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Facebook nears completion of eliminating 10,000 jobs

MENLO Park, California: As part of the last stage of a three-series round of staff layoffs, part of a plan ...

California says it wants to end gas vehicle sales by 2035

LOS ANGELES, California: Reuters has reported that California is seeking approval from the the Biden administration to require all new ...

Agreement to conserve Colorado River water signed by seven states

WASHINGTON D.C.: Seven US states that depend upon the Colorado River, which provides drinking water for 40 million people and ...

Warriors GM Bob Myers steps down: 'It's just time'

Golden State Warriors president and general manager Bob Myers is stepping down after 12 years and serving as the architect ...

Ailing Yankees pursue another victory over Mariners

The New York Yankees' injury concerns grow larger by the day, but as long as Aaron Judge is in the ...

Turning to Bryce Elder, Braves aim to rebound against A's

Bryce Elder has been a pleasant surprise for the Atlanta Braves, who continue their three-game series against the host Oakland ...

MLB roundup: A's dump Braves, end 11-game skid

Ryan Noda highlighted a four-run fifth inning with a three-run homer as the Oakland Athletics ended an 11-game losing streak, ...

Athletics beat Braves to snap 11-game losing streak

Ryan Noda highlighted a four-run fourth inning with a three-run homer as the Oakland Athletics ended an 11-game losing streak, ...

White Sox activate RHP Liam Hendriks after cancer recovery

Chicago White Sox right-hander Liam Hendricks was placed on the active roster Monday and is set to make his return ...

Braves recall RHP Michael Soroka for first start since 2020

The Atlanta Braves officially recalled starting pitcher Michael Soroka from Triple-A Gwinnett and the right-hander will start Monday's game against ...

Oakland DFAs veteran 1B Jesus Aguilar

The Oakland A's designated first baseman Jesus Aguilar for assignment on Monday. Aguilar, 32, is batting .221 with five home ...

Mariners' Bryce Miller puts record start on line vs. Yankees

If the Seattle Mariners have their way, Bryce Miller, Logan Gilbert and George Kirby will anchor their rotation for years ...

Braves' Michael Soroka, Athletics' Paul Blackburn set for debuts

Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka and Athletics righty Paul Blackburn are slated to make season debuts Monday afternoon when clubs ...

Astros hope for more power from Jose Abreu vs. Twins

Among the season-high seven home runs the Houston Astros slugged in their 10-1 road win over the Oakland Athletics on ...

Astros smack season-high 7 homers in 10-1 rout over A's

Yordan Alvarez homered twice and Jose Abreu belted his first of the year in a season-best Houston power display, and ...

Reports: Braves' Michael Soroka to make first MLB start since 2020

The Atlanta Braves will recall right-hander Michael Soroka from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Monday's opener of a three-game series against ...

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners bid to stay hot vs. Pirates

It appears Julio Rodriguez is snapping out of his sophomore slump. The American League's reigning Rookie of the Year extended ...

A's host Astros, look to stop 10-game losing streak

The Oakland Athletics expect manager Mark Kotsay back in the dugout and hope he'll bring some fresh bats with him ...

Alex Bregman, Astros remain perfect against Athletics

Jeremy Pena homered on the game's third pitch, Alex Bregman broke open a tight contest with a three-run double in ...

Reports: Bucks hiring Adrian Griffin as head coach

The Milwaukee Bucks are hiring Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin as their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Saturday. Griffin, ...

Nevada legislature introduces bill for A's stadium funding

A bill introduced late Friday in the Nevada Legislature could give the Oakland Athletics a big push in their quest ...

Pirates aim to continue power display vs. Mariners

The Home Run Derby will come to Seattle in July as part of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game festivities. Fans ...

Red-hot Astros visit Oakland hoping to add to A's misery

A sympathetic Dusty Baker nonetheless hopes to add to the host Oakland Athletics' misery when his Houston Astros go for ...

MLB roundup: Brewers endure blowout loss, scary injury

Mitch Haniger, J.D. Davis and Patrick Bailey combined for 10 hits and 10 RBIs and Alex Wood tag-teamed with Tristan ...

Hunter Brown fans career-high 10 as Astros beat A's

Corey Julks had his second three-RBI game of the week, Alex Bregman contributed an RBI single to a four-run third ...

Pirates' Mitch Keller faces Mariners, aims for another strong start

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-hander Mitch Keller to a one-year contract in the offseason. It's a decision that could prove ...

Astros eager to pick on lowly Athletics again

Jose Altuve and Mauricio Dubon are expected to start together for the first time this season -- perhaps as early ...

Ty France homers twice as Mariners finish sweep of A's

Ty France hit two home runs and Logan Gilbert pitched eight strong innings as the Seattle Mariners completed a four-game ...

Commissioner: Owners may vote on A's move in June

Major League Baseball team owners could vote in June on the Oakland Athletics' potential relocation to Las Vegas, commissioner Rob ...

After winning trip, Diamondbacks looking for more vs. Red Sox

The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the biggest surprise teams of the season and are coming off a stellar road ...

Nevada, Clark County make pitch to Legislature for Oakland A's

LAS VEGAS (CN) - The Oakland A's have rounded third base on their way out of Oakland and appear headed ...

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Judge says school has right to restrict student clothing at graduation

DENVER, COLORADO: A federal judge has ruled that a rural Colorado school district can ban a high school student from ...

Georgian billionaire wins $926 million from Credit Suisse in fraud

ZURICH, Switzerland: In one of the largest legal awards ever against Credit Suisse, the bank was ordered to pay $926 ...

China, South Korea seek to expand cooperation in chip sector

DETROIT, Michigan: Amid broader global concerns over semiconductor chip supplies, sanctions and national security, Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao said ...

US Air chief General Charles Brown to become Chairman of Joint Chiefs

WASHINGTON D.C.: The White House announced this week that President Joe Biden has chosen US Air Force chief General Charles ...

Typhoon Mawar strikes Guam, much of island without power, water

GUAM: After Typhoon Mawar brought strong winds and torrential rains, large areas of the US Western Pacific territory of Guam ...

US government, business warned of Chinese spying on infrastructure

NEW YORK CITY, New York: In one of the largest known Chinese cyber-espionage campaigns against American critical infrastructure, a state-sponsored ...

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