Cubs Reach 6-Year Deal With Yu Darvish
Feb 11, 2018 - 05:11
It's certainly made the Cubs better, and we'll see if he starts a cascade of pitching deals now that the market has been set. Saturday, news broke by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal that Darvish would be headed to Chicago, pending a physical.
Rachel Brand, No. 3 US Justice Department official, stepping down amid turmoil
Feb 11, 2018 - 05:09
Brand will apparently become Walmart's head of global corporate governance, which includes legal and policy responsibilities. He earned an undergraduate degree from Duke University and later graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2006.
Vice President Pence Warns North Korea Despite Winter Olympics Thaw
Feb 10, 2018 - 06:01
Among members of the North Korean cheerleading squad to shoot to stardom is Ri Sol-ju, who is now the wife of Kim Jong-un. A top Foreign Ministry official seemed to rule that out in comments carried by the North's state-run media on Thursday.
Iranian state TV runs fake news about Turkey's Afrin op
Feb 09, 2018 - 04:55
A Russian military pilot died after a Su-25 warplane was shot down over rebel-held territory in Idlib on February 3. The last time such meeting took place in Sochi, Russia, in November.
Cornerback Eddie Smith commits to Alabama
Feb 08, 2018 - 12:21
Surtain visited Alabama the weekend of January 19 after first taking an official visit to LSU the previous weekend. The Slidell, Louisiana native chose Alabama over Tennessee and Mississippi State.
Meghan Markle's brother claims she denied realizing her OWN household
Feb 08, 2018 - 12:18
The former Suits actress once wore another diamond during her first marriage to producer Trevor Engelson . Meghan's mother and Markle's father, Thomas Markle, divorced when she was six years old.
CAS to hear last-ditch Winter Olympics plea by 32 Russian athletes
Feb 08, 2018 - 12:17
But the official did not say anything about conditions of North Korean athletes and their stay at the athletes' village. Glosserman said President Donald Trump is in line with Japan rhetorically on North Korea; however, he wants a win.
United Kingdom court upholds arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
Feb 07, 2018 - 01:18
Assange has been holed up in the embassy since he took refuge there in June 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden. Swedish authorities a year ago dropped the charges against him because of the passage of time.
US Trade Deficit Soars To Nine-Year High During Trump's First Year
Feb 07, 2018 - 01:14
Total US exports of goods and services in 2017 rose 5.5 percent to $2.3 trillion, their second highest level on record. Imports set a record $2.9 trillion, swamping exports of $2.3 trillion, according to CTV News Canada .
Quentin Tarantino on Uma Thurman Crash Scene: His Biggest Regret
Feb 07, 2018 - 01:11
Thurman wrote that she holds Weinstein and the production team responsible for what she views as a "cover-up" after the accident. Beyond one of the biggest regrets of my career, it is one of the biggest regrets of my life. "For a myriad of reasons".
England scrum-half Youngs in doubt for rest of 6 Nations
Feb 06, 2018 - 14:27
Italy thought they had hit back with a try from Boni, but his score was ruled out on video review for a forward pass by Allan. His record in charge of England is exceptional with Ireland , in last year's final game, the only team to defeat them.
4000-Year-Old Tomb Discovered in Egypt
Feb 06, 2018 - 14:25
Mostafa Al Waziri who led the archeological mission told CBC how Hetpet might also have another tomb In Giza western necropolis. The finding marks the first discovery to be announced in 2018, Ahram Online , an Egyptian news organization, reports.
Ramaphosa to skip Zuma ouster bid meeting with ANC
Feb 05, 2018 - 06:16
The rand, which tends to strengthen on signs Zuma could leave office, pared losses on the announcement from parliament. They also tried to have have a motion of no confidence in Zuma debated before the address.
North Korea earned US$200 million by flouting United Nations sanctions
Feb 05, 2018 - 06:16
But diplomats and weapons inspectors suspect Syria may have secretly maintained or developed a new chemical weapons capability. They said Malaysia reported one shipment to the council committee and the remaining 15 shipments violated sanctions.
Fowler leads heading into final day in Phoenix
Feb 05, 2018 - 06:13
Berger had a bogey-free 65. "It's just a matter of time", Fowler said. "Mostly, it's just about just enjoying yourself". He looked set to claim the solo lead on Friday until he overcooked his chip shot at the par-four 17th for a soft bogey.
