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Defending champ Scheffler three back after tough day at Augusta
McIlroy, DeChambeau charge but Rose clings to Masters lead
McIlroy, DeChambeau charge but Rose clings to Masters lead

Justin Rose clung to a one-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau after Friday's second round of the 89th Masters while Rory McIlroy leaped into contention with a stunning back-nine charge at Augusta National.

April 11, 2025

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Langer misses cut to bring 41st and final Masters appearance to a close
Langer misses cut to bring 41st and final Masters appearance to a close

Two-time champion Bernhard Langer completed an emotional farewell to Augusta National on Friday, missing the cut in his 41st Masters appearance amid an outpouring of support from friends, family and fans.

April 11, 2025

Ecuador presidential hopefuls make last pitch to voters
Ecuador presidential hopefuls make last pitch to voters

Ecuador's incumbent president and his leftist challenger have made their final pitch to voters ahead of Sunday's razor-tight election, with jobs, crime and an appeal to women voters dominating campaign-closing arguments.

April 11, 2025

Rose knocking on the door of a major again at the Masters
Rose knocking on the door of a major again at the Masters

Justin Rose is once again in position to add a longed-for second major title to his impressive resume, and the 44-year-old Englishman says there's no "secret recipe" to what he'll need to do to win the Masters.

April 11, 2025

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Asset flight challenges US safe haven status
Asset flight challenges US safe haven status

The US has long been considered a financial safe haven. The sell-off of the dollar, stocks and Treasury bonds in a spree sparked by panic at President Donald Trump's trade war is starting to raise questions about if that's still true.

April 11, 2025

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Trump wants to halt climate research by key agency: reports
Trump wants to halt climate research by key agency: reports

The Trump administration, pursuing its deeply skeptical approach to climate change, wants to severely cut back the research arm of a government agency that plays a pivotal role in global climate science, US media reported Friday.

April 11, 2025