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At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central US

At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central US

At least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials said.

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US strikes in Yemen kill 20 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks

US strikes in Yemen kill 20 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks

The first US strikes against Yemen's Huthis since President Donald Trump took office in January killed at least 20 people, the rebels said Sunday, as Washington warned Iran to stop backing the group.

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'Disney's Snow White' gets muted Hollywood premiere

'Disney's Snow White' gets muted Hollywood premiere

Disney's live-action remakes of animated classics are usually safe bets. But a new version of the oldest of them all, "Snow White," has become mired in controversies, receiving an unusually low-key premiere in Hollywood on Saturday.

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Spaun clings to one-stroke Players lead with McIlroy four back

Spaun clings to one-stroke Players lead with McIlroy four back

J.J. Spaun sank a dramatic 25-foot par putt at the 18th hole to grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday's blustery third round of the PGA Players Championship.

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Pogba watches LAFC fall to MLS defeat

Pogba watches LAFC fall to MLS defeat

Former France international midfielder Paul Pogba was in the stands as Los Angeles FC fell to a second straight defeat in Major League Soccer with a 1-0 loss on Saturday to Austin FC.

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France sweep to Six Nations title as England hand Wales record humiliation

France sweep to Six Nations title as England hand Wales record humiliation

France swept to the Six Nations title with a 35-16 victory over Scotland on Saturday, edging out bitter rivals England whose 68-14 rout of hapless Wales had sent the championship battle down to the wire.

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Massive anti-graft rally engulfs Serbia's capital

Massive anti-graft rally engulfs Serbia's capital

A sea of people converged in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday in what was the largest in a series of anti-corruption demonstrations that have upended the Balkan country in recent months.

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Edwards hails defensive effort as France clinch Six Nations crown

Edwards hails defensive effort as France clinch Six Nations crown

France defence coach Shaun Edwards hailed his team's resilience as they beat Scotland 35-16 on Saturday to be crowned Six Nations champions.

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Rune shocks Medvedev to reach Indian Wells ATP final

Rune shocks Medvedev to reach Indian Wells ATP final

Denmark's Holger Rune beat Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, denying the Russian world number six a third straight trip to the title match.

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Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy after Wales rout

Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy after Wales rout

Steve Borthwick backed England captain Maro Itoje to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia after his side ended their Six Nations campaign with a 68-14 hammering of Wales.

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