NZ tour a consolation for five Colts after Monaro loss

They didn't get the win they wanted, but five Monaro Colts got a trip to New Zealand instead.

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Super W final: Police academy to Leichhardt for another famous Sio

Ana-Lise Sio will have two big support systems in the crowd at the Super W final: her police academy mates and her rugby-playing family.

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France to shed light on its role in Rwandan genocide

Macron has pledged to shed unprecedented light on France's murky role in the Rwanda genocide, by opening the state archives years after the massacre.

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Yass give Peace a chance to lead Magpies in centenary season

Getting asked to be captain was already a big honour, but getting asked to do it in Yass's century season blew Willie Peace away.

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Brideoake argues point after vet wipes blood off disputed needle site

The Victorian trainer said he was "anti-cheater" and had a "hard and fast rule" over who uses needles on his horses.

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Women get historic day at Augusta, but one activist still teed off

Martha Burk, 77, will take some credit for sparking the little progress that has been made at former all-male domain of exclusive Augusta National.

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Comedy Festival: Danielle Walker delights in Myths and Legends

The Townsville-born comedian serves up laughs with broad appeal.

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The Australian stealing the spotlight from Daniel Radcliffe

Geraldine Viswanathan of Miracle Workers fame also opened up about her friendship with Susan Sarandon.

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'No freedom of speech crisis': Universities welcome inquiry conclusion

The review concluded that the claims are not substantiated but recommended a national code to strengthen protections against any threats.

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Becky Lucas takes on the internet in an hour of power

Reflecting on her lifetime Twitter ban and our obsession with scrolling, Lucas has control of the room. ★★★★

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Woman, 83, dies after being reversed into at Brisbane shopping centre

An 83-year-old has died after being hit by a car at the Mount Gravatt Plaza shopping centre on Creek Road. 

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FIFA accused of discrimination over women's world cup prizemoney

Australia's soccer players' union is threatening legal action against FIFA to end the huge financial discrepancy in World Cup earnings between men and women.

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Toxic run-off from Campbellfield factory fire threatens waterways

Authorities may have prevented an ecological disaster by containing toxic-runoff – but experts warn more fires are inevitable unless drastic action is taken.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

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Child's play: How YouTube upstarts put Hollywood on the back foot

Their surge in popularity has redefined not only how we are entertained, but the traditional bases of cultural and corporate influence.

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Woman, 83, dies after being reversed into at Brisbane shopping centre

An 83-year-old has died after being hit by a car at the Mount Gravatt Plaza shopping centre on Creek Road. 

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Screams heard days before elderly widow found dead in Sydenham

A woman's body has been found in Sydenham, with police treating the death as suspicious. 

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More kids charged after girl gang's violent rampage through Perth shopping centre

Three more teen girls have been charged after an all-girl gang bashed a McDonald's worker and medical receptionist during a violent rampage in Cockburn on Monday afternoon.

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Nurse loses license for keeping 'sadistic' child exploitation material

He will never be allowed to treat an underage patient again after pleading guilty to possessing, accessing and sharing child exploitation material.

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Man arrested after home-made explosive found at Perth train station

Police spokeswoman Susan Usher said a man had left the device at Currambine train station before boarding a train when a member of the public reported the discovery of an explosive device to transit officers, who called in police.

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Council moves to tackle 'dog-box' apartments as developers warn of profit crunch

Victoria's property developers have warned of a hit to their bottom line if a move to adopt minimum apartment sizes is successful.

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Rebel bikies 'threaten, punch and stomp on' gang member for wanting to leave

Members of the Rebels motorcycle gang punched, kicked and stomped on another club member who wanted to leave the outlaw motorcycle gang before stealing his Harley Davidson motorbike, police say.

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'Centres of Excellence needed' to treat Australian veteran mental health

A joint parliamentary inquiry into making the transition from the Australian Defence Force into civilian life has made numerous recommendations.

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HMAS Brisbane sailors march through their namesake town

With official duties done and dusted sailors will spend the weekend enjoying what Brisbane has to offer.

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Third egg recall this year as organic eggs pulled off shelves

Batches of organic eggs stocked at Woolworths, IGAs and other independent stores are being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. 

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Mum refused bail over boys' drownings in Townsville

A north Queensland mother charged with manslaughter over the drownings of her young sons has been refused bail.

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Campbellfield factory fire still smouldering, injured worker stable

A worker who suffered serious burns after a Campbellfield factory exploded into a toxic blaze remains in hospital, as fire continues to smoulder.

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How to end the cycle of suffering caused by breast implants

The push is on to ban seven brands of textured breast implants, but the ban won't stop new crises emerging.

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'It is criminal': Sydney's inner west divided over proposed $169m aged care facility near park

An aged care provider caught up in the scandal over abuse in nursing homes is seeking to build a seniors living facility up to 12 storeys high in Sydney’s inner west.

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Cyclone warning cancelled for the Kimberley as TC Wallace looms off the coast

A cyclone warning has been cancelled for parts of the Kimberley as category one Tropical Cyclone Wallace looms off the north-west coast.

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New CCTV image could hold the key to solving Carlisle hit-and-run

Police have released new information and images as part of their investigation into the hit-and-run crash which left a 23-year-old cyclist with horrific injuries.

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Teen fronts police over sickening kangaroo attack in Perth Hills

A 17-year-old boy has handed himself into police over a sickening attack on a kangaroo in the Perth Hills.

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Attacker stomps on man's head, boards airport shuttle

Police are looking for a man who boarded an airport shuttlebus after stomping on another man's head and leaving him unconscious.

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Investors see red as police give up the hunt in $5m wine heist mystery

It began with the disappearance of $5 million worth of Australia's best wines - more than 30,000 bottles, including a 1951 Penfold's Grange valued at more than $65,000.

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Two missing Canberra hikers found safe and well

The 54-year-old woman and 43-year-old man have been tracked down.

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Child, 9, 'kidnapped' and taken along for alleged robbery

The 9-year-old boy was inside the car during a high-speed police chase on Friday.

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Photos of the week - April 4, 2019

A week in photos from award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers for the week ending April 4, 2019.

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Police officer allegedly almost stabbed and pushed off balcony

A teenager has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer.

