Putin: Russia battling 'Western domination' as Ukraine war grinds on
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the war in Ukraine was part of Russia's wider struggle against Western domination, and warned that the world is probably entering the "most dangerous" decade since the end of World War II.
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Meteorite that smashed into Mars shook planet, NASA says
Scientists who study Mars on Thursday revealed the remarkable Christmas gift they received from the planet last year.
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No US-born Black players in World Series for first time since 1950
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says the first World Series since 1950 without a US-born Black player "looks bad" but is counting upon a new generation to restore baseball diversity.
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Amazon warns of meager holiday season sales growth
Amazon on Thursday predicted a slowdown in sales growth during the year-end holiday shopping season, sending shares in the e-commerce colossus tumbling.
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Lula's lead widens slightly three days from Brazil runoff: poll
Leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead over far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has widened slightly three days from Brazil's polarizing presidential runoff election, according to a poll published Thursday.
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ATP, WTA to start 2023 season with mixed teams event in Australia
A new mixed teams event, the United Cup, will open the 2023 tennis season in Australia, with US$15 million in prizemoney and rankings points at stake, the ATP and WTA said on Friday.
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Apple reports solid profits, but iPhone sales miss estimates
Apple reported solid profits on rising revenues Thursday, but the tech giant's iPhone sales missed estimates while it saw slowing growth in services revenues.
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Ronaldo scores on United return as Europa League progress assured
Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his first Manchester United appearance since his refusal to come on as a substitute last week in a 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday.
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Nola hopes to extend mastery over Astros into World Series
Philadelphia pitcher Aaron Nola, who baffled Houston's formidable batting lineup in a playoff-clinching victory, walks back onto the same mound Friday for the opening game of the World Series.
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Ronaldo scores on United return in Sheriff stroll
Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his first Manchester United appearance since his refusal to come on as a substitute last week in a 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday.
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