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LOS ANGELES – Other than learning from it for specific game planning purposes, last Saturday’s 40-point win means nothin
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The A’s, having already welcomed a new first baseman in Yonder Alonso earlier in the day, officially non-tendered Ike Davis ahead of Wednesday’s 9 p.m. PT deadline, making him a free agent.
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Kristin Minnis and her two adopted teenage sons w
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Broadband adverts have been criticised by Citizens Advice for misleading potential customers.
BBC News – Business

The battle to drive Islamic State fighters out of central Ramadi enters its second day as Iraqi special forces fight the militants street by street.
BBC News – Middle East

Panama’s highest court orders the detention of Ricardo Martinelli, who governed the country from 2009 to 2014, over allegations of illegal wiretaps.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

At least 200 civilians have been killed in Russian air strikes in Syria, an Amnesty International report says, quoting witnesses and activists.
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Traffic is returning to the Forth Road Bridge after the completion of temporary repairs to the structure.
BBC News – UK

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump says it was “disgusting” that Hillary Clinton apparently took a toilet break during a televised Democratic debate.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria’s president announces plans to raise spending by 20% next year by borrowing heavily amid falling oil prices
BBC News – Africa

The Arizona Fall League revealed its 2015 Top Prospects Team on Monday, recognizing players who distinguished themselves during the league’s six-week schedule. Fall League managers and coaches voted for the team, […]

LOS ANGELES – When an opposing team can do just about everything well, it takes a true commitment to being disciplined d
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The price of Brent crude oil has fallen to levels not seen since 2004, surpassing the lows seen during the recession of 2008.
BBC News – Business

Data on the flight recorder of the Russian war plane downed by Turkey last month has so far proved unreadable, Russia’s military says.
BBC News – Middle East

A senior Farc rebel negotiator casts doubt on the deadline of 23 March 2016 set by the Farc and the Colombian government to sign a final peace deal.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Uefa boss Michel Platini are banned for eight years following an ethics investigation.
BBC News – Europe

A PC and a PCSO are convicted of misconduct in a public office after the “vigilante” murder of a man by his neighbour – but two policewomen are cleared.
BBC News – UK

The Canadian minister of immigration and citizenship promises to double Canada’s intake of Syrian refugees next year, while on a trip to Jordan.
BBC News – US & Canada

A group of Kenyan Muslims travelling on a bus attacked by Islamist gunmen protect Christian passengers by refusing to be split into groups, according to eyewitnesses.
BBC News – Africa

Sam Fuld took a deep breath and dropped his left hand to his hip, armed with a ball. The A’s outfielder stood with his heel on the pitching rubber and brought his hands together. He coiled back with an exaggerated […]