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China to mark economic miracle that pulled 700 million people out of poverty

China has pledged more economic reforms to push growth higher and help offset any impact from the US trade conflict. It comes as the world’s second-largest economy marks the 40th anniversary of “reform and opening up” this week. Statistics show that more than 700 million Chinese people have shaken off poverty since Beijing started its […]

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SE Oklahoma’s Watson, St. Mary’s Johns garner 2018 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II weekly honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  Southeastern Oklahoma State’s Elexis Watson and St. Mary’s Staci Johns were named the Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the week, respectively. The duo earned the honor for their outstanding play for the week of March 12-18. Watson posted an incredible, .938 on-base percentage, reaching base in 15 of […]

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Minibus bursts in flames killing three in Russian city where house collapsed (VIDEO)

A tragedy has struck twice the city of Magnitogorsk in the Russian Urals. A minibus turned into inferno killing three people less than two days after a house collapsed killing nine with over 30 still missing, The video shows a column of fire engulfing the vehicle.   A series of loud bangs can be heard throughout […]

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An Old Vaccine May Get A New Life As A Treatment For Diabetes

Vaccines have been with us for more than 300 years and for the most part, have been rather successful at improving global health. However, some pathogens have been able to evade this approach. One of the most elusive enemies has been tuberculosis. This disease, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has been plaguing us for […]

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#WinWithUs- Speaker lineup for 2017 Convention

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – One of the most anticipated features of the annual NFCA Convention program is the diverse array of speakers that cover topics from both inside and outside softball. With the continued growth of our membership and convention attendees, the NFCA is “doubling down in Vegas.” With more Convention features than ever before, the NFCA has […]

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Editor-in-chief of anti-Kremlin online news site resigns amid sexual harassment scandal

The editor-in-chief of foreign-funded Russian website Meduza has resigned over a sexual harassment scandal. The man allegedly groped a colleague’s wife at a drunken party and told her he would easily get away with it. The incident occurred on October 20 when Meduza journalists were celebrating the fourth birthday of their outlet. It was apparently […]

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Hanchuk, Hitchcock, Brooks, Fox, Richard selected MaxPreps/NFCA National High School Players of the Week

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – South Windsor’s (Conn.) Maria Hanchuk, Eastwood’s (Pemberville, Ohio) Ashley Hitchcock, Eleanor Roosevelt’s (Greenbelt, Md.) Lauryn Brooks, Southeast’s (Wichita, Kan.) Emily Fox and Silver’s (Silver City, N.M.) Ajia Richard were selected MaxPreps/NFCA National High School Players of the Week for games played the week of April 16-22. East RegionHanchuck was 3-0 with a 0.35 […]

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Alberta Homeowner Giving Away Her $1.7 Million Millarville House In Essay Contest

For $25 and a well-worded pitch, this $1.7-million Southern Alberta home could be yours. Yes, you read that correctly. Alla Wagner is hoping to unload her 5,000 sq.-ft. Millarville estate, and is running a unique contest to settle on the most deserving candidate. According to the Write a Letter, Win a House Facebook page, Wagner […]

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Saint Mary’s surges to seventh in NFCA Division III Top 25

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Saint Mary’s (Ind.) surged 18 places this week to No. 7 in the NFCA Division III Top 25 rankings, which continues to be led by the trio of undefeated defending national champion Virginia Wesleyan, No. 2 Texas Lutheran and No 3 Texas-Tyler. The (28-2) Belles matched their school record for wins in […]

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Fake online clothes shop offered child prostitutes & porn to clients

Russia’s telecom watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has blocked a website, which used the guise of a designer clothes shop for minors to offer the services of underage prostitutes and distribute child pornography. The online shopping platform has been added to the list of Russia’s banned websites on Tuesday and ceased its operation within hours. Cpidzhak.ru website contained […]

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