More than 700 monkeypox cases globally, 21 in US: CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday it was aware of more than 700 global cases of monkeypox, including 21 in the United States, with investigations now suggesting spread inside the country.
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US players relishing Uruguay test
USA midfielder Brenden Aaronson believes playing Uruguay on Sunday will give Gregg Berhalter's squad the kind of serious test which will boost their preparations ahead of the World Cup, where the USA's first round opponents include England, Iran and either Ukraine or Wales.
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Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in Swiss zoo
Visitors to a Swiss zoo caught a glimpse on Friday of a rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in May.
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In Biden's America, even the babies are upset
If kissing babies has long been the politician's dream photo-op, then Joe Biden’s clumsy response to a national baby food shortage is quickly turning into a political nightmare -- and the symbol of a presidency struggling to stem discontent.
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US top general in show of support for Finland's NATO bid
Top US General Mark Milley on Friday met Finnish President Sauli Niinisto to pledge US support for Finland's and Sweden's NATO membership bids which Turkey is blocking.
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Mitchell and Blundell put New Zealand on top against England
Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell were both eyeing coveted hundreds at Lord's after batting New Zealand into a commanding position on Friday's second day of the first Test against England.
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Alexander Zverev: Other recent Grand Slam injuries
Alexander Zverev was forced out of the French Open on Friday after suffering an ankle injury during his semi-final against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros.
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'It's human to feel for Zverev,' says Nadal
Rafael Nadal said it was only "human" of him to feel sympathy for Alexander Zverev who was forced to retire from their French Open semi-final on Friday after injuring his ankle in a horror fall.
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Ham confirmed as Lakers coach: statement
Darvin Ham was formally confirmed as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, the team announced in a statement.
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Campaign launched to stop Musk buying Twitter
Advocacy groups on Friday launched a campaign to stop Elon Musk from buying Twitter as the proposed purchase cleared review by US antitrust authorities.
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