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World Cup play-off semi-final: Scotland v Ukraine - what

Half the squad have not played competitively since December but Ukraine have some top players and will be driven by an enhanced sense of patriotism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OMy8kzl

Students accuse lecturer of sharing Russia war lies

Academics have been criticised for spreading misinformation about the war in Ukraine on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pUWLqzs

Storm Agatha, BTS at the White House, Scripps National Spelling Bee: 5 things to know Tuesday

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Storm Agatha is expected to dissipate over Mexico, South Korean superstars BTS will visit the White House and more news to start your Tuesday.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mxMXQgZ

Amid accounts of 'appalling' and 'brutal' treatment of fans at the Champions League Final, lawmakers call for answers

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There is a blame game going on after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, with differing positions adopted by lawmakers in the UK and France amid allegations of "appalling" and "brutal" treatment of fans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/gkLwcK7

'Downton Shabby': An American went online to search his genealogy. Now he's saving his English ancestral castle.

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A Hollywood actor found an abandoned 50,000-square-foot estate in England where his 14th great-grandfather was born. Now's he's trying to save it.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/JEzF3rx

New York Rangers defeat Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7, reach Eastern Conference final

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The New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a decisive NHL playoff Game 7 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/vZF9igm

Memorial Day, Uvalde shooting response, Hurricane Agatha: 5 things to know Monday

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Americans honor those who died serving the nation, the DOJ reviews the response to the Uvalde school shooting and more news you need to know Monday.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/r6gw0py

'Irreplaceable' $2 million tabernacle stolen from Catholic church in Brooklyn, police say

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A tabernacle valued at $2 million was stolen from a Catholic church in Brooklyn last week and statues of angels flanking the altar were decapitated in the process, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/XleCioW

Marshall v Shields: Fight 'as big as Taylor v Serrano', says American

Claressa Shields says a fight with Savannah Marshall could be as big as Katie Taylor's historic bout with Amanda Serrano. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HAEVna5

Hurricane Agatha rapidly intensifies in the eastern Pacific as it barrels toward Mexico

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Hurricane Agatha has rapidly intensified in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was nearing major hurricane status as it approached the southern Mexican coast Sunday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3y4T16o

Elizabeth line: Central section sees one million journeys in five days

More than two million trips have been made across the entire line over the last five days, TfL says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g4s5KSa

Mum of man killed in Vietnam crash describes 'nightmare'

Denver Barfield's body is due to arrive in the UK after he died earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZbC4DuT

Nepal's Tara Air plane goes missing with 22 on board

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A plane operated by Nepal's Tara Air carrying 22 people went missing at 9:55 a.m. local time on Sunday, an airline spokesperson confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/MQovn3y

Champions League Final: I have asthma and was tear gassed twice - Liverpool fan

French police fired tear gas at Liverpool supporters as they queued to enter the stadium in Paris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OscmT4v

Disaster upon disaster: Wildfires are contaminating the West's depleting water with ashy sludge

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When it rains after a wildfire, thousands of tons of charred sediment will flow into rivers and reservoirs used for drinking water. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/SnBqxAH