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Who will staff Trump's government? A look at top contenders

Who will staff Trump's government? A look at top contenders

President-elect Donald Trump is already working on filling key cabinet jobs as well as thousands of federal positions, with the first selections expected in the "days and weeks ahead," his transition team said Thursday.

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MLS Union dump Curtin as head coach

MLS Union dump Curtin as head coach

Jim Curtin, a two-time Major League Soccer Coach of the Year who guided the Philadelphia Union to the 2022 MLS Cup final, was fired as head coach, the team announced Thursday.

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Galatasaray down Spurs to go top in Europa League

Galatasaray down Spurs to go top in Europa League

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham to move top of the table with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday.

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George says England can still be rugby winners without Jones

George says England can still be rugby winners without Jones

Jamie George has insisted England can be successful in the post Eddie Jones era despite operating in a "more inclusive environment" than the one created by the controversial coach.

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Emotions high as All Blacks eye top ranked Ireland's crown

Emotions high as All Blacks eye top ranked Ireland's crown

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett said Thursday his side are expecting an "intense" Test against Ireland in Dublin as the All Blacks covet Ireland's world number one ranking.

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NATO warns of N. Korea threat in pitch to Trump on Ukraine

NATO warns of N. Korea threat in pitch to Trump on Ukraine

NATO chief Mark Rutte said Thursday that North Korea's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine posed a direct threat to the United States, in a first effort to convince Donald Trump to keep backing Kyiv.

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US Fed cuts interest rates a quarter point after Trump victory

US Fed cuts interest rates a quarter point after Trump victory

The US Federal Reserve shrugged off concerns about the impact of Donald Trump's election victory on interest rates and moved ahead with a quarter point cut on Thursday, looking to continue easing borrowing costs on the back of cooling inflation.

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What will Trump 2.0 mean for US tech?

What will Trump 2.0 mean for US tech?

What will Donald Trump's second stint in the White House mean for a US tech industry in the throes of an artificial intelligence frenzy?

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F1 drivers blast FIA chief's 'tone and language' in swearing row

F1 drivers blast FIA chief's 'tone and language' in swearing row

Formula One drivers on Thursday blasted the "tone and language" used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem amid a row over swearing at press conferences.

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Unbeaten NFL Chiefs try to match best-ever start by downing Denver

Unbeaten NFL Chiefs try to match best-ever start by downing Denver

Undefeated Kansas City will try to match the greatest start in team history on Sunday when the two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs play host to the Denver Broncos.

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