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Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the ‘conbini’ empire, has died. He was 93.

TOKYO (AP) — Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died. He was 93. Suzuki, an honorary adviser at Seven & i ...
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Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, ...
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Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio

NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative ...
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Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank

A damaged chemical tank in Southern California cracked over the weekend but the interior temperature rose as authorities worked to reduce the risks of a powerful explosion that has led to the ...
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In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

D-Day was supposed to happen on June 5, 1944. The story of why it ultimately took place on June 6 is one that has been a bit lost to history, consumed by the larger events surrounding it. One day ...
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Wembanyama scores 33 points to help Spurs rebound and trounce Thunder 103-82 to even West finals

Victor Wembanyama had 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs held Oklahoma City to its second-lowest postseason total, beating the ...
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Daniel Suarez captures emotional Coca-Cola 600 after NASCAR honors the late Kyle Busch

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Daniel Suarez benefitted from a crucial pit call, then caught a break from Mother Nature to win the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, capping an emotional day in which ...
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Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tomas Hertl weaved his way toward the slot and scored the winner at 8:21 of the third period to rally the Golden Knights from a three-goal deficit Sunday night and defeat the Colorado ...
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Wembanyama answers the call again, Spurs top Thunder to tie West finals at 2-2

San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama wanted the ball for the final couple seconds of the first half. He got it, 65 feet from the basket. He had three Oklahoma City defenders in front of him. He ...
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A disputed no-goal sparks a 2-goal swing as the Avalanche grab a 3-0 Game 3 lead

The Vegas Golden Knights thought they had cut Colorado’s lead in half in the first period Sunday, but a disputed no-goal call helped result in a two-goal swing and give the ...
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Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4

Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it’ll be Argentina waiting to see if there’s an injury to worry about. Messi — who almost ...
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Soaring ticket prices could help FIFA pull in $15B this World Cup cycle — where does the money come from, where does it go?

(The Conversation) – At soccer’s World Cup, the top scorer gets the “golden boot,” and the best goalkeeper is handed the “golden gloves.” This year’s tournament will also provide organizer FIFA with a ...