Cleveland Indians right-hander Shane Bieber has lost his no-hit bid in the seventh inning on a leadoff double by Toronto’s Eric Sogard. Bieber had struck out six and walked one Wednesday night at Toronto before the hit. The 24-year-old Bieber was the MVP of the All-Star Game earlier this month, striking out the side in […]
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WASHINGTON — He is an otherwise obscure Maltese professor with sketchy academic credentials who has stayed out of public view for more than a year and a half. But on Wednesday, Joseph Mifsud was briefly given a high-profile supporting role at Robert S. Mueller III’s congressional appearance, with his name coming up at least 20
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The demand for next day delivery helped to fuel a profit jump of 13% at UPS during the second quarter. Both profits and revenues topped Wall Street expectations, sending shares up more than 8% Wednesday. UPS earned $1.69 billion, boosted by a 30% increase in next-day air shipments. The Atlanta company’s revenue rose 3% to
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Image copyright Science Photo Library Scans carried out when someone is first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can predict their long-term prognosis, research has shown. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are already a key part of the diagnosis and management of MS. But a 15-year study of people with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), who can go
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Matt Healy, lead singer of The 1975, and climate activist Greta Thunberg Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has recorded an essay about climate change for The 1975’s new album, Notes on a Conditional Form. In the essay, which she recites over ambient music from the band, Thunberg calls for “civil
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Virgin Media’s cabinets are connected to local exchanges by optical fibre but link to most homes by copper-based cabling Virgin Media has pledged to offer internet download speeds of at least 1Gbps to 15 million homes by the end of 2021. That represents about half of all UK households
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A man convicted of killing a young Canadian couple more than three decades ago after a trial that hinged on DNA evidence and newly-emerged genealogical technology was sentenced in Washington state Wednesday to life in prison. William Talbott II received two consecutive life terms with no parole, The Daily Herald reported . Tanya Van Cuylenborg,
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Jalen Ramsey crouched in the back of an armored truck, peered through a small window and waited for his introduction. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback then flung open both doors, revealing dozens of phony money bags and a huge smile. Ramsey put on quite a show as the Jacksonville Jaguars reported for training camp Wednesday.
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When Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, walked through an analysis suggesting that several episodes documented by Mr. Mueller met the criteria of obstruction of justice, the special counsel tossed cold water his way. “I don’t subscribe necessarily to the way you analyzed that,” Mr. Mueller said. The Democrats’ challenge was visible in miniature
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A favorite summer footwear option is the flip-flop. What’s not to love? It’s easy to put on and take off. It’s often waterproof. You can wear your flops to the pool, or to get the mail very quickly, or to the beach when you need an easy-to-clean option. But what happens when you start wearing
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