Craig Taylor

US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton says she no longer cares what her Republican rival Donald Trump might say and will focus on issues instead.
BBC News – US & Canada

Twenty-six men held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly five years have been released, international mediators say.
BBC News – Africa

In the 2016 NBA General Manager survey, Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and center Steven Adams were voted in the top five toughest playe
Oklahoma City Thunder

The A’s offseason, never boring, should bring about plenty of intrigue following a second consecutive last-place finish in the American League West.
OAK Homepage News

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.
BBC News – Business

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.
BBC News – Middle East

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.
BBC News – Europe

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”.
BBC News – UK

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.
BBC News – US & Canada

Burkina Faso has foiled a coup plot by forces loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaore and arrested at least 10 people, a minster says.
BBC News – Africa

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Oklahoma City Thunder

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.
OAK Homepage News

Russell Westbrook realized something on Thursday afternoon, minutes after the Thunder completed its latest practice at U.S.
Oklahoma City Thunder

Shops are “struggling to cope” with the amount of items customers return, with a quarter of it unfit for resale, new figures suggest.
BBC News – Business

The head of the coalition forces for Iraq and Syria tells the BBC that the Islamic State group is “a brutal opponent” in the fight for Mosul.
BBC News – Middle East

Key Venezuelan opposition figure and former presidential candidate, Manuel Rosales, is released from jail into house arrest.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Italian prosecutors begin an inquiry after a family’s lawyer claims a woman pregnant with twins died because her doctor refused to take action.
BBC News – Europe

MPs have backed a call for the former owner of BHS, Sir Philip Green, to be stripped of his knighthood.
BBC News – UK

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he will “totally accept” the results of the US election “if I win”.
BBC News – US & Canada