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US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband

US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband

An American woman who made headlines by writing a children's book about grief after poisoning her husband was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday, US media reported.

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Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes

Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes

An emotional Vin Diesel and teary "The Fast and the Furious" co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster soaked up applause at a special cast reunion at the Cannes Film Festival Wednesday on the 25th anniversary of the original movie.

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City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: Guardiola

City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

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Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.

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Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record

Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record

Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100.

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US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing

US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing

A Chicago jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in a suit brought against Boeing by family members of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.

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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title

PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.

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Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double

Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double

Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title.

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Man City see off Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

Man City see off Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat

Major Wall Street stock indices shrugged off a surprisingly big jump in US inflation Wednesday and pushed to fresh records on artificial intelligence bullishness and hopes for ths US-China summit.

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