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Uber and Waymo team up to get driverless trucks rolling

Uber and Waymo team up to get driverless trucks rolling

Uber and Google's autonomous vehicle unit Waymo on Tuesday said they are joining forces to get driverless trucks hauling cargo on roads across the United States.

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US ex-teacher pleads guilty to leading Islamic State women's brigade

US ex-teacher pleads guilty to leading Islamic State women's brigade

A former US schoolteacher who became a high-ranking Islamic State official and organized an all-female IS military battalion, pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a foreign terrorist group, the Justice Department said.

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Let's get physical: Celtics ready for Warriors challenge

Let's get physical: Celtics ready for Warriors challenge

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka has urged his team to fight fire with fire as they prepare for the physical challenge of the Golden State Warriors in game three of the NBA Finals.

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Colombia shares unprecedented images of treasure-laden wreck

Colombia shares unprecedented images of treasure-laden wreck

Colombia's army has shared unprecedented images of the legendary San Jose galleon shipwreck, hidden underwater for three centuries and believed to have been carrying riches worth billions of dollars in today's money.

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Thompson tries Youtube therapy to snap scoring slump

Thompson tries Youtube therapy to snap scoring slump

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has turned to Youtube videos as he attempts to snap his NBA Finals scoring slump ahead of game three against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

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Valbuena 'turns the page' on Benzema sex tape scandal

Valbuena 'turns the page' on Benzema sex tape scandal

Ex-France midfielder Mathieu Valbuena said on Tuesday he has "turned the page" after the sex tape scandal involving former team-mate Karim Benzema.

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Openers power Australia to thumping win over Sri Lanka in first T20

Openers power Australia to thumping win over Sri Lanka in first T20

Australian openers David Warner and Aaron Finch smashed half-centuries in an impressive 10-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the first T20 international in Colombo on Tuesday.

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Ex-US teacher pleads guilty to leading Islamic State women's brigade

Ex-US teacher pleads guilty to leading Islamic State women's brigade

A former US schoolteacher who became a high-ranking Islamic State official and organized an all-female IS military battalion, pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a foreign terrorist group, the Justice department said.

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Murray wins Stuttgart opener as Kyrgios finds his feet - and shoes

Murray wins Stuttgart opener as Kyrgios finds his feet - and shoes

Andy Murray won his first match at the ATP event in Stuttgart on Tuesday, while Nick Kyrgios made a triumphant return after sitting out the European clay-court season.

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Fighting in Ukraine flashpoint city as grain export talks begin

Fighting in Ukraine flashpoint city as grain export talks begin

Russia on Tuesday reported its forces had taken full control of residential neighbourhoods in Ukraine's flashpoint city of Severodonetsk, after Kyiv said its troops were fighting on in the key eastern hub despite being outnumbered.

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