Year: 2019
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Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism
When FIFA asked every competition to enforce a three-step procedure in response to racism in matches, the English Premier League did not follow the advice
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Royals get pitcher Adams from Yankees for infielder Perez
The Royals acquired right-hander Chance Adams from the New York Yankees for infielder Christian Perez on Monday
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Criminal probe underway in Las Vegas fire that killed 6: Source
Las Vegas Fire Department(LAS VEGAS) — A criminal investigation is underway after six people were killed in an apartment fire in Las Vegas, a source briefed on the case told ABC News. Investigators with the [Read More…]
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Boeing fires embattled CEO Dennis Muilenburg
Wolterk/iStock(NEW YORK) — Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has been fired, the company announced Monday morning. David Calhoun, currently the chairman of Boeing’s board of directors, was named new CEO. CFO Greg Smith will serve as [Read More…]
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The Vessel, landmark spiral staircase at NYC’s Hudson Yards, will soon be accessible to people with disabilities
Warren Eisenberg/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Vessel at Hudson Yards — the landmark structure consisting of 80 platforms and spiral staircases — will soon be accessible to visitors with disabilities. The developer and operator of the [Read More…]
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Texas resident grabs his shotgun and shoots, kills 3 home invaders
KTRK-TV(HOUSTON) — A Texas resident grabbed his shotgun and shot and killed three men when they allegedly broke into his home, authorities said. Early Monday morning, one of the two residents of a trailer home [Read More…]
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Royals send minor leaguer to Yankees for RHP Chance Adams
The Kansas City Royals obtained pitcher Chance Adams in a trade with the New York Yankees, the team announced Monday.
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Streaking Eagles go for 4th straight win, NFC East title
The Philadelphia Eagles can win the NFC East with a victory against the New York Giants
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Arizona QB Murray to have MRI after hamstring injury
Arizona QB Murray to have MRI after hamstring injury
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Pitino, Adidas reach settlement; terms not disclosed
Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has reached a settlement with Adidas
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Barnard teen murder suspect’s purported video confession: Lawyers agree to limit disclosure
Conrad MacKethan(NEW YORK) — The New York City Law Department and the Legal Aid lawyers for the 13-year-old boy accused in the murder of Barnard College student Tessa Majors agreed Monday to limit disclosure of [Read More…]
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Plays of the year: 2019 had a flair for the dramatic
A goalie scored in soccer
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AP Source: Indians, 2B Hernandez agree on 1-year contract
AP Source: Indians, 2B Hernandez agree on 1-year contract
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Arrest made in shooting of 13 people at memorial party for man killed by gun violence
WLS(CHICAGO) — An arrest has been made stemming from the shooting of 13 people at a pre-Christmas memorial party for a man who was gunned down earlier this year, police said on Monday. Chicago police [Read More…]
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American Airlines now offering non-binary booking options for passengers
santirf/iStock(NEW YORK) — American Airlines is now the second U.S. carrier to offer non-binary gender options to passengers during the booking process. The airline recently completed a system update to allow the change, which now [Read More…]
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POLL ALERT: UConn moves up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll after Stanford loses
POLL ALERT: UConn moves up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll after Stanford loses
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Beast Mode returns? Lynch, Seahawks on verge of reunion
The Seattle Seahawks could be reuniting with former star running back Marshawn Lynch
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Got a geeky girl on your gift list? Two female entrepreneurs got your back
RockLove Jewelry(NEW YORK) — Ashley Eckstein is an actress, and, proudly, a “big fangirl.” However, the woman who became the voice of Jedi Ahsoka Tano on the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and [Read More…]
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Video shows officer using superhuman strength to stop runaway SUV from hitting teenagers
ABC News(BRIDGEPORT, Conn.) — When Connecticut police officer Carlos Carmo Jr. spotted a runaway SUV with no driver and two helpless passengers freaking out inside, he realized he had to act fast. He said mustered [Read More…]
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Australia’s prime minister justifies climate policies amid raging wildfires
Twitter/@ScottMorrison(SYDNEY, Australia) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is justifying his stance on climate policies, despite bushfires raging throughout the country. Hundreds of wildfires were burning in four states on Monday, which have been burning [Read More…]