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Queen's champion Berrettini into last eight as Peniston's advance continues

Queen's champion Berrettini into last eight as Peniston's advance continues

Reigning Queen's champion Matteo Berrettini needed three sets to see off Denis Kudla as he reached the quarter-finals of the grass-court tournament on Thursday.

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Black US teen cleared of murder, 91 years after his execution

Black US teen cleared of murder, 91 years after his execution

An African-American teen executed in 1931 for the murder of a white woman was exonerated by a Pennsylvania court this week, after decades of lobbying by his only surviving sister.

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Marilyn dress owner says Kim Kardashian did not damage it at Met Gala

Marilyn dress owner says Kim Kardashian did not damage it at Met Gala

Kim Kardashian did not damage the Marilyn Monroe dress she wore to the Met Gala in New York, the museum that owns it said Thursday, after fans complained the gown had been torn.

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US urges Russia 'humane treatment' of Americans captured in Ukraine

US urges Russia 'humane treatment' of Americans captured in Ukraine

The United States on Thursday urged Russia to treat any American volunteers captured while fighting alongside Ukrainian troops as prisoners of war guaranteed humane treatment.

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US Open's tiny margins for error bring out McIlroy's fire

US Open's tiny margins for error bring out McIlroy's fire

Rory McIlroy says the fine line between success and failure on every shot at the US Open triggers the passion behind the club-tossing emotional outbursts that marked his first round performance on Thursday.

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Ecuador roads blockaded on fourth day of fuel price protests

Ecuador roads blockaded on fourth day of fuel price protests

Indigenous Ecuadorans used burning tires, tree trunks and stones Thursday to block access to the capital, Quito, on the fourth day of protests against high fuel prices and living costs.

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On US border, Mexican trans social worker offers expert advice

On US border, Mexican trans social worker offers expert advice

Mexican trans social worker Brigitte Baltazar saw her dreams shattered when she was deported from the United States, where she had fought for 20 years for a better life.

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Trump election plot would have spurred 'revolution': ex-judge

Trump election plot would have spurred 'revolution': ex-judge

A retired federal judge testified Thursday that Donald Trump's demand for Mike Pence to reject the results of the 2020 US election would have triggered a "revolution" had the vice president obeyed.

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Musk offers billion-user vision but few details to Twitter staff

Musk offers billion-user vision but few details to Twitter staff

Elon Musk pitched a vision Thursday to Twitter staff of a one-billion-user platform, but was hazy on potential layoffs, free speech limits and what's next in his chaotic buyout bid.

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Closing birdie after stolen ball lifts Rahm at US Open

Closing birdie after stolen ball lifts Rahm at US Open

Despite having his ball stolen on the final hole, defending champion Jon Rahm managed a closing birdie to salvage an under-par score from Thursday's first round at the US Open.

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