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Serena, Djokovic on US Open entry list

Serena, Djokovic on US Open entry list

Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday as was Novak Djokovic even though his refusal to be vaccinated will bar him from entering the country.

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Americans in Paris get more bang for their buck as euro slides

Americans in Paris get more bang for their buck as euro slides

As the dollar enjoys near-parity with the euro, Americans returning to Paris in droves after two years of Covid restrictions find that their greenbacks go a much longer way than they used to.

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NASA's new Moon rocket to launch as soon as August 29

NASA's new Moon rocket to launch as soon as August 29

Mark your calendars: NASA's Artemis program to return to the Moon could launch its first uncrewed test flight as soon as August 29, the agency said Wednesday.

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Wiegman free to lead England after negative Covid test

Wiegman free to lead England after negative Covid test

England women's manager Sarina Wiegman will be able to take her place on the touchline for Wednesday's Euro 2022 quarter-final against Spain after returning a negative test for coronavirus.

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Vingegaard the real winner as Pogacar edges Pyrenean Tour de France duel

Vingegaard the real winner as Pogacar edges Pyrenean Tour de France duel

Defending champion Tadej Pogacar won stage 17 of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees on Wednesday, but was once again shadowed over the line by overall leader in Jumbo-Visma's Jonas Vingegaard.

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Dutch not at Euro 2022 just to sell tickets, says coach Parsons

Dutch not at Euro 2022 just to sell tickets, says coach Parsons

Netherlands manager Mark Parsons is determined to leave a mark on the pitch at Euro 2022 to match the impact of the Dutch fans who have turned stadiums in England orange.

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European stocks retreat, euro dips

European stocks retreat, euro dips

European stocks retreated Wednesday as the EU took precautionary measures in the face of reduced Russian gas supplies.

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Alleged shooter of Lady Gaga's dog walker freed by mistake

Alleged shooter of Lady Gaga's dog walker freed by mistake

US authorities were on Wednesday searching for the suspect accused of shooting Lady Gaga's dog walker in 2021, months after he was accidentally released from custody.

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Pogacar wins Tour stage 17, Vingegaard stays in lead

Pogacar wins Tour stage 17, Vingegaard stays in lead

Defending champion Tadej Pogacar won stage 17 of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees on Wednesday, but was once again shadowed over the line by overall leader in Jumbo-Visma's Jonas Vingegaard.

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Europe counts cost of heatwave as Spain PM says more than 500 died

Europe counts cost of heatwave as Spain PM says more than 500 died

Spain's prime minister said "more than 500 people died" during a 10-day heatwave as Europe counts the cost of a record period of extreme temperatures.

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