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US automakers report mixed sales as car market awaits war impact

US automakers report mixed sales as car market awaits war impact

Carmakers reported mixed first-quarter US sales Wednesday pointing to a hit from winter storms, as the Middle East war clouds the industry's outlook compared with unusually favorable dynamics a year ago.

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Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-off

Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-off

Four astronauts blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket Wednesday on a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

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Iran calls US demands 'irrational' ahead of Trump war speech

Iran calls US demands 'irrational' ahead of Trump war speech

Iran said Thursday that Washington's demands were "maximalist and irrational" and denied any negotiations were under way on a ceasefire to end the war in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump prepared to make a national address on the conflict.

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Judge allows Woods to leave US for treatment, Ryder Cup captaincy off

Judge allows Woods to leave US for treatment, Ryder Cup captaincy off

A Florida judge ruled Wednesday that Tiger Woods can leave the United States to seek "comprehensive inpatient treatment" after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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Astronauts blast off for historic US lunar journey

Astronauts blast off for historic US lunar journey

Four astronauts blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket Wednesday on a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

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Embattled Woods won't captain 2027 Ryder Cup team: PGA of America

Embattled Woods won't captain 2027 Ryder Cup team: PGA of America

Tiger Woods has turned down the captaincy of the 2027 US Ryder Cup team as he steps away from golf-related activities to focus on his health, the PGA of America said Wednesday.

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Judge allows Woods to travel overseas for treatment

Judge allows Woods to travel overseas for treatment

A Florida judge granted golf superstar Tiger Woods's request to leave the United States to seek "comprehensive inpatient treatment" after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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Chelsea's Bompastor furious as Arsenal reach women's Champions League semis

Chelsea's Bompastor furious as Arsenal reach women's Champions League semis

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor said poor officiating had cost her side a place in the women's Champions League semi-finals after Arsenal progressed 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

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US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez

US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions against Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, who took power after Washington ousted her predecessor Nicolas Maduro in a military operation in January.

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Arsenal resist Chelsea rally to reach women's Champions League semis

Arsenal resist Chelsea rally to reach women's Champions League semis

Defending champions Arsenal withstood a late Chelsea onslaught to book their place in the women's Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday to progress 3-2 on aggregate.

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