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Browns sign 1st-round pick WR KC Concepcion

(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images) The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick KC Concepcion to his four-year rookie...


Global crude oil prices rise as Trump issues latest threat to Iran

New York [US], June 10, (ANI): Global crude oil prices rose on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump issued his latest threat to Iran...


'Stubborn' Angels seek rare series win vs. Astros

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Angels will attempt to win a series against the Houston Astros for...


Brewers roll dice with inconsistent starter Brandon Sproat vs. A's

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) LAS VEGAS -- Milwaukee Brewers rookie Brandon Sproat will have the challenge of keeping the...


Alec Burleson, Cards look to extend streaks vs. Mets

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a stress-free victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday....


Hot Jac Caglianone, Royals out to halt Rangers' quest for .500

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) Jac Caglianone has been a key factor in fueling the Kansas City Royals' successful start...


After homer-filled night, Tigers turn to Framber Valdez vs. Twins

(Photo credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images) The first game of the Minnesota-Detroit series turned into Home Run Derby on Tuesday night....


Red Sox likely to recall Jake Bennett in bid to avert sweep vs. Rays

(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images) The Boston Red Sox continue to trend in the wrong direction and will look to avoid a...


Yankees, Guardians bring worn-down bullpens into series finale

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images) Terrific work by the bullpen has allowed the New York Yankees to win the first two games...


MLB roundup: White Sox's Braden Montgomery hits walk-off HR in debut

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Braden Montgomery belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning in his major league...


Angels jump out to 7-run lead, add on in win over Astros

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) Oswald Peraza had three RBIs and Jo Adell and Wade Meckler drove in two apiece as the...


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Meta told to give competing AI chatbots WhatsApp access

Meta told to give competing AI chatbots WhatsApp access

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence...

Amazon backs US fiber optics expansion with Corning pact

Amazon backs US fiber optics expansion with Corning pact

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning aimed at expanding U.S. production of optical...

Dow Jones gains 86 points despite techs slide

Dow Jones gains 86 points despite techs slide

NEW YORK, New York - Global stock markets closed with sharp divergences Tuesday, as U.S. indexes delivered a mixed performance while...

Airlines face soaring fuel bills as global profit forecast falls

Airlines face soaring fuel bills as global profit forecast falls

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Rising fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East are putting pressure on airlines worldwide, forcing...

Apple rolls out smarter Siri as it steps up AI efforts

Apple rolls out smarter Siri as it steps up AI efforts

CUPERTINO, California: Apple introduced a redesigned version of Siri powered by artificial intelligence, marking its biggest update...

Indonesian President’s plans to grow economy at risk

Indonesian President’s plans to grow economy at risk

SINGAPORE/LONDON: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing investors' trust, and his plans to grow the economy are at risk as...

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8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israel carried out an airstrike on the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on June 9, killing at least eight...

Airlines face soaring fuel bills as global profit forecast falls

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Rising fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East are putting pressure on airlines worldwide, forcing...

Iran, Israel stop firing on each other after Trump tells them to

DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel said on June 8 that they had stopped attacking each other after U.S. President Donald Trump urged...

UN food agency warns that countries face hunger because of Iran war

UNITED NATIONS: The U.N.'s food agency says the Iran war is pushing millions more people into serious hunger, as it had warned would...

Ballistic missiles fired toward Bahrain, Kuwait by Iran

CAIRO, Egypt: Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early on June 6, Bahrain's government said, adding...

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8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike
8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israel carried out an airstrike on the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on June 9, killing at least eight...


Kenyan protestors teargassed at US Ebola quarantine facility
Kenyan protestors teargassed at US Ebola quarantine facility

NANYUKI, Kenya: On June 9, Kenyan police used tear gas to break up protesters in the central town of Nanyuki. The protesters were opposing...


US court strikes down Trump-era H-1B visa surcharge
US court strikes down Trump-era H-1B visa surcharge

BOSTON, Massachusetts: A federal judge has invalidated a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas, ruling that...


Iran, Israel stop firing on each other after Trump tells them to
Iran, Israel stop firing on each other after Trump tells them to

DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel said on June 8 that they had stopped attacking each other after U.S. President Donald Trump urged...


11 dead in violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir before protest
11 dead in violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir before protest

MUZAFFARABAD, PoJK: Clashes in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of a protest planned for June 9 left 11 people dead and more...


UN food agency warns that countries face hunger because of Iran war
UN food agency warns that countries face hunger because of Iran war

UNITED NATIONS: The U.N.'s food agency says the Iran war is pushing millions more people into serious hunger, as it had warned would...


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