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How a grieving community mourns a much-loved priest with a dark cloud over his memory

How does a community of thousands come to terms with the suicide of a much-loved priest who took his life hours after he was hit with child abuse allegations? They stick to the facts, and pray for the teenager who says she was abused.

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The Bard believed that love was love

The news of Brunei’s sternly Islamic intentions coincides with strong new assertions that William Shakespeare was almost certainly a homosexual.

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Tablet interactive: Imports eclipse local stars at Tiffany & Co

The jeweller shelled out $500,000 for Kendall Jenner to turn up to their Sydney boutique opening.

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Bouncing back: giant kangaroo spotted in Molonglo Valley

What's 140 metres long, combines art and ecological restoration, and can only be truly appreciated when viewed from the air?

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Comedy Festival: Danielle Walker delights in Myths and Legends

The Townsville-born comedian serves up laughs with broad appeal.

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The Australian stealing the spotlight from Daniel Radcliffe

Geraldine Viswanathan of Miracle Workers fame also opened up about her friendship with Susan Sarandon.

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Becky Lucas takes on the internet in an hour of power

Reflecting on her lifetime Twitter ban and our obsession with scrolling, Lucas has control of the room. ★★★★

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Review: Tā moko as much about Māori identity as it is about body art

This unusual and pioneering exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia explores and documents the tā moko over the past 250 years.

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Senior 2GB staffer makes fresh complaint against Ray Hadley

Sydney radio station 2GB has launched a second investigation into shock jock Ray Hadley's behaviour after another official complaint

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Harangued by Hadley: more accusers come forward

The powerful shock-jock is under fire again with two more colleagues accusing him of bullying.

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Ireland's activist musician Hozier on the power of protest music

What drives Irish singer-songwriter Hozier to use his newfound fame to highlight global and social issues?

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'I am very interested in female rage': Keira Knightley on tackling the taboo

Actor Keira Knightley and director James Kent clearly don't agree on much about her character in World War II film, Aftermath.

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Review: Skateboarding through the lens of Jonah Hill's youth

A well cast ensemble cast and plenty of skateboarding make for an engagingly memorable film.

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Art Basel Hong Kong signals the voyage of international art from west to east

In less than a decade Hong Kong has become overrun with art dealers; its annual Art Basel fair vast and overheated.

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Last drinks with the Veep: the fictional White House that challenged reality

In its final season Veep should be showing its age. Instead it has landed as sharp as ever.

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David Astle's Wordplay: Don't. Be. Anxious. Punctuation on the move

Modern English is flexing with punctuation the prime mover. For every comma we've lost in transit, respect has gathered greater priority.

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Author Sisonke Msimang argues for the resurrection of Winnie Mandela

Restoring Winnie Mandela to her rightful place in history in spite of her cruel and reckless actions and contradictions is only just.

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A gardener's guide to the Love and Desire exhibition

Beyond their explorations of morality, the Pre-Raphaelites were accurate in their portrayal of the natural world.

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Your weekend: our guide to what's on around Melbourne

Your weekend: The best in music, theatre, festivals, food. markets and much more.

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Russian Supermarket Leader Magnit Makes $1.78Bln Bid to Buy Rival Lenta

Lenta has been struggling to keep up as the supermarket business has become tougher.

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Ford Workers Call for Strike at St. Petersburg Factory Slated to Close

Over 900 employees risk losing their jobs as Ford shuts down production.

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Russian Court Finds Twitter Failed to Provide Information on Data – TASS

Russia's only tools to enforce its data rules are fines or blocking the offending online services.

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Video: Russia Stages Black Sea Missile Drills

Earlier this week, NATO announced plans to expand its surveillance in the Black Sea in support of Ukraine.

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Russian Officials Snap Back at Ukrainian Threat to Bring Tanks to Moscow

“Dear comrade, the Moscow you’ll be in ‘with allies in tanks’ is located in Idaho," Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said.

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A Bird's-Eye View of Moscow

Viewing Russia's capital from the sky offers a different perspective.

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Russia Blocks 1,000 News Stories on Major Bank's Leader

The state-owned VTB Bank went to court seeking to take down stories harmful to its business reputation.

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Hundreds of Migrants Detained in Siberian Mass Raids, Reports Say

"There were no grounds for detention: they were simply ‘picked by skin color,’” a migrant rights activist said.

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Family Of American Killed in Downed MH17 Jet Sues Russia Banks, Money-Transfer Firms

The plane was brought down over territory held by pro-Russian separatist forces, killing all 298 people on board.

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Vox Pop: Russians React to Comedian Leading in Ukraine's Presidential Elections

The Moscow Times spoke to people on the streets of Moscow about the presidential elections in Ukraine.

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Russia Used Gifts, Politics to Keep World Chess Dominance – FT

The FT investigation outlines Russia's efforts to establish dominance over the World Chess Federation.

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Kids' Camp on a Defense Base? How Russian Firms Masked Secret Military Work

On paper, the barracks have nothing to do with the Russian Defense Ministry.

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Record Number of Russians Want to Emigrate – Gallup

The U.S. pollster tracked a correlation between changes in Russians’ migratory mood and President Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings.

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Official Poll Shows Russians Too Poor to Afford Shoes, Puzzling Kremlin

“Why shoes? Why one-third? Where are these figures from?” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said of the official survey.

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Venezuelan Deputy Minister Says More Russian Troops Could Arrive — Interfax

Washington has threatened sanctions in response to the presence of Russian troops in Venezuela. 

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Putin Tells Netanyahu Russia Found Remains of Missing Israeli Soldier

The soldier's 1982 disappearance following a battle in Lebanon has long troubled Israel.

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Russia Tricks GPS Signals to Hide Putin’s Location, Report Says

The technology that throws off civilians' GPS navigation is more widespread in Russia than previously thought.

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NATO Chief Warns Of Russia Threat, Urges Unity in U.S. Address

"We cannot ensure the defense of the West if our allies grow dependent on Russia," U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said afterward.

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Japan Protests Russia’s Shooting Drills on Disputed Islands

Japan had previously expressed displeasure with Russian military buildup on the Kuril Islands, which Moscow has rejected.

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Russia Says Crimea Lost $23Bln From Ukraine’s ‘Annexation’

Ukraine, meanwhile, has assessed the damage from Russia’s annexation of Crimea at $100 billion.

