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Endangered North Atlantic right whales make a stand in Cape Cod

Endangered North Atlantic right whales make a stand in Cape Cod

After many hours scouring Cape Cod Bay and a few false alarms, those aboard the Research Vessel Shearwater on a bright April day make their first sighting: three North Atlantic right whales, including a rare mother-calf pair.

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Young conservatives target 'wokeism' on US campuses

Young conservatives target 'wokeism' on US campuses

Back in high school, Jack used to be picked on for his politics. Now, as a college student, he is banding together with like-minded conservatives to fight back against what they see as the tyranny of "wokeism."

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Jazz beat Mavs while Sixers, T-Wolves win in NBA playoffs

Jazz beat Mavs while Sixers, T-Wolves win in NBA playoffs

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 of his 32 points in the second half and the Utah Jazz held off Luka Doncic-less Dallas 99-93 in an NBA playoff game on Saturday.

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US thwart Ukraine rally to reach BJK Cup finals along with Poland, Czechs

US thwart Ukraine rally to reach BJK Cup finals along with Poland, Czechs

Ukraine came up just short in a thrilling comeback bid on Saturday, falling 3-2 to the United States, who booked their spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

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Jazz beat Doncic-less Mavs, T-Wolves win in NBA playoffs

Jazz beat Doncic-less Mavs, T-Wolves win in NBA playoffs

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 of his 32 points in the second half and the Utah Jazz held off Luka Doncic-less Dallas 99-93 in an NBA playoff game on Saturday.

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Varner fires 63 to seize PGA Heritage lead

Varner fires 63 to seize PGA Heritage lead

Harold Varner, chasing his first US PGA Tour title, fired a bogey-free eight-under par 63 to seize a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the RBC Heritage tournament.

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Prince Harry hails Ukraine team's 'bravery' at Invictus Games opening

Prince Harry hails Ukraine team's 'bravery' at Invictus Games opening

Britain's Prince Harry on Saturday praised the courage of the Ukraine team at an opening ceremony for the Invictus Games in The Netherlands, where the Ukrainian competitors also received a standing ovation.

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Dupont steers Toulouse past Ulster into European Cup quarters

Dupont steers Toulouse past Ulster into European Cup quarters

France captain Antoine Dupont scored a last-gasp try, converted by international teammate Thomas Ramos, to seal a one-point aggregate win for Toulouse over Ulster and bag a European Champions Cup quarter-final Saturday.

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Jazz hold off Doncic-less Mavs to win NBA playoff opener

Jazz hold off Doncic-less Mavs to win NBA playoff opener

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 of his 32 points in the second half and the Utah Jazz held off Luka Doncic-less Dallas 99-93 in an NBA playoff game on Saturday.

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Longo Borghini wins Paris-Roubaix as world champion Balsamo disqualified

Longo Borghini wins Paris-Roubaix as world champion Balsamo disqualified

Elisa Longo Borghini of Trek-Segafredo won the Paris-Roubaix women's race on Saturday after a 124km run featuring 17 sections of cobbled mining roads, while teammate and world champion Elisa Balsamo was disqualified.

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