Oil prices slip, stocks rally as Washington, Tehran bicker over talks
Oil prices fell and stock markets rallied Wednesday on reports of a US plan to end the war with Iran -- which promptly rejected Washington's overtures, according to state media.
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NBA team owners approve exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA Board of Governors voted on Wednesday to authorize the league to explore potential expansion teams for Las Vegas and Seattle that would bring the league to 32 clubs.
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World champions England still 'unfinished' ahead of Six Nations, says Mitchell
John Mitchell believes there is still more to come from his "unfinished" England side as the world champions bid for an eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title.
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Rybakina outlasts Pegula to reach Miami Open semis
World number two Elena Rybakina rallied to overcome fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the WTA and ATP Miami Open semi-finals.
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Barca build huge lead on Real Madrid in Women's Champions League quarters
Barcelona powered into a commanding 6-2 lead on rivals Real Madrid in an all-Spanish women's Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
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Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter pleads not guilty
The woman alleged to have shot up Rihanna's luxury Los Angeles home pleaded not guilty to attempted murder when she appeared in court on Wednesday, as details emerged of a near miss for the global megastar.
Read moreUS jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial
A California jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their platforms, ordering them to pay $3 million and opening the door to potentially far larger punitive awards.
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No more excuses: World Cup pressure is on for host USA
The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, Bill Clinton was in the White House, Nirvana was on the radio, and most Americans couldn't name a single player on their national team.
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US EPA issues waiver for E15 fuel to address oil supply issues
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday issued a temporary emergency waiver to allow countrywide sales of higher-ethanol fuel in the summer, Administrator Lee Zeldin said, easing smog controls amid government concerns about adequate supply.
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Grieving families hail court victory against Instagram, YouTube
Hearing the news that Instagram and YouTube had been found liable Wednesday for contributing to a young American woman's depression, Lori Schott jumped for joy and wept, as if it were her own daughter who had just won her case.
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