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RUSSIA: Portugal has advanced to the World Cup round of 16 behind Spain from Group B. Ricardo Quaresma's stunning strike on the stroke of halftime was canceled out by a dramatic stoppage-time penalty by Iran's Karim Ansarifard in this morning's 1-1 draw. Portugal finished tied on five points with Spain, who drew 2-2 against Morocco to top the group by scoring more goals and set up a second-round clash with Group A toppers Uruguay in Sochi. Making his World Cup debut at the age of 34, Quaresma played a one-two with…

WASHINGTON: U.S. job growth slowed in August, but the unemployment rate dropped to a near 7-1/2-year low and wages accelerated, keeping alive prospects of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this month.