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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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Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts
Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary
China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...

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...

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