Quotes of the Day from Xinhua World News, Aug. 1
WASHINGTON — “Republicans tried several ways to extend unemployment benefits. Democrats blocked them all,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, tweeted Friday. In
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Xinhua Photos of the Day (July 31)
BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — The world in the past 24hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua. A poster “SPACE FOR LEASE” is posted on the …
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Record 288 international players on Opening Day rosters
A record 288 international players from 20 countries and territories outside the United States are on Opening Day rosters and inactive lists in 2020, Major League Baseball announced Friday. With …
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Kate Ferdinand pays tribute to ‘best daddy’ Rio on Father’s Day after announcing pregnancy
Kate Ferdinand shared a sweet Father’s Day tribute to her husband of nine months Rio on Instagram on Sunday, marking her first post since announcing they’re expecting their first child …
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This World Refugee Day, everyone can make a difference
From concerts to cooking workshops, slam poetry to synchronized swimming, millions of people are are taking part in events celebrating World Refugee Day at a time when global unity has …
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On this day: Born June 19, 1978 – Dirk Nowitzki, NBA player
(Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki was one of the finest imports to feature in the NBA and became the first European player to win the league’s Most Valuable Player …
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Beijing city reports 31 new coronavirus cases vs 27 a day earlier
FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a thermometer at a checkpoint set up at an entrance to a hutong, following new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Beijing, China …
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On this day: Born June 17, 1980 – Venus Williams, American tennis player
(Reuters) – Venus Williams might have been overshadowed by the exploits of her younger sister Serena as a player, but the towering American’s place in women’s tennis history will extend …
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On this day: Born June 16, 1970: Phil Mickelson, golfer
(Reuters) – Throughout a good part of his career Phil Mickelson was the best golfer never to win a major but as “Lefty” turns 50 he has become golf’s nearly …
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On this day: Born June 15, 1992: Mohamed Salah, Egyptian footballer
(Reuters) – Mohamed Salah has already won the Champions League and secured World Cup qualification for his country but an imminent Premier League title with Liverpool will cement his legacy …
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