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Serena Williams debuts baby bump at Met Gala

Serena Williams debuts baby bump at Met Gala

Retired tennis superstar Serena Williams unveiled her latest project on the red carpet at the Met Gala in New York on Monday -- she is pregnant with her second child.

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Allies of Florida governor countersue Disney as legal battle grows

Allies of Florida governor countersue Disney as legal battle grows

A Florida government panel allied with Governor Ron DeSantis has filed a countersuit against Disney on Monday, adding another layer to the escalating legal battle between the conservative governor and the entertainment giant.

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US hospitals broke law by denying emergency abortion: govt

US hospitals broke law by denying emergency abortion: govt

Two hospitals in the US Midwest violated federal law by denying an emergency abortion to a woman who had gone into premature labor and putting her life in danger, government officials said Monday.

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Showbiz, fashion elite honor Lagerfeld at Met Gala

Showbiz, fashion elite honor Lagerfeld at Met Gala

Fashion's party of the year is finally here -- A-listers celebrated the late king of couture, Karl Lagerfeld, at Monday's annual Met Gala, strutting up the red carpet in a spectacular array of designs from his storied career.

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Brecel forecasts European snooker boom after World Championship triumph

Brecel forecasts European snooker boom after World Championship triumph

Belgium's Luca Brecel said European snooker would "explode" after he became the first player from the continental mainland to be crowned world champion.

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Miami ace Butler 'questionable' for game two

Miami ace Butler 'questionable' for game two

Jimmy Butler is battling to be fit as Miami Heat look to take a stranglehold on the playoff series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

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Belgium's Brecel wins snooker World Championship title

Belgium's Brecel wins snooker World Championship title

Belgium's Luca Brecel became the first player from continental Europe to win snooker's World Championship as he withstood a fightback from four-time champion Mark Selby to triumph 18-15 in the final on Monday.

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US authorities hunt alleged killer of five Texas neighbors

US authorities hunt alleged killer of five Texas neighbors

A vast search was underway in Texas Monday for the man suspected of shooting dead five neighbors, including a nine-year-old boy, after they asked him to stop firing his rifle in his yard late at night.

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US stocks down after First Republic Bank takeover

US stocks down after First Republic Bank takeover

Wall Street stocks ended lower on Monday as markets digested the takeover of the embattled First Republic Bank, while awaiting a key Federal Reserve policy decision this week.

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Former NFL star J.J. Watt investing in Burnley

Former NFL star J.J. Watt investing in Burnley

Ex-NFL star J.J. Watt and former United States international midfielder Kealia Watt have taken a minority stake in newly promoted English Championship winners Burnley, the couple confirmed on Monday.

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