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The Los Angeles Lakers, the defending N.B.A. champions led by LeBron James, struggled with injuries all season.
The Los Angeles Lakers, the defending N.B.A. champions led by LeBron James, struggled with injuries all season.
LeBron James and the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers lost 113-100 to the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday, eliminating the Lakers and bringing an end to an impressive record in James’ career.
United Airlines has announced a plan to purchase up to 50 supersonic Overture aircraft from Colorado-based Boom Supersonic.
Officials have banned the annual June 4 vigil, as a new security law looms over commemorations of the 1989 crackdown. Hong Kongers wonder how long the memory will remain.
Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert weighed in on the contenders for the 153rd Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
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Prime Day is soon and we’re checking out what to expect from the Prime Day monitor sales going on.
The riddle of Joe Manchin is going to drive his fellow Democrats to distraction.