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Olympics-Curling-Canada women's skip Homan slams official's decision to pull stone
By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canada women's team skip Rachel Homan said it was "insane" that one of her stones was removed from play after she was charged with double touching during a defeat by Switzerland at the Winter Olympics on Saturday.The incide...Reuters
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REFILE-Olympics-Short track-Italy's Fontana edges closer to historic 14th medal
By Gianluca Semeraro and Francesca LandiniMILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Italian skater Arianna Fontana on Saturday moved a step closer to her 14th career medal which would make her Italy's most decorated Olympic athlete, by advancing in two of the three events she has left at these Games.Fontana, wh...Reuters
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn says fourth surgery went well, looks forward to skiing again
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S. downhill great Lindsey Vonn said her fourth round of surgery had gone well on Saturday and she looked forward to returning home to America and eventually skiing again after her crash at the Winter Games.Vonn, the 2010 Olympic champion and second ...Reuters
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Olympics-Freestyle-China's Gu shakes off fall to make women's big air final
By Lisa RichwineLIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Defending gold medallist Eileen Gu of China overcame a flubbed landing to make it into the finals of the women's freeski big air event at the Winter Olympics on Saturday.After a solid first jump, the 22-year-old Gu could not land cleanly the sec...Reuters
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Charli xcx closes 'brat summer' chapter with new mockumentary at Berlin Film Festival
Charli xcx reflects on music industry in 'The Moment'Features Alexander Skarsgard, Kylie Jenner, Julia FoxDirector Aidan Zamiri helped to explore the lifespan of art BERLIN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - British pop star Charli xcx was everywhere in 2024, when the "brat summer" cultural phen...Reuters
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Olympics-Figure skating-Italy's ice dance couple savour Valentine's Day at home Games
By Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Italian ice dance partners Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri enjoyed their final Olympic Valentine's Day on Saturday with their medals in hand and, for once, some time to breathe.The romantic partners, who won bronze in the team event last Sunday, sa...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Poulin back with a bang for Canada but happy just to be on the ice
Poulin returns from injury after missing two gamesCanada advances to semi-finalsPoulin equals Olympic scoring recordBy Trevor Stynes and Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Marie-Philip Poulin made an impressive return from injury on Saturday, equalling the record for most career goals i...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Stolz savours 'historic battles' with De Boo after more Milano Cortina glory
By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Jordan Stolz is relishing his growing rivalry with Dutch speed skater Jenning de Boo after the American sensation once again edged his European challenger to claim his second gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Saturday.Stolz blazed to ...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada into semis, as Poulin returns from injury and ties Games scoring record
Poulin equals Olympic scoring recordFinland face Switzerland for final last four spotBy Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin returned from injury and tied the record for most goals in women's Olympic ice hockey as the defending champions reached the semi...Reuters
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Exxon Mobil can sue California attorney general for defamation over recycling, judge rules
Judge rejects Rob Bonta's immunity claim in defamation caseAttorney general accused Exxon of lies, deceptionClaims against environmental groups are dismissedBy Jonathan Stempel Feb 13 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exx...Reuters
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Charli xcx closes 'brat summer' chapter with new mockumentary at Berlin Film Festival
Charli xcx reflects on music industry in "The Moment"Features Alexander Skarsgard, Kylie Jenner, Julia FoxDirector Aidan Zamiri helped to explore the lifespan of art BERLIN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - British popstar Charli xcx was vaulted into super stardom when the "brat summer" trend t...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Unstoppable Stolz blazes to 500m crown for his second Milano Cortina gold
Stolz wins 500m gold, sets Olympic record of 33.77 secondsDutchman De Boo takes silver again, Canada's Dubreuil secures bronzeCanada advances in women's team pursuit, joined by Japan, U.S. and the NetherlandsBy Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - American speed skating phenom...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
Trump says it has been difficult to make a deal with IranUS fully expects Iran to retaliate, official says A sustained campaign carries more risk to US forces, broader Middle EastBy Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of su...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Canada's Kennedy regrets language in heated exchange but will not apologise
Canada's Kennedy regrets choice of wordsSays he was defending his integritySweden's Eriksson says Canada have committed violations beforeBy Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canada curler Marc Kennedy said on Saturday he regretted using an expletive during a heate...Reuters
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Tennis-Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar Open final to end six-year title drought
DOHA, Qatar, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Former French Open finalist Karolina Muchova ended a six-year trophy drought on Saturday, when she beat Canadian Victoria Mboko 6-4 7-5 to win the Qatar Open and clinch her first WTA 1000 title.The Czech Republic's Muchova, who has struggled with multiple injuries...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada into semis, with Poulin back from injury and equalling scoring record
By Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin returned from injury and tied the record for most goals in women's Olympic ice hockey as the defending champions reached the semi-finals with a 5-1 win over Germany on Saturday.Five-time Olympian Poulin missed her...Reuters
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Olympics-Condom crisis hits Milano Games on Valentine's Day
By Karolos GrohmannMILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Athletes at the Milano Cortina Games seem to have embraced Valentine’s week with their trademark Olympic intensity, racing through their free condom supply to leave dispensers empty before the big day itself.Some 10,000 prophylactics were distributed acro...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-World body steps up officiating after Sweden accuse Canada of cheating
By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - World Curling said on Saturday that it would have officials monitoring for rule violations during the rest of the competition at the Olympics after Sweden's men's team accused Canada of cheating in a tense round-robin game. ...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Schwaller's Switzerland beat Canada to remain unbeaten at Games
By Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Yannick Schwaller's Switzerland continued their perfect start at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, beating Brad Jacobs's Canada 9-5 to remain the only undefeated team in the men's competition.Switzerland's fou...Reuters
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Israeli FM Saar to attend Trump's first Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, officials say
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will attend U.S. President Donald Trump's first formal Board of Peace meeting on February 19, two Israeli officials said on Saturday.U.S. officials told Reuters this week that Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan f...Reuters
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