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Venezuela stun United States to win World Baseball Classic

Venezuela stun United States to win World Baseball Classic

Venezuela stunned the United States' star-studded "dream team" 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time on Tuesday.

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Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts

Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts

Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout.

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US pounds near key strait as Iran vows to avenge death

US pounds near key strait as Iran vows to avenge death

The United States said it pounded Iranian missile sites near the key Strait of Hormuz as the Islamic republic fired missiles Wednesday around the region, vowing to avenge the killing of its powerful security chief.

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US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war's shockwaves ripple

US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war's shockwaves ripple

US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through oil markets and supply chains, while economic data has begun to show weakness.

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Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was appointed head coach of New South Wales on Wednesday, vowing to bring "an aura" back to the struggling team.

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China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache

China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache

China coach Ante Milicic said his "brave" team was tracking in the right direction despite their crushing loss to Australia in the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals.

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Oscars audience drops, viewing figures show

Oscars audience drops, viewing figures show

The number of people in the United States tuning in live to watch the Oscars dropped by nine percent from last year, viewing figures released Tuesday showed.

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Resilient Australia 'need to be better' in Women's Asian Cup final

Resilient Australia 'need to be better' in Women's Asian Cup final

Australia coach Joe Montemurro praised his team's resilience after they ground into the Women's Asian Cup final, but said they know "deep down in their hearts" it was not an ideal performance.

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Gio Reyna picked for US squad as Pochettino says World Cup roster still 'open'

Gio Reyna picked for US squad as Pochettino says World Cup roster still 'open'

Mauricio Pochettino included out-of-favor midfielder Giovanni Reyna alongside Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie in his squad for the United States' final pre-World Cup friendlies Tuesday, as he warned players that every place remains up for grabs in this summer's roster.

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Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of Care.com from IAC

Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of Care.com from IAC

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the middle market, today announced that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue has completed the acquisition of Care.com from IAC Inc. (NASDAQ: IAC).

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