U.S. advances to World Baseball Classic final with 2-1 win over Dominican Republic
Team USA beat the Dominican Republic 2-1 in Miami on Sunday to reach the World Baseball Classic final, according to the tournament’s official box score.
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Duke No. 1 overall seed in men’s tournament; UConn women get top seed
The NCAA announced on Selection Sunday that Duke will be the No. 1 overall seed in the men’s tournament, while UConn’s women’s team earned a No. 1 seed and enters the field unbeaten.
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Trump’s surgeon general nominee says people should get measles vaccine
Casey Means clarified in written responses that she believes people should receive the measles vaccine, following criticism after her confirmation hearing, according to MS NOW.
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Six U.S. service members killed in Iraq aircraft crash, Pentagon says
The Defense Department confirmed the deaths of six service members in a KC-135 refueling aircraft crash in western Iraq. Their identities have been released.
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Formula 1 cancels April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia over Iran conflict
Formula 1 and the sport’s governing body said Saturday they have called off the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April, citing the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Seahawks GM says Washington ‘millionaire tax’ could hurt free-agent recruiting
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider warned that a newly approved Washington state tax on high earners could make it harder for the team to recruit and sign free agents.
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Kim Jong Un Conducts Live-Fire Rocket Test with Daughter Amid U.S.-South Korea Drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a missile test with his teenage daughter as tensions rise during joint military exercises with the U.S. and South Korea.
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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Says He’s Ready to Lead After Regime Fall
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former shah, announced he is prepared to lead Iran’s transition to democracy once the Islamic Republic falls, as the country faces ongoing unrest.
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Pentagon names six service members killed in Iraq tanker crash
The Pentagon identified six service members who were killed when a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in Iraq. Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons was among those named, the department said.
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TSA employees unpaid as shutdown leads to long lines, travel delays
TSA workers have been operating without pay since the Department of Homeland Security shut down last month, and travelers across the U.S. encountered long lines and delays, officials and passengers said.
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