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Holders Europe happy with Solheim Cup underdog role

Holders Europe happy with Solheim Cup underdog role

Europe's Solheim Cup golfers will happily adopt an underdog mindset against their American rivals this week even as they try to take the trophy for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time.

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NFL reviewing new sex assault allegations against Watson

NFL reviewing new sex assault allegations against Watson

The National Football League is reviewing new allegations of sexual assault made against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in a civil lawsuit, the league said Tuesday.

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No.1 Korda leads US women in bid to end Solheim Cup drought

No.1 Korda leads US women in bid to end Solheim Cup drought

Top-ranked Nelly Korda has won six titles this year, including her second major, but she hungers to finally learn how it feels to play in a Solheim Cup-winning team.

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An Amazon river dries up, creating hellish crossing for villagers

An Amazon river dries up, creating hellish crossing for villagers

Only the youngest and strongest villagers now brave the crossing of a vast, blistering stretch of sand where, in normal times, the waters of the mighty Madeira River flow in the Brazilian Amazon.

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Who is on SpaceX's historic private spacewalk mission?

Who is on SpaceX's historic private spacewalk mission?

Four US civilians are set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk on Thursday -- a risky endeavor usually reserved for trained astronauts from government agencies.

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Frenchman on trial for mass rape of wife back in court Wednesday

Frenchman on trial for mass rape of wife back in court Wednesday

A Frenchman being tried for recruiting strangers to rape his drugged wife will be back in court on Wednesday after being admitted to hospital, the presiding judge at his trial said.

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France's first lady makes cameo in new 'Emily in Paris' episode

France's first lady makes cameo in new 'Emily in Paris' episode

The French president's wife Brigitte Macron is making her Netflix debut playing herself in the hit series "Emily in Paris", Elle magazine revealed Tuesday, ahead of the release of new episodes Thursday.

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Jailed movie producer Weinstein 'out of danger' after heart surgery

Jailed movie producer Weinstein 'out of danger' after heart surgery

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, 72, was recovering and "out of danger" Tuesday following emergency heart surgery, a representative told AFP.

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Australia struggle in World Cup qualifying as Son lifts South Korea

Australia struggle in World Cup qualifying as Son lifts South Korea

Australia failed to score for the second successive match, China slumped to another defeat but Son Heung-min scored a stunning goal as South Korea got off the mark in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

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Vietnam evacuates 59,000 as typhoon floods toll climbs to 127

Vietnam evacuates 59,000 as typhoon floods toll climbs to 127

Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes on Tuesday as massive floods inundated northern Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, while the death toll climbed to 127.

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