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Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday.

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles

Official results show that opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in Saturday’s runoff vote.

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BREAKING: Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in border operations in response to what it calls repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1h

A Chinese coast guard ship used a powerful water cannon on Sunday then rammed and slightly damaged an anchored Philippine government vessel off an island inhabited by Filipinos in the disputed South China Sea, said the Philippine coast guard.

Chinese coast guard rams and damages a Philippine vessel off an island in the South China Sea

A Chinese coast guard ship has used a powerful water cannon and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the South China Sea.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1h

The sound of hymns clashed with drums as thousands gathered for Pride Fest in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The event coincided with National Coming Out Day, but politics were also on people's minds.

Rainbows but also clouds as NC town hosts Pride Fest amid Trump administration's anti-trans push

The sound of hymns clashed with drums as thousands gathered for Pride Fest in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2h

China signaled that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat

China is signaling that it won't back down in the face of the latest tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3h

A helicopter that was coasting above a popular Southern California beach Saturday suddenly lost control and began spiraling in midair, eventually losing altitude and slamming into a row of palms as stunned sunbathers and beachgoers looked on.

Southern California beachgoers watch helicopter spiral out of control, slam into palms

A helicopter that was coasting above a Southern California beach suddenly lost control and began spiraling, eventually losing altitude and slamming into a row of palms as sunbathers and beachgoers looked on.Multiple videos posted online show the aircraft twirling clockwise above Huntington Beach, th

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3h

Marcel Reed threw for 234 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 5 Texas A&M continued its perfect start with a 34-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night.

No. 5 Texas A&M continues perfect start with 34-17 win over Florida

Marcel Reed threw for 234 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 5 Texas A&M continued its perfect start with a 34-17 victory over Florida Saturday night.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3h

Afghan security forces attacked Pakistani border posts late Saturday in response to what the Taliban government called repeated violations of its territory and airspace, underscoring deepening security tensions between the neighbors.

Afghanistan attacks Pakistani border posts

Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says its forces attacked Pakistani border posts in retaliation for “repeated violations” of national territory and airspace, underscoring deepening security tensions between the neighbors.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4h

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series. The Brewers will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to advance to NLCS matchup with Dodgers

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4h

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series.

Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to advance to NLCS matchup with Dodgers

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 5h

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a key fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Saturday.

No. 7 Indiana topples No. 3 Oregon 30-20 in tight battle

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a key fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Saturday.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 5h

DeSean Bishop ran for a career-high 146 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 12 Tennessee to a 34-31 victory over Arkansas on Saturday in the Razorbacks’ first game since coach Sam Pittman was fired.

DeSean Bishop runs for 146 yards and a TD to lead No. 12 Tennessee past Arkansas, 34-31

DeSean Bishop ran for a career-high 146 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 12 Tennessee to a 34-31 victory over Arkansas in the Razorbacks’ first game since coach Sam Pittman was fired.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6h

Authorities say the death toll from landslides and floods set off by incessant rainfall in central and southeastern Mexico has increased to 41 people.

Heavy rain in Mexico sets off floods and landslides, killing at least 41

Authorities say the death toll from landslides and floods set off by incessant rainfall in central and southeastern Mexico has increased to 41 people.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7h

High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended with two separate shootings on Friday night.

Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly as 6 people are killed in separate shootings

High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended with two separate shootings on Friday night.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7h

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a key fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon.

No. 7 Indiana topples No. 3 Oregon 30-20 in tight battle

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a key fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Saturday.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8h

Texas beats No. 6 Oklahoma 23-6 in Red River Rivalry after falling from preseason No. 1 to unranked in the AP Top 25.

Arch Manning and Texas get much-needed 23-6 win over No. 6 Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry

Ryan Niblett returned a punt 75 yards for a decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter and Texas got a much-needed 23-6 win over sixth-ranked Oklahoma.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8h

Visitors to Athens can now enjoy an unobstructed view of the Parthenon.

Greece's famed Parthenon free of scaffolding for first time in decades

Visitors to Athens can now enjoy an unobstructed view of the Parthenon. The scaffolding on the western façade, set up for conservation work 20 years ago, has been removed.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 9h

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world's most economically disadvantaged areas.

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10h

BREAKING: National Guard troops in Illinois can stay in the state, but can't be deployed for now, an appeals court ruled.

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10h

A doctors' group says that Sudanese paramilitary forces have attacked a shelter in a besieged Darfur city, killing at least 53 people.

A Sudanese paramilitary attack kills at least 53 people in Darfur, an aid group says

A doctors' group says that Sudanese paramilitary forces have attacked a shelter in a besieged Darfur city, killing at least 53 people.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 11h

BREAKING: Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall" and "The Godfather" series, has died at 79, People magazine reports.

Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like "Annie Hall" and "The Godfather," has died at 79.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 11h

The final episode of comic and actor Marc Maron's influential podcast drops Monday.

Marc Maron's 'WTF' podcast ends soon. Here's a look at 7 essential episodes

The final episode of comic and actor Marc Maron's influential podcast drops Monday. It'll be the last of more than 1,600 shows.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12h

Stanford says cornerback Aaron Morris has been cleared medically to return to the sideline against SMU after being immobilized and taken off the field in an ambulance following a tackle in the first quarter.

Stanford cornerback Aaron Morris gets quick medical clearance after leaving SMU game in ambulance

Stanford says cornerback Aaron Morris has been cleared medically to return to the sideline against SMU after being immobilized and taken off the field in an ambulance following a tackle in the first quarter.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 13h

BREAKING: President Trump directs the Pentagon to use "all available funds" to ensure U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 13h

One of the five British Cavalry horses that made headlines when they broke away from their trainers and galloped thorough the streets of London last year has been retired to the country without ever returning to active service.

British army horse that galloped through London after being spooked gets well-deserved retirement

One of the five British Cavalry horses that made headlines when they broke away from their trainers and galloped thorough the streets of London last year has been retired to the country without ever returning to active service.

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