Trespasser caught in viral hippo Moo Deng's Thai zoo pen
A Thai man broke into the zoo enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, police said Wednesday, as the zoo filed a trespassing complaint.
Read moreVenezuela stun USA to win politically charged World Baseball crown
Venezuela scored a stunning 3-2 upset over the United States to capture the World Baseball Classic for the first time on Tuesday in a tense final played out against a backdrop of political tensions.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder clinch playoff berth
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a 40-point scoring performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs with a 113-108 defeat of the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
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Venezuela stun United States to win World Baseball Classic
Venezuela stunned the United States' star-studded "dream team" 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time on Tuesday.
Read moreCuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts
Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout.
Read moreUS pounds near key strait as Iran vows to avenge death
The United States said it pounded Iranian missile sites near the key Strait of Hormuz as the Islamic republic fired missiles Wednesday around the region, vowing to avenge the killing of its powerful security chief.
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US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war's shockwaves ripple
US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through oil markets and supply chains, while economic data has begun to show weakness.
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Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW
Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was appointed head coach of New South Wales on Wednesday, vowing to bring "an aura" back to the struggling team.
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China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache
China coach Ante Milicic said his "brave" team was tracking in the right direction despite their crushing loss to Australia in the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals.
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Oscars audience drops, viewing figures show
The number of people in the United States tuning in live to watch the Oscars dropped by nine percent from last year, viewing figures released Tuesday showed.
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