Craig Taylor

For nine straight years, there’s been something to look forward to in Oklahoma City.
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A’s beat reporter Jane Lee answers questions about prospects, potential trades and more in this week’s Inbox.
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Liliane Bettencourt was suffering from dementia and died peacefully at home, her family say.
BBC News – Business

The secretary of state had “matter-of-fact” talks with his Iranian counterpart despite disagreements.
BBC News – Middle East

At least 15 people are dead and 20 are missing on Dominica after Hurricane Maria, the PM says.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Organisers of the 1 October referendum face daily fines of up to €12,000 (£10,600; $ 14,300).
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May is expected to propose a two year transitional period in her big Brexit speech on Friday.
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Magdiel Sanchez, who is deaf, was shot despite witnesses telling police that he could not hear.
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The election commission says it needs more time for reforms after the first vote was voided.
BBC News – Africa

Marcus Semien’s three RBIs supported seven scoreless innings from Daniel Mengden, sending the A’s to their second series sweep of the Tigers at Comerica Park in three years with a 3-2 win Wednesday afternoon.
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New butterfly whisperer Steven Adams was casting his net for the monarch butterflies.
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The tie-up between Tata – which owns Port Talbot steel works – and a German firm will lead to job losses.
BBC News – Business

Soldiers, police and tribesmen are moving on Ana, one of three IS-held towns in the western desert.
BBC News – Middle East

The tremor toppled buildings in the capital, including a school, with many trapped in the rubble.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Senior officials are detained as police target ministries involved in planning a banned referendum.
BBC News – Europe

The arrests of two men in south Wales bring the total held over Friday’s Tube terror attack to five.
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Police say a copy of an Adolf Hitler speech was discovered in a search of Kenneth Gleason’s home.
BBC News – US & Canada

The presidential election was cancelled because the results were announced before being verified.
BBC News – Africa

Jed Lowrie’s eighth-inning grand slam led the A’s back from a four-run deficit and decided a back-and-forth affair as Oakland outslugged the Tigers for a 9-8 win Tuesday at Comerica Park.
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White, shin-high socks with small colorized tacos stitched into them were tucked into “Cheeseburger” Nike Air Max sneakers.
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