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Black man convicted by all-white jury executed in South Carolina

Black man convicted by all-white jury executed in South Carolina

A Black man convicted by an all-white jury in the US state of South Carolina was executed Friday for the murder of a convenience store clerk that he claimed was in self-defense, US media reported.

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Trump, Harris clash over rhetoric as they battle for swing state votes

Trump, Harris clash over rhetoric as they battle for swing state votes

Donald Trump came under fire for violent remarks targeting a high-profile Republican supporter of Kamala Harris Friday as the candidates held rallies in critical Rust Belt battleground states four days before the climax of a volatile US presidential campaign.

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Judge tosses New York plastic pollution lawsuit against PepsiCo

Judge tosses New York plastic pollution lawsuit against PepsiCo

A New York Supreme Court justice has thrown out an environmental pollution lawsuit against PepsiCo, in a blow to authorities in the US state who wanted the beverage giant to rein in its use of single-use plastics.

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Nuts! NY authorities euthanize Instagram squirrel star

Nuts! NY authorities euthanize Instagram squirrel star

A squirrel named Peanut who was propelled to the heights of internet celebrity has been euthanized, New York authorities said Friday, biting a government staffer on the way out.

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MLB star pitcher Snell opts out of Giants contract

MLB star pitcher Snell opts out of Giants contract

Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner as best pitcher, has opted out of his San Francisco Giants contract after one year, the Major League Baseball club announced Friday.

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With stones and slings, supporters of Bolivia's Morales gird for battle

With stones and slings, supporters of Bolivia's Morales gird for battle

Under a bridge in central Bolivia, supporters of former president Evo Morales, armed with slingshots and stones, practice their aim as they prepare to do battle with security forces.

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Nvidia to join Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Intel

Nvidia to join Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Intel

Chip giant Nvidia will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the iconic Wall Street index announced Friday, underscoring the importance of artificial intelligence in the US economy.

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Sacked Ten Hag wishes 'trophies and glory' for Man Utd

Sacked Ten Hag wishes 'trophies and glory' for Man Utd

Erik ten Hag has wished Manchester United fans "nothing but success, trophies and glory" after his sacking following a poor start to the season.

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Wasteful Leverkusen held by Stuttgart as Liverpool loom

Wasteful Leverkusen held by Stuttgart as Liverpool loom

Bayer Leverkusen were made to pay for wasting several chances in a scoreless home draw with Stuttgart on Friday, dropping more points in their Bundesliga title defence.

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Wasteful Leverkusen held by Stuttgart

Wasteful Leverkusen held by Stuttgart

Bayer Leverkusen were made to pay for wasting several chances in a scoreless home draw with Stuttgart on Friday, dropping more points in their title defence.

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