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Russian Military Deployed ‘Combat Telepathy’ in Chechnya, Report Claims

Soldiers could reportedly wiretap conversations, disrupt software, identify potential terrorists and more using only their minds.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Notre Dame, Baylor Survive Back-and-Forth Affairs to Secure Spots in Title Game


Notre Dame returns to the national championship to face a Baylor team that is making its first appearance since winning it all in 2012. 
April 06, 2019 at 10:39AM
Notre Dame, Baylor Survive Back-and-Forth Affairs to Secure Spots in Title Game

New on Sports Illustrated: Triple H Excited for WWE's Future Ahead of WrestleMania Weekend


Triple H is in the midst of a busy stretch, overseeing Friday’s TakeOver, entering the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday and wrestling on Sunday at WrestleMania.
April 06, 2019 at 09:55AM
Triple H Excited for WWE's Future Ahead of WrestleMania Weekend

New on Sports Illustrated: Kentucky Coach John Calipari Expected Zion Williamson to Be Good, But Not as Good as He Was


Calipari said Friday that while he knew Zion would be good, he didn't expect him to dominate the way he did.
April 06, 2019 at 09:20AM
Kentucky Coach John Calipari Expected Zion Williamson to Be Good, But Not as Good as He Was

New on Sports Illustrated: Notre Dame Rallies to Defeat UConn in NCAA Tournament Semifinals for Second Straight Year


The Fighting Irish trailed by as many as nine points late in the fourth quarter of Friday's Final Four clash.
April 06, 2019 at 09:00AM
Notre Dame Rallies to Defeat UConn in NCAA Tournament Semifinals for Second Straight Year

New on Sports Illustrated: Texas Tech Isn't the First Final Four School With Complementary Approach to its Football Team


Which Final Four progams have complementary strengths and weaknesses to their football teams?
April 06, 2019 at 08:52AM
Texas Tech Isn't the First Final Four School With Complementary Approach to its Football Team

New on Sports Illustrated: VIDEO: Futbolista de Vancouver falla un penal al estilo panenka ante la mirada de Ibrahimovic



April 06, 2019 at 08:30AM
VIDEO: Futbolista de Vancouver falla un penal al estilo panenka ante la mirada de Ibrahimovic

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Twins' Jorge Polanco Hits First Cycle of the Season vs. Phillies


Polanco completed the cycle in the seventh inning.
April 06, 2019 at 07:40AM
Watch: Twins' Jorge Polanco Hits First Cycle of the Season vs. Phillies

New on Sports Illustrated: Becky Lynch: ‘Ronda Rousey Does Not Deserve to Be a Champion in This Business’


Ronda Rousey has been critical of pro wrestling in the build to WrestleMania, calling the business “scripted” and claiming that Becky Lynch could never hang with her in a real fight.
April 06, 2019 at 06:39AM
Becky Lynch: ‘Ronda Rousey Does Not Deserve to Be a Champion in This Business’

New on Sports Illustrated: Baylor Hangs on to Defeat Oregon in Final Four


The Bears advanced to Sunday's title game with a 72–67 win over the Ducks. 
April 06, 2019 at 06:33AM
Baylor Hangs on to Defeat Oregon in Final Four

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: FBI Visits Baton Rouge to Investigate Will Wade's Alleged Recruiting Violations


Wade remains suspended by LSU as the internal investigations continue.
April 06, 2019 at 05:42AM
Report: FBI Visits Baton Rouge to Investigate Will Wade's Alleged Recruiting Violations

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Jamie Dixon Out of Running for UCLA’s Head Coaching Job


Dixon's buyout with TCU became an insurmountable obstacle for both sides.
April 06, 2019 at 04:55AM
Report: Jamie Dixon Out of Running for UCLA’s Head Coaching Job

New on Sports Illustrated: Source: DeMarcus Lawrence, Cowboys Finalizing Five-Year, $105 Million Extension


The Cowboys had franchise tagged the two-time Pro Bowler earlier this offseason.
April 06, 2019 at 04:23AM
Source: DeMarcus Lawrence, Cowboys Finalizing Five-Year, $105 Million Extension

New on Sports Illustrated: Con cambios, esta sería la posible formación de Boca para enfrentar a Aldosivi



April 06, 2019 at 04:15AM
Con cambios, esta sería la posible formación de Boca para enfrentar a Aldosivi

New on Sports Illustrated: Valverde: "El objetivo es ganar, no hay espacio para las especulaciones"



April 06, 2019 at 04:15AM
Valverde: "El objetivo es ganar, no hay espacio para las especulaciones"

New on Sports Illustrated: Ranking Bill Raftery's Top 10 Catchphrases—With a Kiss


Ranking the indelible phrases of March (and April): MANTOMAN! ... Big Fella! ... Onions! (of course) and more.
April 06, 2019 at 04:03AM
Ranking Bill Raftery's Top 10 Catchphrases—With a Kiss

New on Sports Illustrated: Dwyane Wade: 'I'll be in Therapy' Following Retirement


Dwyane Wade said that he will go to therapy following his retirement from the NBA.
April 06, 2019 at 04:00AM
Dwyane Wade: 'I'll be in Therapy' Following Retirement

New on Sports Illustrated: Un dirigente del TAS afirmó que podrían darle la Copa Libertadores a Boca



April 06, 2019 at 04:00AM
Un dirigente del TAS afirmó que podrían darle la Copa Libertadores a Boca

New on Sports Illustrated: Mohamed Salah Breaks Liverpool Record With 50th Premier League Goal in Friday Night Win



April 06, 2019 at 03:30AM
Mohamed Salah Breaks Liverpool Record With 50th Premier League Goal in Friday Night Win

New on Sports Illustrated: Chicago Fire tendría listo su cambio de nombre y el regreso al Soldier Field



April 06, 2019 at 03:30AM
Chicago Fire tendría listo su cambio de nombre y el regreso al Soldier Field

New on Sports Illustrated: Breaking Down the Investigation Into Harvard's Fencing Coach and a Peculiar Real Estate Deal


Harvard's fencing coach is under investigation after a housing transaction raised admissions concerns. What does it mean, and what's next?
April 06, 2019 at 03:05AM
Breaking Down the Investigation Into Harvard's Fencing Coach and a Peculiar Real Estate Deal

6-year-old boy rushes chick to hospital after hitting it with his bike

An innocent 6-year-old boy was found sobbing at the hospital when he rushed to bring in a dead chick he had accidentally run over with his bicycle. Wide-eyed Derek C Lalchhanhima from Sairang,...

