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  "id": 7194050,
  "title": "Team USA wins fifth straight Women's Basketball World Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/team-usa-wins-fifth-straight-womens-basketball-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T23:12:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-14/team-usa-wins-fifth-straight-fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup/107149470"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Team USA claimed their fifth consecutive Women's Basketball World Cup title, defeating France 97-79 in the final. This marks the Americans' 12th gold medal in an event they have historically dominated. Breanna Stewart led the US team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Jackie Young contributed 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists. The victory came after a dominant performance in the third quarter, where the US outscored France 30-12 to turn a 45-43 deficit into a massive 71-54 lead. The quarter saw a crucial 9-0 run by Team USA that sealed their position. Caitlin Clark and Dominique Malonga were key contributors for France, scoring 12 and 20 points respectively. France held a 20-17 lead at halftime following a Migna Toure three-pointer and two Malonga free throws. Spain won the bronze medal match against host Germany with an 81-58 score.",
  "summary": "The US women's team wins a fifth straight basketball World Cup, taking down France to continue their remarkable run.",
  "key_points": [
    "Team USA won fifth straight Women's Basketball World Cup title.",
    "Breanna Stewart led US team with 22 points and 10 rebounds.",
    "France scored 20 points in crucial 9-0 run by Team USA."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "USA overcome 14-point deficit, beat France 97-79 to win Women's World Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/usa-overcome-14-point-deficit-beat-france-97-79-to-win-womens-world",
        "published": "2026-09-13T20:04:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Team USA wins fifth straight Women's Basketball World Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/team-usa-wins-fifth-straight-womens-basketball-world-cup-7198800",
        "published": "2026-09-13T23:12:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}