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Seeking a left-handed complement to the right-handed power duo of Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco, A’s general manager Sandy Alderson swung a deal for Dave Parker during the Winter Meetings in Dallas, sending […]

Three people share their experiences of buying Bitcoin.
BBC News – Business

Donald Trump’s envoy Nikki Haley attacks the UN and vows not to allow countries to bully Israel.
BBC News – Middle East

She is accused of covering up alleged Iranian involvement in a 1994 bomb attack against a Jewish centre.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Critics say the controversial bills would increase the ruling party’s control over the judiciary.
BBC News – Europe

Divorce bill estimated at up to £39bn as Theresa May gets agreement on Irish border issue.
BBC News – UK

The video shows a 26-year-old man shot five times while unarmed and crawling along a corridor.
BBC News – US & Canada

MEXICO CITY – The same problems that bogged down the Thunder on offense were the ones that propelled the Brooklyn Nets.
Oklahoma City Thunder

At least 14 are killed and more than 50 wounded in a rebel attack in North Kivu province.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s made their two-year deal with veteran reliever Yusmeiro Petit official Thursday, injecting a versatile weapon into their bullpen.
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