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Karan Vafadari says he has been sentenced to 27 years in prison, with his wife getting 16 years.
BBC News – Middle East

The Vatican says it has been given new information about allegations of a bishop’s alleged cover-up.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The vote goes ahead despite strong criticism from Israel and concerns from the US.
BBC News – Europe

The PM says EU nationals arriving after the UK’s exit should not automatically expect full rights.
BBC News – UK

The agency is being accused of abusing its surveillance powers to target the 2016 Trump campaign.
BBC News – US & Canada

West Ham are investigating an allegation that one of their staff claimed it was policy not to sign any more African players.
BBC News – Africa

Putting together MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list is a team effort. Needless to say, there isn’t 100 percent agreement right out of the gate and, as a result, some favorites who might be on an individual list […]

WASHINGTON — The Thunder’s defense kept the game close until the final minutes, but the issues that thwarted the team a
Oklahoma City Thunder

The A’s won’t be the best team you watch in 2018. They could be one of the more interesting, though, even beyond their slick new green jerseys — and that’s important.
OAK Homepage News

Health care stocks suffer as investors worry about the potential for new competition.
BBC News – Business