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If New England wins out at the New York Jets and at home against Miami, and if the Broncos lose one of their two remaining games, the Patriots are the top seed.

From Los Angeles Times

Such a law could have helped prevent Iranian-linked attacks against targets including Israeli hospitals, current and former Israeli officials and cyber experts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Aung San's wartime comrade Ne Win, who had taken the helm of the armed forces after the leader's assassination in murky circumstances, swooped in in a putsch he justified as protection against Myanmar's disintegration.

From Barron's

He later said the military "took over power against its cherished beliefs", promising to "transfer power to the people in due course".

From Barron's

Oil prices dipped, having jumped more than two percent Monday on concerns about Washington's measures against Caracas.

From Barron's