Kuwaki beats Henseleit in play-off to win Women's Open
Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open.
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Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made 'rapidly' and more — today's news signal.
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Why Mitch McConnell Isn’t Giving Up His Senate Seat
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Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate
Firefighters were hopeful that weather conditions in Washington state could improve their efforts, but worried that fire might spread to a canyon, where it could expand rapidly.
Kuwaki beats Henseleit in play-off to win Women's Open
Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open.
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Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office
Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.
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Multiple routes have been affected by the fires, which broke out near the tracks in Waltham Cross.
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco
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Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
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Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.
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