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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue

Workers removed President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington on Saturday -- a stinging defeat for the US leader who has eschewed political tradition to affix his name and likeness across public spaces.

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Dominant Australia beat South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup

Dominant Australia beat South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup

Australia cruised to a 65-run win against South Africa in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match on Saturday.

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'I'm back!': Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final

'I'm back!': Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu said that she is back to her best after the British star won twice in the space of just six hours to earn a Queen's Club final clash with Croatia's Donna Vekic.

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Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp

Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp

Harry Kane said England had enjoyed "great preparation" ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City -- their base camp for the tournament.

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Albania targets 20 in crime crackdown, possible ties to Trump-linked project

Albania targets 20 in crime crackdown, possible ties to Trump-linked project

Albanian prosecutors said Saturday they had demanded the arrest of 20 people over alleged drug-trafficking and money-laundering, with media saying some may have ties to a resort project linked to relatives of Donald Trump.

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Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final

Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will face Croatia's Donna Vekic in the Queen's Club final after the British star won twice in the space of just six hours on Saturday.

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Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate

Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate

David Raya believes Spain "are in good hands" no matter who starts the World Cup in goal as he battles with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia to be Luis de la Fuente's number one.

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NBA star Harden arrested in Texas on misdemeanor gun charge

NBA star Harden arrested in Texas on misdemeanor gun charge

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed.

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Gill, bowlers power India to win over Afghanistan in rain-hit ODI

Gill, bowlers power India to win over Afghanistan in rain-hit ODI

Skipper Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and inspired bowling led India to an emphatic seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-reduced 25-overs-a-side ODI contest on Saturday.

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Going back to basics helped Russell feel like himself again

Going back to basics helped Russell feel like himself again

George Russell returned to an approach that suits him well as he claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Saturday's qualifying session.

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