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Washington (AFP) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday launched his 2024 presidential campaign, teeing up what is expected to be a bitter rivalry with Republican primary frontrunner Donald Trump as he vowed to "lead our great American comeback."

Washington (AFP) - The Biden administration said Wednesday that it still sees a path to a deal with Republicans on avoiding a "catastrophic" US debt default, as negotiators huddled in the White House.

Barcelona (AFP) - Rodrygo struck a late winner for Real Madrid in a 2-1 La Liga victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday and raised his fist into the air in a nod to team-mate Vinicius Junior.

San Francisco (AFP) - By hosting Republican Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign launch, Elon Musk sets up Twitter as a challenger to Fox News, but doubt remains that the right-wing pivot is a winning ticket for the platform.

Washington (AFP) - Tina Turner, the growling songstress whose explosive stage presence electrified fans the world over, left an indelible mark on 20th-century rock with five decades of hits -- first with husband Ike Turner, but most memorably as a wildly successful solo act.

Los Angeles (AFP) - Rock legend Tina Turner, the growling songstress who electrified audiences for decades, died Wednesday at the age of 83 after a long illness.

Washington (AFP) - US Federal Reserve economists still expected a "mild recession" at the most recent interest-rate meeting earlier this month, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.

Madrid (AFP) - Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid team-mates showed him support after he was racially abused by wearing his number 20 shirt before their La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

London (AFP) - Frank Lampard said on Wednesday that Chelsea have to create a long-term vision for the club if the Blues are to bounce back under new ownership.