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Angel Hernandez now interim umpire crew chief after opt outs
Umpire Angel Hernndez, who has sued Major League Baseball over a lack of top assignments, will serve as an interim crew chief this season after a dozen umps decided to sit out amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Greek former minister charged over pharmaceutical probe
Greece's parliament voted late Wednesday to charge a former deputy justice minister over allegations he sought to incriminate political opponents in a purported pharmaceutical bribery scandal.
Whitmer: Enbridge dodging responsibility for potential spill
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer criticized Enbridge Inc. on Wednesday for what she described as the company's refusal to make an airtight pledge to pay for damages caused by a potential oil spill from its pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel.
Titans sign rookie drafted to back up NFL's rushing leader
The Tennessee Titans have signed their third-round draft pick, the running back expected to back up NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry.
Trump Says 'Nasty, Horrible' Covid-19 Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better in US as Cases Surge
Besides declaring support for masks as a way to fight the pandemic, he admonished young people against crowding bars and spreading the disease.
252 Crore People, 43,158 Deaths: Curious Case of Low Covid-19 Mortality in South & South East Asia
The 19 nations of the region, with a population of over 252 crore, have reported just 43,158 Covid-19 fatalities.
MLB allows on-field advertising in pandemic-shortened season
Major League Baseball is adding on-field advertising this season, both real and virtual.
Puerto Rico to ban alcohol sales on Sundays amid pandemic
Alcohol sales will be banned across Puerto Rico on Sundays and nearly all businesses will remain closed that day to help control a rise in cases in the U.S. territory, the governor announced Monday.
Fauci to throw 1st pitch at Yankees-Nationals opener in DC
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the countrys top infectious disease expert, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the first game of Major League Baseballs pandemic-delayed regular season.
Marlins' Rojas says team is poised to make big progress
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas talked Monday about the ways the 2020 season will be different for players, with little clubhouse interaction, seats in the stands and postgame meals via hotel room service.
Battle to replace Brady at QB in spotlight as Pats open camp
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Marriott will require guests to wear masks in public spaces
Marriott hotels will require guests to wear masks in lobbies and other public spaces starting July 27.
Ben's back: Roethlisberger's return to hit full go at camp
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Two more Cabinet ministers hit with COVID-19 in Brazil
Two more ministers in the Cabinet of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Monday they have tested positive for the new coronavirus, which has been raging through Latin Americas largest nation.
'Mentally Shot, May Triple Your Taxes... Will Cry for Mommy': Trump's Bizarre Attacks on Biden
The interview, which was taped in advance, came as new polling results showed support for Biden surging as doubts about Trump's handling of the pandemic grow amid a resurgence in many states.
Blast at Power Plant in Iran’s Central Isfahan Province, No Casualties Reported So Far
The blast was caused by the wear and tear of a transformer at the power plant in Islamabad, the managing director of the Isfahan power company told IRNA.
