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Rookie right-hander Jake Junis was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday to make the start against the A’s in Oakland. Right-hander Jharel Cotton (5-9, 5.72 ERA) is slated to start against him for Oakland.
OAK Homepage News

Matt Chapman lined a three-run homer just over the left-field wall to cap a five-run fourth inning and lead the A’s to a 9-3 win over the Orioles on Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum.
OAK Homepage News

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Clarks has been accused of “everyday sexism” for calling a girls’ school shoe the “Dolly Babe”.
BBC News – Business

Tehran’s parliament approves a proposed bill to boost military funding in response to US sanctions.
BBC News – Middle East

Argentina says diplomacy is the only solution after Trump says he is considering military action.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Police hunting for a missing reporter last seen on board a submarine think it was deliberately sunk.
BBC News – Europe

Philip Hammond and Liam Fox put on a show of unity as they agree on a post-Brexit transition period.
BBC News – UK

He condemned violence by “many sides” in Virginia but did not explicitly attack the far-right.
BBC News – US & Canada

Opposition leader Raila Odinga said Monday would be a “day of mourning for the fallen patriots”.
BBC News – Africa