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Thais pray to famed shrine to avoid military conscription

BANGKOK - A slim young recruit wearing make-up, new fathers, nervous lovers holding hands - diverse groups of Thais flocked to a famed Bangkok shrine this week offering prayers to avoid military...

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Daily roundup: Singaporean allegedly raped in Vietnam by guesthouse manager - and other top stories today

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singaporean allegedly raped in Vietnam by guesthouse manager The woman reportedly told police she was drunk at the time and was unable...

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Japan's 7-Eleven to replace leader as firm considers changing 24-hour policy

TOKYO - Japan's biggest retail group Seven & I Holdings Co Ltd said it is replacing the head of its 7-Eleven convenience store business, amid pressure to abandon its 24-hour store policy due to a...

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Garuda makes emergency landing in Colombo due to low cabin pressure

A Garuda Indonesia aircraft serving flight number GA 972 with 338 people onboard made an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo at 9pm local time on Tuesday due...

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Japan's emperors: from divine commander to 'comforter-in-chief'

When Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne, he will be taking on a role that has changed almost beyond recognition from its mythological origins. Naruhito will be Japan's...

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Indonesia village scraps Muslim-only regulation after backlash

JAKARTA - A regulation by a village in Central Java considered discriminatory against non-Muslims has been revoked following an incident that went viral on social media earlier this week. The...

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62 per cent of Japanese favourably accept new era name Reiwa

Sixty-two per cent of respondents favourably accept the new era name of Reiwa, while 31 per cent are having difficulty feeling close to it, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey conducted on Monday...

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Video linking Polong Duterte to drugs 'black propaganda'

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang on Wednesday dismissed as "black propaganda" a video circulating on social media where a man in a hoodie claimed that the President's son, Paolo "Polong" Duterte,...

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Babysitter in Korea accused of slapping and force-feeding toddler

Police on Wednesday summoned a babysitter alleged to have abused a 14-month-old for over three months by slapping and neglecting the baby while her parents were not at home. According to Geumcheon...

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Model demands police protection for female revellers during Songkran

Thai model Sirinya "Cindy" Bishop, founder of the "Don't tell me how to dress" campaign to stop assault-victim-blaming, urged police to implement measures to prevent sexual harassment during Songkran...

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Indian state court asks government to ban 'inappropriate' video app TikTok

NEW DELHI - A court in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (April 3) asked the federal government to ban Chinese video app TikTok, saying it was"encouraging pornography". Created...

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Mobile phone explodes, destroys house in South Jakarta

A home on Jl. Poltangan in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, was engulfed in flames on Monday morning. According to a witness' account, Ferdiansyah, the fire started in a bedroom on the second floor. "...

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How the players recalled the greatest Roosters try in modern era

Seven players, three kicks, 55m, 21 seconds and one hell of a celebration as the Sydney Roosters produced one of the greatest tries seen in years.

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Brian Lake walks free after being found guilty of stalking

Three-time premiership AFL player Brian Lake has been found guilty of charges including stalking, trespass and property damage but has walked free after being sentenced to 250 hours of community service.

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Average full-time workers to be $1000 a year worse off under Labor

New figures show the federal election is turning into a battle for votes among salary earners.

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'He has no feeling below the waist': Paramedics rush to save man who fell off cliff in Blue Mountains

Several emergency resources are battling "deteriorating weather conditions" to rescue a 27-year-old German tourist, who suffered catastrophic injuries after falling off a cliff.

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Do IS supporters and their families have a right to come home?

A Sydney tradie who joined IS in Syria says he has a right to face justice in Australia. Does he? What are the laws on IS supporters returning home?

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ACT taxpayer dollars went into hosting 'tanking' Melbourne

The Demons were perilously close to their planned limit of four wins for the 2009 season when they arrived in Canberra.

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'Be alert for signs': Fresh measles case in Sydney's north-west

Residents, including school students in Eastwood and the surrounding area are being urged to be alert for measles symptoms.

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Abduction accused doesn't like GPS tracker

A New South Wales doctor accused of financing an abduction ring that helped mothers take and hide their children in violation of family court orders apparently doesn't like his GPS tracker.

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IOOF fails to light analyst fires with CEO departure

UBS analysts are valuing IOOF as though it won't complete its deal to buy ANZ's pensions and investments business.

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Box ticking needed before trainer takes over Weir's former 'Bool base

Top WA trainer Lindsey Smith is in talks to take over the former Warrnambool stables of banned trainer Darren Weir but admits "it's a step-by-step process."

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Massive Campbellfield fire at factory where chemicals stored causes toxic smoke plumes

More than 170 firefighters worked to contain a massive blaze at a factory stockpiled with chemicals in Campbellfield as plumes of toxic smoke billowed across Melbourne's north on Friday.

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Brisbane's worst peak-hour roads revealed

Not surprisingly Stanley Street and Coronation Drive are Brisbane's slowest peak-hour roads.

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Farmers in awe of secretive cottage cheese pioneer's $1m tractor haul

A never-before-seen collection of rare and vintage tractors has been opened up to the public before being sold at auction this Sunday.

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Space probe drops explosive on asteroid to find clues to solar system origin

Japan's space agency said its Hayabusa2 spacecraft released an explosive onto an asteroid 300 million kilometres from Earth to collect underground samples.

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Sixth person charged over death and body dumping of Lakes Entrance man

Six people have been charged with murder after the remains of Bradley Lyons were found at a remote location in Gippsland, three months after he went missing.

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'It's beyond a joke': Local furious as chemical factories continue to burn in Melbourne's north

Residents who woke to the smell of toxic chemicals burning metres from their homes for the fourth time in three years on Friday are furious their health continues to be put at risk.

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ASX ends bumper week on flat note

A late-week sell-off pushed the local sharemarket off the six-month high it had reached following the federal budget.

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Why the French are circling Australia’s next great athletics hope

He's billed as the next big thing, but Australian athletics officials face a race against time to secure Sasha Zhoya's allegiance.

