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Argentina men, New Zealand women win finals at Vancouver Sevens

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Matias Osadczuk scored a second half hat-trick as Argentina continued its domination of the men’s competition in the rugby sevens World Series, beating New Zealand 36-12 in the final of the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday. New Zealand ended a season-long title drought by beating France in the women’s final. The Argentina men now have won …

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El papa Francisco cancela sus planes de la mañana por síntomas leves de gripe, según el Vaticano

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (AP) — El papa Francisco canceló sus actos previstos para el lunes por la mañana debido a unos síntomas gripales persistentes pero leves, según indicó la oficina de prensa del Vaticano en un breve comunicado, en el que aclaró que el papa no tenía fiebre. La decisión se tomó como medida de precaución, señaló el comunicado. El …

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Suarez takes aim on NASCAR Cup Series championship run following important win in Atlanta

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Daniel Suarez knows he will return to Atlanta Motor Speedway as a playoff contender on Sept. 8. Suarez also can count on retaining his spot on Trackhouse Racing’s team when the NASCAR Cup Series makes its 2025 stops in Atlanta. The popular driver from Monterrey, Mexico, ended speculation about his future with the team by winning …

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Iran has further increased its total stockpile of uranium, UN nuclear watchdog report says

VIENNA (AP) — Iran has further increased its total stockpile of uranium, according to a report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press on Monday, and it continues to bar the agency’s most seasoned inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program, The International Atomic Energy Agency also said in a second confidential report, distributed to member states, that …

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Jets host the Blues after Connor’s 2-goal showing

St. Louis Blues (30-25-2, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (36-15-5, second in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the St. Louis Blues after Kyle Connor scored two goals in the Jets’ 4-3 overtime win over the Arizona Coyotes. Winnipeg has gone 36-15-5 overall with a 15-3-1 record against …

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Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency. The former president’s lawyers filed notices of appeal Monday asking the state’s mid-level appeals court to overturn Judge Arthur …

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Officials honor Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash

BOONEVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Officials held a procession Monday for two Mississippi National Guardsmen who died Friday in a helicopter crash. The ceremony began at a hospital in Booneville, Mississippi, near where the helicopter plummeted into a wooded area during a training flight. It continued south along Highway 45 to Pearl, where autopsies will be conducted. The two Guardsmen, Officer …

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American women’s cycling team punished for deception attempt to enter race in Belgium

AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — American women’s cycling team Cynisca was punished by the sport’s governing body Monday for trying to enter an international race by deceiving organizers. The International Cycling Union said a team official told a mechanic “to wear a rider’s clothes and a face mask” and pretend to be feeling ill so the team could have the mandatory …

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Pakistani ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif’s daughter takes over top provincial post. Rivals boycott her

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The eldest daughter and close aide of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday became the country’s first-ever female chief minister in eastern Punjab province. Her rivals accused authorities of nepotism and boycotted the session of the provincial assembly. Mariam Nawaz, 50, became chief minister in a 220-0 vote in her favor, beating out her …

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