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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala

Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala

US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin."

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'Get down!' Panic and chaos at glitzy media gala

'Get down!' Panic and chaos at glitzy media gala

It was meant to be a glitzy night with President Donald Trump addressing journalists at a Washington ballroom. But the glamor was shattered by gunshots that left guests diving to the floor and the US leader bundled out by security personnel.

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Timberwolves' Edwards, DiVincenzo injured in playoff win over Nuggets

Timberwolves' Edwards, DiVincenzo injured in playoff win over Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost All-Star Anthony Edwards and fellow starting guard Donte DiVincenzo to first-half injuries on Saturday to take the shine off their 112-96 NBA playoff victory over Denver.

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T'Wolves shake off key injuries to beat Nuggets for 3-1 series lead

T'Wolves shake off key injuries to beat Nuggets for 3-1 series lead

Minnesota's Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points off the bench on Saturday as the Timberwolves shook off two potentially devastating injuries to beat Denver 112-96 and take a 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.

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Japan's Machida had 'mental pressure' in Champions League final loss

Japan's Machida had 'mental pressure' in Champions League final loss

Machida Zelvia's former high-school coach said his team "faced a lot of mental pressure" after the Japanese upstarts suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the Asian Champions League final.

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US Fed set to hold rates steady again on cost hikes from Mideast war

US Fed set to hold rates steady again on cost hikes from Mideast war

The US central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting next week, as energy prices stay high and supply chains snarled due to war in the Middle East.

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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event

Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event

US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin."

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Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by China

Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by China

Tibetans outside Chinese control vote on Sunday for a government-in-exile, an election of heightened significance as they brace for an inevitable, eventual, future without their revered spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

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Exiled Tibetans elect government in vote condemned by China

Exiled Tibetans elect government in vote condemned by China

Tibetans outside Chinese control vote on Sunday for a government-in-exile, an election of heightened significance as they brace for an inevitable, eventual, future without their revered spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

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Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.

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