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Whips will be cracking on day one ... but with a light touch

Steady hands will be the order of the day when The Championships get under way at Randwick as the whip debate continues to reign worldwide.

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Newlyweds billed $300 to find out if wedding photos exist following collapse of Launch Film Productions

Newlyweds caught up in the collapse of Perth wedding company Launch Film Productions have been told they may be able to retrieve photos and video from their nuptials, but at a cost.

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Duelling election-year budgets give Healius a shot in the arm

The medical services group has already emerged as a big winner from the federal election, no matter who wins at the polls next month.  

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'We will be fighting this': backlash over plans to retire iconic Sydney ferry fleet

Opposition is mounting to any plans to retire Sydney's Freshwater ferries which run from Manly to Circular Quay.

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Riera takes finals aspirations off the table in lead-up to Jets game

Wanderers marquee Oriol Riera says his club shouldn't focus on reaching the finals but rather look to play for pride and their fans.

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Monaro looking to back-up Country Championships Final

State of Origin players back up two days after playing, the Monaro Colts will try to do it after one. That's the plan anyway.

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Magistrate Graeme Curran found guilty of indecently assaulting teenager

A jury delivered its verdict after a weeks-long trial in the NSW District Court.

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Man to face charges after Canberra tram targeted in graffiti attack

A second alleged incident of vandalism of the new light-rail network has taken place before it's started running fully.

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Sydney Derby is for the fans, the Big Blue is for the players

Sydney FC players and coaches believe their rivalry with Melbourne Victory has become bigger than the Sydney derby.

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Sam Rolfe learnt from a rugby great, now he makes his own 1st grade coaching debut

Sam Rolfe is the youngest coach in the John I Dent Cup, but he isn't letting the pressure get to him when the Uni-Norths Owls take on Queanbeyan on Saturday.

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Kelsey-Lee Barber qualifies for world champs with 62m javelin throw

Kelsey-Lee Barber is excited for Saturday's women's javelin final at the national athletics championship – having already qualified for the world championships.

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Gungahlin docked six points as Capital Football 'protect integrity'

Gungahlin will begin their premier league campaign on the backfoot heading into their round one bye.

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A distant dead planet could be a preview of Earth's fate

Astronomers have spied a fragment of a shattered planet in orbit around a dead white dwarf star, giving us a sobering picture of our solar system's future.

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Tech Know: Streaming video set-top boxes

These tiny set-top boxes are a great way to give your lounge room a smart makeover.

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Music reviews: Billie Eilish, PUP, Steve Earle, Dave Douglas and more

Billie Eilish's When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,Steve Earle's Guy, Larence Arabia's Lawrence Arabia's Singles Club, Dave Douglas's Uplift, PUP's Morbid Stuff, The Faint's Egowerk

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Life and art go hand in hand for Robyn and Eric

This week marks the closing date of the 2019 Archibald Prize and interest in the nation's best-known art prize is as strong as ever.

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He said he'd be back: Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as the Terminator

The former governor of California, 71, is joined by Linda Hamilton for the sixth entry in the franchise.

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Rose Callaghan helps you help yourself

MICF review: Callaghan takes a knife to self-help listicles.

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Can Casey Jenkins change her brain? Scans aim to unlock a colourful secret

Casey Jenkins attracted global headlines with her ''vaginal knitting'' performance. Now, she is turning her attention to the brain.

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A night of one-liners for the sports tragics

Titus O'Reily has cleverly transferred his irreverent style from the written word to the stage.

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Snapshot of a slice of Australian life

Taken together, the 30 finalists in this year's Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize offer a diverse and idiosyncratic vision of modern Australia.

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Amos' famous banter is best off the cuff

MICF review: Stephen K Amos is at his best when he breaks from his routine and engages with the audience

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Gleeful double act brings anarchic fun to the table

Michelle Brasier and Laura Frew have so much fun together on stage, it’s hard not to get carried away with them.

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Fat chance you'll be disappointed with Dilruk

MICF review: Rising star Dilruk Jayasinha continues to entertain, this time with a sometimes moving but always entertaining show about his battle with the bulge.

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Painting in the Shadows review: Katherine Kovacic and the art in crime fiction

Katherine Kovacic is witty, worldly, and there's blood in her veins.

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti: The radical voice at 100

He may have just turned 100, but the man whose bookshop and publishing outlet became a spiritual home for the Beats, has not lost his revolutionary passion.

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Andrea Goldsmith: The joy of fiction is getting behind the characters' masks

Andrea Goldsmith's eighth novel is called Invented Lives. She says one of the pleasures of writing fiction is discovering who her characters really are.

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The Thinking Woman review: Julienne van Loon on the forces that shape us

At the core of the book are Julienne van Loon's conversations with seven internationally renowned female thinkers.

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Turning Pages: The joys of writers' retreats

I had never done a residential writing workshop and finally my habitual caution gave way.

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Fusion review: Kate Richards' novel about conjoined twins, identity and longing

Kate Richards' first novel, Fusion, is as much in love with the world as her memoir, Madness, was under siege from it.

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A Writer of Our Time review: Joshua Sperling on the impact of John Berger

Joshua Sperling writes crisply and without hagiography about Booker winner and cultural critic John Berger.

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Adele review: Leila Slimani's nihilistic tale of sex and power

it's somewhat disorientating to read Adèle at this particular cultural moment, and the context of #MeToo is conspicuous in its absence.

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Top five films: The best of the big screen

Our pick of what's showing on the big screen this week

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Designers on show reflect our changing environment

Plant-driven design and comment on our changing environment was a common theme at this year's Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

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It's important to see adults being ridiculous: lunch with The Listies

The Listies are the rock stars of the under-10 comedy scene, but they make their unique brand of comedy theatre to appeal to everyone.

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Potted Potter: all 7 Harry Potter books performed in 70 minutes

Actors James Percy and Joseph Maudsley admit they're riding on the "cloaktails" of the young wizard.

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Air, auras and apparitions: Rosslynd Piggott captures life's fleeting beauty

A retrospective at NGV Australia celebrates the haunting work of this celebrated artist.

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Man charged with killing rapper Nipsey Hussle pleads not guilty

Eric Holder, 29, is being represented by Christopher Darden, who gained fame as part of the prosecution team at O.J. Simpson's 1995 murder trial.

