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 Trump to name Supreme Court pick by Saturday as Democratic hopes of blocking nomination dim

Trump to name Supreme Court pick by Saturday as Democratic hopes of blocking nomination dim

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump raced on Monday to cement a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court before the Nov. 3 election, telling reporters he planned by Saturday to reveal his pick to succeed liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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U.S. imposes Iran sanctions, says U.N. penalties resume despite skepticism

U.S. imposes Iran sanctions, says U.N. penalties resume despite skepticism

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday slapped new sanctions on Iran's defense ministry and others involved in its nuclear and weapons program to support the U.S. assertion that all U.N. sanctions against Tehran are now restored, which key European allies as well as Russia and China reject.

Business

 Beijing unlikely to approve ByteDance's TikTok deal with Oracle: Global Times

Beijing unlikely to approve ByteDance's TikTok deal with Oracle: Global Times

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A deal China's ByteDance has struck with Oracle Corp and Walmart Inc over the future of its video-streaming app TikTok is unlikely to receive Chinese government approval, state-backed newspaper Global Times said in an editorial.

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 Ellen DeGeneres issues apology, vows 'new chapter' after on-set turmoil

Ellen DeGeneres issues apology, vows 'new chapter' after on-set turmoil

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ellen DeGeneres on Monday opened the new season of her popular television talk show by apologizing to staff after reports of a toxic work environment on her set and saying changes had been made to start "a new chapter."

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Sports

 MLB roundup: Padres clinch rare playoff berth

MLB roundup: Padres clinch rare playoff berth

Mitch Moreland's bloop double down the left-field line scored Manny Machado with the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th inning Sunday as the San Diego Padres clinched their first National League playoff berth in 14 years with a 7-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park.

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