James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dead at 97
James Watson -- the Nobel laureate co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA's double-helix structure, but whose career was later tainted by his repeated racist remarks -- has died, his former lab said Friday. He was 97.
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Medical all-clear after anti-Trump package opened at US base
Seven people briefly felt ill after a suspicious package was opened on Thursday at the military base near the US capital that is home to Air Force One, the presidential jet, a base spokesperson said Friday.
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Sabalenka beats Anisimova in pulsating WTA Finals semi
World number one Aryna Sabalenka had to dig deep to overcome fourth-seeded Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a high-octane semi-final at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Friday.
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Iran unveils monument to ancient victory in show of post-war defiance
Crowds packed central Tehran on Friday for the unveiling of a statue celebrating an ancient Persian victory over foreign enemies -- a show of defiance toward Iran's modern-day foes in the wake of its recent 12-day war with Israel.
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MLS Revolution name Mitrovic as hew head coach
Marko Mitrovic, who coached United States teams to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics and this year's FIFA under-20 World Cup, was named coach of the New England Revolution on Friday.
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Brazil court reaches majority to reject Bolsonaro appeal against jail term
Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday reached a majority to uphold a 27-year prison sentence against former president Jair Bolsonaro for plotting a coup.
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Norris grabs pole for Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race
Series leader Lando Norris grabbed his first sprint pole position of the season on Friday to keep his title hopes on track as he topped qualifying ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and his McLaren team-mate and rival Oscar Piastri.
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More than 1,200 flights cut across US in govt paralysis
More than 1,200 flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered reductions to ease strain on air traffic controllers working without pay amid a federal government shutdown.
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NFL Cowboys mourn death of defensive end Kneeland at 24
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his teammates are hurting in the wake of the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland on Thursday at age 24.
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At COP30, nations target the jet set with luxury flight tax
France, Spain and Kenya are among a group of countries spearheading a drive at the COP30 climate summit for a new tax on luxury air travel, a source close to the matter told AFP.
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