia monster truck crash

A Colombian girl celebrating her 10th birthday was among three people crushed to death at a monster truck display when a vehicle veered out of control and plowed into spectators, authorities said Monday.

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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni agree to end lengthy legal battle

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni agree to end lengthy legal battle

Actor Blake Lively and "It Ends with Us" co-star Justin Baldoni settled on Monday their acrimonious court battle, sparked when Lively accused Baldoni of inappropriate on-set behavior, meaning they will avoid a costly civil trial.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas shows over health concerns

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas shows over health concerns

Country music legend Dolly Party on Monday announced the cancellation of a series of Las Vegas concerts, citing ongoing health concerns.

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Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world

Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world

China's Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life to follow his snooker dreams.

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China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time

China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time

China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in the final on Monday.

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Broadway theater blaze forces 'Book of Mormon' to close

Broadway theater blaze forces 'Book of Mormon' to close

A blaze caused major damage Monday to Broadway's storied Eugene O'Neill Theater, forcing it to close for repairs and halting its run of the smash hit musical "The Book of Mormon," the New York fire department said.

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Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller

Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller

Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second half collapse handed the destiny of the Premier League title back to Arsenal on Monday.

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Roma hammer Fiorentina to remain in Champions League hunt

Roma hammer Fiorentina to remain in Champions League hunt

Roma eased past Fiorentina 4-0 on Monday to move within a point of the final Champions League spot in Serie A.

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