Monthly Archives: April 2019

Katy stays atop USA Today Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 Poll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Katy kept rolling and remained in the No. 1 spot in the USA Today Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 poll for a second consecutive week. The (28-1) Tigers routed Morton Ranch and Tompkins by a combined score of 25-5 and have now won 18 straight. Next up is a home game Friday against […]

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Saudi Arabia doesn’t need US permission to cut oil output – energy minister

The US is not in a position to tell OPEC or Saudi Arabia what to do, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih told journalists when asked about Donald Trump’s reaction to curbing production of crude by the kingdom or the oil cartel. “I don’t need approval from any foreign state when it comes to the issue […]

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Yves-Francois Blanchet, Former Quebec Environment Minister, To Run For Bloc Quebecois Leadership

OTTAWA — Former Parti Quebecois cabinet minister Yves-Francois Blanchet will confirm he is running for the vacant Bloc Quebecois leadership, The Canadian Press has learned. Blanchet will confirm his intentions later today in the foyer of the House of Commons where he will be accompanied by at least two Bloc MPs. So far, five of […]

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DeDomenico, Arst claim Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III National Pitcher, Player of Week honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rowan University’s Jesse DeDomenico and East Texas Baptist University’s Morgan Arst captured this week’s Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III National Pitcher and Player of the Week honors, respectively. Sophomore right-hander DeDomenico went 4-0 this past week, with just one earned run and 31 strikeouts in 25.2 innings of action. The Hightstown High product […]

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Poseidon in action: Russia ‘starts’ underwater trial of strategic nuclear drone

A Russian strategic drone propelled by a miniaturized nuclear reactor is undergoing underwater trials, according to reports. The weapon, called Poseidon, is slated to become a new class of the country’s nuclear deterrence. Poseidon, which was previously dubbed Status-6, was officially announced in March along with other upcoming weapon systems, meant to counter the development […]

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U.S. Justice Department Connects Trump To A Federal Crime For 1st Time

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department says that President Donald Trump directed illegal payments to buy the silence of two women whose claims of extramarital affairs threatened his presidential campaign, the first time prosecutors have connected Trump to a federal crime. In a court filing , prosecutors said former Trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen arranged […]

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NPF adds Aussie Spirit in 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Pro Fastpitch is expanding its international footprint for the second time in eight months with the addition of the Aussie Spirit, marked to begin competition with the 2018 season.  NPF Commissioner Cheri Kempf made the announcement on Dec. 28 in a cooperative effort with Softball Australia and its CEO, Chet Gray. “This […]

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‘Russian Hubble’ observatory project bogged in embezzlement probe – report

Crooks may have embezzled at least $425,000 of Russian budget money allocated for a $30-million project to create a UV-range space observatory. A police probe into the suspected crime was reportedly launched last month. The Russia-led multimillion dollar-led international corroboration called Spektr-UV is aimed at building and placing into orbit an instrument of similar design […]

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Ontario Teen Aiden Anderson Becomes Prime Minister For A Day

Aiden Anderson rounded out his statement to the media with a proverbial mic drop. The 15-year-old was speaking in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa Wednesday, the same place where politicians of all stripes and positions have spoken to the country through its journalists. Today, and just for today, Anderson was the […]

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2017 Easton/NFCA Assistant Coach of The Year recipients announced

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Melyssa Lombardi (DI / Oklahoma), Sara Kubuske (DII / Indianapolis), James Inzana (DIII / Virginia Wesleyan), Bobbi Bridges (NAIA / Oklahoma City), Matt Sanders (NJCAA DI / Butler CC), Ron Bretz (NJCAA DII / Mercyhurst North East), DJ Johnson (NJCAA DIII / Rock Valley) Caitlin Luquet (Cal JC/Diablo Valley), Jim Costello (High […]

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