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Since the 2017 campaign wrapped up in October, all we have heard from those surrounding the Kansas City Royals’ front office was how Eric Hosmer was the player they wanted to rebuild around out of their recent crop of free agents. In fact, the push to bring Hosmer back took another step forward on Monday , as Mitch Moreland re-upped with Boston, taking them out of the hunt for Hosmer's services. So while the Royals might have to step over San Diego or St. Louis to sign him, in my eyes he isn't... Читать дальше...

Since the 2017 campaign wrapped up in October, all we have heard from those surrounding the Kansas City Royals’ front office was how Eric Hosmer was the player they wanted to rebuild around out of their recent crop of free agents. In fact, the push to bring Hosmer back took another step forward on Monday , as Mitch Moreland re-upped with Boston, taking them out of the hunt for Hosmer's services. So while the Royals might have to step over San Diego or St. Louis to sign him, in my eyes he isn't... Читать дальше...

How Trump is playing into North Korea’s hands — and making war more likely.

After a tough OT loss to start the week, the 905 have started to put some wins together with strong performances.

It would be funny if it wasn’t so true

Recently in an interview with Baseball America, Pat O’Conner, the president of Minor League Baseball, had a few very quotable things to say about player salary.

Chief among them, after sneeringly suggestin “I don’t think minor league baseball is a career choice for a player” — like they have a choice — he went on to add:

“I do think that it’s time for an adjustment in salary, but the issue of putting them into an FLSA (Fair Labor Standards... Читать дальше...

The Morning Joe crew discussed the implications of the Republican tax bill, pointing out it is nothing like what Trump promised voters.

Two children were killed and four others injured on December, 21 when terrorist organizations shelled residential neighborhoods in Aleppo city during public celebrations, the SANA news agency reported.

If you’re a homeowner, dealing with the potentially damaging effects of winter can seem daunting — but there are a few simple steps that will protect you. First, be sure to insulate all windows; weather stripping can lower heating bills by up to 15 percent. Slipping draft guards under your front and back doors is another excellent way to keep out the winter chill, and of course, a sturdy deadbolt is essential. A state-of-the-art home security system is not a bad idea.

The opioid epidemic could kill hundreds of thousands in the next decade. But America can beat it.

If you were a child of the 1990s, the holiday season meant buying glittery, lotion-based gifts at Bath & Body Works and Limited Too. It also meant actually enjoying candy canes, eggnog not giving you indigestion and – best of all – watching holiday episodes of your favorite shows, some age-appropriate and some, well, not.

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Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) is one of 72 companies within the Communications Equipment GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 703 company GICS Information Technology sector. The market value of CSCO is $189.1 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for CSCO puts it 27 among the 72 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the third... Читать дальше...

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LIMA, Peru (AP) — The Latest on impeachment proceedings against Peru's president (all times local): 10 a.m. Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski says the nation's democracy is at risk with a pending impeachment vote that could remove him from office. In his initial remarks to lawmakers Thursday, Kuczynski said he came to look them in the eye and state, "I am not corrupt and I have not lied." The president is presenting a detailed account of the $782,000 in payments provided to his Westfield Capital... Читать дальше...

Michael Abebe, one of the nephew’s of former first lady late Stella Obasanjo, had his engagement ceremony to his fiancee, Erica Cusworth, at the Harbour Point.

Michael Abebe, one of the nephew’s of former First Lady late Stella Obasanjo, had his engagement ceremony to his fiancee, Erica Cusworth at the Harbour Point.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters doused hot spots Thursday as winds increased that could whip up embers and cause flare-ups at the gigantic wildfire still smoldering northwest of Los Angeles. Crews were in place to once again to provide structure protection above Montecito and other hillside communities in Santa Barbara County, where the last round of heavy gusts revived the flames and forced new evacuations last weekend. "If there's an ember that's been there for a day or two that's still glowing... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters doused hot spots Thursday as winds increased that could whip up embers and cause flare-ups at the gigantic wildfire still smoldering northwest of Los Angeles. Crews were in place to once again to provide structure protection above Montecito and other hillside communities in Santa Barbara County, where the last round of heavy gusts revived the flames and forced new evacuations last weekend. "If there's an ember that's been there for a day or two that's still glowing... Читать дальше...

Eaton has been subject of complaints about a hostile work environment for female employees

Kopenhagen (dpa) - Nach gefährlichen Steinwürfen auf fahrende Autos werden Autobahnbrücken in Dänemark bald mit Kameras überwacht. Im Januar sollten die ersten Geräte aufgestellt werden, berichtete die Nachrichtenagentur Ritzau am Donnerstag unter Berufung auf die dänische Polizei. 30 ausgewählte Strecken sollten überwacht werden. Hintergrund ist, dass Unbekannte immer wieder große Steine von den Brücken auf fahrende Autos werfen.Im August 2016 starb eine Deutsche, als ein Betonklotz das Auto ihrer Familie traf. Читать дальше...

Three Union members back, Nashville confirmed for expansion and more in the links

The Ravens are getting hot at just the right time, and that could change the AFC landscape in the playoffs.

These celebrities are jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon.

Stuttgart (dpa) - Die Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg hat ein Modellprojekt zur medizinischen Tele-Sprechstunde für Kassenpatienten genehmigt. Der zunächst auf zwei Jahre angelegte Test zur Fernbehandlung - der Name lautet «DocDirect» - wird von der Kassenärztlichen Vereinigung Baden-Württemberg getragen. Eigenen Angaben zufolge bietet die Organisation damit bundesweit erstmals die ausschließliche Fernbehandlung für Kassenpatienten an. Dabei sollen Arzt und Patient am Telefon oder über eine App ins Gespräch kommen. Читать дальше...

India will provide Myanmar with $25 million for development projects including prefabricated houses in troubled Rakhine state to enable the return of Rohingya Muslims who have fled the area, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. More than 600,000 Rohingya have escaped to Bangladesh after attacks by insurgents on Myanmar security forces in August triggered a military crackdown that the United Nations has called ethnic cleansing. The international community demands the Rohingya be allowed to go home in safety... Читать дальше...