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'Pause' lifted, debt limit talks back on - Roll Call

Top negotiators for President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy resumed talks Friday evening to lift the nation’s borrowing cap.

Roll Call · May 19, 2023

‘White Men Can’t Jump’ review: Hustling and hoop dreams, remade

When it comes to shaggy dog sports movies of the late 20th century, few did it better than Ron Shelton. As a writer and director, he understood the appeal of semi-ridiculous, semi-charming men past their prime looking for one last shot at greatness — or at least a half-baked redemption.…

Chicago Tribune · May 19, 2023

LeBron James left red-faced as showboat dunk fails in Los Angeles Lakers loss

The NBA's all-time leading scorer missed a wide-open dunk during the second quarter of their eventual Game Two defeat against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023

The Imposters by Tom Rachman review – novelists writ large

The story of Dora, an ageing writer, is told in observant fragments that form a ‘punishing self-portrait’

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

The 10 mistakes that landscape designers always notice about your outdoor furniture – and how to avoid them

These are the 10 outdoor furniture mistakes that designers notice in backyards, with advice on how you can solve them in your own space

Livingetc · May 19, 2023

The Lakers’ Star Duo Can’t Keep Up in the Western Conference Finals

Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray are thoroughly outplaying LeBron James and Anthony Davis to give the Nuggets full command of the series.

Sports Illustrated · May 19, 2023

Nuggets Coach Blasts Media for Lakers ’Narrative’ After Game 2 Win

Michael Malone delivered a strong message to the media after Denver took a 2–0 series lead on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · May 19, 2023

US airline ‘sincerely apologizes’ to family over Puerto Rico passport error

Spirit Airlines agent refused to let Puerto Rican family board plane from Los Angeles, even though passport is not required

The Guardian - US · May 19, 2023

Coffs boy Miller eyes win over old Sharks teammates

Newcastle star Locky Miller is relishing the chance to play against his former Cronulla teammates when the NRL returns to his Coffs Harbour stomping ground.

AAP · May 19, 2023

Lakers player grades: L.A. falls apart in fourth quarter and loses again

After looking like they had a great chance of winning Game 2, the Lakers came apart at the seams down the stretch.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2023