Emily Taylor

White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon picked up his first win of the season, fanning 10 and stringing together 6 1/3 strong innings against the A’s in a 7-2 series-opening victory at the Coliseum on Monday evening.
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ORLANDO – Despite winning in its first Summer League game on Saturday, the Thunder wanted to learn from the experience,
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Some of the self-employed should be entitled to the national minimum wage, argues the Resolution Foundation.
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Parts of the Old City wall are destroyed in air strikes amid fierce clashes in IS’ ‘capital’.
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Geddel Vieira Lima, a former cabinet minister, has been charged with obstruction of justice.
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France’s president promises to lead the nation on a “radical new path”, in a speech at Versailles.
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Labour’s Emma Dent Coad says the judge is “a technocrat” who lacks “credibility” with the families.
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US media say the sacking comes amid claims of sexual harassment at Fox Sports.
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The pledge to a united Nigeria follows mass protests organised by secessionist groups.
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White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon (0-1, 0.00 ERA) had a wild season debut — literally. Now, he’ll look to resettle and earn his first victory of the season as he kicks off a three-game road set against Jharel […]

ORLANDO – A lanky Russell Westbrook was still growing into his frame in 2008, before his OKC jersey even had a team name
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A worsening skills shortage is forcing firms to pay out £2bn a year in higher salaries.
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Police were chasing three suspected suicide attackers – one blew himself up after being surrounded.
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The alleged cocaine maker had evaded police for 30 years with plastic surgery and fake names.
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Italy says the arrival of huge numbers of people is unsustainable, ahead of crisis talks in Paris.
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Police are investigating after the runway was closed twice and five flights were diverted.
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The video showing Mr Trump fighting a human CNN logo incites violence, the network says.
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The video is released as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to support anti-militant efforts.
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After scuffling greatly in his last two outings, A’s starter Jesse Hahn spoke of seeking answers for the sudden dip in production — a process that will have to take place at Triple-A Nashville, where he was […]

ORLANDO — Daniel Hamilton hadn’t played well all nigh
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