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Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman hit clutch home runs late in Nationals-Cubs
Carl Edwards Jr . and Wade Davis combined to throw two scoreless innings in the eighth and ninth, and the Cubs cruised to a 1-0 series lead. Pinch-hitter Adam Lind singled to get things started. "No. No!" The Nationals scored one time in the first 16 innings of the National League Divisional Series vs. the Chicago Cubs . The Cubs already announced their pitching plans, saying Wednesday that their rotation would be Kyle Hendricks in Game 1, Jon Lester in Game 2, Jose Quintana ...
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How Bump Stocks Make Guns Fire Faster
It takes the air out of the attack - that many Democrats have already made in the wake of Las Vegas - that the NRA opposes all gun control measures and that the Republican Congress marches in lockstep with them. Susan Collins , R-ME, John Thune , R-SD, Jeff Flake, R-AZ and Ron Johnson, R-WI and Senate Homeland Security chairman, have also expressed willingness to review bump-stock legislation.
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Puerto Rican Student Association aids Hurricane Maria relief efforts
The Port Authority team's deployment to Puerto Rico is part of the agency's efforts to assist those in need in Puerto Rico, an effort that also includes a donation drive for non-perishable goods, coordination of business donations to local charities and efforts to provide medical supplies and personnel to the island.
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Deadly gas explosions shake Ghana's capital
Dr Bawumia, who visited some hospitals that received the casualties including the Legon, 37 Military, Ridge and the Police hospitals, extended condolences to the bereaved families, and wished those who had been injured speedy recovery. Reports suggest a tanker delivering natural gas caught fire. The petition is asking for stations to be situated "at least 50 meters away from residences and 100 meters from schools and hospitals need to enforce these rules".
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Mike Pence Walks Out On Colts Game: Twitter Reacts To VP Protest
At approximately 1:08pm local time, moments after the conclusion of the national anthem , Pence tweeted that he had left the game as a result of the protests, saying he refused to " dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem ".
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Spanish PM rejects any mediation to resolve Catalonia crisis
On Tuesday King Felipe addressed the nation in a televised speech but failed to acknowledge the violence perpetrated against Catalan voters, and said nothing of the need for mediation to resolve the crisis. "I live in Catalonia, I speak Catalan, and I am Spanish", she said. Bartomeu explains. It is now pursing a strategy that says , either Catalonia gives in completely or it unilaterally declares independence.