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• Firefighters make steady progress against California blaze

  20-08-2016 23:48 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firefighters had a Southern California wildfire mostly surrounded on Saturday, after making significant progress in cooler temperatures overnight on a blaze that has destroyed 105 homes and forced widespread evacuations, officials said. The Blue Cut fire, named after a narrow gorge where it ignited about 75 miles (120 km) northeast of Los Angeles on Tuesday in an area called the Cajon Pass, has burned more than 37,000 acres (15,000 hectares) of drought
  
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• Turkey Gaziantep blast appears to be suicide bomber, Deputy PM

  20-08-2016 23:46 via news.yahoo.com
  
  ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A blast targeting a wedding in Turkey's Gaziantep on Saturday appeared to have been caused by a suicide bomber, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek told broadcaster NTV. Security sources said the attack killed eight people and wounded 60. A parliamentary deputy from the ruling AK Party said on Twitter that Islamic State militants were believed to be behind the attack. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by David Dolan; editing by Patrick Markey)
  
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• 'Unreal' gold for golf champ

  20-08-2016 23:43 via cnn.com
  
  Inbee Park held off the challenge of New Zealand's Lydia Ko and China's Feng Shanshan to win gold in the women's Olympic golf in Rio.
  
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• Debris piles mark the start of long road to recovery in flooded Louisiana

  20-08-2016 23:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Sam Karlin BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - Renee Deal still hopes to salvage the wedding photo album placed out to dry on Saturday in the carport of her flood-ravaged house in southern Louisiana. It gives her small relief that her neighborhood will be among the first to see debris picked up next week, as the hard-hit capital city of Baton Rouge switches from search-and-recovery to rebuilding. "Here's my life, right here." Some 102,000 Louisiana residents have registered for federal emergency ass
  
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• Opinion: Trump turnaround not easy

  20-08-2016 23:35 via cnn.com
  
  Donald Trump is trying to orchestrate a pivot in his troubled campaign. He began by shaking up his campaign staff by bringing in Stephen Bannon, an executive from Breitbart News, to take on the top post, effectively demoting Paul Manafort, who then chose to resign.
  
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• The Latest: Neymar scores; Brazil leads Germany 1-0 at half

  20-08-2016 23:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
  
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• Chen wins 10m platform gold for China

  20-08-2016 23:20 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Chen Aisen won the men's 10 metre platform on Saturday for his second gold of the Rio Olympics to give China their seventh gold out of eight events on the final day of competition. Mexico's German Sanchez won silver (532.70) with American David Boudia, the gold medallist from London 2012, taking bronze (525.25).
  
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• 100 sickened at public pools

  20-08-2016 23:09 via cnn.com
  
  Health officials in metropolitan Phoenix are working to stop a parasite outbreak at several swimming pools in Maricopa County that causes diarrhea.
  
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• Joy of six for US women

  20-08-2016 22:55 via cnn.com
  
  US wins women's basketball gold for sixth straight Olympics after convincing victory over Spain in Rio.
  
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• Water issues linger for residents after Olympics close

  20-08-2016 22:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Helicopters were up at daybreak spotting rubbish flows at the Olympic sailing venue, with boats below collecting the debris.
  
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• LIVE: Basketball team unbeaten since 1992

  20-08-2016 22:48 via cnn.com
  
  It's the penultimate day of action at Rio 2016 but, fear not, there is plenty of action to look forward to between now and the close of play.
  
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• For resilient US volleyballers, a last ride ends with bronze

  20-08-2016 22:38 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Before they took the court and won bronze, they gathered in the locker room one final time. Each player on the U.S. women's volleyball took a turn to speak.
  
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• Kayak men assail plans for women's canoe in next Olympics

  20-08-2016 22:31 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In the Olympics, women can paddle a kayak but not a canoe. Some men think it should stay that way.
  
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• The Latest: Russia wins first women's handball gold 22-19

  20-08-2016 22:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
  
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• USA rout Spain for sixth women's basketball gold in a row

  20-08-2016 22:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The United States women's basketball team captured its sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal and eighth in nine Games on Sunday with an overwhelming 101-72 victory over Spain in the final. Diana Taurasi and Lindsay Whalen led the US squad with 17 points each while Maya Moore added 14 points. US stars Taurasi, Tamika Catchings and Sue Bird matched an Olympic basketball record with their fourth gold medals each, tying ex-US standouts Lisa Leslie and Teresa Edwards for the most golds by any player,
  
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• Good as gold: US women win 6th straight Olympic hoops title

  20-08-2016 22:25 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Geno Auriemma and Diana Taurasi shared a long, emotional embrace. Mission accomplished.
  
