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WNBA star Diana Taurasi expresses optimism for Caitlin Clark's game despite 'reality' warning

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi believes Caitlin Clark's game will translate and that she will figure out how to navigate the WNBA after struggling in her first two games.

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Washington state trooper fatally shoots a man during a freeway altercation, police say

WA law enforcement officials said a man with a hammer, who attacked state Department of Transportation workers, was fatally shot by a state trooper along Interstate 5 north of Seattle.

An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years

Chileans are experiencing their coldest autumn in over 70 years, with temperatures dipping near freezing in Santiago, as a sudden cold front from Antartica has gripped parts of South America.

Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

Senegal's new PM Ousmane Sonko, who was released from jail weeks prior to this year's presidential election and drove his party to victory, has criticized France's military presence in the country.

Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival

The bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas on Oct. 7 have been found by the Israeli military's troops in Gaza; the victims included Amit Buskila, Shani Louk and Itzhak Gelerenter.

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Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Officials are 'cautiously optimistic' that a decline in reported sexual assaults among the military academies and active-duty service members suggests leaders are getting a handle on the problem.

Alaska lawmakers end their session with late bills passing on energy, education

Alaska lawmakers ended their session early with last-minute bills addressing issues like correspondence school programs and energy; quarreling over the budget was muted.

Russia expels British defense attachΓ© in a tit-for-tat move

In response to London's decision earlier this month to expel the Russian defense attachΓ© over spying allegations, Russia has given Britain's defense attachΓ© a week to leave the country.

Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet

In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'

Belarus targets opposition activists with raids and property seizures

In the latest crackdown on dissent in Belarus, authorities announced raids and the seizure of property of more than 100 opposition activists who have left the country.

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots

Several pro-Kurdish politicians have been sentenced to between nine and 42 years in prison by a Turkish court over deadly riots in 2014 that left dozens dead and hundreds of others injured.

Russian metals tycoon says US Treasury sanctions against him are 'balderdash'

The U.S. Treasury levied sanctions on Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska for an alleged sanctions evasion scheme aimed at unlocking frozen shares. Deripaska dismissed the sanctions.

Keyless car theft is on the rise. This is how to protect yourself.

Car thieves have learned to exploit keyless vehicles' more advanced systems to unlock and start them without having the wireless key fob nearby, but there are ways to protect your car.

Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to Vermont

The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that an antique copper weathervane has been found and returned to the state, after being swiped from a railway station 4 decades ago.

'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' the latest 'Mad Max' film which features Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, rolled into the Cannes Film Festival, marking one of the event's most anticipated premieres.

Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told U.N. envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuélla that he saw no common ground for a return to negotiations with Greek Cypriots to mend Cyprus' ethnic division.

What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?

Some social media users are putting a block on seeing content from certain celebrities, claiming the celebrities 'haven't spoken up' against Israel's actions in Gaza.

Giants picked for first-of-its-kind edition of HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

The New York Giants are the subject of HBO's latest development with their popular NFL behind-the-scenes show "Hard Knocks," as they've been filming their entire offseason.

A small plane crashes in Montana, killing the pilot and a passenger

The Federal Aviation Administration reported a Piper PA-18 single-engine airplane crashed in Montana near Tillitt Field Airport, killing both the pilot and passenger.

Chris Hemsworth detests when other Marvel actors 'bash' superhero franchise after a flop

Chris Hemsworth, the star of the "Thor" movies, is bothered by Marvel actors criticizing the superhero universe only after their film has flopped, saying they will rave about it when it is doing well.

WNBA star Kelsey Plum makes social media swoon over pregame outfit

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum wowed social media on Tuesday night ahead of her game against the Phoenix Mercury with her stunning outfit entering the arena.

Angel Reese 'praying' Chicago Sky no longer has to fly commercial

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese is already getting a taste of the controversial travel requirements the WNBA currently has in place, and she voiced her opinion about it on social media.

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