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Mad Max's Melbourne, 40 years on: a few years from now is just around the corner

Forty years after premiering at the former Village Cinema complex in Bourke Street, what is striking about Mad Max – apart from the shocking violence, breathtaking stunts and iconic vehicles – is its sense of place. The unique look and atmosphere of the most influential and profitable Australian film ever made is inseparable from the locations in and around Melbourne where it was filmed.

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'A vital part of the city’s cultural history': search is on for Theatre Royal operator

Expressions of interest have been called for a theatre company to operate the historic Theatre Royal.

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Ray Hadley under investigation for fresh bullying claims at 2GB

Despite assurances he had changed his ways, Ray Hadley is the subject of a new internal investigation at 2GB.

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Marvel's first Asian superhero movie tipped to shoot in Sydney

After the success of Black Panther, the studio is looking to tap Asian film fans with Shang-Chi.

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Jack White's back but 'everything is different' as he tours Australia

Jack White's band the Saboteurs will release new album after this month's Australian tour.

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Britain Scrambles Jets After Russian Bombers Approach U.K. Airspace

Two Russian Tupolev Tu-160 long-range bombers flew in international airspace off Britain's northeastern coast.

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Activists Install Mock Putin Gravestone in St. Petersburg

“For passing unpopular laws, constant lies and abominable leadership, Putin has died for the citizens of Russia,” the activist collective tweeted.

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Two Alleged Islamic State Members Killed in Russian Police Shootout

The suspects opened fire after authorities attempted to pull over their vehicle in Russia's North Caucasus.

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St. Petersburg Military School Explosion Was an Attack, Media Reports

The bomb was triggered by a converted cellphone and packed with explosives equivalent to 500 grams of TNT, Kommersant reported.

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New Kazakh Leader Vows to Keep Friendly Ties With Russia

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev became Kazakhstan's interim president after longtime leader Nursultan Nazarbayev stepped down.

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Russia to Open Terrorist Rehab Center in Annexed Crimea

The center will offer “a path to recovery” and exoneration for members of a banned Islamic group in Crimea.

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NATO to Deter Russia in Black Sea With Heightened Surveillance, U.S. Says

Russia's seizure of three Ukrainian ships and 24 sailors in November has heightened tensions with the Western military alliance.

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FATAL RECKONING by Marie Force

The 14th book in the Fatal series. Washington Metro Police lieutenant Sam Holland gets a tip about her father's murder.

#15 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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DARK TRIBUTE by Iris Johansen

The 24th book in the Eve Duncan series. A violin prodigy with a tragic past is kidnapped.

#12 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE AMERICAN AGENT by Jacqueline Winspear

The 15th book in the Maisie Dobbs series. While the Germans attack the British Isles, Maisie must solve a case and protect a young evacuee.

#8 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE LAST SECOND by Catherine Coulter and JT Ellison

The sixth book in the A Brit in the F.B.I. series. Special agents must prevent the use of a deadly weapon on a French satellite.

#6 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE CORNWALLS ARE GONE by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois

An Army intelligence officer must commit a crime or lose her kidnapped husband and daughter.

#5 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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WILD CARD by Stuart Woods

The 49th book in the Stone Barrington series.

#4 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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TIAMAT'S WRATH by James SA Corey

The eighth book in the Expanse series.

#3 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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SUPERMARKET by Bob Hall

A depressed young man’s secrets are exposed when the grocery store where he works becomes a crime scene.

#2 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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New on Sports Illustrated: El mexicano por el que Raúl Jiménez haría lo que fuera para llevárselo a la Premier League



April 05, 2019 at 11:30AM
El mexicano por el que Raúl Jiménez haría lo que fuera para llevárselo a la Premier League

New on Sports Illustrated: ¡BOMBA! | El jugador de Rayados que está en la mira del América



April 05, 2019 at 11:30AM
¡BOMBA! | El jugador de Rayados que está en la mira del América

New on Sports Illustrated: Nunca regresará a Chivas | Almeyda casi se agarra a golpes con el dueño



April 05, 2019 at 11:30AM
Nunca regresará a Chivas | Almeyda casi se agarra a golpes con el dueño

New on Sports Illustrated: El beneficioso acuerdo que firmarán Cruz Azul y Barcelona



April 05, 2019 at 11:30AM
El beneficioso acuerdo que firmarán Cruz Azul y Barcelona

New on Sports Illustrated: Lonzo Ball and Agent Harrison Gaines Mutually Agree to Part Ways


Lonzo Ball had been with Harrison Gaines since he declared for the NBA draft in April 2017.
April 05, 2019 at 10:18AM
Lonzo Ball and Agent Harrison Gaines Mutually Agree to Part Ways

New on Sports Illustrated: WATCH: Monterrey Hammers Sporting KC by Five Goals in First Leg of CCL Semifinals


Four different Monterrey players got on the scoresheet as the Mexican side battered Sporting KC in the first leg of their CCL semifinal matchup.
April 05, 2019 at 10:14AM
WATCH: Monterrey Hammers Sporting KC by Five Goals in First Leg of CCL Semifinals

Philippine journalist and Duterte critic Maria Ressa pleads not guilty in tax case

MANILA - Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose news website is critical of President Rodrigo Duterte, pleaded not guilty Wednesday (April 3) to the first of a series of criminal charges she...

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Daily roundup: Man rides PMD into train on North South Line - and other top stories today

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Man rides PMD into train on North South Line Many have found personal mobility devices (PMDs) to be a convenient and eco-friendly...

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Chinese tourist turns up at Thai durian tycoon's son-in-law selection event despite it being cancelled

A highly-publicised tournament to find a worthy son-in-law for a Thai durian tycoon was cancelled, but evidently, all but one got the memo. On Sunday (March 31), durian trader Anon...

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Thai police summon anti-junta politician on sedition charge after disputed election

BANGKOK - Thai police summoned a prominent anti-junta politician on Wednesday to answer a sedition complaint, a police document showed, a charge rising star Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit called...

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Extra abdication holidays pose dilemma for hardworking Japanese

For the Emperor's abdication on April 30, Japanese workers will enjoy an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the traditional "Golden Week" in May. But not...

