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Wounded whale found dead on Greek island
Wounded whale found dead on Greek island

A young whale that washed up near Athens last week was found dead on a nearby island Wednesday despite "superhuman" efforts to save the wounded animal, the Greek government said.

February 02, 2022

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Aubameyang finally joins Barcelona with break clause in 2023
Aubameyang finally joins Barcelona with break clause in 2023

Barcelona finally confirmed the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Wednesday, handing the 32-year-old a contract until 2025 but with a break clause after 18 months.

February 02, 2022

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter in US
Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter in US

Don't put away those coats and mittens just yet, America. Punxsutawney Phil, the world's furriest weather forecaster, is predicting six more weeks of winter.

February 02, 2022

USA Swimming changes rules in wake of transgender athlete's success
USA Swimming changes rules in wake of transgender athlete's success

A transgender American swimmer's controversial career hung in the balance Wednesday after the collegiate body governing the sport announced new rules, including testosterone limits, that could impact her ability to race competitively.

February 02, 2022

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Amazon oil spill in Ecuador was 6,300 barrels
Amazon oil spill in Ecuador was 6,300 barrels

An oil spill caused by a ruptured pipeline in Ecuador's part of the Amazon leaked almost 6,300 barrels into an environmental reserve, according to information given on Wednesday by the company that owns the conduit.

February 02, 2022

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Turkey says 12 migrants blocked by Greece die at border
Turkey says 12 migrants blocked by Greece die at border

Turkey on Wednesday accused Greece of allowing 12 migrants to die in the winter cold after stripping them of their clothes and then pushing them back across the Turkish border.

February 02, 2022