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Rich Hill’s command is still missing after three spring starts, leaving the veteran lefty in search of answers as he attempts to regain the form that convinced A’s brass to risk a $ 6 million contract on him […]

The Thunder was intentional in its play. The Thunder was precise in its execution and wise in its decision making.
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The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) says it is closing a criminal investigation into allegations of price-rigging in the foreign exchange market.
BBC News – Business

At least 41 civilians have been killed and 75 others wounded in an air strike by Saudi-led coalition warplanes in northern Yemen, medics say.
BBC News – Middle East

Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to accept a key ministerial role in President Dilma Rousseff’s government, media reports say.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Belgian and French police are said to be still hunting two men believed to be linked to the Paris attacks, after shots were fired during an anti-terror raid in Brussels.
BBC News – Europe

A prison officer injured in a bomb in Northern Ireland earlier this month dies after being rushed back to hospital 11 days after the attack.
BBC News – UK

Five US states hold primary elections for November’s presidential vote, giving Democratic and Republican front-runners a chance to cement their leads.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria’s state-owned oil company failed to pay revenues worth $ 16bn to the government in a suspected fraud, according to an official audit.
BBC News – Africa

Billy Burns led all rookies, as well as the entire A’s team, in stolen bases last season, but this week he’s far from the most prolific basestealer wearing the green and gold. Rickey Henderson, baseball’s all-time […]

Through the thrilling wins and difficult losses,
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So-called “robo-advice” could be of benefit to consumers looking for help with their finances, concludes a review by the regulator.
BBC News – Business

The United Arab Emirates says one of its warplanes taking part in a mission against Houthi rebels in Yemen is missing.
BBC News – Middle East

Huge crowds of protesters march through Brazil’s cities calling for President Dilma Rousseff to resign over her alleged mishandling of the economy.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vows to bring terrorism “to its knees” following an attack in the capital Ankara that killed at least 36 people.
BBC News – Europe

A plan for the government to top up savings for low-paid workers will be unveiled as part of this week’s Budget, along with rises in the minimum wage.
BBC News – UK

Will the 15 March primary in Florida be the end of the beginning or beginning of the end for Trump opposition?
BBC News – US & Canada

At least 14 civilians and two soldiers are shot dead at a beach resort in Ivory Coast, in an attack claimed by al-Qaeda-linked militants.
BBC News – Africa

It was a rollicking first day of Spring Training for Hall of Famer, Oakland icon and A’s special instructor Rickey Henderson, whose presence in the clubhouse and on the field in Sunday morning at Hohokam Stadium […]

Excitement was swirling in the air for kindergarten through fourth-grade students at Prairie Vale Elementary as the school day was windin
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