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Computer screen too bright so Indonesian student wears sunglasses during exams

JAKARTA - Rizky Amelia, a 12th-grader at a senior high school in Indonesia's Banten province, never thought that she will sit for her final examination in style - by wearing a pair of sunglasses...

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Brunei sultan calls for 'stronger' Islamic teachings, as syariah laws due to enter force

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - Brunei's sultan called for "stronger" Islamic teachings in the country on Wednesday (April 3) as tough new syariah laws, including death by stoning for gay sex and...

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Africa: Climate, Conflicts Set to Plunge Millions Into Food Crisis

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Rome -Food crises will affect tens of millions of people across the world this year, researchers warned on Tuesday, after war, extreme weather and economic woes in 2018 left more than 113 million in dire need of help.

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Fight to 'restore dignity' of Filipino domestic helper who died of cancer

Joan Guting, from the Philippines, had been working for her employers in Hong Kong for about two years when on the first day of May 2017, the domestic helper was told to sign a termination letter and...

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FOX NEWS:- Ingraham: Dems' sound and fury signifying nothing


Ingraham: Dems' sound and fury signifying nothing



House Democrats move to subpoena full Mueller report despite investigation finding no evidence of collusion.

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Africa: Why Cabinet, Rather Than Parliament, Is the Centre of Power for African Women

[The Conversation Africa] How do we know whether women are achieving equitable levels of political representation? For many years, scholars have focused on women's representation in legislatures. But in many African states power is in fact concentrated in the executive branch.

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Taiwan rattled by 5.6 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage

TAIPEI - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's south-eastern county of Taitung on Wednesday (April 3), the island's weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or...

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Africa: South Africa's 'Game-Changing' Oil Find - Three Lessons From Ghana

[African Arguments] In early-February, South Africa discovered huge reserves of oil and gas off its shores. President Cyril Ramaphosa, along with many experts, described the find as a "game-changer" and promised legislation to ensure the "world class" discovery is properly regulated to ensure it benefits all concerned.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Manchester City 2-0 Cardiff City: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Pep Guardiola's Men Regain Top Spot



April 04, 2019 at 03:15AM
Manchester City 2-0 Cardiff City: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Pep Guardiola's Men Regain Top Spot

New on Sports Illustrated: Genoa 0-4 Inter: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Mauro Icardi Stars on His Nerazzurri Return



April 04, 2019 at 03:15AM
Genoa 0-4 Inter: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Mauro Icardi Stars on His Nerazzurri Return

New on Sports Illustrated: Lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo de la derrota del Real Madrid en Mestalla



April 04, 2019 at 03:15AM
Lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo de la derrota del Real Madrid en Mestalla

New on Sports Illustrated: Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Spurs Seal Win in Stadium Curtain Raiser



April 04, 2019 at 02:45AM
Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Spurs Seal Win in Stadium Curtain Raiser

New on Sports Illustrated: Dana White Calls Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's Twitter Exchange 'Unacceptable'


McGregor and Khabib's feud recently escalated on Twitter.
April 04, 2019 at 02:43AM
Dana White Calls Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's Twitter Exchange 'Unacceptable'

New on Sports Illustrated: Third Baseman David Bote Signs Five-Year Extension With Cubs


Third baseman David Bote agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Cubs.
April 04, 2019 at 02:33AM
Third Baseman David Bote Signs Five-Year Extension With Cubs

New on Sports Illustrated: Chelsea 3-0 Brighton: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Sarri's Men Cruise Past Docile Seagulls



April 04, 2019 at 02:30AM
Chelsea 3-0 Brighton: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Sarri's Men Cruise Past Docile Seagulls

New on Sports Illustrated: AAF Players Who Could Get Another Shot at the NFL


The AAF is suspending operations after eight weeks of its inaugural season. Which players’ performances earned a look from NFL scouts?
April 04, 2019 at 02:17AM
AAF Players Who Could Get Another Shot at the NFL

'Hard work and a healthy touch of paranoia' pushed Steve Lowy to success

The Lowy family's last ties with the Westfield/Scentre empire they founded in 1960 have been formally severed.

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The cops caught in court

‘‘This to us is hideous, because the real genuine victims that truly need this system are let down so terribly."

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UWA students warned disciplinary action on cards over 'disrespectful' Wi-Fi network name

"Especially in light of recent terrorist events, this is insensitive and hurtful to many people at UWA, especially Muslim staff and students."

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In-form de Jong no certainty to start in Big Blue

Despite scoring a brilliant goal last week, the Sydney FC marquee man is likely to start from the bench against Melbourne Victory.

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Aussies dominate NBA, Ingles bags record

Three Australians scored double-doubles in Thursday's NBA action, with Utah's Joe Ingles bagging 27 points while notching up 300 consecutive games for the franchise - the league's longest active streak.

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Graincorp flags plan to demerge global malting business

Graincorp plans to demerge its global malting business by the end of this calendar year to create two independent ASX-listed agribusinesses.

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Malaysia urged to reinvestigate apparent police abductions

A two-year inquiry has found a Christian pastor and a Muslim activist were victims of "enforced disappearance by state agents" involving the special branch.

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Welcome back the true jewel in rugby’s crown

It may be run on the whiff of an oily rag but the Shute Shield comes up smelling like roses.

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'Bricks for chicks': how to combat ageing female homelessness

An Australian Human Rights Commission report released today finds older Australian women are at an increased risk of homelessness.

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Redfern rivals Addo-Carr and Smith to square off for first time

Reimis Smith and Josh Addo-Carr grew up in the same Redfern community but they will face off for the very first time on Sunday.

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Future comes early as Dufty insists fitness won't be lacking

St George Illawarra's spine without Gareth Widdop are all tied to the club for years with Paul McGregor urging them to form their combination quickly.

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Finn inquest told 'nasty' detective ditched gun used in killing

A woman who reported hearing gunshots in South Perth on the 1975 night brothel madam Shirley Finn was murdered has told an inquest a "nasty" detective disposed of the gun used to kill her.

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'I'll miss the stage the despatch box gives you': Christopher Pyne farewells Parliament

Defence Minister and "fixer" Christopher Pyne has bid farewell to Parliament, and the member for Sturt could not resist the lure of the audience in front of him.

