As the third day of competition at the world track championships begins, Nigeria’s sprinters are in a race against time. Track’s world governing body, the IAAF, says that NCAA champion Divine Oduduru has filed an appeal against his pre-emptive disqualification from the men’s 200 meters, just hours before the heats begin. There’s also an appeal […]
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“Saturday Night Live” host Woody Harrelson skewered fashion and spoke up for immigrants in what initially appeared to be a slyly anti-PC monologue — but wasn’t. He joked that he was now considered a “fashionista” after years of often looking like a slob. Harrelson said he had always thought it was more important to focus
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The boss of collapsed Thomas Cook has said he is “deeply sorry” over the historic travel firm’s liquidation. Peter Fankhauser also told the Mail on Sunday that saying farewell to staff had been “heartbreaking”. The 178-year-old travel firm collapsed this week, putting 9,000 staff in the UK out of work – and leaving 150,000 British
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R.J. Alaniz didn’t hesitate when asked if he was more excited about getting his first career hit or victory. “The hit,” said the Cincinnati Reds rookie relief pitcher, who hadn’t even taken batting practice since his senior of high school 10 years ago. “Definitely the hit. Just see the ball, hit the ball. I was
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Washington State coach Mike Leach has never been one to hold his thoughts. After two tough losses, including a 38-13 thrashing by No. 19 Utah on Saturday night, Leach let loose on his feelings about his team and its performances, describing the Cougars as “fat, dumb, happy, and entitled.” Washington State entered its conference game
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Comedian Larry David reprised his role as Sen. Bernie Sanders in a spoof “Impeachment Town Hall” for the Democratic presidential candidates on “Saturday Night Live” — and it was hard to believe he wasn’t the real thing. David looked like Sanders, even sounded like him — just funnier. “Hello everyone,” he said. “I’m so excited to
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ferguson Marine in Inverclyde was nationalised by the Scottish government in August The former owner of the nationalised Ferguson shipyard has said he is ready to resume involvement in the yard. Engineering tycoon Jim McColl was forced to hand the business to administrators five weeks ago. Since then the
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A look at what’s happening around the majors today: TO BE DETERMINED The NL Central race has come down to the final day of the regular season. The Cardinals lead the Brewers by a game after both clubs lost Saturday night. St. Louis fell under a barrage of homers by the Cubs, while Milwaukee closer
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Customers of Hayley King say their “dream holidays” never materialised Complaints from holidaymakers who believe they have been scammed by a travel agent are being investigated by police, the BBC can reveal. Customers of Hayley King’s London-based Around the World Travel business have reported turning up at hotels to
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Images of child sex abuse have reached a crisis point on the internet, spreading at unprecedented rates in part because tech platforms and law enforcement agencies have failed to keep pace with the problem. But less is understood about the issue underlying it all: What drives people to sexually abuse children? Science in recent years
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