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Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday

Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday

Jimmy Kimmel's late night talk show, which was abruptly pulled from the air last week after the US government threatened broadcasters, will be back on Tuesday, Disney announced Monday.

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Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea

Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea

The Unification Church leader was arrested Tuesday in South Korea over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady, including luxury gifts, prosecutors said.

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U.S. Polo Assn. Supports the XV Federation of International Polo  European Polo Championship as Official Apparel Partner

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports the XV Federation of International Polo European Polo Championship as Official Apparel Partner

Competition Culminates in Poland with a World-Class Display of Sport and Style

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Singapore firm rejects $1bn Sri Lankan pollution damages

Singapore firm rejects $1bn Sri Lankan pollution damages

A Singapore shipping company told AFP on Tuesday it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion for causing that country's worst case of environmental pollution.

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Chile presidential contender vows to deport 'all' undocumented migrants

Chile presidential contender vows to deport 'all' undocumented migrants

Chile's far-right presidential candidate, Jose Antonio Kast, one of the favorites to succeed leftist leader Gabriel Boric in November's vote, vowed Monday to deport "all" undocumented migrants if victorious.

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China may strengthen climate role amid US fossil fuel push

China may strengthen climate role amid US fossil fuel push

All eyes are on China this week, as the world's biggest polluter readies a new emissions-cutting plan -- reinforcing its role as a steadfast defender of global climate diplomacy while Europe stalls and the United States doubles down on fossil fuels.

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Ryder Cup captains play upon emotions as practice begins

Ryder Cup captains play upon emotions as practice begins

The final countdown to the Ryder Cup got under way on Monday with US golfers sharing a quiet moment on Bethpage Black's first tee as Europe's players donned salmon-colored outfits in a nostalgic nod to their first win on American soil.

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Bradley defends US Ryder Cup player payments as charity boost

Bradley defends US Ryder Cup player payments as charity boost

United States captain Keegan Bradley defended his Ryder Cup players receiving a payment boost from the PGA of America to compete against Europe in this week's showdown at Bethpage Black.

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Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol as scientists urge caution

Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol as scientists urge caution

US President Donald Trump on Monday urged pregnant people not to take Tylenol over an unproven link to autism, and urged major changes to the standard vaccines given to babies.

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Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d'Or as Bonmati retains women's award

Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d'Or as Bonmati retains women's award

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d'Or on Monday as a reward for his starring role in the club's Champions League triumph last season, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's prize for the third year in a row.

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