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Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez vows 'war' on crime ahead of inauguration

Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez vows 'war' on crime ahead of inauguration

By Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE, May 8 (Reuters) - Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez is set to be inaugurated president on Friday, with the right-wing politician vowing to wage a "war without quarter" on crime in the small Central American nation, long recognized as a bastion of peace and prosperity.
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April jobs report shows continued strength

April jobs report shows continued strength

NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. employment increased more than expected in April while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, pointing to labor market resilience and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged for some time.
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Bears sign 4 draft picks as rookie minicamp opens

Bears sign 4 draft picks as rookie minicamp opens

The Chicago Bears announced the signing of four draft picks as rookie camp opens. @SamHouseholder has the details.
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Sixers-Knicks series heads to South Philly for Game 3

Sixers-Knicks series heads to South Philly for Game 3

The Sixers-Knicks second-round playoff series heads to South Philadelphia for the weekend. First up, Game 3 on Friday night.
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Alexander Isak and Other Injured Liverpool Stars Could Face Chelsea

Alexander Isak and Other Injured Liverpool Stars Could Face Chelsea

Head coach Arne Slot updated the Reds’ injury situation ahead of a Saturday meeting with Chelsea in the Premier League.
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Commanders rookie deals: Antonio Williams among four draft picks to sign

Commanders rookie deals: Antonio Williams among four draft picks to sign

The Commanders have also signed Sonny Styles, Joshua Josephs and Kaytron Allen to rookie contracts.
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The Washington Nationals have found an unlikely closer in Gus Varland

The Washington Nationals have found an unlikely closer in Gus Varland

The Nats used the waiver wire a lot this offseason to fill the bullpen and it looks like they found gold in Gus Varland
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The Spurs made the proper adjustments in Game 2, do the Wolves have a counter?

The Spurs made the proper adjustments in Game 2, do the Wolves have a counter?

The Spurs showed they can adjust and respond to being “punked”, now it’s the shorthanded Wolves’ turn.
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A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland

A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a massive ruby, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the country
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What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine

What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine

Tensions are high as Russia prepares to celebrate its most important secular holiday
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Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat

Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat

Brazil is on track to record its lowest Amazon deforestation rates since 2012
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California will lead the nation in providing free diapers to newborns at dozens of hospitals

California will lead the nation in providing free diapers to newborns at dozens of hospitals

California will become the first state in the nation to provide infants with hundreds of free diapers before they leave hospitals after birth
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Today in White Sox History: May 8

Today in White Sox History: May 8

Yasmani Grandal ties Babe Ruth in the record books
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Alex Eala Triumphs Over Wang Xinyu in Italian Open Round of 64

Alex Eala Triumphs Over Wang Xinyu in Italian Open Round of 64

Alex Eala Triumphs Over Wang Xinyu in Italian Open Round of 64
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Who is the Detroit Lions’ biggest current star?

Who is the Detroit Lions’ biggest current star?

Who is the biggest star on the Detroit Lions right now?
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Bloomington Housing Market Sees Price Increase Amid National Trends

Bloomington Housing Market Sees Price Increase Amid National Trends

Bloomington Housing Market Sees Price Increase Amid National Trends
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RGG Studio's 'Stranger Than Heaven' Drops English Dub Due to Bilingual Characters

RGG Studio's 'Stranger Than Heaven' Drops English Dub Due to Bilingual Characters

RGG Studio's 'Stranger Than Heaven' Drops English Dub Due to Bilingual Characters
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Blake Lively Pursues Attorney Fee Motion in Advocacy Against Defamation Suits

Blake Lively Pursues Attorney Fee Motion in Advocacy Against Defamation Suits

Blake Lively Pursues Attorney Fee Motion in Advocacy Against Defamation Suits
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Netflix's 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Features Sally Field in Heartfelt Role

Netflix's 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Features Sally Field in Heartfelt Role

Netflix's 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Features Sally Field in Heartfelt Role
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TVLine Highlights New and Returning Shows for May 8, 2026

TVLine Highlights New and Returning Shows for May 8, 2026

TVLine Highlights New and Returning Shows for May 8, 2026