New York Mayor Adams drops re-election bid
(Reuters) -New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped his re-election bid on Sunday, leaving the race to become the city's next mayor likely between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. (Reporting by James Oliphant; Editing b...
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Taliban releases US citizen after visit by envoy, source says
DUBAI (Reuters) -Afghanistan's ruling Taliban released a U.S. citizen from custody on Sunday after a visit by Washington's hostage envoy Adam Boehler, an official told Reuters. Amir Amiri, who had been detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, was r...
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Toyota workers in Brazil approve temporary layoff plan, union says
By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Workers for Toyota in Brazil voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to approve a plan for temporary layoffs following storm damage to one of the Japanese carmaker's factories in the state of Sao Paulo, according to a statement ...
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Vance says US considering Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is considering Ukraine's request to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles for its effort to push back against Russian invaders, Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
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Bucs' Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs active vs. Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, left tackle Tristan Wirfs and wide receiver Chris Godwin are active for Sunday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles. Mayfield, who has been dealing with a right biceps injury throughout the w...
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ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz moves into Japan semis
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain advanced to his ninth consecutive ATP Tour semifinal with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Brandon Nakashima at the Japan Open on Sunday. The World No. 1, Alcaraz didn't face a break point and tallied 25 winners on his dominant forehand alo...
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Report: Steelers QB Skylar Thompson robbed in Dublin
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson was "jumped and robbed" Friday night in Dublin, NFL Network reported on Sunday. The report came shortly before the Steelers were set to face the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL's first game in the Ireland c...
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Blues D Cam Fowler inks 3-year, $18.3M extension
St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler signed a three-year, $18.3 million contract extension. The deal was announced on Saturday for Fowler, who is entering the final season of an eight-year, $52 million contract he signed with the Anaheim Ducks on Jul...
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Republicans urge Democrats to agree to short-term bill to keep US government open
By James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ahead of a meeting between lawmakers and President Donald Trump, the Republican leaders of Congress sought on Sunday to blame Democrats for an impasse prior to a looming deadline to pass legislation to avert a go...
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Shooting at Mormon church in Michigan injures multiple people, police say
(Reuters) -Multiple people have been injured in a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and the church is on fire, local police said on Sunday. Smoke was billowing from the building as firefighters spraye...
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