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New Zealand players willing to play World Cup opener against Iran outside US

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country is open to hosting Iran's World Cup matches, after the Iranian football federation threatened to boycott fixtures in the US.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country is open to hosting Iran's World Cup matches, after the Iranian football federation threatened to boycott fixtures in the US.

LA28 unveils floral-inspired visual identity for 2028 Olympics

Workers from LA28 setup Olympic and Paralympic flags outside the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025.
Workers from LA28 setup Olympic and Paralympic flags outside the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025.

California lawmakers seek to remove Cesar Chavez's name from holiday

A bust of United Farm Workers union co-founder Cesar Chavez sits in the back of a Denver Parks and Recreation pickup truck following its removal from Cesar Chavez Park, after civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accused Chavez of sexually assaulting her in the 1960s, at Cesar Chavez Park in Denver, Colorado, U.S., March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt
A bust of United Farm Workers union co-founder Cesar Chavez sits in the back of a Denver Parks and Recreation pickup truck following its removal from Cesar Chavez Park, after civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accused Chavez of sexually assaulting her in the 1960s, at Cesar Chavez Park in Denver, Colorado, U.S., March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt

Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows supporters of farm labor unions during a march to mark Cesar Chavez Day and to protest against mass migrant deportation policies, in Delano, California, U.S. March 31, 2025.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows supporters of farm labor unions during a march to mark Cesar Chavez Day and to protest against mass migrant deportation policies, in Delano, California, U.S. March 31, 2025.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo

Oil begins flowing through California pipeline under Trump order, despite objections from officials

A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline at a gas station in California, on March 10, 2026. The resumption came as oil prices have spiked during the Iran war, restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz.
A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline at a gas station in California, on March 10, 2026. The resumption came as oil prices have spiked during the Iran war, restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz.

Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up blockbuster Indian Wells final

Mar 13, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) in her the semi final match defeating Linda Noskova (CZE) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) in her the semi final match defeating Linda Noskova (CZE) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

FBI alert on possible Iran retaliation based on unverified tip, White House says

A general view of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 28, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
A general view of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 28, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Gauff retires from Indian Wells match due to arm pain

Mar 6, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates during her match against Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia in the second round of the women’s singles at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
Mar 6, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates during her match against Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia in the second round of the women’s singles at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Californian Tien relishes full-circle moment at Indian Wells

FILE PHOTO: Mar 6, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Learner Tien (USA) hits a shot in his round 2 match against Adam Walton (AUS) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mar 6, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Learner Tien (USA) hits a shot in his round 2 match against Adam Walton (AUS) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Monfils bids emotional farewell to Indian Wells

FILE PHOTO: Mar 4, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Gael Monfils (FRA) hits a shot as he defeated Alexis Galarneau (CAN) in his first round match during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mar 4, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Gael Monfils (FRA) hits a shot as he defeated Alexis Galarneau (CAN) in his first round match during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo

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