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News Brief: North Korea Summit Plans Continue, Europe And Iran, NBA Playoffs

A top North Korean official is meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to plan a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Also, an update on Europe and the Iran nuclear deal.

News Brief: North Korea Summit Plans Continue, Europe And Iran, NBA Playoffs

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NFL Tells Players To Stand And Respect The Flag And National Anthem

The NFL says its players are no longer allowed to kneel during the national anthem. The league says those who do will be fined. Protests became a huge issue last season.

NFL Tells Players To Stand And Respect The Flag And National Anthem

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NFL Says Players Must Stand During Anthem Or Teams Will Face Fines

The NFL announced it will require players who are on the field to "stand and show respect for the flag and anthem." This comes after months of debate that started as protests against police brutality.

NFL Says Players Must Stand During Anthem Or Teams Will Face Fines

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New Dallas Mavericks CEO Has A Big Job Ahead Of Her

Cynthia Marshall was tapped to help the franchise through a sexual harassment and domestic abuse scandal. Skeptical at first, Marshall wants to make the Mavericks a shining example for the NBA.

New Dallas Mavericks CEO Has A Big Job Ahead Of Her

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There's No Surprise In The NBA Final Teams, But There's Still Lots Of Excitement

The NBA is down to its final four teams in the quest for the next champion. There are no surprises, but basketball fans are giddy with excitement about the players and the coaches about to compete for a title.

There's No Surprise In The NBA Final Teams, But There's Still Lots Of Excitement

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Baseball Player Shohei Ohtani Is The Talk Of Fans As MLB Season Gets Started

The most talked about baseball player so far this season is Los Angeles Angel Shohei Ohtani. He's electrified people with his pitching and hitting. It's an unusual talent to be good at both. But how rare is it?

Baseball Player Shohei Ohtani Is The Talk Of Fans As MLB Season Gets Started

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As College Basketball Prepares To Crown Men's Champion, Scandal Looms Over Program

College basketball has one more game — the men's national championship. Both the mens' and womens' tournaments have had magic moments during a year when the state of college basketball is in question.

As College Basketball Prepares To Crown Men's Champion, Scandal Looms Over Program

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After Years Wandering A Golf Desert, Tiger Woods Stages A Dramatic Comeback

Tiger Woods plays his shot from the 16th tee Sunday during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images hide caption

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After Years Wandering A Golf Desert, Tiger Woods Stages A Dramatic Comeback

Woods is starting to show renewed spark in his golf game. He seems to have found his game again Sunday after a five-year winless streak.

After Years Wandering A Golf Desert, Tiger Woods Stages A Dramatic Comeback

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After Dramatic Downfall, Tiger Woods Might Finally Be Making A Comeback

The last time Tiger Woods won a golf tournament was 2013. Once the world's top player, he's struggled with a myriad of health issues and off-the-course distractions. But he's back and close to winning again.

After Dramatic Downfall, Tiger Woods Might Finally Be Making A Comeback

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