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British singer Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist Grammy

British singer Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist Grammy

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean -- who topped charts at home and abroad with her monster hit "Man I Need" -- on Sunday won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

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Hatred of losing drives relentless Alcaraz to tennis history

Hatred of losing drives relentless Alcaraz to tennis history

Carlos Alcaraz says that his absolute hatred of losing drives him to keep making landmarks after becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments.

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Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga win early at Grammys

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga win early at Grammys

Rapper Kendrick Lamar on Sunday took an early lead at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles with four prizes, as he, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga looked to make history on the biggest night of the year for music.

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Surging euro presents new headache for ECB

Surging euro presents new headache for ECB

A surge in the euro will be in focus at the European Central Bank's meeting this week, as fears grow it could hit the eurozone's export-driven economies and weigh on inflation.

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Djokovic hints at retirement as time seeps away on history bid

Djokovic hints at retirement as time seeps away on history bid

Novak Djokovic leaves the Australian Open still stuck on 24 Grand Slam titles and with fresh doubts about how many more tries he will have at winning an outright-record 25th.

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US talking deal with 'highest people' in Cuba: Trump

US talking deal with 'highest people' in Cuba: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade.

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UK ex-ambassador quits Labour over new reports of Epstein links

UK ex-ambassador quits Labour over new reports of Epstein links

Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it "further embarrassment" after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump says closing Kennedy Center arts complex for two years

Trump says closing Kennedy Center arts complex for two years

US President Donald Trump announced Sunday he is closing the Kennedy Center arts complex in Washington for two years, beginning on July 4 -- the nation's 250th anniversary -- for a thorough renovation.

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Reigning world champs Tinch, Hocker among Millrose winners

Reigning world champs Tinch, Hocker among Millrose winners

Reigning world champions Cordell Tinch and Cole Hocker won titles Sunday at the 118th Millrose Games indoor track meet, while fellow American Yared Nuguse missed a fourth consecutive mile title.

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Early wins for Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga as Grammys begin

Early wins for Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga as Grammys begin

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga on Sunday each won Grammy awards as music's biggest night got under way in Los Angeles with dozens of prizes handed out before the televised marquee event.

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