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WEATHER ALERT

2 warnings and 2 advisories in effect for 4 regions in the area

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH


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Rupert Murdoch ties the knot for the 5th time in ceremony at his California vineyard

Read full article: Rupert Murdoch ties the knot for the 5th time in ceremony at his California vineyard

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who is 93, has married for the fifth time.

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Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time

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Media magnate Rupert Murdoch turns 93 next week and is planning to get married again.

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UK lawmakers are annoyed that Abramovich's frozen Chelsea funds still haven't been used for Ukraine

Read full article: UK lawmakers are annoyed that Abramovich's frozen Chelsea funds still haven't been used for Ukraine

U.K. lawmakers have expressed frustration that funds from the sale of the Chelsea soccer club have not yet gone to support Ukrainian war victims as was promised nearly two years ago by the former owner, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

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Under Putin, the uber-wealthy Russians known as 'oligarchs' are still rich but far less powerful

Read full article: Under Putin, the uber-wealthy Russians known as 'oligarchs' are still rich but far less powerful

When Vladimir Putin came to power in 2000, the outside world viewed “Russian oligarchs” as men who whose vast wealth, ruthlessly amassed, made them almost shadow rulers.

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US, UK aim sanctions at Russian oligarchs' finance networks

Read full article: US, UK aim sanctions at Russian oligarchs' finance networks

The United States and Britain have announced new sanctions aimed at Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich.

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Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War

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U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Iran is “making a big mistake” by supplying Russia with drones that are targeting Ukraine’s infrastructure.

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Boehly makes whirlwind entrance to English soccer at Chelsea

Read full article: Boehly makes whirlwind entrance to English soccer at Chelsea

Having little soccer experience hasn't stopped American businessman Todd Boehly making some big calls in his first 100 days as the face of Chelsea’s new ownership.

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Live updates | Russia returns 210 dead Mariupol defenders

Read full article: Live updates | Russia returns 210 dead Mariupol defenders

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency says Russia has so far turned over the bodies of 210 Ukrainian fighters killed in the battle for Mariupol.

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U.S. seeks to seize 2 luxury jets linked to Russian oligarch

Read full article: U.S. seeks to seize 2 luxury jets linked to Russian oligarch

Federal authorities are moving to seize a $60 million Gulfstream and a $350 million aircraft believed to be one of the world's most expensive private airplanes after linking both aircraft to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.

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Abramovich completes $3.2 billion sale of EPL team Chelsea

Read full article: Abramovich completes $3.2 billion sale of EPL team Chelsea

Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of Chelsea to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.

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West mulls having Russian oligarchs buy way out of sanctions

Read full article: West mulls having Russian oligarchs buy way out of sanctions

Government officials say Western allies are considering whether to allow Russian oligarchs buy their way out of Western sanctions and use the money to rebuild Ukraine.

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How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace

Read full article: How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace

Roman Abramovich's ownership of Chelsea is ending in a way unimaginable when he was on the field in February celebrating the team's FIFA Club World Cup triumph.

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Sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich approved by UK govt

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Roman Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of Chelsea is ending after the British government approved the sale of the Premier League club by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.

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Exiled Russian director returns to Cannes, decries war

Read full article: Exiled Russian director returns to Cannes, decries war

The Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov, one of the few Russian filmmakers at this year's Cannes Film Festival, says “art is always against war."

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British govt yet to OK Chelsea sale by sanctioned Abramovich

Read full article: British govt yet to OK Chelsea sale by sanctioned Abramovich

The British government has yet to approve the sale of Premier League club Chelsea to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.

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Chelsea being sold to Dodgers owners for sports record $3BN

Read full article: Chelsea being sold to Dodgers owners for sports record $3BN

Chelsea is being sold to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.

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New bid provides late twist to enforced sale of Chelsea

Read full article: New bid provides late twist to enforced sale of Chelsea

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has launched a late bid to buy Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds.

