Higgs, Hammer and Putnam share lead at PGA's RSM Classic
Harry Higgs fired a seven-under par 63 to complete his best 36-hole PGA start and grab a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the RSM Classic.
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9 dead in latest Ecuador prison riot: prosecutor's office
At least nine people died Friday in the latest prison unrest to hit violence-stricken Ecuador, where some 400 inmates have been killed since last year, the prosecutor's office said.
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Global stocks rally but oil prices tumble
US and European stock markets mostly picked up on Friday as investors fished for bargains and shrugged off losses elsewhere, but oil prices dropped over concerns on the world economy.
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Decathlete Scantling and bobsledder Evans receive doping rule bans
Two US Olympians were handed bans on Friday for breaching anti-doping procedures, the US Anti Doping Agency announced.
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Malaysians vote in tightly contested election
Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's graft-tainted party is seeking to cement its grip on power as the country goes to the polls on Saturday, but analysts say the race is too close to call.
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Lewis named as new England women's cricket coach
Former England men's international Jon Lewis has been appointed as the new coach of the England women's team, it was announced Friday.
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US Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes
The US Justice Department on Friday named a former war crimes investigator as a special counsel to oversee criminal probes into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new White House run in 2024.
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Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes
The US Justice Department on Friday named an independent prosecutor to oversee criminal investigations into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new White House run in 2024.
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Mexico weaves fashion policy to help Indigenous communities
Clothing designers inspired by traditional Mexican motifs, embroidery and colors are exhibiting their work at a fashion fair in Mexico City promoted by the government to support marginalized Indigenous communities.
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US says immunity for crown prince 'nothing to do' with Saudi ties
The White House denied Friday it was seeking to smooth over frayed bilateral ties with Riyadh when a recent US government court filing granted immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder.
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