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Dow hits fresh record as oil prices tumble

Dow hits fresh record as oil prices tumble

Oil prices slumped and stocks mostly rose Monday after US President Donald Trump insisted negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials.

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Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation."

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US northwest battles wildfires after Spokane neighborhoods scorched

US northwest battles wildfires after Spokane neighborhoods scorched

Wildfires supercharged by drought and intense heat tore through the northwestern US city of Spokane, forcing the evacuation of 65,000 people and reducing hundreds of buildings to cinders, as firefighters raced Monday to contain the flames.

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Iran denies negotiating with US, drawing Trump backlash

Iran denies negotiating with US, drawing Trump backlash

Iran denied any negotiations were taking place with the United States on Monday, sparking an angry backlash from President Donald Trump, who said he would keep up pressure on Tehran until there was a "Deal, or Total surrender".

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'Spider-Man' breaks record for domestic box office debut

'Spider-Man' breaks record for domestic box office debut

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" had the biggest debut weekend of all time at the domestic box office, updated figures for the United States and Canada showed Monday.

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Key dates for the Boeing 737 MAX

Key dates for the Boeing 737 MAX

A significant factor in Boeing's lengthy slump of recent years, the 737 MAX is now at the center of the aviation giant's comeback.

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US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate

US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate

More than eight years after Boeing organized the maiden flight of the 737 MAX 7, the aircraft has won certification, US authorities announced Monday.

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Eala powers past Pegula for first WTA title in Washington

Eala powers past Pegula for first WTA title in Washington

Alexandra Eala capped her giant-killing run at the Washington Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory over top-seeded Jessica Pegula on Monday to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA title.

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Norway's Haugset wins stage 3 to claim Tour de France Femmes lead

Norway's Haugset wins stage 3 to claim Tour de France Femmes lead

Sigrid Haugset of Norway won stage three of the Tour de France Femmes on Monday, seizing the overall lead and the yellow jersey from Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes in the Jura region.

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Legionnaires' outbreak in Switzerland's Basel kills one, 26 ill

Legionnaires' outbreak in Switzerland's Basel kills one, 26 ill

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Basel caused 26 people to fall ill, one fatally, the Swiss city said Monday, with an office block's cooling towers thought to have been the cause.

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