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Scheffler slams 'absurd' PGA pin locations

Scheffler slams 'absurd' PGA pin locations

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday's second round at Aronimink as "kind of absurd."

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New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda

New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda

A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said Friday, with neighbouring Uganda also confirming one related death.

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'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize

'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize

Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.

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Potgieter grabs early PGA lead at difficult Aronimink

Potgieter grabs early PGA lead at difficult Aronimink

South African Aldrich Potgieter grabbed the early lead in a chaotic second round of the PGA Championship on Friday as cold and windy conditions helped cause carnage at Aronimink.

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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case

A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to reach a verdict on allegations he sexually assaulted actor Jessica Mann, prosecutors said.

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Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline

Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leader of Canada's oil‑rich Alberta province took a major step Friday toward building an oil pipeline that could substantially increase crude exports to Asia.

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'Better than the Oscar': John Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize

'Better than the Oscar': John Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize

Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.

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Marsh muscle motors Lucknow to victory over Chennai

Marsh muscle motors Lucknow to victory over Chennai

Australian opener Mitchell Marsh missed out on a second IPL century in three innings, though his brutal 90 was the foundation around which Lucknow Super Giants eked out a seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings on Friday.

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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict

A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to reach a verdict on allegations he sexually assaulted actor Jessica Mann, prosecutors said.

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Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in

Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in

Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation.

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