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Two men carrying firearms near US Ukrainian Embassy say trying to join war

Two men carrying firearms near US Ukrainian Embassy say trying to join war

Two men who were arrested near Ukraine's embassy in Washington Thursday for carrying firearms reportedly told police they wanted to help fight off Russia's invasion of its pro-Western neighbor.

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McIlroy grabs first-round lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

McIlroy grabs first-round lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rory McIlroy got off to another hot start at Bay Hill on Thursday, firing a first-round 65 to take a two-shot lead in the US PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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World No. 1 Barty pulls out of Indian Wells, Miami tournaments

World No. 1 Barty pulls out of Indian Wells, Miami tournaments

Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty has withdrawn from the prestigious hardcourt tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami saying she hadn't been able to prepare in the wake of her Australian Open triumph.

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Putin digs in as evacuation corridors agreed in Ukraine

Putin digs in as evacuation corridors agreed in Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is "going to plan", President Vladimir Putin said Thursday despite fierce resistance and deepening international isolation, as Kyiv won precious agreement from Moscow on a humanitarian corridor for terrified civilians to flee.

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Argentine judge shelves abuse case by Maradona ex

Argentine judge shelves abuse case by Maradona ex

An Argentine judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit brought by a Cuban ex-girlfriend of the late football icon Diego Maradona over alleged people trafficking.

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Aussie golf star Day loses mother to cancer

Aussie golf star Day loses mother to cancer

Former world number one golfer Jason Day said Thursday that his mother, Adenil "Dening" Day, had died after a long battle with cancer.

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European, US stocks fall as markets fear long Russian attack

European, US stocks fall as markets fear long Russian attack

European and US stocks tumbled as investors monitored the worsening toll of the Russian invasion of Ukraine amid worries over high oil prices.

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McIlroy grabs early lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

McIlroy grabs early lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rory McIlroy got off to another hot start at Bay Hill on Thursday, firing a first-round 65 to take the lead in the US PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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Late Borja strike sends Real Betis through to Copa del Rey final

Late Borja strike sends Real Betis through to Copa del Rey final

Real Betis will play Valencia in the final of Spain's Copa del Rey after Borja Iglesias' dramatic 91st-minute goal sealed a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Thursday and a 3-2 win on aggregate.

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US to reopen consulate in Cuba, hit by 'sonic attacks'

US to reopen consulate in Cuba, hit by 'sonic attacks'

The United States consulate, closed since 2017 following alleged "sonic attacks" against diplomatic staff, will resume a limited service issuing visas, its embassy in Havana said Thursday.

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