Wimbledon Players to Watch

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For Wimbledon’s Grass, It’s Not Easy Being Green

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Serena Williams Still the Main Draw at Wimbledon

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Sometimes in Tennis, One Hand is Still Better Than Two

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At Toys ‘R’ Us, ‘There Is Nothing Left’: The Day It Closed for Good

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11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

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U.S. sanctions aim to turn Iranians against government: Khamenei

DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. economic pressure on Iran is intended to turn Iranians against their government, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted as saying on Saturday by his website, as Iran faces a likely reimposition of U.S. sanctions.

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First confirmed sighting of a great white shark off Majorca in 40 years

The last time a great white shark was spotted near Spain's Balearic Islands was in 1976.

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Maryland shooting: 'I have to live life without my mother'

The daughter of a journalist killed in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper calls it a "senseless tragedy".

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Egyptian court delays verdict in mass trial, cites security concerns

CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court on Saturday delayed a final ruling in a case against 739 people, including top leaders of the banned Muslim Brotherhood, who were involved in a 2013 sit-in that was broken up by security forces.

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What It Costs to Be Smuggled Across the U.S. Border

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These 20 Representatives Have Not Had a Primary Challenger for at Least a Decade

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Bavaria: Affluent, Picturesque — and Angry

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War Robbed Him of His Family, Then His Eyes, Then His Love

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Kennedy’s Retirement Could Threaten Efforts to End Partisan Gerrymandering

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A Long Journey North for Migrants That May End Where It Started

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Conjuring Spirits in Florida

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Put back on terror-financing watch list, Pakistan vows to improve

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Placed back on a terror financing watch list this week, Pakistan vowed on Saturday to tighten regulations and follow an action plan to curb money laundering and terror financing.

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Spain’s Migrant Wave Grows, Even as Europe’s Subsides

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Syrian rebels say in talks with Russia for southwest deal

AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian rebels are negotiating with Russia to return state sovereignty in areas they control in the southwestern Deraa province, where the army has made rapid advances this month, insurgents said on Saturday.

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California mother, boyfriend charged with murder of her son - KCRA Sacramento

KCRA Sacramento

California mother, boyfriend charged with murder of her son KCRA Sacramento A California woman and her boyfriend were charged Friday in the death of the woman's 10-year-old son who had previously reported being beaten, locked up and not fed, prosecutors said. Heather Maxine Barron and Kareem Ernesto Leiva were each ... and more »

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California mother, boyfriend charged with murder of her son - Fox News

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California mother, boyfriend charged with murder of her son Fox News LOS ANGELES – A California woman and her boyfriend were charged Friday in the death of the woman's 10-year-old son who had previously reported being beaten, locked up and not fed, prosecutors said. Heather Maxine Barron and Kareem Ernesto Leiva ... and more »

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Mother charged with murder, torture in death of 10-year-old son - NBCNews.com

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Mother charged with murder, torture in death of 10-year-old son NBCNews.com An attorney representing the family of the boy said he wonders if caseworkers did enough to protect him. by Phil Helsel / Jun.30.2018 / 3:08 AM ET. Breaking News Emails. Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, ... California mother, boyfriend charged with murder of her sonFox News all 148 news articles »

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Obama in Bay Area for Atherton fundraiser where tickets go up to $237300 - The Mercury News

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Obama in Bay Area for Atherton fundraiser where tickets go up to $237300 The Mercury News In one of his first appearances supporting Democrats during this year's midterm campaigns, former President Barack Obama came to Silicon Valley Friday to raise big bucks for the party and meet some of the candidates running in hotly contested House ... Obama offers Democrats tough love ahead of midterms: 'Enough moping'CNN all 279 news articles »

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Syrian opposition talking to Russia about Deraa peace deal, rebel says

AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition began negotiations with Russian officers about an agreement to restore state sovereignty over rebel-held parts of the southwestern Deraa province, rebel negotiators said on Saturday.

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Afghan president orders troops to resume operations against Taliban

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani declared a formal end to his government's ceasefire with the Taliban on Saturday but called on the insurgents to agree to full peace talks following a three-day truce during this month's Eid holiday.

