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Argentina's four-time NBA champ Ginobili enters Hall of Fame

Argentina's four-time NBA champ Ginobili enters Hall of Fame

Four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili of Argentina looked back with affection on a career that spanned three continents and included Olympic gold on Saturday as he entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Close Swedish election predicted as far-right surges

Close Swedish election predicted as far-right surges

Swedes vote Sunday in legislative elections that will either pave the way for an unprecedented right-wing government supported by the far-right or a third straight mandate for the ruling Social Democrats.

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Standing ovation as Harrison Ford presents new 'Indiana Jones' at Disney expo

Standing ovation as Harrison Ford presents new 'Indiana Jones' at Disney expo

An emotional Harrison Ford on Thursday unveiled a new trailer for the highly anticipated fifth "Indiana Jones" film on the second day of Disney's biennial D23 Expo, choking up as he described the movie as "fantastic."

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The green king: Charles the environmentalist

The green king: Charles the environmentalist

Britain's new King Charles III is a committed environmentalist with a long history of campaigning for better conservation, organic farming and tackling climate change, which is likely to sit well with more eco-conscious younger Britons.

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Poilievre: Canada Conservatives' new right-wing leader

Poilievre: Canada Conservatives' new right-wing leader

The new leader of Canada's Conservatives is a right-wing career politician with a flare for zingers who has already boosted party membership, and now he is set to challenge Justin Trudeau in the next election.

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Canadian Conservative party elects populist new leader

Canadian Conservative party elects populist new leader

Nearly a year after a defeat in parliamentary elections, the Canadian Conservatives elected a new leader on Saturday, choosing right-wing Pierre Poilievre to lead the opposition to premier Justin Trudeau.

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Five things to know about the Emmys

Five things to know about the Emmys

Will "Squid Game" make history? Or will HBO powerhouse "Succession" swipe the best drama statuette again at television's equivalent of the Oscars?

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After pandemic hiatus, Detroit Auto Show reboots itself

After pandemic hiatus, Detroit Auto Show reboots itself

Less glitz, better weather.

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Queen's coffin heads to Scottish palace, historic church

Queen's coffin heads to Scottish palace, historic church

The Palace of Holyroodhouse and St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will rest in the coming days, are both steeped in royal history -- and anti-English sentiment.

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Queen's death could prompt royal reconciliation for Harry and Meghan

Queen's death could prompt royal reconciliation for Harry and Meghan

Queen Elizabeth II's death could help start a reconciliation between Prince Harry and wife Meghan and the rest of the royal family, after a reported rift and their relocation to the United States.

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