Emily Taylor

In expelling the Mariners’ postseason chances with a lively, 9-8 victory in 10 innings on Saturday night, a baby-faced A’s team not only enjoyed an atmosphere unlike any other this year but learned it can thrive […]

US telecoms giant AT&T announces that it will buy entertainment group Time Warner for nearly $ 86bn (£70bn), but the deal still needs regulators’ approval.
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Islamic State militants enter a town in western Iraq in an apparent attempt to distract from the government’s offensive to retake the city of Mosul.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuelan government opponents marched through Caracas after officials blocked their attempts to hold a referendum.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

French police clash with migrants outside the port of Calais at the camp known as the Jungle, which is scheduled to be closed on Monday.
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A man at the centre of a three-day stand-off with armed police is feared to have stockpiled petrol.
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US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton says she no longer cares what her Republican rival Donald Trump might say and will focus on issues instead.
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Twenty-six men held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly five years have been released, international mediators say.
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In the 2016 NBA General Manager survey, Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and center Steven Adams were voted in the top five toughest playe
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The A’s offseason, never boring, should bring about plenty of intrigue following a second consecutive last-place finish in the American League West.
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A planned trade deal between the EU and Canada is on the brink of collapse after talks between Canada and a Belgian region broke down on Friday.
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At least 200 Iraqi families have been forced to leave their homes for Mosul by Islamic State (IS) fighters and could be used as human shields, the UN warns.
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Venezuela’s opposition accuses the government of staging a coup by blocking their drive to hold a referendum on removing President Maduro from office.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The European Parliament president calls for emergency meetings to try to save a free trade deal with Canada, after a Belgian region blocked it.
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Theresa May predicts “difficult moments” ahead in Brexit negotiations but says she is optimistic she can get a deal “that is right for the UK”.
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Republican candidate Donald Trump has launched a rare attack on First Lady Michelle Obama, saying “all she wants to do is campaign” for his rival.
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Burkina Faso has foiled a coup plot by forces loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaore and arrested at least 10 people, a minster says.
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Frankie Montas recorded a pair of scoreless three-inning outings for the Mesa Solar Sox, the latest coming Thursday afternoon in a 3-2 loss to the Glendale Desert Dogs.
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Russell Westbrook realized something on Thursday afternoon, minutes after the Thunder completed its latest practice at U.S.
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