BlueScope: Company Announces Doubling of Interim Profit to $200 Million
BlueScope announced a $200 million interim profit Monday as compared to $92.7 million last year, citing increased sales in China and lower costs brought about by layoffs and wage freezes.

North Queensland Cowboys: NRL Club Defeats Leeds Rhinos, 38-4, to Win World Club Challenge
The clubs were tied 4-4 at halftime before Leeds collapsed, allowing 34 unanswered points. The win means the NRL swept the World Club Series for the second year in a row, by a total score of 118-28.

Taylor Swift: Singer Serves as Maid of Honor at Childhood Friend Britany Maack's Wedding
Swift's friends Maack and Benjamin LaManna were married at a ceremony in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Maack and Swift wore dresses by designer Reem Acra, news outlets reported.

Kesha: Fans Express Support for Singer After Judge Denies Request for Release From Label
Fans and fellow singers including Demi Lovato and Lady Gaga posted messages of support after a New York judge declined to release Kesha from her contract with Sony under producer Dr. Luke.

#PiliPinasDebates2016: GMA News TV Hosts 1st Debate for Philippine Presidential Candidates
The candidates, Jejomar Binay, Rodrigo Duterte, Grace Poe, Mar Roxas and Miriam Defensor Santiago, held the first of three debates Sunday, covering corruption, health and Typhoon Haiyan.

Marayong, New South Wales: 3 Dead, 2 Injured After High Speed Chase, Police Say
Roza Mawen, Adut Garang and Bianca died when their car struck a pole about 1:15 a.m. local time Saturday, police say. Officers pursued the car after the driver refused to stop for breath testing.

Bangladesh: Hindu Priest Jogeswar Roy Killed by Members of Islamic State Group, Reports Say
Police say the 45-year-old was attacked by two men at his home in a temple on Sunday. The terrorist organization claimed responsibility for the attack, reports say.

Kanye West: Rapper Reportedly Breaks Up Fight Between Photographers
In the photos and videos taken by reporters Friday, West appears to stop a fight between two photographers after the media surrounded the rapper as he exited a Los Angeles airport.
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