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Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end

"I don't want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it where people don't buy," Donald Trump says of the tariffs he has imposed on China.

Actor Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession

Actor Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession

Actor Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession

Actor Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession

Actor Haley Joel Osment, best known for the movie The Sixth Sense, has been charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession.

Deputy sheriff's son shoots two dead at US university

Deputy sheriff's son shoots two dead at US university

Deputy sheriff's son shoots two dead at US university

Deputy sheriff's son shoots two dead at US university

Two people have been killed and four injured in a shooting at Florida State University, with the shooter identified as a deputy sheriff's son.

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Giddey's Bulls fall short as NBA play-offs dream ends

Giddey's Bulls fall short as NBA play-offs dream ends

Josh Giddey top-scored for Chicago with 25 points but couldn't prevent the Bulls from suffering a 109-90 defeat to the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

Donald Trump and Japanese officials have taken part in talks on tariffs, as the US president's trade war continues to spook global markets.

Weinstein's lawyers want him in hospital during retrial

Weinstein's lawyers want him in hospital during retrial

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers want him spend his nights in hospital instead of jail during his #MeToo rape retrial.

Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war

Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war

A national security review of critical minerals imports has been ordered by President Donald Trump in an escalation of his dispute with global trading partners.

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Hackman's wife researched symptoms of flu-like illness

Hackman's wife researched symptoms of flu-like illness

Hackman's wife researched symptoms of flu-like illness

Hackman's wife researched symptoms of flu-like illness

The last emails and internet searches by Gene Hackman's wife in the days before her death reveal her researching flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques.

Ballarat to the big time: Aussie draftee's WNBA delight

Ballarat to the big time: Aussie draftee's WNBA delight

Ballarat to the big time: Aussie draftee's WNBA delight

Ballarat to the big time: Aussie draftee's WNBA delight

Guard Georgia Amoore has been picked up at No.6 by the Washington Mystics, making her the earliest Australian WNBA draftee in 14 years.

Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman

Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman

Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman

Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman

Donald Trump has reiterated his threat of drastic consequences for Iran over its nuclear program as plans are made to resume negotiations in Oman.

NYC helicopter tour company grounded after deadly crash

NYC helicopter tour company grounded after deadly crash

NYC helicopter tour company grounded after deadly crash

NYC helicopter tour company grounded after deadly crash

US federal aviation regulators have grounded the helicopter tour company involved in a deadly New York crash that killed five tourists from Spain and the pilot.

Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial set to get underway

Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial set to get underway

Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial set to get underway

Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial set to get underway

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is returning to a New York court for a retrial, five years after he was jailed after being convicted of rape.

US begins probes into pharmaceuticals, chip imports

US begins probes into pharmaceuticals, chip imports

US begins probes into pharmaceuticals, chip imports

US begins probes into pharmaceuticals, chip imports

The US is preparing to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, as drug makers argue that could increase the chance of shortages and reduce access for patients.

Lee takes lessons from Masters champion McIlRoy

Lee takes lessons from Masters champion McIlRoy

Lee takes lessons from Masters champion McIlRoy

Lee takes lessons from Masters champion McIlRoy

Min Woo Lee kept a close eye on how Rory McIroy handled the pressure at Augusta National on his way to a career-defining Masters triumph.

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Meta's landmark trial could dismantle huge tech empire

Meta faces a historic antitrust trial which may force it to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought that have become social media powerhouses.

'What now?' McIlroy ends hoodoo to join golfing greats

Rory McIlroy's emotional, nerve-jangling Masters breakthrough has made history but set him up for much more after ending an 11-year wait for his fifth major.

Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez to fly to edge of space

Pop star Katy Perry is one-of-three celebrities joining an all female crew of civilians blasting off in a rocket that will transport them to the edge of space.

US tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon

Donald Trump has flagged new tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics as the trade war saga sparks the most volatile markets in five years.

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'Headless, furious' Day laments missed Masters chance

Jason Day left the Masters lamenting what could have been after starting Sunday level with Justin Rose, who led before losing to Rory McIlroy in a playoff.

Min Woo Lee listening after copping Masters lessons

Min Woo Lee is taking Jason Day's advice on board after a tough Masters weekend finished in style, with a trademark chip in from the 18th greenside bunker.

Alekna and Denny both smash discus world record

Australian Matt Denny has bettered the discus world record in Oklahoma - but so did Lithuanian Mykolas Alekna.

Volkanovski conquers adversity, wins second UFC title

Alexander Volkanovski sought to prove those who doubted him wrong in Miami and did just that by securing the UFC featherweight title via unanimous decision.

Us excludes smartphones and computers from tariffs

The big tech industry can breathe a huge sigh of relief after President Donald Trump's administration exempted smartphones and computers from tariffs.

Bryson answers Rory's best to set up Masters duel

Rory McIlroy threatened to run away with the Masters and clinch a career grand slam before Bryson DeChambeau's charge set up a pulsating final-day duel.

Rory then Day-light, but Aussie still has hope

Jason Day reckons Rory McIlroy should be considered among golf's greats should he win the Masters, but the Australian still thinks he can catch him.

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