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US stocks extend rally as market eyes busy calendar next week

US stocks extend rally as market eyes busy calendar next week

Wall Street stocks overcame early weakness Friday to push higher for a fourth straight positive session, following gains in most overseas equity markets.

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Pope's death triggers surge of disinformation he fought against

Pope's death triggers surge of disinformation he fought against

The death of Pope Francis drew tributes from mourners around the world -- and with them a wave of disinformation, old and new.

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Rovanpera takes control of Rally Islas Canarias

Rovanpera takes control of Rally Islas Canarias

Two-time world champion Kalle Rovanpera produced a irresistible drive on Friday to win all six special stages and take an impressive lead in the Rally Islas Canarias into the weekend.

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Patel and Mendis help Sunrisers beat Kings in Dhoni's 400th T20

Patel and Mendis help Sunrisers beat Kings in Dhoni's 400th T20

Fast bowler Harshal Patel grabbed four wickets and Kamindu Mendis showed his allround skill as Sunrisers Hyderabad upstaged Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in Chennai on Friday.

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Copa del Rey ref statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up

Copa del Rey ref statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up

Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club's television channel were 'unacceptable' on Friday, after pulling out of planned pre-match activities.

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Insurance CEO's accused killer pleads not guilty to federal murder charges

Insurance CEO's accused killer pleads not guilty to federal murder charges

Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down an insurance executive in cold blood in a slaying that has divided Americans, pleaded not guilty to murder charges Friday, after he was arraigned in court.

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FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for shielding undocumented migrant

FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for shielding undocumented migrant

Federal agents on Friday arrested a US judge for allegedly shielding an undocumented migrant, escalating a struggle between the White House and courts over President Donald Trump's hardline deportation policies.

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Brazil ex-president Collor de Mello jailed for corruption

Brazil ex-president Collor de Mello jailed for corruption

Brazil's former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested and taken to prison Friday to begin serving a nearly nine-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, the latest former leader to face jail time.

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Real Madrid boycott Copa del Rey build-up over referee complaints

Real Madrid boycott Copa del Rey build-up over referee complaints

Real Madrid refused to partake in planned Copa del Rey final related activities on Friday because they were angry at complaints made by the match officials earlier in the day, the club told media in Seville.

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IMF chief hails 'constructive' Spring Meetings held under tariff uncertainty

IMF chief hails 'constructive' Spring Meetings held under tariff uncertainty

The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday that financial leaders meeting in Washington this week had shown a "remarkably constructive spirit," despite the uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariff plans.

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