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Recent data adds to Fed confidence on cooling inflation: Powell

Recent data adds to Fed confidence on cooling inflation: Powell

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that recent data lifts the central bank's confidence that inflation is coming down towards its two percent target -- a trend that signals interest rate cuts on the horizon.

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Open champion Harman prepares for defence of 'coolest trophy'

Open champion Harman prepares for defence of 'coolest trophy'

Defending British Open champion Brian Harman heads to Royal Troon this week in the belief that he can become the first man since Padraig Harrington 16 years ago to claim back-to-back victories.

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Biden campaign upended by Trump shooting, for now

Biden campaign upended by Trump shooting, for now

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump has upended Joe Biden's campaign by forcing it to dial down attacks -- yet it also buys him time to deal with his own political woes.

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US Secret Service under pressure after Trump shooting

US Secret Service under pressure after Trump shooting

Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.

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US judge dismisses Trump classified documents case

US judge dismisses Trump classified documents case

A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed the criminal case against him on charges of mishandling top secret documents, in a stunning victory for the former president who immediately called for an end to his other pending cases.

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Copa chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup

Copa chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup

The chaotic scenes at the Copa America final have raised serious questions for the organizers of the 2026 World Cup which will be held in North America.

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Pogacar expects Tour de France battle to explode in final week

Pogacar expects Tour de France battle to explode in final week

Tadej Pogacar on Monday predicted fireworks in the final week of the Tour de France as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard prepares to launch a desperate attack for the title.

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Shaqiri ends Switzerland career after 125 caps

Shaqiri ends Switzerland career after 125 caps

Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday after winning 125 Switzerland caps and becoming the only player to score in each of the last three World Cups and European Championships.

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Trump set to unveil VP pick, days after shooting

Trump set to unveil VP pick, days after shooting

Donald Trump was set to unveil his running mate on Monday as supporters gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican Party convention, an extravaganza turbocharged by the attempted assassination of the former president.

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Wall Street stocks advance on expectation of Trump election win

Wall Street stocks advance on expectation of Trump election win

Wall Street stocks pushed higher at the start of trading on Monday as traders weighed the impact of the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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