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US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations
The United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. “Overall, the China-U.S. relationship is beginning to stabilize across the areas,” Wang told Blinken. “Should China and the United States keep to the right direction of moving forward with stability or return to a downward spiral?” he asked.
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Colts snap record streak of 14 straight offensive players taken in NFL draft with UCLA DE Latu
UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu was the first defensive player selected in the NFL draft Thursday night, going No. 15 overall to Indianapolis to snap a record streak of 14 straight offensive players selected. The latest a first round had previously gone before a defensive player was taken was No. 8 overall. Not only were the 14 straight offensive players to start the draft a record, it was the first time 14 straight offensive players were taken at any point in the draft.
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Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead
Defensemen Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov got Carolina off to a fast start and the Hurricanes held on to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday night for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. Sebastian Aho also scored for the Hurricanes and Andrei Svechnikov had two assists. Frederik Andersen stopped 29 shots.
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Souths' personnel crisis worsens as Milne banned
Struggling South Sydney have lost yet another player with Taane Milne copping a ban for his mindless tackle on Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster.
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Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead
The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.
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Colts take first defensive player of NFL draft, UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu at No. 15
The Indianapolis Colts took the first defensive player in the NFL draft Thursday night, choosing edge rusher Laiatu Latu of UCLA with the 15th pick. Latu's selection ended a 14-player run on offense — a draft record. Last season's Pac-12 defensive player of the year is expected to beef up Indy's outside pass rush and should complement an interior defensive line led by two-time Pro Bowler DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.
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'Fight to clear name' at Daryl Maguire visa fraud trial
Disgraced ex-MP Daryl Maguire will have to wait over a year for a criminal trial where he is expected to fight a charge he committed visa fraud in rural NSW.
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