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Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and Josh Donaldson's free agent odyssey is no longer merely about their own fortune, but also that of their union.

The Playboy Mansion is legendary, but it’s not a landmark, according to a new ruling.

Oregon has enacted what its governor calls America’s first new gun law since a school shooting in Florida prompted a national push for tougher restrictions. First proposed shortly before a gunman killed 17 students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the new law prohibits people convicted of domestic violence or stalking from owning guns. “I’m hopeful the tide is turning on our nation's gun debate, and that we now have the chance to enact meaningful change”... Читать дальше...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law an increase in 911 fees to upgrade Michigan's emergency response system. The law enacted Tuesday will boost the monthly surcharge on phone bills by 6 cents, from 19 cents to 25 cents. The surcharge on prepaid wireless plans will rise to 5 percent per retail transaction. It is currently under 2 percent. The fee hikes will generate $20 million more a year. Supporters say the 911 system is in dire need of upgrades. Technology is being used that hasn't been updated in nearly 60 years. Читать дальше...

If you want me to mention it to one of the mods I can do. The entire place has two “Supermods” who oversea everything. Each sub forum like the Leeds one has it’s own set of mods. Glory was banned for a day by the supermods and he has a core following who kicked off so they allowed him back. Typing it and trying to explain it and I can see why you’re probably going to say don’t bother

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A proposal to arm some teachers and school employees proved particularly contentious Tuesday as Florida representatives debated amendments to a school safety bill. House members spent nearly three hours asking questions about the legislation, which would put some restrictions on rifle sales, provide new mental health programs from schools and improve communication between school districts, law enforcement and state agencies. The Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County left 17 dead. Читать дальше...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A proposal to arm some teachers and school employees proved particularly contentious Tuesday as Florida representatives debated amendments to a school safety bill. House members spent nearly three hours asking questions about the legislation, which would put some restrictions on rifle sales, provide new mental health programs from schools and improve communication between school districts, law enforcement and state agencies. The Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County left 17 dead. Читать дальше...

President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs may invite retaliation against American coal, an industry he promised to revive.

rubber duckie wrote:

I think we're all aware of his fitness or lack of it.
My query is his inclusion in the team while his condition is closer detrimental than 'setting the HJ alight'...or any other ground for that matter.
That's why I'm pinning hopes that he's a Trent Barratt at worse.

The exhibit, "The Courage to Remember," is on loan from an international Jewish human rights organization, the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

Zürich (dpa) - Kryptowährungen sind nach Ansicht von Steve Bannon ein wichtiges Werkzeug für die europäische Bewegung gegen das Establishment. «Wir nehmen den Zentralbanken die Kontrolle weg», sagte der ehemalige Chefstratege von US-Präsident Donald Trump am Dienstagabend in Zürich. «Das wird uns wieder die Macht geben.»Bannon sprach auf einer Veranstaltung der Wochenzeitung «Weltwoche». Er habe die Schweiz als wichtigen Standort für Kryptowährungen für seine erste Rede in Europa ausgewählt. Im Kanton... Читать дальше...

An iconic seafood restaurant on Nauset Beach in Orleans, Massachusetts, sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, March 6, after a weekend nor’easter’s winds and waves wiped out the sand dune that once separated shack from shore. John Ohman, owner of Liam’s, told the Boston Globe he was waiting to hear whether the city of Orleans would tear the building down or if the waters would finish the job. Liam’s began life in the 1950s as Philbrick’s and has been a Nauset Beach tradition ever since. Читать дальше...

SELHURST PARK, London -- Manchester United's dramatic comeback against Crystal Palace has set them up perfectly for Liverpool's visit to Old

Balaclavas, headscarves, feisty feminism and the warming glow of yellow and burnished gold... We pick out the biggest trends in the autumn-winter 2018-2019 collections as Paris fashion week finishes late Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the United States and Sweden (all times local): 3:50 p.m. President Donald Trump is hailing Sweden as one of America's oldest and closest partners. Trump's remarks follow meetings Tuesday at the White House with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven. Trump mentioned that his daughter and White House adviser, Ivanka Trump, recently watched the U.S. defeat Sweden's men's curling team at the Olympic Games last month in South Korea. The president is also thanking Sweden... Читать дальше...

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• Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said Tuesday that Russia has come "out of hibernation" and poses a stark threat — cyber and otherwise — to the US and its allies. 
• "Thanks to [Russian President] Vladimir Putin, we've gotten a wake-up call," Coats said. 
• Coats joined other intelligence chiefs in assessing that despite Russia's aggression, the White House and the US government have not responded adequately and that, as a result, Russia will... Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Democrat-controlled state Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at reducing gun violence in the state, a day after Republicans who control New York's Senate approved bills that focus on school safety but don't address the gun control issue. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said the majority's five-bill package approved Tuesday is another example of New York serving as "a national model for sensible gun laws" in the aftermath of mass shootings in the U.S. "We will continue... Читать дальше...

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Latest on a statewide teachers strike in West Virginia (all times local): 3:50 p.m. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill to give teachers in the state a raise, ending a statewide teacher walkout that last nine days. Justice spoke at a Tuesday afternoon news conference after the Legislature passed a 5 percent pay raise for teachers and others in a deal to end the walkout that closed schools. Justice said it's important to stop seeing education as a necessary evil... Читать дальше...

What should the name of our “Morning news and links” article be next?

Last month the Tampa Bay Rays debuted their new official blog: The Ray Tank — now with a slick new logo.

They did so with our blessing and appreciation, and you can read a tongue in cheek interview with the website here.

Now that we’ve relinquished the name of our morning links article, though, we need a new one. For that, we’d like your vote!

We are asking that you vote for a new name the same way our site conducted prospect voting polls. Читать дальше...

The late children's TV icon is having a pop culture moment, with an upcoming PBS special, documentary and feature film starring Tom Hanks.

A Bronx judge has issued a temporary order halting the closure of a Rikers Island facility that houses some 100 teenagers. Mayor de Blasio filed suit Monday to block shuttering multiple housing units within the Robert N. Davenport Center. The lawsuit followed a letter from the Cuomo administration last week to close certain areas, after...

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EFF-Austin's Jon Lebkowsky writes: "Every year while thousands flock to a certain large festival that temporarily colonizes Austin, EFF-Austin throws a honking big geek soiree. Keynote speakers are this year are Caroline Old Coyote and Michael Running Wolf, Native American VR/AR activists who are using technology to preserve their culture and heritage. Additional speakers include EFF Investigative Researcher David Maass discussing police surveillance, government transparency, and legislation in California... Читать дальше...