Astros beat Texas after melee and D-backs win in MLB playoffs
Jose Altuve smashed a three-run home run in the ninth inning to deliver defending champion Houston a dramatic 5-4 comeback victory over Texas on Friday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
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Women sci-fi writer numbers rocketing in China
Women writers are taking the Chinese science fiction scene by storm, with their increasing prominence one of the genre's most noticeable trends, according to participants at a major convention in Chengdu this week.
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Exiled former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif set for comeback
Three-time Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif will return home on Saturday after four years of self-imposed exile, primed to make a political comeback ahead of elections.
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'Sliver of hope' as Hamas releases hostages, but Gaza aid stalled
Hamas released two American hostages held in Gaza on Friday, offering a "sliver of hope" to desperate families, as Israel pounded the densely-populated territory where millions are still awaiting promised aid deliveries.
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In US, invasive spotted lanternflies are devastating crops
At first glance, the spotted lanternfly looks like an elegant butterfly, speckled with black spots on white wings with a splash of bright red.
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Latin American presidents to meet in Mexico for migration summit
When a dozen Latin American presidents and foreign ministers meet on Sunday in Mexico, they'll face a huge task: finding a solution to migration flows roiling two continents as people make their way to the United States.
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Martin scorches to new lap record and pole at Australian MotoGP
Spain's Jorge Martin will start on pole for the Australian MotoGP after blasting to a new lap record in qualifying Saturday, with world championship rival Francesco Bagnaia third on the grid.
Read moreHurricane Norma strengthens to Category 3 ahead of Mexico landfall
Hurricane Norma on Friday once again strengthened to a Category 3 storm as it approaches a tourist hotspot on Mexico's Pacific coast.
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Brandt sinks Bremen to send Dortmund top of Bundesliga
A superb second-half chip from Julian Brandt sent Borussia Dortmund to the top of the Bundesliga table with a 1-0 home win over Werder Bremen on Friday.
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All Blacks coach can enjoy popcorn after booking World Cup final place
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said he would sit down with some popcorn to enjoy seeing who his side will face in the Rugby World Cup final after they thrashed Argentina on Friday.
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