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Kasatkina joins Saville in all-Daria WTA Granby final
World number 10 Daria Kasatkina advanced to her 11th career WTA final by defeating France's Diane Parry 6-2, 6-0 in a US Open tuneup Friday at Granby, Canada.
Pipeline operator to pay $13m over California coast leak
The operators of a pipeline that leaked crude oil onto California beaches has agreed to plead guilty to environmental pollution charges and pay $13 million, these companies said Friday.
Los Angeles residents protest 'Fast and Furious' street races
A Los Angeles neighborhood featured in the "Fast and Furious" movies held protests against the filming of the franchise's latest installment Friday, claiming the community has been blighted by a spate of illegal and dangerous street racing.
Sasnovich and Samsonova advance to WTA Cleveland final
Seventh seed Aliaksandra Sasnovich and 45th-ranked Liudmila Samsonova advanced to the WTA Tennis in the Land final with victories on Friday in the US Open hardcourt tuneup.
Dust to downpour: US weather whiplash shows climate change
A series of "once-in-a-millennium" rainstorms have lashed the United States in recent weeks, flooding areas baked dry by long-term droughts, as human-caused climate change brings weather whiplash.
Schauffele charges within two of Scheffler at Tour Championship
Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele fired a seven-under par 63 to charge within two strokes of top-ranked Scottie Scheffler after Friday's second round of the US PGA's Tour Championship.
Angola's opposition rejects initial poll results
Angola's opposition leader Friday rejected preliminary election results that suggest President Joao Lourenco will stay in power despite the country's most competitive polls since independence.
UN 'closer than ever' to high seas biodiversity treaty
UN member states edged closer Friday to finalizing a treaty to protect the high seas following two weeks of negotiations, but several disputes still needed to be overcome to reach agreement.
Raid on Trump home sparked by recovery of top secret info
The stunning FBI raid on Donald Trump's palatial Florida home was triggered by a review of 15 boxes of records previously surrendered by the former US president that contained top secret information -- including about human intelligence sources.
Cuba asks for US help to rebuild destroyed fuel depot
Cuba has asked the United States for help in restoring a major fuel storage plant devastated by a massive fire that left 16 people dead, the island nation's foreign ministry said on Friday.
Lyles trumps Norman as Fraser-Pryce misses Lausanne with injury
World champion Noah Lyles notched up another victory in his rivalry with fellow American Michael Norman in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne on Friday.
Djokovic absence from US Open 'very sad': Nadal
Rafael Nadal said Friday he is saddened by Novak Djokovic's absence from the US Open as he returns to the tournament for the first time in three years.
Everton sign striker Maupay from Brighton
Everton on Friday signed striker Neal Maupay from Premier League rivals Brighton for an undisclosed fee, hoping the Frenchman can supply the goals they are desperately missing.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over Covid vaccine
Moderna said Friday it is suing rival vaccine makers Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging the partners infringed on its patents in developing their Covid-19 shot administered to hundreds of millions around the world.
Raducanu shrugs off injury fear ahead of US Open defence
Defending champion Emma Raducanu shrugged off fears about her US Open fitness after breaking down in tears during a practice session at Flushing Meadows on Friday.
Westwood blasts 'hypocrites', claims PGA changes only copy LIV Golf
England's Lee Westwood says US PGA Tour changes announced for next season are simply copies of what the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit is doing.
TotalEnergies to sell stake in war-linked Russian gas field
French energy firm TotalEnergies said Friday it was divesting its stake in a Russian gas field that was reported this week to be providing fuel that ends up in Russian fighter jets.
Alpine F1 chief says Piastri lacks 'integrity' in contract row
Alpine team chief Otmar Szafnauer on Friday accused the team's reserve driver Oscar Piastri of lacking "integrity" as a row over his future continued to dominate paddock gossip at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Trump raid sparked by recovery of top secret info
The stunning FBI raid on Donald Trump's Florida home was triggered by a review of 15 boxes of records previously surrendered by the former US president that contained top secret information -- including about human intelligence sources.
Verstappen sets Belgian GP pace and won't 'worry' over grid penalty
Max Verstappen oozed authority and calm on Friday as he topped the times in practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and dismissed concerns about starting Sunday's race from the back of the grid.
Ton-up Stokes and Foakes add to South Africa's agony in second Test
Ben Stokes hit his first century since being appointed England's full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes also reached three figures as the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester on Friday.
Hasan to replace injured Wasim after Pakistan suffer new Asia Cup blow
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Wasim has been ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a side strain with Hasan Ali named as replacement, the country's cricket board said Friday.
Bastianini to replace Miller on Ducati factory bike in 2023
Italy's Enea Bastianini will ride for the Ducati factory team in the 2023 MotoGP world championship, replacing Australia's Jack Miller who is heading to KTM, the Italian team said Friday.
Rybakina unhappy over Wimbledon rankings snub
Elena Rybakina accused women's tennis of "weak" leadership on Friday for stripping Wimbledon of rankings points due to the championship's ban on players from Russia and Belarus.
Redacted affidavit in Trump home raid released
The Justice Department on Friday released a heavily-redacted copy of the affidavit that persuaded a US judge to authorize the stunning FBI search of the Florida residence of former president Donald Trump.
Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai
Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said on Friday.
Macron calls for 'new pact' with Algeria in reconciliation visit
President Emmanuel Macron called Friday for a "new pact" with Algeria and "truth and recognition" of the past, on day two of a visit to France's former colony aimed at mending troubled ties.
Verstappen edges Leclerc in Belgian GP practice as grid penalties loom
World champion and series leader Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of nearest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari in Friday's second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Europe electricity prices soar as tough winter looms
European electricity prices soared to new records on Friday, presaging a bitter winter as Russia's invasion of Ukraine inflicts economic pain across the continent.
Rare India-Pakistan meeting in Asia Cup 'exciting' for Rahul
India's KL Rahul said on Friday his team is looking forward to playing Pakistan in a high-stakes Asia Cup clash this weekend with the arch-rivals only meeting each other in multi-nation events due to political issues between them.
'Not coping': Crisis at overcrowded Dutch asylum centre
Asylum seeker Lawrence resigned himself to another night sleeping outside near an overcrowded Dutch refugee centre, as aid groups warn of a humanitarian crisis at the facility where a three-month-old baby recently died.
Court rejects Cardiff appeal over Sala transfer fee
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday dismissed an appeal by Cardiff against having to pay the first instalment of the transfer fee for Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane accident en route to his new club.