WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg so badly wanted to start the Washington Nationals’ first game after the break that he gave up the chance to pitch in the All-Star Game in his hometown of San Diego. His 13th victory was a reward for that. Strasburg allowed one run and three hits with six strikeouts in eight
Medical marijuana dispensaries can now legally open in Hawaii, but not one is ready to do so ...
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has been notified of a potential violation of the promotion’s anti-doping policy from an out-of-competition drug test administered June 28. Lesnar is among the most popular athletes in both mixed martial arts and professional wrestling. He beat Mark Hunt by decision at UFC 200 in Las Vegas last weekend,
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China called on Japan not to get involved in the South China Sea disputes in a regional summit on Friday, where Beijing is also attempting to get support for its stance towards the disputes after a ruling by an international court.
The exchanges between Premier Li Keqiang and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came amid worries over tensions in the disputed waters after the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague ruled against Beijing.
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Thermal power plants in Bokaro are installing fly ash brick production units to ensure sustainable utilization of industrial waste.
Lea Michele sips on her smoothie after getting in a workout in Los Angeles on Thursday (July 14). The 29-year-old actress joined a gal pal after getting in a session at SoulCycle. The day before, Lea showed off her new chocolate colored tresses on Twitter, leaving her blonde highlights behind as she prepares to start [...]
Hacktivist group Anonymous have vowed to seek revenge against the Nice terrorists by launching ‘Operation Nice’ #OpNice. The group have promised to track down members of the terrorist organisation responsible for the killing of 84 people in Nice, France on Thursday. Rt.com reports: In a video posted on YouTube on Friday, the collective said that “to defend our values and our freedom, we’re tracking down members of the terrorist group responsible for these attacks.” Referring to similar promises in... Читать дальше...
[...] there will probably be eight new ones — possibly nine — this season in a league known for its passing games and elite players at the position. Falk shared All-Pac-12 first-team honors with Cal’s Jared Goff last year, throwing for 4,561 yards and 38 touchdowns in Mike Leach’s “Air Raid” offense. Rosen passed for 3,669 yards and 23 TDs but lost three excellent receivers to the NFL draft. The uncertainty at the most important position makes the league’s division races less predictable, and... Читать дальше...
The military uprising in Turkey and the attack in France signal a world in turmoil. Events elsewhere this week also mark an ominous historic turn of events. From two ends of the globe, geopolitical rifts have hardened. NATO recently announced the deployment of a missile shield and four new battalions in the front line states bordering Russia, prompting former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to say the West is preparing for a "hot war." A U.N. tribunal on maritime disputes declared on Tuesday that... Читать дальше...
Jaron Johnson had a rep around the D-League as a high flying dunker. He averaged 18.2 points per game last season for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League last season — the former Louisiana Tech star can do more than just dunk — and that earned him a showcase chance on the D-League […]
Everyone knows that Barack Obama is the worst person on earth because bad things happen in the world and he still insists on playing golf. Golf! The nerve!
Читать дальше...Cirque’s stage shows opened 20 years ago with “Mystere” at Treasure Island, and with the most recent activity on the Strip completed, there is a feeling the company has finally settled on the right amount of “content” (or, shows) in Vegas.
Dara Dirrim was moved to tears the first time she watched her son ride a bike on his own.
The 15th Avenue speed zone at Mark Morris High School will remain a 20 mph school zone even after a new traffic signal is installed in August.
The La Crosse Regional Airport is landing a growing amount of economic activity and jobs for the region’s economic engine, according to a study that will be released Monday.
On July 15, martial law was imposed in Turkey as military leaders launched an attempted coup
The Bokaro Steel Plant's (BSL) 'Literate to Matriculate' initiative has helped employees clear the matriculation examination.
The bodies hit the floor Friday (July 15) at the Chicago Open Air Fest when 82-year old America's Got Talent sensation John Hetlinger joined...
Colonel Muharrem Kose, a former officer in the Turkish Armed Forces was named by state-run Anadolu News Agency as the leader of the coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.
Contract in hand, Kyle Smith was certain he was making the right decision in late March, leaving his job as Columbia’s basketball coach to take over at USF. [...] Smith phoned one of his best friends before signing on the dotted line. Fifteen years ago, with the Gaels coming off a 2-27 season, Bennett became the head coach in Moraga and hired Smith as an assistant. “For nine years, we were grinding away,” Bennett said in a phone interview. [...] Smith will take on the task of trying to return the Dons to prominence. Читать дальше...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- the most significant ruler in the republic's history since its founder, Mustapha Kemal Ataturk -- is obsessed with Egypt. Three years ago, a military coup there ousted the democratically elected President Mohamed Morsi, arrested him and his allies, ruthlessly cracked down on his Muslim Brotherhood, and installed a regime that remains to this day.
Preacher Fethullah Gulen accused of masterminding attempted coup
With the arrival of monsoon, the cases of viral fever are on the rise in the district.
A U.S. federal court has ruled that authorities cannot use cell phone location data in order to prosecute citizens, as it breaches their expectation to privacy. A convicted armed robber, Quartavious Davis, was sentenced to nearly 162 years in prison, without the possibility of parole, several years ago. He is attempting to have his conviction overturned due to what he says is an unconstitutional use of his cell phone data by U.S. authorities. Engadget.com reports: The decision handed down by the... Читать дальше...
"Sharknado" was about the least scary topic in this train wreck of an interview.