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China-Australia rift deepens as Beijing tests overseas sway

By ROD McGUIRK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, July 15, 2018 file photo, Steve Stricker hits on the ninth fairway during the final round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Steve Stricker and Padraig Harrington were at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wis., on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 to talk about the Ryder Cup one year before the matches are played.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), File

Column: The cups runneth over in golf

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Legal specialists say there's nothing inappropriate about President Trump dispatching Attorney General William Barr to find out what led to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. (Associated Press)

Trump push for probe adds to Democrats’ impeachment clamor

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Kerevi disappointed to cost team points for legit charge

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

Wales Gareth Davies scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Tokyo Stadium between Australia and Wales in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Wales edge Wallabies to end 28 years of World Cup misery

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

Wallabies backup flyhalf inspires comeback vs Wales

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

United States' David Ainuu walks on crutches across the field following their Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kobe Misaki Stadium, between England and the United States in Kobe, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Aussie coach Cheika ‘embarrassed’ by refereeing

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Australia's rugby team waves to the crowd after their 39-21 win over Fiji during the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Sapporo Dome between Australia and Fiji in Sapporo, Japan, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (Juntaro Yokoyama/Kyodo News via AP)

Wallabies out to produce own fireworks show vs Wales

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

Australia-Wales matches at the Rugby World Cup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Michael Pettersson, the ACT Labor politician who proposed the legalization of marijuana for personal use and growing bills, looks at his computer Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in parliament chamber in Canberra, Australia. Australia's capital has become the first part of the country to legalize recreational marijuana for personal use. (Jessica Brown/ABC News via AP)

Australian capital legalizes recreational marijuana

By ROD McGUIRK - Associated Press

USA rugby team player David Ainu'u arranges his hair before the start of training at the Kobe Misaki Stadium during the Rugby World Cup in Kobe, western Japan on Wednesday Sept. 25, 2019. USA will play against England tomorrow in their Pool C game. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Australia’s Hodge suspended for 3 matches

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Genia: Mostly happy memories for Wallabies against Wales

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

The Latest: Wales beats Georgia 43-14 from 29-0 at halftime

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Australia's Reece Hodge, right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Sapporo Dome between Australia and Fiji in Sapporo, northern Japan, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (Naoya Osato/Kyodo News via AP)

Australia gets rattled, responds to beat Fiji 39-21 at RWC

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump defers WikiLeaks question as DOJ seeks publisher Assange’s extradition

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Japan's Pieter Labuschagne is airborne as he scores a try against Russia during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

The Latest: Under cover: Australia kicks off vs Fiji

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The Latest: Americans, Australians celebrate in Rose Garden

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Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, center, takes part during the Climate Strike, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 in New York. Rallies calling for action on climate change are happening in cities around the world Friday ahead of a summit on the issue. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Young protesters around globe demand climate change action

By Jennifer Peltz and Frank Jordans - Associated Press

Page out as US Olympic sailing boss 10 months before Tokyo

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Steam rises from a nuclear power station behind an old windmill on the River Scheldt in Doel, Belgium, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Political leaders meet Sept. 23, 2019, for a climate summit in New York to ramp up global efforts to tackle the climate crisis. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

From Australia to Europe, climate protesters hit the streets

By Rod McGuirk and Frank Jordans - Associated Press