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ASU’s Stankiewicz, Tulsa’s Watson garner 2018 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I weekly honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Arizona State’s Marisa Stankiewicz and Tulsa’s Emily Watson were named Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division I National Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for games played March 26-April 1. Stankiewicz powered the seventh-ranked Sun Devils to four more wins in non-conference action last weekend. The senior infielder hit .625 with five hits, three leaving […]

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Russia’s brand new ‘Boa’ pistol may soon replace legendary Makarov sidearm

A state-of-the-art pistol, nicknamed ‘Udav’ may soon become a new sidearm of the Russian military, which is hastily seeking a proper replacement to its time-proven but aging Makarov’s weapon. The newest pistol successfully withstood all trials held by the weapons manufacturer and the Russian Defense Ministry, the arms producer, the Central Research Institute for Precision […]

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Strasbourg court ruling on Pussy Riot a blow to religious freedom in Europe – Orthodox Church

The European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) decision to reject Moscow’s appeal against the сompensation to female punk band Pussy Riot has infringed the rights of millions of believers, Russia’s Orthodox Church said.  With no further means to challenge the ruling, Russia’s Justice Ministry said on Wednesday that the compensation will be paid in full […]

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Scheer Says Canadians’ Detention Shows PM’s ‘Naive Approach’ With China

OTTAWA — The detention of two Canadians by Chinese authorities is evidence that the Liberal government’s “naive approach” with China isn’t working, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer told reporters Thursday. Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor are being held on suspicion of “endangering national security,” according to China’s foreign ministry. Their detention comes […]

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Reigning Division III champion Virginia Wesleyan getting $500K softball complex upgrade

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Big improvements will be coming to the Virginia Wesleyan University campus this summer, when construction starts on $500,000 worth of improvements to the softball complex for the reigning NCAA Division III national champion Marlins. The renovations, funded by a gift from the TowneBank Foundation, will include grandstand seating, a press box, […]

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This Christmas Will Be A Tough One For Workers In Canada

As we head into the holiday season, the many challenges facing Canadian workers are weighing heavy. Despite a few bright spots, the rights workers have struggled for many years to gain are under increased attack, both in the workplace and outside. As we gather with friends and family over the holidays, we should remember such […]

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Mop, one – Gun, zero: Shop assistant uses simple cleaning device to fend off armed robber (VIDEO)

A floor mop would seem useless against loaded gun. However, in the hands of a courageous and resourceful lady from Southern Russia, it turned into a strong defense, and proof of it was caught on CCTV footage. It was an ordinary night at a round-the-clock store in the town of Mineralnye Vody, when the door […]

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David Schimmelpenninck Van Der Oye, Prof Who Sexually Harassed Student, Returns To Brock University Classroom

TORONTO — A Brock University professor who gave one of his students alcohol in his office and made unwanted sexual advances towards her will return to teaching this semester. Prof. David Schimmelpenninck van der Oye will teach a second-year, non-compulsory history class starting next week at the St. Catharines, Ont. school. He has not taught […]

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Drunk passenger demands money from police as they try to remove him from plane (VIDEO)

A passenger who had a few too many before his flight from the Russian city of Orenburg to Moscow quarreled with police officers and refused to leave the plane, arguing that he had paid for his ticket. “I won’t go anywhere!” the man can be heard shouting at the police officers, who came to remove […]

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USA Softball announces 2018 Collegiate Player of the Year "Watch List"

OKLAHOMA CITY — USA Softball, the national governing body of softball, announced the 2018 Top 50 Collegiate Player of the Year “Watch List” on Wednesday afternoon. The listing includes 2017 USA Softball Player of the Year Kelly Barnhill and a total of 13 repeat “Watch List” honorees. They join 37 other student-athletes on the “Watch List” for […]

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