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Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin’s tourism boom

MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) — The lush valley enveloping Medellin was once the heart of a brutal war involving the Colombian government, drug cartels and a smattering of other armed groups. But a sharp dip in violence in the country’s second-biggest city has attracted a flood of tourists to its vivid colors, busy cafes and booming nightlife. About 1.4 million visited …

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No. 3 Purdue plays Rutgers following Edey’s 22-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-11, 6-8 Big Ten) at Purdue Boilermakers (23-3, 12-3 Big Ten) West Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -15; over/under is …

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Toni Kroos vuelve con Alemania tres años después de su último duelo con la selección

El mediocampista del Real Madrid Toni Kroos aceptó regresar a la selección de Alemania tras una petición del técnico nacional Julian Nagelsmann antes del Campeonato Europeo en casa. Pero Kroos no quiere que lo vean como “un salvador” para el atribulado equipo. Kroos, de 34 años edad, no ha sido jugado con la selección alemana en casi tres años. El …

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Bruins visit the Flames after shootout victory

Boston Bruins (34-12-11, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (26-25-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Bruins -129, Flames +109; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames host the Boston Bruins after the Bruins defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime. Calgary is 26-25-5 overall and 13-13-1 at …

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Napper’s 16 help Longwood beat UNC Asheville 80-75

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Walyn Napper had 16 points in Longwood’s 80-75 victory against UNC Asheville on Wednesday night. Napper also added five rebounds, seven assists, and four …

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US men’s soccer coach Gregg Berhalter earned $2.29 million in 2022, including $900,000 in bonuses

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. men’s coach Gregg Berhalter earned $2,291,136 in 2022, including $900,000 in bonuses for the Americans’ qualifying for the World Cup and reaching the second round. Berhalter had a base salary of $1,391,136, according to the U.S. Soccer Federation’s tax filing for 2022 that it posted online Wednesday. Berhalter’s contract expired at the end of 2022, and …

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Dubai’s budget carrier FlyDubai reports a record-breaking $572 million profit in 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Dubai-based budget carrier FlyDubai saw record profits of $572 million in 2023, boosted by carrying the most passengers ever across its network, the company announced Thursday. The state-owned carrier, based in the business and tourism hub of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, reported revenue of $3 billion, compared to $2.5 billion the …

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