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Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86

Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86.
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Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86

Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86.
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Tropical Storm Beryl swirls toward southeast Caribbean and threatens to strengthen into hurricane

Tropical Storm Beryl swirls toward southeast Caribbean and threatens to strengthen into hurricane

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Beryl chugged toward the southeast Caribbean on Saturday and could strengthen into the year's first hurricane before reaching Barbados late Sunday.
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Brazil's Pantanal wetlands fire season hasn't officially started but it's already breaking records

Brazil's Pantanal wetlands fire season hasn't officially started but it's already breaking records

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s massive Pantanal wetlands haven't technically entered annual fire season, but already the number of blazes has broken records and is leading experts to predict this year will be the most devastating in decades.
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As fall elections loom, are fears for the state of democracy in Canada justified?

As fall elections loom, are fears for the state of democracy in Canada justified?

At ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France a month ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a warning about the state of democracy.
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As fall elections loom, are fears for the state of democracy in Canada justified?

As fall elections loom, are fears for the state of democracy in Canada justified?

At ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France a month ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a warning about the state of democracy.
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An attacker wounds a police officer guarding Israel's embassy in Serbia before being shot dead

An attacker wounds a police officer guarding Israel's embassy in Serbia before being shot dead

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An attacker with a crossbow wounded a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s interior ministry said. The officer responded by fatally shooting the assailant.
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The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga

The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga

WASHINGTON (AP) — About a year and a half ago, a lawyer for Julian Assange presented federal prosecutors in Virginia with a longshot request: Dismiss the case against the WikiLeaks founder .
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Euro 2024: Spain's perfect record to be tested by surprise package Georgia in the last 16

Euro 2024: Spain's perfect record to be tested by surprise package Georgia in the last 16

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Spain takes on Georgia in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 on Sunday.
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The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?

The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?

MIAMI (AP) — As Donald Trump narrows his options for a potential running mate , two politicians known to be on his list are from Florida, leaving open a scenario where his vice presidential nominee would have to move if the Republican ticket wins.
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