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Educators keep 9/11 memory alive for next generation, 25 years on

Educators keep 9/11 memory alive for next generation, 25 years on

When 17-year-old student Max Avena visited the site of New York's fallen Twin Towers, hearing the first-hand accounts of survivors of the deadliest attacks on US soil left him "speechless."

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Data center backlash scrambles US midterm politics

Data center backlash scrambles US midterm politics

The data centers powering America's artificial intelligence boom have become an unlikely target in November's midterm elections, as anger over rising electricity bills and noise turns Democrats -- and a growing number of Republicans -- against Big Tech.

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Venezuelans view US oil deal with doubt, hope

Venezuelans view US oil deal with doubt, hope

Venezuelans expressed doubt and suspicion on Saturday over a new deal enabling the United States to exploit the country's oil reserves, an arrangement that nevertheless raises hopes for economic recovery after years of crisis.

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Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame

Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame

A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, describing his formal entrance into the sport's pantheon as one of the "greatest honors of my life."

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Gobena and Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories

Gobena and Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories

Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres Jepchirchir surged to commanding wins Sunday in the men's and women's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon.

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Hovland takes solo lead as McIlroy surges at Tour Championship

Hovland takes solo lead as McIlroy surges at Tour Championship

Viktor Hovland opened a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour Championship on Saturday as Rory McIlroy surged back into contention in the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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Iceland in suspense after close EU vote

Iceland in suspense after close EU vote

Iceland voted Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, with a close race predicted and the final result expected late in the night or next morning.

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Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history

Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history

Since Novak Djokovic last lifted the US Open trophy in 2023 to tie Margaret Court with a 24th Grand Slam title, the Serbian superstar has relentlessly pursued record-breaking number 25.

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Wallabies hold on for victory in Argentina

Wallabies hold on for victory in Argentina

Australia scored twice in the first 11 minutes and nursed their lead the rest of the way as they beat Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday.

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Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga

Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga

Atletico Madrid put the noise of the Julian Alvarez transfer saga behind them with a convincing 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday to move top of the early La Liga table.

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