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United Airlines triples Q2 profits on strong demand

United Airlines triples Q2 profits on strong demand

United Airlines reported on Wednesday that second-quarter profits more than tripled, benefitting from robust travel demand and a surge in international capacity.

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Stanford president to resign after research questioned

Stanford president to resign after research questioned

The president of Stanford University on Wednesday announced plans to resign after an investigation raised concerns about some of his scientific research.

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Tesla earnings rise to $2.7 bn on increased sales, lower prices

Tesla earnings rise to $2.7 bn on increased sales, lower prices

Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter profits Wednesday as a series of price cuts translated into sharply higher car sales.

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Biggest Women's World Cup kicks off with host nations in spotlight

Biggest Women's World Cup kicks off with host nations in spotlight

The first Women's World Cup to feature 32 teams kicks off on Thursday with New Zealand taking on former winners Norway in the opening game in Auckland before co-hosts Australia face the Republic of Ireland in front of 80,000 fans in Sydney.

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Broad reveals Australia inspiration behind rise to 600 Test wickets

Broad reveals Australia inspiration behind rise to 600 Test wickets

Stuart Broad hailed the influence of Australia greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath after the England veteran became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets.

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Inter sign free agent Cuadrado to fan fury

Inter sign free agent Cuadrado to fan fury

Juan Cuadrado has signed for Inter Milan, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday as fans protested the arrival of the Colombia winger after being released by bitter rivals Juventus.

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Two killed, hundreds arrested in Kenya protests

Two killed, hundreds arrested in Kenya protests

Two people were killed on Wednesday following anti-government protests in Kenya, a hospital official said, as the interior ministry announced the arrest of over 300 others in connection with the demonstrations.

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Test 'addict' Broad proud to join greats in 600-wicket club

Test 'addict' Broad proud to join greats in 600-wicket club

Self-proclaimed Test "addict" Stuart Broad said he felt proud to be alongside some of cricket's greatest bowlers after becoming just the fifth man to take 600 Test wickets.

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Kerry says US not dictating climate policy to China

Kerry says US not dictating climate policy to China

US climate envoy John Kerry said Wednesday that Washington was not dictating climate solutions to China, after President Xi Jinping said Beijing will make its own decisions on how to address global warming.

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Heavy rains thwart rescue effort after Colombian landslide

Heavy rains thwart rescue effort after Colombian landslide

Heavy rains on Wednesday complicated the search for 13 people reported missing after a landslide that killed at least 15 in central Colombia, authorities said.

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