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Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World CupJun 17, 2026 5:44 pm - IRVINE, Calif. — Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates on Wednesday for the third straight day because of his calf injury, increasing concerns about his...
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US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal ReserveJun 17, 2026 4:22 pm - U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday on speculation the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation. Higher rates can tap the brakes on accelerating prices at cash registers, but they also slow the economy and hurt prices for investments.
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‘A million years isn’t enough’: Victims’ relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencingJun 17, 2026 4:14 pm - After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison. He told them: “I am responsible” for the crimes.
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‘The Death of Robin Hood’ drains the blood, and life, out of an old English legendJun 17, 2026 2:54 pm - “The Death of Robin Hood” drains the blood, and life, out of an old English legend. So forget about robbing from the rich and stealing from the poor. This Robin is a grizzled marauder who can’t even remember how many people he’s killed.
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Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half of policymakers would support hike this yearJun 17, 2026 2:10 pm - WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet almost half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year...
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WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next seasonJun 17, 2026 11:15 am - NEW YORK — The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league's 30-year history. The new collective bargaining agreement that wa...
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While Sky struggles, Angel Reese is enjoying winning in her first season in AtlantaJun 17, 2026 11:06 am - Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for Atlanta when she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream. Dream guard Rhyne Howard predicted before the season Reese “could be exactly what we were missing.” After 13 games, the fit still looks perfect.
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Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against RussiaJun 17, 2026 9:58 am - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday his country has won key pledges of further support from world leaders in defending itself from Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year.
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US-Iran deal takes ‘immediate effect’ after both sides sign, Pakistan premier saysJun 17, 2026 7:47 am - According to the officials, the draft agreement includes a new “minimum” standard for downblending of highly enriched Iranian uranium and has provisions to ensure the “territorial integrity” of Lebanon after Israel’s latest attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanese territory.
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The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primariesJun 16, 2026 10:37 pm - An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But it's not foolproof, especially when there's a lot of money involved.