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Top seed Fritz makes ATP Dallas semis with fantastic finish
Top seed Fritz makes ATP Dallas semis with fantastic finish

Top seed Taylor Fritz captured the last five points in a deciding tie-breaker to defeat fellow American Sebastian Korda and advance to the ATP Dallas Open semi-finals on Friday.

February 13, 2026

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Patriots star receiver Diggs pleads not guilty to assault charges
Patriots star receiver Diggs pleads not guilty to assault charges

New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty on Friday to assault charges stemming from an alleged December altercation with a member of his staff.

February 13, 2026

Havana refinery fire under control as Cuba battles fuel shortages
Havana refinery fire under control as Cuba battles fuel shortages

A fire broke out Friday at a refinery at the port in Cuba's capital but was soon brought under control, authorities said, as the island nation stuggles under what amounts to a US oil blockade.

February 13, 2026

Peru Congress to debate impeachment of interim president on Tuesday
Peru Congress to debate impeachment of interim president on Tuesday

Peru's Congress will debate a motion to impeach interim president Jose Jeri next week, the head of the legislature said Friday, after the opposition garnered the 78 signatures needed to launch the proceedings.

February 13, 2026

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Paris police shoot dead knife man at Arc de Triomphe
Paris police shoot dead knife man at Arc de Triomphe

French police shot and killed a knife-wielding man under the Arc de Triomphe on Friday after he allegedly threatened officers on ceremonial duty at the Paris landmark, officials said.

February 13, 2026

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Arbitrator rules NFL union 'report cards' must stay private
Arbitrator rules NFL union 'report cards' must stay private

An arbitrator has ruled in favor of an NFL grievance against its players union for publicizing annual "team report cards" grading clubs on various aspects of facilities and services, the league said Friday.

February 13, 2026