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The A’s have badly needed more from their starting pitchers. More innings, more efficiency. And better results. Right-hander Daniel Mengden gave them just that Monday night, twirling an eight-plus inning gem […]

Paul George fought around screens, Steven Adams showed a wide presence in the lane and Corey Brewer darted to and fro, and suddenly, the
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WPP chief Sir Martin Sorrell will keep his share options but not get a payoff after resigning.
BBC News – Business

This is the story of Masa, who survived the suspected chemical attack in Syria, in her own words.
BBC News – Middle East

Mariela and her husband work as paramedics in one of the most violent cities in Mexico.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

France’s president also says he convinced his US ally to limit recent strikes to chemical sites.
BBC News – Europe

Opposition parties say Parliament should have been consulted before the military intervention.
BBC News – UK

The US president says the former FBI director’s book is “fake” and suggests he should be jailed.
BBC News – US & Canada

A’s lefty Sean Manaea was on cruise control against the Mariners on Sunday afternoon, working seven innings opposite Seattle ace Felix Hernandez and propelling the A’s to a 2-1 victory at Safeco Field with help […]

One genuine UN peacekeeper is dead and many French soldiers are wounded after the attack.
BBC News – Africa