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The Saints, whose only FA Cup triumph was back in 1976, stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday to set up the encounter with seven-time winners City.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Standing only 5 feet 8, Johnson has established herself as a defensive menace, guarding both forwards and guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

As I recently wrote, he is only concerned with how he will be memorialized.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Under international law, the military is allowed to strike civilian power plants and other key infrastructure only if it contributes to a military operation and civilian harm is minimized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

I think the only reason he agreed to keep the plant is because he enjoys arguing about it with me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam