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August 7, 2023 2:54 PM

England beats Nigeria despite a red card, and Australia advances as Sam Kerr returns

The quarterfinal bracket is nearly set at the Women's World Cup. England beat Nigeria on penalty kicks after a red card for Lauren James, and two great Australia goals sent Denmark packing.

by Laurel Wamsley

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August 4, 2023 1:13 PM

Russian opposition activist Navalny is sentenced to 19 more years in prison

The Russian activist, a fierce opponent of President Vladimir Putin, was sentenced Friday on extremism charges, which he denies. He is already serving prison sentences on other charges he denies.

by Charles Maynes

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August 1, 2023 4:01 AM

A Ukrainian fencer scorned a Russian's handshake, challenging the sport's traditions

The scandal between Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and Russian fencer Anna Smirnova raised questions about neutrality, the limits of sportsmanship and one of fencing's oldest traditions, the handshake.

by Juliana Kim

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August 1, 2023 4:00 AM

How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers

Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.

by Emily Olson

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July 31, 2023 4:29 AM

The death toll in the Pakistan suicide bombing rises as families hold funerals

No one immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday's bombing, which killed dozens and wounded nearly 200 people.

by The Associated Press

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July 31, 2023 4:00 AM

What time is the U.S. playing Portugal in the Women's World Cup? Not when you think

Fox Sports is telling viewers that coverage begins at 1 a.m. ET Tuesday for the U.S.'s crucial game against Portugal at the Women's World Cup. But the match actually kicks off two hours later.

by Russell Lewis

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July 30, 2023 7:22 AM

A drone attack on Moscow briefly shut one of its airports and injured one

Russian authorities say three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure for traffic of one of four airports near the capital.

by The Associated Press

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July 29, 2023 12:50 AM

Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state following coup

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the new head of state on Friday. A spokesman also said that the constitution was suspended.

by The Associated Press

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July 28, 2023 5:40 AM

Singapore has executed a woman for the first time in nearly two decades

Singaporean national Saridewi Djamani, 45, was convicted in 2018 of trafficking over 30 grams of heroin. She is first woman to be hanged since 2004.

by Ashley Westerman

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July 27, 2023 1:55 PM

Here's why Niger's coup matters to the U.S.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns the U.S. partnership with Niger depends on “democratic governance and respect for the rule of law.” Niger is vital to U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Africa.

by Michele Kelemen

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International

England beats Nigeria despite a red card, and Australia advances as Sam Kerr returns

Russian opposition activist Navalny is sentenced to 19 more years in prison

A Ukrainian fencer scorned a Russian's handshake, challenging the sport's traditions

How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers

The death toll in the Pakistan suicide bombing rises as families hold funerals

What time is the U.S. playing Portugal in the Women's World Cup? Not when you think

A drone attack on Moscow briefly shut one of its airports and injured one

Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state following coup

Singapore has executed a woman for the first time in nearly two decades

Here's why Niger's coup matters to the U.S.

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