Social Security, healthcare, veterans likely casualties of US debt default
The White House and Congressional Republicans are still locked in crunch talks to try and avert the first debt default in US history, which Treasury officials have warned could come as soon as June 1.
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Japan's Takeshi Kitano returns with 'queer' warlord epic
Cult Japanese director Takeshi Kitano has returned after more than a decade, premiering his new film at Cannes -- a bloody quest for power punctuated by love between warriors.
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Celtics sense chance to turn the heat on Miami
No team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit in the NBA playoffs but after their win at the Miami Heat on Tuesday, the Boston Celtics clearly sense a chance of history.
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Scarlett Johansson says 'intense' in Wes Anderson world
Living in the Spanish desert on a quirky film set imagined by director Wes Anderson for his latest mind-bending movie was an "intense" experience, actress Scarlett Johansson said Wednesday.
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Stocks sink over US debt ceiling concerns
Stock markets slipped on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks aimed at averting a painful default.
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UK row deepens over Covid breach claims against Boris Johnson
The head of a far-reaching UK inquiry into the government's handling of the Covid pandemic is threatening legal action to obtain former prime minister Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages and diaries, according to correspondence released Wednesday.
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Eze the new face in England squad as Sterling misses out
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze received his first call-up to the England squad on Wednesday as Raheem Sterling was omitted for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
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Van Nistelrooy quits PSV 'with immediate effect'
Former Netherlands and Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has quit his job as PSV Eindhoven coach "with immediate effect", the club announced on Wednesday.
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'Good' first season at Man Utd not enough for Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United must strive for more even though his team look set to clinch a place in next season's Champions League.
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Influencer admits stalking Premier League star Mason Mount
A social media influencer bombarded Premier League star Mason Mount with messages in a four-month stalking campaign after he broke off their relationship, a court heard on Wednesday.
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