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Sanctions on Russian oligarch donors hit Israel institutions

Read full article: Sanctions on Russian oligarch donors hit Israel institutions

Billionaire Moshe Kantor has severed his longstanding ties to Tel Aviv University — joining a growing list of Russian Jewish oligarchs who have scaled back their philanthropic activities after coming under international sanctions for their ties to President Vladimir Putin.

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New owner incoming, Chelsea into FA Cup final with Liverpool

Read full article: New owner incoming, Chelsea into FA Cup final with Liverpool

Chelsea will play Liverpool in the FA Cup final after beating Crystal Palace 2-0.

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3 known Chelsea bids left after Cubs owners drop buyout plan

Read full article: 3 known Chelsea bids left after Cubs owners drop buyout plan

The owners of the Chicago Cubs have dropped their interest in buying Chelsea.

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Steve Pagliuca's bid for Chelsea adds more sports executives

Read full article: Steve Pagliuca's bid for Chelsea adds more sports executives

The bid for Chelsea launched by Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca has added Canadian sports tycoon Larry Tanenbaum ahead of Thursday’s expected deadline for improved offers for the Premier League club.

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Chelsea bidders reveal new details as sale process heats up

Read full article: Chelsea bidders reveal new details as sale process heats up

Final bids are being prepared for European champion Chelsea as the process to end the ownership of sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich steps up.

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Chairman of Russian metals company calls for Bucha probe

Read full article: Chairman of Russian metals company calls for Bucha probe

The board chairman of Russian metals company Rusal has called for an investigation into events in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, where Ukrainian officials say Russian troops killed civilians.

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Russia bombards areas where it pledged to scale back

Read full article: Russia bombards areas where it pledged to scale back

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is at a “turning point” in the war with Russia.

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Sanctioned oligarch Abramovich seen at Russia-Ukraine talks

Read full article: Sanctioned oligarch Abramovich seen at Russia-Ukraine talks

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been seen on the sidelines of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow aimed at bringing to an end the war in Ukraine.

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Bids raised to take ownership of Chelsea from Abramovich

Read full article: Bids raised to take ownership of Chelsea from Abramovich

The public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea has stepped up as increased offers were being mulled by bankers tasked with selling the English Premier League club for sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich.

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Chelsea owner Abramovich's luxury yacht docks in Turkey

Read full article: Chelsea owner Abramovich's luxury yacht docks in Turkey

Turkish media reports says a yacht belonging to Chelsea soccer club owner and sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has docked in Turkey's Aegean Sea resort of Bodrum.

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Troubled Chelsea into FA Cup semis; Arsenal wins in league

Read full article: Troubled Chelsea into FA Cup semis; Arsenal wins in league

Chelsea’s players are managing to maintain their on-field focus amid a troubling period for the club.

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Chicago Cubs owners launching bid to buy EPL club Chelsea

Read full article: Chicago Cubs owners launching bid to buy EPL club Chelsea

The ownership of the Chicago Cubs says it will make a bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea.

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Live updates: Ukraine, Russia continue talks over video

Read full article: Live updates: Ukraine, Russia continue talks over video

An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine demanded a cease-fire, the withdrawal of Russian troops and legal security guarantees for Ukraine during Wednesday's talks with Russia.

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EU hits Russia with more sanctions: From trade to truffles

Read full article: EU hits Russia with more sanctions: From trade to truffles

The European Union has published its latest list of sanctions against Russia seeking to deny oligarchs their love of luxury and rob the nation of lucrative steel exports.

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EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Read full article: EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia.

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As Ukraine war rages, Israel grapples with fate of oligarchs

Read full article: As Ukraine war rages, Israel grapples with fate of oligarchs

Israel is grappling with how to deal with dozens of Jewish Russian oligarchs as Western nations step up sanctions on businesspeople with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Sportswashing derby: Chelsea-Newcastle bound by murky owners

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Chelsea has played its first game at Stamford Bridge since owner Roman Abramovich's assets were frozen as the Russian oligarch was sanctioned by the British government.

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Havertz gives Chelsea moment of joy after turbulent week

Read full article: Havertz gives Chelsea moment of joy after turbulent week

A week of unprecedented turmoil for Chelsea ended with a moment of joy.