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Luxury’s Chess Masters Prepare for a New Game

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Trump to name nominee for Supreme Court on 9 July

The US president has five people in mind, including two women, and will name his choice on 9 July.

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Steel firm Thyssenkrupp backs Tata merger

The UK's biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group.

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Donald Trump gets prank call on Air Force One

Donald Trump was fooled by a comedian into taking a prank call while on board Air Force One.

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US ambassador to Estonia resigns 'over Trump comments'

James Melville is the latest senior US diplomat to resign in protest at controversial Trump policies.

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Canada 'will not back down' over US metals tariffs

Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs.

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Newspaper shooting suspect 'barricaded exit'

The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police.

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DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks

Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo.

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Migrant crisis: EU leaders split over new migrant deal

A deal to curb irregular migration was reached at a gruelling summit but leaders interpret it differently.

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Unknown 'hero' helps man who fell on Toronto subway tracks

A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform.

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Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher

One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler.

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Thai cave rescue: A country in prayer

Rescuers have been searching for a group of boys who went to explore a cave with their football coach.

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ICYMI: How a deafblind fan is enjoying the World Cup

Also this week - why Cristiano Ronaldo needs his sleep and a football-loving kangaroo.

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How can you dance without music?

The story of a deaf dance star.

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Wayne Rooney's US welcome (versus David Beckham's)

The two ex-England players had slightly different welcomes, with Rooney heading to a beer garden.

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Himmler's daughter worked for post-war German spy agency

Germany's BND spy agency acknowledges it hired Nazi Heinrich Himmler's daughter during the 1960s.

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Saudi wastes no time to rap at the wheel

Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted.

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The young Austrian leader sharing power with the far right

Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy?

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Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico's Sinaloa state

Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence.

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Thai cave rescue: Drones, dogs, drilling and desperation

A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave.

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Bringing Gay Pride to Africa's last absolute monarchy

The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march - despite homosexuality being illegal.

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Europe migrant crisis: Gruelling EU match ends in a draw

The deal's convoluted language reflects continuing splits on the issue, writes Laurence Peter.

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Capital Gazette shooting: Remembering the victims

Five employees were killed after a gunman opened fire at a local Maryland newspaper. Who are they?

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AI to help tackle fake news in Mexican election

The smart software will help media groups debunk fake news and respond to reports of violence.

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Floating robot Cimon sent to International Space Station

The ball-shaped robot that can move around in zero gravity blasts off to the International Space Station.

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Fake bookings hit Singapore's Ryde Technologies

Ryde Technologies says 2,000 "phantom bookings" have cost its drivers thousands of dollars.

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Tesco trials shopping without tills

The retailer is testing whether shoppers can buy products using an app, rather than visiting a till.

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Legal bid to throw out US sex trafficking law

The US law is hitting the people it was supposed to protect, argue digital rights campaigners.

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Fortnite: A fortnight in my 40s in Battle Royale

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal.

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North Korea has increased nuclear production at secret sites, say US officials - NBCNews.com

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North Korea has increased nuclear production at secret sites, say US officials NBCNews.com WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies believe that North Korea has increased its production of fuel for nuclear weapons at multiple secret sites in recent months — and that Kim Jong Un may try to hide those facilities as he seeks more concessions ... North Korea Steps Up Production of Uranium Fuel, NBC ReportsBloomberg US intelligence believes N.Korea making more nuclear bomb fuel despite talks: NBCYahoo News North Korea Boosting Nuclear Fuel Production At Secret Sites: ReportHuffPost Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists -Washington Post -The Guardian -Slate Magazine all 417 news articles »

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Trump administration may seek to detain migrant families longer than previously allowed - Washington Post

Washington Post

Trump administration may seek to detain migrant families longer than previously allowed Washington Post The Trump administration plans to detain migrant families together in custody rather than release them, according to a new court filing that suggests such detentions could last longer than the 20 days envisioned by a court settlement. “The government ... Trump Went Rogue On The Truth This WeekHuffPost Feds: Decades-old court decree allows family immigration detentionPolitico Trump administration says it will detain migrant families for as long as it takes to prosecute themNBCNews.com USA TODAY -NPR -Los Angeles Times -The Hill all 296 news articles »

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