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• Debris piles mark the start long road to recovery in flooded Louisiana

  20-08-2016 22:14 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Sam Karlin BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - Renee Deal still hopes to salvage the wedding photo album placed out to dry on Saturday in the carport of her flood-ravaged house in southern Louisiana. It gives her small relief that her neighborhood will be among the first to see debris picked up next week, as the hard-hit capital city of Baton Rouge switches from search-and-recovery to rebuilding. "Here's my life, right here." Some 102,000 Louisiana residents have registered for federal emergency ass
  
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• Neymar, Farah in spotlight at 'iconic' Rio Games

  20-08-2016 22:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Football superstar Neymar and running distance king Mo Farah take centre stage Saturday on the penultimate day of the Rio Games described as "iconic" by Olympic chief Thomas Bach. On a bumper day of action, where 30 golds will be decided, Bach said the show put on in the midst of financial crisis and political turmoil showed "that it is possible to organise the Olympics in countries which are not at the top of the GDP ranking". "These were iconic Olympic Games in many respects," said Bach, the I
  
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• Brazil v Germany Olympic football final starting line-ups

  20-08-2016 21:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Starting line-ups for the Rio 2016 men's football final between Brazil and Germany at the Maracana stadium in Rio on Saturday (2030 GMT kick-off):
  
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• Democratic megadonors plow money into Clinton, Senate bids

  20-08-2016 21:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic megadonors, including George Soros and Tom Steyer, are putting millions of dollars into efforts to put Hillary Clinton in the White House and win control of the Senate. Their investment comes as Republicans worry about not only their nominee Donald Trump's chances, but also his effect on down-ballot races.
  
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• Homes burned by California fire; teams look for more damage

  20-08-2016 21:31 via news.yahoo.com
  
  SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — In the aftermath of a wildfire, somebody has to figure out exactly what burned. It's painstaking and important work that helps evacuated residents know if they lost everything or have something waiting for them when they return home.
  
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• Established order fights back early in Premier League season

  20-08-2016 21:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The established order is fighting back in these early days of the English Premier League season — and there are some familiar names atop the scoring charts, too.
  
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• Bills defensive tackle Dareus to enter rehab facility

  20-08-2016 21:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has been excused from the team to enter a rehabilitation facility.
  
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• Triathlon: Jorgensen set to be her sport's first crossover star

  20-08-2016 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Mitch Phillips RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Gwen Jorgensen is poised to become triathlon's first real crossover star after her Olympic victory on Saturday propelled the American from the sporting backwaters to front-cover status. Jorgensen has been the dominant force in women's triathlon for two years but ITU circuit wins in far-flung corners of the world meant she remained well under the radar in a country awash with world-class talent in sports that dominate the airwaves. While triathlon name
  
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• Tempesti helps Italy win bronze in men's water polo

  20-08-2016 21:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Stefano Tempesti sat on a lane line and raised his arms in the air. It was one last chance to enjoy the view, and the goaltender made the most of the opportunity.
  
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• Tomas Berdych drops out of US Open because of appendicitis

  20-08-2016 21:14 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Tomas Berdych pulled out of the U.S. Open on Saturday, saying he's been diagnosed with appendicitis and needs time to recover.
  
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• The good, the bad and the ugly of the Rio Games

  20-08-2016 21:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps won more medals than anyone else, again. And then he said farewell, also again.
  
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• Brazil seeks gold in soccer as US goes for more track medals

  20-08-2016 21:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ask Brazilians what gold medal matters the most to them at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the answer is unequivocal: soccer.
  
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• The Latest: Areln Lopez has Cuba's 2nd boxing gold of day

  20-08-2016 20:55 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
  
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• Trump meets National Hispanic Advisory Council in New York

  20-08-2016 20:44 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump met with his newly-minted Hispanic advisory board in New York Saturday, sitting down with elected officials, business leaders and faith leaders, along with his new campaign team.
  
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• Robeisy Ramirez edges Stevenson for bantamweight boxing gold

  20-08-2016 20:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba won his second Olympic boxing gold medal Saturday, claiming a split decision over U.S. bantamweight Shakur Stevenson in a tremendously competitive bout.
  
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• Brother of Syrian boy pictured in Aleppo dies of his wounds

  20-08-2016 20:34 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The older brother of the Syrian boy whose image, dazed and bloodied after an air strike, shocked people around the world, has died in Aleppo from wounds sustained in the same incident, a war monitor and a witness said. Ali Daqneesh, 10, was wounded in Wednesday's air strike, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based monitoring group, and a witness who was present at the time of the death along with the boys' father. The video and pictures were widely circulated online an
  
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• Detained IOC member Hickey yet to be heard by judge

  20-08-2016 20:33 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Detained European Olympic chief Patrick Hickey has not been heard by a Brazilian judge over a Rio Games ticket scandal despite being held for four days, IOC chief Thomas Bach said Saturday. Bach told a press conference that the International Olympic Committee's ethics committee would not decide whether to take action until the criminal procedure against the 71-year-old Hickey is completed. Hickey, the head of the Olympic Council of Ireland and the European Olympic Committees, was detained Wednes
  
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• Australians fined

  20-08-2016 20:31 via cnn.com
  
  Several Australian athletes were fined after using the wrong accreditation to enter a basketball arena where the nation's team played Serbia in the Olympics semifinal.
  
