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Marvel, Hightower Pitch Curve to Two Wins over Richmond

OurSports Central - Eastern League 

CURVE, Pa. - A pair of masterful pitching performances by James Marvel and Scooter Hightower led a double-header sweep for the Altoona Curve, 9-2 and ... - EL Altoona Curve

Sprint security lapse gave access to customer data

Engadget 

Add Sprint to the list of US carriers whose security shortfalls put customer data at risk. TechCrunch has confirmed that the provider was using two sets of easily-guessed logins that let a security researcher access a company portal with access to c...

Return our guns now or we will disrupt 2019 general election, militants tell govt.

Business Day 

Some of the militants who returned arms in exchange of amnesty brokered by the Ondo State Government have asked the government to return their arms within the next 21 days or face another round of violent crimes in the Southwest geopolitical zone. The former militants led by General Ogailo Ibory, expressed regrets that they submitted...

We asked 11 senators what’s most misunderstood about John McCain

Vox 

“He’s not a maverick for maverick’s sake.”

Sen. John McCain is gone. And perhaps the people who will miss him most are his colleagues in the Senate.

With a 30-year tenure in Congress, not to mention his 2008 presidential run, McCain’s legacy as a former prisoner of war turned public servant has long been revered and rehashed time and time again. And his independent streak — most recently evident in his 2017 vote to sink the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and his vocal critiques of Trump — is certainly part of that legacy. Читать дальше...

MMO Fan Shot: How to Fix the Mets

Mets Merized Online 

An MMO Fan Shot by Marc M. (Not 4) The first and most obvious step is that the Mets desperately need an intelligent, thoughtful, forward-thinking head of baseball [...]

How John McCain’s Nationalist Vision Was Eclipsed by Trump’s

The New Republic 

John McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81, lived a long and eventful life, but the Arizona senator’s defining legacy may well be the feud he had in his last three years with Donald Trump. That quarrel has far-reaching implications for the future of the Republican Party and of America itself. In 2008, McCain was the standard bearer of the Republican Party in a losing presidential campaign. Eight years later, the GOP fell into Trump’s sway and McCain became an exile within his own party. 

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WHO immunises one million Borno kids against malaria

The Punch 

KAYODE IDOWU The World Health Organisation and its partners have targeted one million children for immunisation against malaria in Borno State. Speaking to journalists on Saturday at the El-Miskin Internally Displaced Persons camp, one of the designated points for immunisation in Jere Local Government Area of the state, WHO Field Communication Officer, Dr Chima Onuekwe, […]

High school database now includes kids' sexuality, families' wealth

WND 

In an effort to combat bullying, Scotland is implementing a school database that includes information about students’ sexuality, personal opinions and even their family’s wealth, the Scottish Daily Mail reports. “Intimate details of pupils’ private lives are being shared among teachers in the latest Big Brother storm to hit Scottish schools,” the Mail said. The database prompted […]

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John McCain, Political Maverick and Hero of Vietnam War, Dies at 81

Variety 

John McCain, the Arizona senator and one-time Republican presidential nominee who distinguished himself as a political maverick in an era of increasing polarization and partisanship, has died. He was 81. McCain was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in July 2017. His death was confirmed by a statement from his office. “At his death he […]

[Men's Golf] Men's Golf Closes with Runner-Up Finish at Clash

Bethel (Indiana) Pilots 

PLYMOUTH, Ind. – The Bethel College men's golf team finished the final round of the Crosstown Clash on Saturday afternoon at Swan Lake Resort and claimed a runner-up finish. Roman Ojala followed a two-over 75 in round one with a one-over 73 in the final round to finish at four-over 148 with a third-place finish.

[Women's Golf] Women's Golf Posts Runner-Up Finish in Crosstown Clash

Bethel (Indiana) Pilots 

PLYMOUTH, Ind. – The Bethel College women's golf team finished their fall match on Saturday afternoon in the Crosstown Clash at Swan Lake Resort and the "A" team claimed second place, just nine strokes behind tournament winner Saint Mary's (Ind.). All five ladies finished in the top nine of the tournament, including Katie Brooks' top-five finish as she posted the lowest round of the day, with a two-over 74.

The Senate after John McCain

Vox 

John McCain has died. This is what it means for his beloved Senate.

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) died at 81 on Saturday, a year after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.

The former Navy pilot, Vietnam prisoner of war, Republican presidential nominee, and 30-year United States senator leaves behind a complicated legacy. He served his country with distinction and at times proved willing to defy partisanship in service of his own principles. Other times, he fell short of his own ideals and... Читать дальше...

Recalling the John McCain We Knew

Nytimes.com 

Senator John McCain and his wife, Cindy, during a stop for his presidential campaign in Charleston, S.C., in January 2008.

Warrington Wolves • Re: McNamara 'McBanana'

Rugby League Supporters Association Online 

Well said ! Getting over the disappointment, it is excellent to see another name on the cup. Mc Namara has seemingly turned a shambolic team ,whose most significant trait was dirty ,niggling play, into a very good rugby playing side. It is only a pity Catalans couldn't have got their act together sooner to get in the super 8s.

Statistics: Posted by ninearches — Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:29 am

Ministry launches effort to protect religious freedom in the law

WND 

An international Christian ministry is launching a campaign to secure in the law protection for religious freedom, because this Western country had restrictions, which slowly were removed. But they’re coming back. The Western leader the Barnabas Fund has concerns about is the United Kingdom. “Do you know the difference between toleration of religion and full […]

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Gateway Pre-Race Notes! Pit Windows, Social Stuff, and MRTI Races!

Track Side Online 

By Patrick Stephan (@TSO_Patrick) Time some pre-race notes and the social stuff that I forgot to include earlier. And at some point tonight we’ll send everyone Steve’s notes from a very entertaining Indy Lights race here at Gateway. Pit Windows and Strategy Tonight: According to NBCSN Pit Reporter (guru) Jon Beekhuis via twitter we can […]

U.S. Republican Senator John McCain dies at 81

CBC 

Senator John McCain has died at the age of 81 on Saturday. His family released a statement Friday saying the senator was discontinuing treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer.





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