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Buried in 1967 quake, Venezuelan now scrambles to help new victims

Buried in 1967 quake, Venezuelan now scrambles to help new victims

As an infant a lifetime ago, Maria Elena Paez Pumar was buried under the rubble of an earthquake in Venezuela and it was her crying that led rescuers to save her.

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Mexico City tourist area appears to come into cartel's crosshairs

Mexico City tourist area appears to come into cartel's crosshairs

Mexico's vibrant capital city has been relatively untouched by decades of drug violence, but a video of self-styled cartel gunmen claiming to operate in a neighborhood popular with tourists has sparked fears that could change.

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Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test

Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test

Joe Schmidt is feeling "nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of his last Test as Wallabies coach, desperate for a win to go out on a high against a depleted Italy in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

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Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US

Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US

The Manhattan skyline was obscured by thick haze and Chicago closed its beaches Thursday as out-of-control Canadian wildfires raged, sending smoke spewing into the United States and exposing millions of people to dangerously unhealthy air.

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Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks series

Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks series

The All Blacks are well advanced in their planning for the looming series against South Africa but coach Dave Rennie has confirmed he won't be selecting playmaker Richie Mo'unga.

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SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight

SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight

SpaceX on Thursday scrubbed what was to be its first Starship flight since the company went public, abruptly calling it off just as the booster began to ignite.

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Macron pledges 'zero tolerance' for arson after spate of fires in France

Macron pledges 'zero tolerance' for arson after spate of fires in France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday pledged "zero tolerance" for arson after wildfires scorched thousands of hectares in France, including in a historic forest near Paris.

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Giannis: Miami offers best path to another NBA title

Giannis: Miami offers best path to another NBA title

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he believes the Miami Heat are his best chance at another title.

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Netflix shares drop on growth worries

Netflix shares drop on growth worries

Netflix shares dropped as much as 8 percent Thursday after results underwhelmed investors already worried about slowing engagement at the streaming giant.

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Lewandowski MLS debut match postponed by air quality concern

Lewandowski MLS debut match postponed by air quality concern

Polish star Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut was on hold Thursday after the match between the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps was postponed due to air quality issues caused by wildfires.

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