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Central America braces for Tropical Storm Pilar

Central America braces for Tropical Storm Pilar

Central American nations braced Monday for Tropical Storm Pilar, with authorities in El Salvador reporting two deaths linked to heavy rains and wind preceding the arrival of the tempest.

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Swiatek off the mark with WTA Finals opening win

Swiatek off the mark with WTA Finals opening win

World number two Iga Swiatek overcame a shaky start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets Monday in her opening WTA Finals game in Cancun.

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Messi not thinking about long-term future after claiming eighth Ballon d'Or

Messi not thinking about long-term future after claiming eighth Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi said Monday he was not thinking about his long-term future as he sought to enjoy winning the eighth Ballon d'Or of his storied career.

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'Friends' cast 'utterly devastated' by death of Matthew Perry

'Friends' cast 'utterly devastated' by death of Matthew Perry

The cast of "Friends" said in a joint statement Monday that they have been left "utterly devastated" by the sudden death of their co-star Matthew Perry.

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Rugby Australia confirms Eddie Jones has quit as Wallabies coach

Rugby Australia confirms Eddie Jones has quit as Wallabies coach

Rugby Australia said Tuesday it had accepted Eddie Jones' resignation as head coach of the Wallabies after just 10 months in the job, following their dismal showing at the World Cup.

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Panama tribunal, president at odds over mine deal referendum

Panama tribunal, president at odds over mine deal referendum

Panama's electoral tribunal on Monday dismissed the idea of organizing a referendum in December on a mining contract that has ignited countrywide protests, even as the president insisted on a vote.

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Spain star Bonmati toasts 'unique year' after winning Women's Ballon d'Or

Spain star Bonmati toasts 'unique year' after winning Women's Ballon d'Or

Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati said she would struggle to do better than a "unique" last 12 months, after collecting the Women's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.

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Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Bonmati claims women's award

Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Bonmati claims women's award

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize.

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Olympic great Retton facing 'long and slow' recovery

Olympic great Retton facing 'long and slow' recovery

Olympic gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton said Monday she is preparing for a "long and slow" recovery in her first public comments after suffering a rare form of pneumonia.

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Messi wins Ballon d'Or for eighth time

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for eighth time

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time in his career at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday.

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