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Olympics-Freestyle-US wins mixed team aerials gold, defending 2022 title
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The United States won gold in the Winter Olympics freestyle skiing mixed teams final on Saturday, defending their 2022 title.Switzerland took the silver medal, while China, who were favourites for the top podium spot, only got bronze.Reuters
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With tariffs ruling, Supreme Court reasserts its power to check Trump
Supreme Court rejected Trump's global tariffs Ruling comes after months of decisions favoring TrumpSome legal experts had questioned court's independenceBy Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - After siding with President Donald Trump in two dozen cases in the past year in ways that...Reuters
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EXPLAINER-How the State of the Union became a stage for political confrontation
President Trump will address Congress on TuesdayHe will face Supreme Court justices days after tariff rebukeAnnual speeches now prime-time events with political tensionDemocrats plan rally against Trump's policies during his speechBy Howard Goller Feb 21 (Reuters) - What began as a spare pres...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez replaces Cuban security with VenezuelansCuban security removed from positions in DGCIM counter-intelligence unitEnding alliance between Cuba, Venezuela seen as key goal of Trump administrationBy Sarah Kinosian, Julia Symmes Cobb and Laura GottesdienerCARACAS, Feb 21...Reuters
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Slovakia PM threatens to stop emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine over oil row
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday that if Ukraine does not resume oil supplies to the country on Monday, he will ask the relevant Slovak companies to stop emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine.Reuters
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Sailing-Argo smashes Antigua 360 record in 35-knot blitz
Argo sets course record with 25% improvement on previous timeCrew faced rough conditions but opted for conservative approachGoodchild praises course's spectacular nature and precision requiredBy Ossian ShineFeb 21 (Reuters) - Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo has smashed the course record for the R...Reuters
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Olympics-Crosscountry-Pellegrino and Ogden out of 50km classic
MILAN/TESERO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Olympic medallists Federico Pellegrino of Italy and Ben Ogden from the United States will not participate in Saturday's 50km classic cross-country ski race due to illnesses."The wrist tendinitis was 'under control', but since Friday morning I have bee...Reuters
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Olympics - Host city Milan seeks permanent ice arena post-Games
Milan aspires to new ice arena and professional hockey teamAthletes and locals sad Milan has no permanent rink Winter Games ice rinks to be removedBy Elvira Pollina and Giancarlo NavachMILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - With the Winter Olympics drawing to an end and its ice rinks due to be removed, joint hos...Reuters
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Turkey reviews six online platforms for children's data-processing practices
ISTANBUL, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Turkey's data protection authority said late on Friday that it has launched a review into six major social media platforms to assess how they handle children's personal data.In a statement, the Personal Data Protection Authority said the move aims to protect chil...Reuters
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REVIEW-Olympics-Short track-Dutch top medals table as Italy's Fontana makes history
Fontana Italy's most decorated Olympian with 14 medalsDutch excel with seven medals including five goldsKim leads S Korea with three medals; Sarault shines for Canada with fourBy Gianluca Semeraro and Francesca LandiniMILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The Dutch topped the medals table in short track at ...Reuters
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Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion
Trump vows to impose new 10% global import levy on TuesdayJapan, Taiwan, other exporters cautiously monitoring impactAnalysts say more Trump responses likely after court lossBy Selena Li and Ben Blanchard HONG KONG/TAIPEI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. trading partners in Asia started weighing fresh u...Reuters
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REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 6:00 am GMT/1:00 am ET
Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 6:00 am GMT/1:00 am ET For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.TOP STORIESGLOBALIRAN-CRISIS/ Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikesWASHINGTON, FEB 20 (RE...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
Trump has ordered military buildup near Iran, threatened strikesTrump has not given detailed casus belli for US-Iran warWith midterms looming, Trump aides want focus on economyBy Matt Spetalnick, Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose and Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has push...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada eye legacy, United States seek revenge in gold-medal clash for the ages
Canada-US game a fans' dream showdownCanada aims for 10th gold, US eyes thirdUS seek to replicate women's team victoryBy Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Canada and the United States open a fresh chapter in their epic Olympic rivalry in Milan on Sunday, facing off ...Reuters
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Boxing-Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement - again
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Former multi-weight world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather will come out of retirement this year for his first official fight in nearly a decade, his new promotion CSI Sports/Fight Sports said on Friday, though his opponent has yet to be decided.Before his official return, Mayweat...Reuters
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Trump's new tariffs underscore Hong Kong's advantages, city official says
HONG KONG, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's decision to add a new 10% tariff on imports going into the U.S. will benefit Hong Kong as a trade hub, a senior official in the city said on Saturday.Christopher Hui, the secretary for financial services and the Treasury, called the tariff s...Reuters
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Taiwan says impact of new 10% US tariffs appears limited
TAIPEI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan said on Saturday it was closely monitoring the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs and the Trump administration’s imposition of a flat global tariff of 10%."While the initial impact on Taiwan appears limited, the government will closely monitor developments a...Reuters
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Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes
US military planning on Iran reaches advanced stage, officials sayIran eyes draft counterproposal after talks this weekTrump says he is considering limited military strikesBy Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister said on Friday ...Reuters
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USTR expects new Section 301 probes to cover most major trading partners
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday his office would launch several new investigations under the Section 301 trade provision, covering most major trading partners and areas such as pharmaceutical product pricing.Greer said the administration was con...Reuters
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