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NSW measles cases hit 30: young woman infected by stranger in clinic

A young woman has become the 30th person to be diagnosed with measles in NSW since Christmas.

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Team 11 still chasing licence and keen to explore second division spot

Team 11 failed in its bid to win a spot in the A-League last year but hasn't given up trying and may seek a licence in the second division when it's established.

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Brisbane man to be finally reunited with family after 433 days in Cairo jail

Hazem Hamouda's lawyers plan to pursue his case with the United Nation's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.

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'You will be found out': multimillion dollar fine for electronics retailer

An online electronics company which topped the NSW Fair Trading complaints register across a number of months last year has been handed more than $3 million in fines by the Supreme Court of NSW.

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ASX snaps seven-day winning streak

A broad sell-off on the local sharemarket ended a positive run for Australian shares on Thursday and saw the ASX fall from a six-month high.

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Endgame: on the set of the final chapter of TV's biggest show

On the set of the final season of Game of Thrones, the cast battle harsh weather, tight security and tears of grief as the end approaches.

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Drawing on ancient Chinese symbols to make sense of the present

In 1751 Chinese Emperor Qianlong set off on a journey that covered 2900 kilometres. Now he's made it to Canberra.

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Ex-Docker Zac Clarke to make Essendon debut

Former Fremantle big man Zac Clarke is set to be named for his Essendon debut on Friday night as one of two changes to the Bombers side to face Melbourne at the MCG.

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Blue-blooded Boyle happy to be a Queensland Red

Her family have long dominated football fields south of the border but Queensland flanker Millie Boyle insists there will be no confusion in Sunday's Super W grand final.

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Ban door-to-door rooftop solar sales, consumer rights group says

Underhanded sales tactics of solar panels has sparked calls for a crackdown to protect consumers' rights.

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Ire of the Tiger: Maguire spray has 'rattled' Wests players ready to rebound

Unlike the normally reserved Ivan Cleary, Wests Tigers successor Michael Maguire lasted just three rounds before he went nuclear in the Campbelltown sheds.

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Townsville students sleep in dining room after accomodation blaze

More than 200 James Cook University students evacuated early this morning.

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Mary Fowler will get game time against USA, says Milicic

Matildas coach Ante Milicic will continue to experiment with his players for the game against the USA and will give game time to teenager Mary Fowler.

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Brisbane City Council rejects major development for heritage house

The proposed retirement development would have added 100 apartments in four buildings to the site at a Brisbane bayside suburb.

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Voters unlikely to buy Morrison government tax cuts: Costello

The former treasurer says voters are wise to politicians promising tax cuts five years down the track and has also questioned the Morrison government's return to surplus.

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Queensland road toll at four-year low despite horror weekend

Shawn Wood, 18, was one of four teenagers who died after their car crashed down an embankment in north Queensland on Saturday.

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Would-be journo fails again after court rejects 'hopeless' appeal bid

Aspiring journalist who took Monash University to court for failing an assignment about dogs has again failed in his legal attempt to get the grade reversed.

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MP calls for Queenslanders to be allowed to grow cannabis for personal use

It comes as laws have passed making it quicker for people to access medicinal cannabis in Queensland.

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BBC NEWS : Ghosn: Former Nissan chief arrested in Japan on new claims

The former Nissan-Renault car chief was out on bail in Tokyo awaiting trial for financial misconduct.


April 04, 2019 at 10:30AM

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BBC NEWS : Thousands of firms rush to meet gender pay deadline

Thousands of firms have yet to report their gender pay gap ahead of a Thursday night deadline.


April 04, 2019 at 04:42AM

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BBC NEWS : Brexit: Carney says risk of no deal is 'alarmingly high'

It is "absolute nonsense" a no-deal Brexit could be easily managed, Bank of England governor says.


April 03, 2019 at 11:37PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47807801

BBC NEWS : Civil servants offered counselling for no-deal Brexit stress

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spent £40k to provide support for staff.


April 04, 2019 at 04:44AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47807800

BBC NEWS : Flybe cancels flights amid redundancy talks

Flights from Belfast City Airport and from Birmingham are among the dozens of flights affected.


April 03, 2019 at 06:39PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47797738

BBC NEWS : Service sector shock sparks downturn fears

A report indicates that the service sector shrank for the first time in nearly three years last month.


April 03, 2019 at 04:58PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47800459

BBC NEWS : Boots warns of possible store closures

The parent company of the pharmacy chain plans "decisive steps" to reduce costs.


April 03, 2019 at 02:28PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47798088

BBC NEWS : Disney accused of valuing 'male workers more'

US entertainment company is being sued over an alleged gender pay gap.


April 03, 2019 at 03:36PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47798969

BBC NEWS : Brexit uncertainty weighs on food sector in Wales

A mussel farmer says his business is on hold for six months because of the ongoing uncertainty.


April 03, 2019 at 05:11AM

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BBC NEWS : Crossrail delay report: 'Unacceptable' accountability

Department for Transport and Crossrail Ltd cannot explain "how the programme unravelled", say MPs.


April 03, 2019 at 01:35PM

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BBC NEWS : Should devices be easier to fix?

In the US, some are calling for "right to repair" laws, to make it easier to fix broken electronics.


April 03, 2019 at 07:27PM

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BBC NEWS : Uruguay: The world’s marijuana pioneer

Uruguay was the first to legalise recreational cannabis in 2013, so how is the industry getting on?


April 04, 2019 at 04:46AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47785648

Endgame: on the set of the final chapter of TV's biggest show

On the set of the final season of Game of Thrones, the cast battle harsh weather, tight security and tears of grief as the end approaches.

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'Pushed by the wayside': The crisis engulfing Australian roadies

"The black dog bites everybody, but it bites people in the entertainment industry a little bit harder." 

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'He thrives on intimidation': New claims of bullying against 2GB's Ray Hadley

"As a human being, I think he's a bully," said ABC Grandstand presenter Andrew Moore, who has known Hadley for 35 years.

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Brilliant and bleak, Cassie Workman blends fantasy, music and comedy

"Pedant first, trans second", Cassie takes down online bigots by ridiculing their misspellings, and deftly weaves the fictional with the personal.

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Little pay-off from Tommy's long-winded jokes

Tommy Little may be one of the hottest tickets at this year's festival but audiences will likely be disappointed.

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