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FOCUS ON-Surfing at the Tokyo Olympics
(Reuters) - Focus on surfing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics: THE ABSOLUTE BASICS * Surfing is making its Olympic debut as part of the IOC's bid to attract a younger audience to the Games * Shortboards, wh...
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FOCUS ON-Rowing at the Tokyo Olympics
(Reuters) - Focus on rowing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics: THE ABSOLUTE BASICS * There are two distinct categories of events, contested on a 2,000m course: sculling and sweep. * Sculling involves the use...
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Dollar catches breath as traders await Powell testimony
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar paused for breath on Tuesday as traders looked to testimony from U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for guidance, after a surprise shift in the ...
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FOCUS ON-Shooting at the Tokyo Olympics
(Reuters) - Focus on shooting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics: THE ABSOLUTE BASICS * There are three disciplines determined by the type of weapon used - air rifle (10m and 50m), air pistol (10m and 25m), a...
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World Bank, African Union join forces to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank and the African Union said on Monday they would work together to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations for up to 400 million people across Africa, bolstering efforts t...
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China reports 25 new COVID-19 cases vs 17 the day before
BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported 25 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the mainland for June 21, up from 17 infections a day earlier, the health authority said on Tuesday. Of the new cases, two were lo...
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Report: Chiefs’ Frank Clark arrested on felony weapons charge
Kansas City Chiefs pass rusher Frank Clark is facing a felony weapons charge -- illegal possession of a firearm -- following his Sunday night arrest in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.com Monday. TMZ sa...
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U.S., S.Korea consider ending controversial North Korea coordinating group
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea have agreed to consider scrapping a working group established to coordinate North Korea policy, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Tuesd...
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Lordstown Motors evaluates strategic partners in funding search
By Ben Klayman LORDSTOWN, Ohio (Reuters) -Electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors Corp is "evaluating strategic partners" as part of its search for funding needed to stay in operation, the company's...
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Trump Organization sues New York City for ending golf course contract
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump's company sued New York City on Monday, accusing it of terminating a golf course contract with the Trump Organization to punish it after Trump supp...
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