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Australian judge to hand down sentence for 'mushroom murderer'

Australian judge to hand down sentence for 'mushroom murderer'

An Australian judge will rule on Monday whether convicted killer Erin Patterson spends the rest of her life in prison for murdering three people with toxic mushrooms, capping a trial that sparked a media frenzy.

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Alcaraz outshines rival Sinner to win US Open

Alcaraz outshines rival Sinner to win US Open

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open and reassert his dominance of an era-defining rivalry in a final delayed by the visit of President Donald Trump.

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Chloe Zhao tackles Shakespeare's true tragedy in 'Hamnet'

Chloe Zhao tackles Shakespeare's true tragedy in 'Hamnet'

When Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao first studied Shakespeare at her British boarding school, the young Chinese pupil did not even speak English.

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Most EU carmakers on track to meet emission targets: study

Most EU carmakers on track to meet emission targets: study

Almost all European carmakers are on track to meet EU emission targets after winning a reprieve this year as electric vehicles (EV) sales pick up, a study released Monday showed.

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Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim No.1 ranking

Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim No.1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open as loud boos -- mixed with a smattering of cheers -- greeted President Donald Trump at the final in New York.

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Tatum says earned his place as an actor after 'Roofman'

Tatum says earned his place as an actor after 'Roofman'

Channing Tatum says his performance in "Roofman," which tells the true story of a man who robbed dozens of McDonald's and hid out in a toy store, helped the stripper-turned-actor overcome "imposter syndrome."

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'Blood Moon' rises as Kenya looks to the stars for tourism

'Blood Moon' rises as Kenya looks to the stars for tourism

Under the Kenyan stars tourists and tribal dancers looked up at the rust red "blood moon" as the east African country launched a new tourism initiative promoting the country's night skies.

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Phillies shortstop Turner, NL batting leader, strains hamstring

Phillies shortstop Turner, NL batting leader, strains hamstring

Philadelphia shortstop Trea Turner, the team's top hitter, made an early exit with a right hamstring strain in the seventh inning of a 5-4 Phillies loss Sunday at Miami.

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Super Spain hit six as Germany get first World Cup qualifying win

Super Spain hit six as Germany get first World Cup qualifying win

Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick as a majestic Spain thumped Turkey 6-0 away in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while a brilliant Florian Wirtz free-kick helped Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 to get their bid up and running.

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Trump booed at US Open after visit delays final

Trump booed at US Open after visit delays final

President Donald Trump's attendance at the US Open men's final on Sunday delayed the start of the match, as hordes of tennis fans struggled to get through tightened security checkpoints.

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