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Plan for expanded Muslim community triggers hope, fear in Texas
Dodgers star Ohtani skips trip to Texas to await birth of first child
Dodgers star Ohtani skips trip to Texas to await birth of first child

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani on Major League Baseball's paternity list on Friday as the three-time Most Valuable Player and his wife, Mamiko, await the birth of their first child.

April 19, 2025

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US senator says El Salvador staged 'margarita' photo op
US senator says El Salvador staged 'margarita' photo op

A US senator described Friday how El Salvador staged a photo of him supposedly sipping margaritas with a wrongly deported constituent to cover up the man's ordeal in a notorious prison.

April 18, 2025

Ford 'adjusts' some exports to China due to tariffs
Ford 'adjusts' some exports to China due to tariffs

Citing the US-China trade conflict, Ford said Friday it has "adjusted" its exports to the country, where the US auto giant operates manufacturing jointly with local partners.

April 18, 2025

Thomas maintains two-shot lead at RBC Heritage
Thomas maintains two-shot lead at RBC Heritage

Justin Thomas followed up his sizzling 61 with a two-under par 69 on Friday that was good enough to keep him two shots clear atop the leaderboard at the US PGA Tour's RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

April 18, 2025

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Celtics chase second straight NBA title in playoff field led by Thunder, Cavs
Celtics chase second straight NBA title in playoff field led by Thunder, Cavs

The NBA champion Boston Celtics launch their bid for a title repeat in a playoff landscape altered by the emergence of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder, and the intriguing threat of the new-look Los Angeles Lakers.

April 18, 2025

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80 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Huthis say
80 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Huthis say

US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 80 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in the deadliest attack of Washington's 15-month campaign against the Iran-backed group.

April 18, 2025