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Russia opposes blanket ban on AI weapons, supports international political declaration

Russia opposes a complete ban on weapons using artificial intelligence (AI) because such systems do not exist, but will sign an declaration on the issue if it does not contradict its interests, according to a newspaper report. The business-oriented Russian paper Kommersant Daily reported on Thursday that its journalists had learned that Moscow was ready […]

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New Haven’s Luzzi, Rockhurst’s Sappington, Bemidji State’s Yost garner 2017 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II weekly national awards

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  University of New Haven sophomore Taylor Luzzi garneredLouisville Slugger / NFCA Division II National Player of the Week honors, while seniors Bridgette Sappington of Rockhurst and Jessica Yost of Bemidji State tossed perfect games to share national Pitcher of the Week accolades, respectively. Each student-athlete earned their first national honor for games […]

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Off with their hats! Russian military to ditch traditional headgear – reports

A large part of Russian military will soon stop using traditional Russian fur hats with ear flaps, known as “ushankas,” as well as woolen side caps. The government plans to replace these items with more simple headgear. The famous Russian souvenir known abroad as “ushanka”, “shapka” or simply “Russian hat” could soon become a rare […]

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Featured Five – March 9-13

Throughout the 2017 softball season, the NFCA will feature some of the sport’s highest-profile contests in our “Featured Five” Games of the Week. Each weekly installment will be released on Thursday, providing live stat links, game notes, team info, social media accounts and any available broadcast links in hopes of becoming another reason for fans […]

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‘Unfair competition’: Russian foreign minister blasts US attempts to thwart Turkey S-400 deal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described US threats to impose sanctions on Turkey if it purchases Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missiles as blackmail, and an attempt to secure the market for US firms. “What Mr. Mitchell has said about Ankara risking being subject to sanctions if it goes ahead with the S-400 purchase from Russia is […]

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HuffPost Canada's Top Splashes Of 2018

At HuffPost Canada, we take great pride in our home page, and one part that gets special attention is that giant headline and photo right at the top. The splash is the hallmark of our front page. It’s big, it’s bold, and it makes a statement. Sometimes it features the biggest news of the day, […]

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Top three unchanged in NFCA Division III Top 25

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Defending national champion Virginia Wesleyan, Texas Lutheran and Texas-Tyler remained unchanged in the first three spots in the NFCA Division III Top 25 rankings for a fifth straight week. The (26-0) Marlins won six games last week to remain unbeaten over their last 32 games, going back to a 4-1 loss to […]

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Pandora, anyone? Russia plans to set up moon base inhabited by ‘avatar robots’

After unveiling an ambitious plan to install a permanent base on the moon, Russia’s space boss Dmitry Rogozin has now added a truly sci-fi-esque detail: humans will control it from Earth through sophisticated ‘avatar robotics.’ “We’re talking about creating a long-term base, not constantly manned, but visitable,” Rogozin, who leads Russia’s national space agency, ‘Roscosmos’ […]

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Inaugural USA Softball All American Games kick off Aug. 19 in OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY – The inaugural USA Softball All-American Games kicks off August 19 at the Softball Capital of the World®!  Featuring the best 12-Under athletes from across the United States, each Region will be represented by athletes and coaches within their respective associations.  Find out who will take home the inaugural USA Softball All-American Games […]

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Toronto Police Investigating More Incidents At St. Michael's College School

An investigation into allegations of assault and sexual assault at a private all-boys’ school in Toronto has expanded after police said Tuesday they have learned of two more incidents. Police said they had received videos of the latest incidents — one involving an alleged assault with a weapon, the other was considered a threat. The […]

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