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Blinken says US to fight disinformation in Latin America

Blinken says US to fight disinformation in Latin America

Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged Tuesday to step up US government resources against disinformation in Spanish, warning of a spike in fictitious reporting -- and violence against journalists -- in Latin America.

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Academy names new CEO after years of Oscars drama, reforms

Academy names new CEO after years of Oscars drama, reforms

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named its new CEO Tuesday, ending a tumultuous 11 years under Dawn Hudson that included the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, a huge expansion of the group's membership -- and Will Smith's infamous slap.

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Pitt says Jolie sought 'harm' by selling vineyard stake to Russian oligarch

Pitt says Jolie sought 'harm' by selling vineyard stake to Russian oligarch

Brad Pitt has accused his ex-wife Angelina Jolie of seeking to "inflict harm" on him by selling her 50 percent stake in their French vineyard to a Russian oligarch with "poisonous associations and intentions."

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Struggling Angels fire Joe Maddon: team

Struggling Angels fire Joe Maddon: team

The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday in the wake of the team's 12th straight defeat.

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Mane snatches dramatic victory for African champions Senegal

Mane snatches dramatic victory for African champions Senegal

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

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New-look Italy beat Hungary to top Nations League group

New-look Italy beat Hungary to top Nations League group

Italy moved top of their UEFA Nations League group on Tuesday after a new-look team continued their unbeaten start to the campaign with a 2-1 win over Hungary.

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US stocks shrug off dreary World Bank outlook, yen tumbles

US stocks shrug off dreary World Bank outlook, yen tumbles

Wall Street stocks finished a roller-coaster session higher Tuesday, while the yen touched a fresh 20-year low against the dollar in anticipation of more US monetary tightening.

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Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany

Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany

England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich in a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany.

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New-look Italy beat Hungary to continue unbeaten Nations League start

New-look Italy beat Hungary to continue unbeaten Nations League start

Italy continued an unbeaten start to their UEFA Nations League campaign on Tuesday after beating Hungary 2-1 with an inexperienced line-up.

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Australia reach playoff in bid for fifth straight World Cup finals

Australia reach playoff in bid for fifth straight World Cup finals

Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner to see Australia to a nerve-wracking 2-1 victory over United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and into a last showdown for a place in this year's World Cup in Qatar.

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