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Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept

Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept

US President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general last month, reportedly for failing to successfully prosecute several of his perceived political foes.

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Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say

Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say

The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to US fares, according to experts.

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World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies

World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies

The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration.

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Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open

Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open

Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul pounced late after gusty winds died down to fire a three-under par 69 and take a three-stroke lead in the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open on Friday.

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McIlroy says PGA should be open to returns from LIV Golf

McIlroy says PGA should be open to returns from LIV Golf

World number two Rory McIlroy questions LIV Golf's ability to find new investors after Saudi backers pull out but said Friday the PGA Tour should be open to players wanting to return.

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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow

Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow

South Korea's Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead over England's Tommy Fleetwood after Friday's second round of the PGA Truist Championship.

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WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said.

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Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup

Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup

Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash.

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Pressure builds on Riera as Frankfurt lose at Dortmund

Pressure builds on Riera as Frankfurt lose at Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on visiting coach Albert Riera.

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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down

Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down

Teenage substitute Mezian Soares gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday to give his side direct qualification for next season's Champions League while relegating Nantes to the second tier.

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