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Usually the first day of school comes before the pep rally, but that’s not how it worked with Carmelo Anthony’s first 24 hours in Oklahom
Oklahoma City Thunder

The London mayor welcomes an apology from Uber’s boss in which the firm accepted it “must change”.
BBC News – Business

A “yes” victory is expected in an independence referendum strongly opposed by Baghdad.
BBC News – Middle East

Millions of US citizens are without electricity, clean water, medicine, or communications.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The German chancellor is set for a fourth term despite losing a million votes to nationalists.
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May’s meeting with the European Council President is their first since her Florence speech.
BBC News – UK

The US president says his words about protests at sport events had “nothing to do with race”.
BBC News – US & Canada

The deadly attack is seen as a big blow to Nigeria’s efforts to promote tourism.
BBC News – Africa

Jharel Cotton tossed five scoreless innings and Khris Davis drilled his 41st home run as part of a five-run fifth inning as the A’s topped the Rangers, who fell 5 1/2 games back of the Twins for the second AL Wild […]

The ride-hailing app firm’s London chief suggests it is willing to make changes to keep operating.
BBC News – Business