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SpaceX sends Starship rocket sailing into space

SpaceX sends Starship rocket sailing into space

The latest edition of SpaceX's Starship soared through the Texas skies Friday after the company's initial launch attempt was called off over technical issues the evening prior.

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NASCAR boss pays tribute to 'badass' Kyle Busch

NASCAR boss pays tribute to 'badass' Kyle Busch

NASCAR chief Steve O'Donnell paid tribute to "American badass" Kyle Busch on Friday, one day after the two-time Cup series champion acknowledged as one of the sport's greats died suddenly at the age of 41.

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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in sprint qualifying

Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in sprint qualifying

George Russell bounced back on Friday to claim pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of championship leader and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

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WHO members note Argentina's withdrawal letter

WHO members note Argentina's withdrawal letter

The World Health Organization's member states on Friday noted Argentina's notification of withdrawal from the UN agency and said they would always welcome full cooperation from Buenos Aires.

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Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time

Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time

Lens won the French Cup for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over Nice in the final at the Stade de France on Friday.

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Mexico, EU lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade

Mexico, EU lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade

The European Union and Mexico on Friday signed a deal reducing tariffs on each other's goods as both seek to lessen their dependence on trade with the United States.

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Vunipola guides Montpellier past Ulster to Challenge Cup triumph

Vunipola guides Montpellier past Ulster to Challenge Cup triumph

Former England No 8 Billy Vunipola was instrumental as Montpellier trounced Ulster 59-26 on Friday in Bilbao, Spain, to win the Challenge Cup for a third time.

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Kevin Warsh: New Fed chair who vows not to be Trump's puppet

Kevin Warsh: New Fed chair who vows not to be Trump's puppet

Kevin Warsh, the new chair of the US Federal Reserve, returns to the central bank with an ambitious reform agenda and the looming threat of intimidation by the man who nominated him: US President Donald Trump.

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US Fed chair says will be 'reform-oriented' at glitzy White House swearing-in

US Fed chair says will be 'reform-oriented' at glitzy White House swearing-in

New US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank chief would be "totally independent."

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Ace, eagle lift Im to early CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead

Ace, eagle lift Im to early CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead

Im Sung-jae conjured a hole-in-one and a closing eagle to cap a 10-under par 61 on Friday to share the early clubhouse lead over a red-hot Jordan Spieth at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

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