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Brazil's Neymar to have MRI on nagging calf injury

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images) Brazil forward Neymar will undergo an MRI on his right calf to help determine his fitness...


Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes to bedevil Angels with new pitch

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) With increased confidence, not to mention a new pitch, Roki Sasaki has turned himself into...


Padres work to kick-start offense vs. Mets

(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) The New York Mets have struggled for most of their first 62 games of the season. The...


Hoping to get a lift from LaMonte Wade Jr., Astros launch series against A's

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) The Houston Astros are looking for a spark and hope veteran LaMonte Wade Jr. can provide...


After Josh Rojas' hectic but rewarding day, Royals strive for another win vs. Twins

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images) Josh Rojas had a dizzying and dazzling Thursday for the Kansas City Royals. His Friday...


Pirates eager to continue power streak in clash vs. Braves

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Two of the most prolific offensive teams in the majors will square off Friday night when...


White Sox, Phillies share similar path, same record after turnarounds

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Phillies won 96 games last season, while the Chicago White Sox won 60....


MLB roundup: Cubs rally for 4 in ninth inning, stun A's

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Dansby Swanson delivered the tying single and Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with the game-winning...


Ryan O'Hearn drives in 3 to lead Pirates past Astros

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Ryan O'Hearn slugged a two-run home run as part of a four-run sixth inning and the visiting...


Zack Wheeler propels Phillies to season sweep of Padres

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Zack Wheeler worked seven strong innings as the host Philadelphia Phillies completed...


Reds trade RHP Kyle Nicolas to Orioles for cash

(Photo credit: Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Cincinnati Reds traded reliever Kyle Nicolas...


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Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A federal judge ruled this week that President Donald Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center illegally. The...

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. travel industry is warning that any move to halt the processing of international passengers and cargo at...

Brazil's Neymar to have MRI on nagging calf injury

Brazil's Neymar to have MRI on nagging calf injury

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images) Brazil forward Neymar will undergo an MRI on his right calf to help determine his fitness...

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes to bedevil Angels with new pitch

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes to bedevil Angels with new pitch

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) With increased confidence, not to mention a new pitch, Roki Sasaki has turned himself into...

Padres work to kick-start offense vs. Mets

Padres work to kick-start offense vs. Mets

(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) The New York Mets have struggled for most of their first 62 games of the season. The...

Hoping to get a lift from LaMonte Wade Jr., Astros launch series against A's

Hoping to get a lift from LaMonte Wade Jr., Astros launch series against A's

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) The Houston Astros are looking for a spark and hope veteran LaMonte Wade Jr. can provide...

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Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by a blockbuster rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

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Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...


Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade
Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...


Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown
Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...


Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend
Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...


Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says
Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...

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