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Google-parent Alphabet sees quarterly profit slip

Google-parent Alphabet sees quarterly profit slip

Shares in Google's parent company Alphabet sank Tuesday after the internet giant reported that earnings in the recently ended quarter missed market expectations, with profit down from a year earlier.

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US authorities urge Amazon to improve safety after tornado deaths

US authorities urge Amazon to improve safety after tornado deaths

US regulators on Tuesday called on Amazon to improve its safety protocols after six people were killed in December when a tornado hit one of the company's warehouses in the state of Illinois.

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Seattle chase elusive CONCACAF Champions League crown

Seattle chase elusive CONCACAF Champions League crown

The Seattle Sounders are eyeing an end to more than two decades of futility on Wednesday when they take on Mexico's Pumas UNAM in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final.

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China worries weigh on global stocks, Wall Street plummets

China worries weigh on global stocks, Wall Street plummets

Stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as investors worried about the impact of the Covid outbreak in China and rising interest rates in the United States.

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Psychologist testifies that Amber Heard has personality disorders

Psychologist testifies that Amber Heard has personality disorders

A psychologist hired by lawyers for "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp testified on Tuesday at his defamation case against his former wife Amber Heard that she suffers from twin personality disorders.

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US says ready for migrant surge after Covid rules lifted

US says ready for migrant surge after Covid rules lifted

The US government is prepared to handle a potential gush of migrants from next month when Covid-19 rules will no longer be used to push nearly all undocumented border-crossers back into Mexico, officials said Tuesday.

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Three things we learned from Manchester City v Real Madrid

Three things we learned from Manchester City v Real Madrid

Manchester City beat Real Madrid 4-3 in an incredible Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday.

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'Very dangerous': Chernobyl marks anniversary amid war

'Very dangerous': Chernobyl marks anniversary amid war

The road toward Chernobyl is still littered with Russian soldiers' discarded ration boxes and occasional empty bullet shells in a subtle but harrowing warning of the invasion's terrible risk for the infamous nuclear site.

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Man City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal Champions League classic

Man City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal Champions League classic

Manchester City have a slender lead to defend in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after winning a thrilling first leg 4-3 at the Etihad on Tuesday.

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US criticizes Tunisian president on electoral chief

US criticizes Tunisian president on electoral chief

The United States on Tuesday criticized Tunisian President Kais Saied for giving himself the power to name the next election chief, urging respect for democratic norms.

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