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Premier League disqualifies Abramovich from running Chelsea

Read full article: Premier League disqualifies Abramovich from running Chelsea

The Premier League has disqualified Roman Abramovich from running Chelsea after the club owner was sanctioned by the British government over Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Live updates: Zelenskyy warns against 'pseudo-republics.'

Read full article: Live updates: Zelenskyy warns against 'pseudo-republics.'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create new “pseudo-republics” to break his country apart.

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Chelsea financially perilous after Abramovich is sanctioned

Read full article: Chelsea financially perilous after Abramovich is sanctioned

Lavish spending, sustained only by Roman Abramovich’s investment, funded Chelsea’s 21 trophies during his 19 years as owner.

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EXPLAINER: What sanctions mean for Roman Abramovich, Chelsea

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The decision to sanction Roman Abramovich and freeze his assets has left Chelsea to continue playing only with the approval of the British government under special conditions.

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Chelsea feels effects of sanctions imposed on Abramovich

Read full article: Chelsea feels effects of sanctions imposed on Abramovich

Premier English League team Chelsea doesn't have much to celebrate on its 117th birthday.

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Italy seizes $156 million in oligarch wealth, pressing Putin

Read full article: Italy seizes $156 million in oligarch wealth, pressing Putin

European governments are moving against Russian oligarchs to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back down on his war in Ukraine, seizing superyachts and other luxury properties from billionaires on sanctions lists.

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EXPLAINER: A look at West's tightening sanctions on Russia

Read full article: EXPLAINER: A look at West's tightening sanctions on Russia

The United States and allies are stepping up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

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Abramovich selling Chelsea in fallout from Russia's invasion

Read full article: Abramovich selling Chelsea in fallout from Russia's invasion

Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich has confirmed he is trying to sell the Premier League club he turned into an elite trophy-winning machine with his lavish investment.

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Some Russian oligarchs speak out, cautiously, against war

Read full article: Some Russian oligarchs speak out, cautiously, against war

Russia’s war on Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the global community of wealthy Russians who have built luxurious lives in the West while keeping close to the Kremlin.

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Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics

Read full article: Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics

Russian athletes have been restricted from competing in more sporting events around the world but the Paralympics made an exception.

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Analysis: Changes cosmetic, Abramovich remains Chelsea owner

Read full article: Analysis: Changes cosmetic, Abramovich remains Chelsea owner

Several issues remain a day after Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich handed over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to its charitable foundation trustees, declaring he always had “the club’s best interest at heart.”.

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Abramovich relinquishes control of Chelsea, still owns club

Read full article: Abramovich relinquishes control of Chelsea, still owns club

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has suddenly handed over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to its charitable foundation trustees.

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Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoffs

Read full article: Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoffs

Poland’s refusal to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia next month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gained wider support when Sweden followed with its own plans to protest to FIFA.

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UK journalist sued by Russian billionaire over Putin book

Read full article: UK journalist sued by Russian billionaire over Putin book

A British journalist and her publisher are fighting a defamation claim from billionaire Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich over a book about the rise of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Wealth prevails as Chelsea, Man City contest European final

Read full article: Wealth prevails as Chelsea, Man City contest European final

Chelsea and Manchester City will contest an all-English Champions League final in Porto.

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Man United violence the peak of toxic fan-owner relationship

Read full article: Man United violence the peak of toxic fan-owner relationship

The storming of Old Trafford crystalized 16 years of disconnect between Manchester United fans and its distant ownership.

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How UEFA president Ceferin crushed a Super League rebellion

Read full article: How UEFA president Ceferin crushed a Super League rebellion

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says the shock of Slovenia's 10-day war 30 years ago prepared him for the battle that nearly split European soccer last week.

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EPL rebels apologize for Super League mutiny to placate fans

Read full article: EPL rebels apologize for Super League mutiny to placate fans

After the aborted attempt to form a European Super League, Liverpool owner John Henry is attempting to regain the trust of fans with an apology video.

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