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WBSC Awards Hosting Rights For 2018-2019 Softball World Championships

OKLAHOMA CITY — The 27th WBSC Softball Congress concluded October 16 following three days of commission meetings at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. Delegates from 42 countries across five regions joined top world governing body officials, including WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari and WBSC Softball President Dale McMann, to discuss and decide numerous on- and off-field […]

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Syria’s Assad visits ally Iran for first time in 8 years since conflict began (VIDEO)

Syrian President Bashar Assad has made his first public visit to Iran — his country’s closest regional ally — since the beginning of the Syrian conflict eight years ago. Syrian state television reported the visit on Monday, showing footage of Assad meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported […]

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Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Renewed for Parts 3 and 4

Netflix has conjured up 16 new episodes of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which will air in two parts, similar to how Netflix split the show’s initial 20 episode order. Instead of differentiating the episodes as “Season 3” and “Season 4,” “Part 3” and “Part 4” will begin production in 2019. The show’s previously announced “Part […]

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Virginia Wesleyan unanimous No. 1 in NFCA Division III Top 25 poll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the first time in school history, Virginia Wesleyan is the No. 1 team in the county, as the surging Marlins replace Texas-Tyler atop the NFCA Division III Top 25 poll standings. Virginia Wesleyan (38-5), which ranked third last week, extended its win streak to 17 games after rallying from four runs […]

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US may demand ‘allies’ pay 150% for privilege of hosting troops

Frustrated by its allies’ lagging military spending, the Trump administration is reportedly drawing up demands that countries where US troops are stationed pay the full cost – and then some – for the ‘privilege’. The White House is drawing up demands that Germany, Japan, South Korea and eventually every other country ‘hosting’ US troops on […]

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Auburn Montgomery (Ala.) Named 2015 NAIA National Coaching Staff of the Year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – First-year head coach Eric Newell, assistant coach Scottie Wilkes and graduate assistant coach Rachel Stuart of back-to-back NAIA National Champion Auburn Montgomery (Ala.) have been selected as the NFCA’s NAIA National Coaching Staff of the Year, the Association announced on Wednesday.  With high expectations of taking over a program coming off its […]

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100s of children facing terrorism charges after forced confessions – HRW

A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report claims that Iraqi and Kurdish governments have imprisoned hundreds of children who have been forced, through torture, into confessing that they are Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) members. In a damning 53-page report, released Wednesday, HRW alleges that some 1,500 children have been charged with IS terrorism offences. It […]

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'Bao,' Animated Short About Dumplings And Family, Makes Oscars Shortlist

If you didn’t get a chance to savour the adorable short film, ‘Bao,’ when it premiered this summer alongside “The Incredibles 2,” stop everything and take two minutes to watch a clip of this cuteness overload — and possible Oscar contender — in motion. Pixar released the animated short on YouTube on Monday for one […]

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Charlton County’s Carter Named Max Preps/NFCA High School Player of the Week

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The MaxPreps/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) High School Player of the Week award returns with high school fall softball seasons now underway. As a result of her outstanding efforts during games played during the period August 17-23, the NFCA has selected senior Callyn Carter of Charlton County High School (Ga.), as the […]

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Fortnite’s Controversial Glider Redeploy Is Back

The glider redeploy, one of the most controversial gameplay mechanics in the history of Fortnite, is making its return as a usable item. Announced by Epic Games, the glider redeploy will be returning with patch v7.20 and will take up an inventory slot if you choose to equip it. It can be found from normal […]

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