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Biden wins US auto union backing, in boost against Trump

Biden wins US auto union backing, in boost against Trump

US President Joe Biden won the coveted election endorsement of America's biggest car workers union Wednesday, in a major boost to his battle with Donald Trump for the crucial blue-collar vote.

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Amazon tightens police access to Ring camera video

Amazon tightens police access to Ring camera video

Amazon on Wednesday said it will stop letting police directly ask people for video from the company's Ring doorbell or home security cameras.

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French dance music duo Justice returns

French dance music duo Justice returns

French dance music duo Justice made its comeback on Wednesday, releasing first new tracks in eight years ahead of upcoming album "Hyperdrama".

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'Literally the plot of the movie': Fans outraged by Barbie snubs

'Literally the plot of the movie': Fans outraged by Barbie snubs

The announcement of Oscar nominations always generates a bit of buzz, with fans weighing in on which movies and which actors deserved recognition and didn't get it.

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Boutier and Korda eye Olympics at LPGA Drive On event

Boutier and Korda eye Olympics at LPGA Drive On event

Defending champion Celine Boutier and hometown hero Nelly Korda will both have the Paris Olympics in the back of their minds when the LPGA Drive On Championship tees off Thursday.

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Tunisia eliminated from AFCON after draw with South Africa

Tunisia eliminated from AFCON after draw with South Africa

Tunisia, ranked third in Africa, meekly bowed out of the Cup of Nations after drawing 0-0 with South Africa in a poor final round Group E match in Korhogo on Wednesday.

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Namibia reach AFCON last 16 after Mali stalemate

Namibia reach AFCON last 16 after Mali stalemate

Namibia qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 for the first time on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw against Group E winners Mali in San Pedro.

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Doc Rivers poised to coach Milwaukee Bucks - report

Doc Rivers poised to coach Milwaukee Bucks - report

Doc Rivers, who guided the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA title, has reached an agreement in principle to coach the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

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EU rules have failed to cut car C02 emissions: report

EU rules have failed to cut car C02 emissions: report

Bigger, more-powerful cars have negated the impact of tighter CO2 emissions regulations in the EU, a report by the bloc's internal auditor found Thursday.

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Britain's Posy Simmonds wins top prize at Angouleme comics fest

Britain's Posy Simmonds wins top prize at Angouleme comics fest

Britain's Posy Simmonds on Wednesday won the Grand Prix at the Angouleme comics festival in France, considered the world's most prestigious awards for graphic novelists.

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