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What is Memorial Day and how has it evolved from its Civil War origins?

Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and ...
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What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war

CAIRO (AP) — A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely ...
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Vegas takes 3-0 lead into game 4 against Colorado

Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT LINE: Avalanche -120, Golden Knights +100; ...
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Rockies visit the Dodgers to open 3-game series

Colorado Rockies (20-34, fifth in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (33-20, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Monday, 9:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Tanner Gordon (0-0, 6.59 ERA, 1.50 ...
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Rubio's visit to India focuses on US trade tensions, the Quad alliance and sightseeing

NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India marks an effort by Washington and New Delhi to steady strained relations as the two countries seek to reinforce strategic and ...
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Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

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 ...
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Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

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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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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Wyndham Clark shoots 60 to win Byron Nelson, pulling away from Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler

Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler after ...
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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 Avalanche ...
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Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar returns in time for Game 3

Defenseman Cale Makar returned to the ice for the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Avalanche’s top ...
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Rockies lefty Jose Quintana leaves in 2nd inning against Diamondbacks with left elbow discomfort

Colorado Rockies left-hander Jose Quintana left his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning Sunday with left elbow discomfort. Quintana was removed from the game ...