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• Kanye West's weekend pop-up store in Boston draws big crowds

  20-08-2016 20:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Kanye West's pop-up clothing store has opened in downtown Boston.
  
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• American Jorgensen wins Rio triathlon to ease London heartache

  20-08-2016 20:29 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Gwen Jorgensen's vaunted running prowess didn't let her down Saturday as the American powered to the front on the closing leg to win the Olympic women's triathlon gold in Rio de Janeiro. Just four seconds behind leader Mari Rabie of South Africa in the cycling-to-run transition, Jorgensen wasted no time in seizing the lead on the 10km closing run along fabled Copacabana beach. Switzerland's defending champion Nicola Spirig Hug was the only rival to stay with her, but she had no answer when Jorge
  
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• The Latest: Top-ranked US women take volleyball bronze

  20-08-2016 20:28 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
  
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• Triathlon: American Jorgensen takes gold with perfect race

  20-08-2016 20:24 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Mitch Phillips RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Hot favorite Gwen Jorgensen produced the perfect race to win the Olympic women's triathlon gold on Saturday, the American unusually staying with her rivals on the bike before surging clear of defending champion Nicola Spirig-Hug on the run. Jorgensen has dominated the sport over the last two years but usually wins her races by chasing down the stronger bikers during the 10km run. On Saturday, however, she swam strongly, gave as good as she got on the
  
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• Turkish parliament approves Israel deal

  20-08-2016 20:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Turkish parliament has approved a deal to normalise ties with Israel after a delay caused by last month's attempted coup, state-run media reported Saturday. Under the deal, Israel will pay Turkey $20 million (17.7 million euros) in compensation for a botched Israeli commando raid on a Gaza-bound Turkish aid ship in 2010 that left 10 Turks dead, state-run Anadolu news agency said. Israel will hand Turkey a "lump sum" within 25 working days of the agreement coming into force, the agency said,
  
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• Smooth operator: Serbian guard Teodosic has NBA-ready game

  20-08-2016 20:21 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Watch Milos Teodosic play for a few minutes and familiar names bounce around your basketball brain.
  
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• Brother of boy in iconic Syrian photo dies from injuries

  20-08-2016 20:21 via cnn.com
  
  The brother of the Syrian boy whose impassive, bloodied and dust-covered image struck a nerve across the globe died of injuries from the airstrike earlier this week on his family's house in Aleppo.
  
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• Brother of boy in iconic Syrian photo killed in airstrike

  20-08-2016 20:01 via cnn.com
  
  The brother of the Syrian boy whose impassive, bloodied and dust-covered image struck a nerve across the globe died of injuries from the airstrike earlier this week on his family's house in Aleppo.
  
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• Park returns to her best to win in golf's Olympic return

  20-08-2016 19:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Inbee Park's first victory of the season might just be the biggest of her career — a gold medal in women's golf.
  
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• Golden opportunity: US men's basketball goes for 3 in a row

  20-08-2016 19:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — No gold, no glory.
  
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• Strong 6.0 quake hits northern Japan: USGS

  20-08-2016 18:56 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A strong earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan for a third consecutive day early Sunday though there were no immediate reports of people injured or damage. The shallow 6.0 magnitude quake hit at 00:58 am (1558 GMT Saturday) 170 kilometres (105 miles) east-northeast of Miyako city, the US Geological Survey said. There was no threat of a tsunami following the quake, said the Japan Meteorological Agency, which measured it at a slightly lower 5.9 magnitude.
  
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• Face-biting suspect dared deputies to test him for drugs

  20-08-2016 18:50 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A college student caught biting a victim's face after stabbing the man and his wife in a random attack dared deputies to test him for drugs, a Florida sheriff's office spokeswoman said Saturday. Nineteen-year-old ...
  
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• Former Somalia PM who lost US court battle dies: president

  20-08-2016 18:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A former Somalia prime minister who lost a long U.S. court battle over accusations of killing and torture has died, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced Saturday.
  
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• The Latest: American protest rejected in men's 4x100 relay

  20-08-2016 18:37 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
  
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• Tens of thousands of Yemenis rally to support Houthi-led council

  20-08-2016 18:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Tens of thousands of Yemenis rallied in the center of the capital on Saturday to show support for the Houthi-led bloc as the head of the group's new governing council vowed to form a full government in the coming days. In apparent response to the Houthi show of force, ambassadors from the G18 group of nations that has backed U.N. peace talks to end Yemen's civil war issued a statement condemning "unconstitutional and unilateral actions in Sanaa." "The Group of Ambassadors repeats its concern tha
  
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• Crews make gains; 96 homes burned by California wildfire

  20-08-2016 18:34 via news.yahoo.com
  
  PHELAN, Calif. (AP) — Crews made huge gains against a massive wildfire in Southern California as residents anxiously awaited word that they can return to mountain communities where at least 96 homes were destroyed.
  
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