Emily Taylor

Donald Trump’s Republican presidential run receives the backing of Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate in 2008.
BBC News – US & Canada

A Muslim teacher who refused al-Shabab attackers’ order to split from Christians when they attacked a bus in Kenya dies in surgery almost a month after he was shot.
BBC News – Africa

We polled general managers, scouting directors and other executives to assemble an All-Defense Team comprised of the best fielding prospects in the game.
OAK Homepage News

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Tata Steel confirms it plans to cut 1,050 UK jobs, including 750 at Port Talbot, the UK’s biggest steelworks.
BBC News – Business

Iran denounces new sanctions by the US over its ballistic missile programme, a day after economic sanctions are lifted.
BBC News – Middle East

Argentinian President Mauricio Macri says he will ensure justice is done in the case of the death of State Prosecutor Alberto Nisman.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Germany says North African countries cannot expect development aid if they refuse to take back failed asylum seekers.
BBC News – Europe

More than 1,000 jobs are to go at Tata steel plants – with 750 going in Port Talbot – the company confirms.
BBC News – UK

Candidates in the Democratic race for the White House hold their liveliest TV debate yet, clashing over gun control and healthcare among other topics.
BBC News – US & Canada

Mali vows to help Burkina Faso tackle Islamist militants after a hotel attack in Ouagadougou left 29 people at the weekend.
BBC News – Africa

A’s owner Lew Wolff has issued the following statement about the NFL’s decision regarding the Oakland Raiders. “The Oakland A’s will continue to explore our options with the City of Oakland and the County of […]

Andre Roberson tracked the ball on its flight up from the referee’s hand, then instinctively darted into the backcourt.
Oklahoma City Thunder

Unless the A’s can find a trade partner willing to take on the $ 20 million he’s owed over the next two seasons, Billy Butler will be back in the DH spot in Oakland’s lineup.
OAK Homepage News

“Oh, one more thing you can do…” Thunder veteran forward Nick Collison remarked to rookie point guard Cameron Payne while the duo maneuve
Oklahoma City Thunder

A Labour government could ban companies from paying dividends to shareholders unless they pay workers the living wage, Jeremy Corbyn says.
BBC News – Business

International sanctions on Iran are lifted after its compliance with obligations under the nuclear agreement with world powers was certified.
BBC News – Middle East

Brazil’s health ministry says it has developed new test kits to identify the Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya viruses, all carried by the same mosquito.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A town near Cologne in Germany bans male asylum seekers from a public swimming pool after complaints from women of sexual harassment.
BBC News – Europe

The campaign group Conservatives for Reform in Europe is launched to make the case for Britain to remain in the EU if its terms of membership are successfully renegotiated.
BBC News – UK