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NASA announces Artemis III crew for 2027 test flight; first ESA astronaut assigned to programme

Houston [US], June 10 (ANI): NASA on Tuesday provided new Artemis III details and announced the four prime crew members and a backup...


Early offense sparks Nationals to another win over Giants

(Photo credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images) Luis Garcia Jr. hit the 11th pitch of the game for a two-run homer, James Wood had three...


Olivia Miles outduels Azzi Fudd as Lynx run past Wings

(Photo credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images) Olivia Miles scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished six assists, and the Minnesota...


Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau make first red carpet appearance together at Tribeca Festival

New York City [US], June 9 (ANI): Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made their first official...


A'ja Wilson fastest to 6,000 points as Aces take down Storm

(Photo credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images) A'ja Wilson scored 34 points to become the fastest player to reach 6,000 in WNBA history...


Top two draft picks on display when Wings take on Lynx

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images) There is no shortage of storylines heading into the game between the Dallas Wings and...


Knicks bring NBA Finals home to an eager city for Game 3 vs. Spurs

(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images) NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks being on the verge of an NBA title only feels unprecedented...


Starling Marte's blast helps Royals hold off Twins

(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images) Starling Marte belted a three-run shot for his first home run of the season, and the...


Charlie Puth cancels Orlando show over health issues, says "I am so devastated to do this"

Los Angeles [US], June 7 (ANI): Singer Charlie Puth has cancelled his upcoming Saturday show in Orlando, Florida, citing health issues....


England manager Tuchel slams side's "freestyle" football despite narrow 1-0 win over NZ in pre-WC friendly

Tampa [US], June 7 (ANI): England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment with England's performance despite a 1-0 win over...


Harry Kane header lifts England past New Zealand in World Cup tune-up

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Harry Kane's header late in the first half lifted England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand...


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8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israel carried out an airstrike on the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on June 9, killing at least eight...

Kenyan protestors teargassed at US Ebola quarantine facility

Kenyan protestors teargassed at US Ebola quarantine facility

NANYUKI, Kenya: On June 9, Kenyan police used tear gas to break up protesters in the central town of Nanyuki. The protesters were opposing...

US court strikes down Trump-era H-1B visa surcharge

US court strikes down Trump-era H-1B visa surcharge

BOSTON, Massachusetts: A federal judge has invalidated a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas, ruling that...

Iran, Israel stop firing on each other after Trump tells them to

Iran, Israel stop firing on each other after Trump tells them to

DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel said on June 8 that they had stopped attacking each other after U.S. President Donald Trump urged...

11 dead in violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir before protest

11 dead in violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir before protest

MUZAFFARABAD, PoJK: Clashes in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of a protest planned for June 9 left 11 people dead and more...

UN food agency warns that countries face hunger because of Iran war

UN food agency warns that countries face hunger because of Iran war

UNITED NATIONS: The U.N.'s food agency says the Iran war is pushing millions more people into serious hunger, as it had warned would...

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Amazon backs US fiber optics expansion with Corning pact

Amazon backs US fiber optics expansion with Corning pact

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning aimed at expanding U.S. production of optical...

Airlines face soaring fuel bills as global profit forecast falls

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Rising fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East are putting pressure on airlines worldwide, forcing...

Indonesian President’s plans to grow economy at risk

SINGAPORE/LONDON: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing investors' trust, and his plans to grow the economy are at risk as...

Fuel shock and aircraft shortages test airline recovery

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airline executives from around the world are meeting in Rio de Janeiro this weekend amid growing concerns that...

EU weighs supply chain diversification requirements

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission is considering new legislation that could require companies in sensitive sectors to diversify...

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Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady
Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. labor market continued to outperform expectations in May, with employers adding more jobs than forecast...


Diamondbacks' task: Cool off hot Marlins
Diamondbacks' task: Cool off hot Marlins

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Shortstop Otto Lopez leads the majors in batting average, rookie catcher Joe Mack is coming...


"Felt great": Lionel Messi reflects on fitness after Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland in FIFA WC warm-up fixuture
"Felt great": Lionel Messi reflects on fitness after Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland in FIFA WC warm-up fixuture

Alabama [US], June 10 (ANI): Legendary footballer Lionel Messi expressed satisfaction with both his performance and physical condition...


Somalia referee Omar Artan calls US FIFA World Cup visa denial "unfortunate"
Somalia referee Omar Artan calls US FIFA World Cup visa denial "unfortunate"

Mogadishu [Somalia], June 10 (ANI): Somalia soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan on Wednesday said the decision to bar him from entering...


Red Sox likely to recall Jake Bennett in bid to avert sweep vs. Rays
Red Sox likely to recall Jake Bennett in bid to avert sweep vs. Rays

(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images) The Boston Red Sox continue to trend in the wrong direction and will look to avoid a...


Yankees, Guardians bring worn-down bullpens into series finale
Yankees, Guardians bring worn-down bullpens into series finale

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images) Terrific work by the bullpen has allowed the New York Yankees to win the first two games...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...

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