Laurel Wamsley
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National
Women's World Cup: First Week Brings Big Wins, Gorgeous Goals — And Some Controversy
A U.S. squad that just might be the best ever is already making history. Italy is doing better than expected, while Brazil and Australia have had rockier paths.
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Sports
U.S. Defeats Thailand 13-0 To Begin Defense Of 2015 Women's World Cup Title
The U.S. Women's National Team began defense of its 2015 Women's World Cup title Tuesday with a game against Thailand. It's the first of three matches for the U.S. in the tournament's opening round.
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National
Women's World Cup: U.S. Is 'Ready, Excited, Hungry' As It Takes On Thailand
The U.S. enters its first game armed with enormous talent, deep experience and high expectations. The team is prepared for a long tournament run while staying focused on the opponent in front of them.
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Sports
U.S. Women's Quest To Defend World Cup Title Is Only 1 Of The Team's Goals
The Women's World Cup kicks off June 7 in Paris. The U.S. is once again the favorite and looking to defend its title from four years ago — even as the team sues U.S. Soccer for gender discrimination.
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Sports
2019 Women's World Cup Preview: What You Need To Know
The action kicks off today in Paris. The U.S. is once again ranked No. 1 in the world — but any number of teams could bring home the prize. Here's your essential guide to the tournament.
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World
'The Louvre Is Suffocating': Museum Closed As Workers Strike, Citing Overcrowding
Staff at the Paris museum went on strike Monday, citing deteriorating conditions for tourists and staff amid record-setting attendance. It's unclear whether the galleries will re-open Wednesday.
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Arts & Life
Jeff Koons' 'Rabbit' Fetches $91 Million, Auction Record For Work By A Living Artist
Robert Mnuchin, an art dealer and the father of the U.S. Treasury secretary, bought the sculpture for a client. Some art collectors consider the silver bunny to be "the holy grail of Koons works."
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National
New Zealand's Ardern Calls On Social Media Companies To Stem Terrorist Content
Facebook said Tuesday that it would implement a "one-strike" policy that would prevent users who have violated the site's standards from using its livestreaming platform.
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National
San Francisco Police Raid Journalist's Home After He Refuses To Name Source
Police obtained a warrant to search the home of freelance videographer Bryan Carmody as part of an investigation into a leaked police report concerning the death of public defender Jeff Adachi.
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Politics
China Puts New Tariffs On $60 Billion Of U.S. Goods, And Stock Prices Reel
U.S. stock markets plunged on the news, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by more than 600 points, or 2.4%, for the day.