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Brazil without Neymar and Vinicius as Paqueta back for World Cup qualifiers
Brazil without Neymar and Vinicius as Paqueta back for World Cup qualifiers

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not recall Neymar and spared Vinicius Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next month with Lucas Paqueta returning to the national team.

August 25, 2025

Tennis history for Hong Kong as Wong reaches US Open 2nd rd
Tennis history for Hong Kong as Wong reaches US Open 2nd rd

Coleman Wong claimed a slice of history at the US Open on Monday, becoming the first man from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match in the Open era with a straight sets win over Aleksandar Kovacevic.

August 25, 2025

Rapper Lil Nas X charged after naked nighttime stroll in LA
Rapper Lil Nas X charged after naked nighttime stroll in LA

Rapper Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after allegedly charging at police who went to pick him up during a naked stroll through Los Angeles last week.

August 25, 2025

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Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim again
Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim again

US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped to meet again with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, possibly this year, as he held White House talks with South Korea's dovish new leader that got off awkwardly.

August 25, 2025

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SpaceX megarocket prepares for next launch amid new scrutiny
SpaceX megarocket prepares for next launch amid new scrutiny

SpaceX is gearing up for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Monday after a technical issue on the launchpad forced a 24-hour delay.

August 25, 2025