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The US president has five people in mind, including two women, and will name his choice on 9 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yUJ6xr

The UK's biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFD0fk

James Melville is the latest senior US diplomat to resign in protest at controversial Trump policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mzanr9

A Honduran mother describes her and other women's "horrible" ordeal in a Texas detention facility. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KvREw1

Rescuers have been searching for a group of boys who went to explore a cave with their football coach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KySVpi

The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IDKAfb

Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IHjuE8

A deal to curb irregular migration was reached at a gruelling summit but leaders interpret it differently. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ID36o9

Ken Isaacs, an executive with a Christian charity, had a history of anti-Islam statements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KxJdDC

Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lGo0JP

A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lIaeWX

US police say a 32-year-old man handed himself into police after his secret camera exploded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MwWARX

The move comes amid concern over the treatment of Windrush migrants and LGBT asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N6aZWx

A thunderstorm in Florida knocked out power and caused a police officer to retreat to his vehicle for safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IB6Czl

Germany's BND spy agency acknowledges it hired Nazi Heinrich Himmler's daughter during the 1960s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MBvGIX

Five employees were killed after a gunman opened fire at a local Maryland newspaper. Who are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kt6F51

The BBC asked supporters of President Trump what they thought of the president's policies on immigration and the border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KC4P25

The province's new premier, a businessman and politician, had been called Canada's Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z2aw4O

The story of a deaf dance star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lFMNOe

One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yXAA0M

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tO5djr

When four-year-old Amelia froze during a ballet performance, dad Michael jumped on stage to help her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N8v1j2

Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N9McAP

The owl was seen bathing in a pool of water in Thixendale in North Yorkshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tPFG9s

Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lHky1B

A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICDyrb

Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tRYncH

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Myy5nq

The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march - despite homosexuality being illegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tMKvjK

This week's summit exposes the rocky relationship between the UK and the EU, Adam Fleming reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lJLVYE

The knockout stage offers up two very different brackets. By finishing second, England have increased their chances. But Mexico are in for a tough ride. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2lKq6sa

Who were the star performers in the group stage? We asked our global editorial desks to pick their top 10. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2lH8dKM

DeAndre Jordan opted out of the $24.1 million player option in his Clippers contract, clearing the way for him to likely join the Mavericks when free agency begins, sources said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tRX9Or

The Warriors and Steve Kerr have agreed to a contract extension that makes him one of the highest paid coaches in the NBA, league sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yWlN6z

Lonzo Ball has a torn meniscus in his left knee, but the Lakers point guard is expected to be ready for the start of the season, sources said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2lM58sW

While former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow has doubters about his attempts to make it to the major leagues, the Mets' farmhand has now been named to the roster of the Double-A Eastern League. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2N8kZ1j

The Mavericks have declined face of the franchise Dirk Nowitzki's $5 million team option to create additional salary-cap space for their pursuit of free-agent center DeAndre Jordan, a source confirmed. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yYhsje

Prior to Friday's game, the Orioles paid tribute to the five employees of The Capital Gazette who were shot to death Thursday at the newspaper's Annapolis office. In addition to a moment of silence, five lilies were placed at the paper's press box seat. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tGgbs7

LeBron James did not pick up his player option with the Cavaliers, setting up a summer sweepstakes for the unrestricted free agent. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tDXe9m

Which players on expiring deals could be on the move? We look at the potential sellers and trade pieces. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Kj5q9d

How will this summer be different from the spending spree of past years? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KsWk5X

The Wimbledon draw is out, and the top players know their fate. So who should be most optimistic heading into The Championships? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tGEtSD

Canelo Alvarez can't wait for his Sept. 15 rematch with Gennady Golovkin to come, and he's already beginning the fight with a war of words. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ktk5y9

After a car accident took his left leg, former NFL running back Isaiah Pead is training to become a Paralympian. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Kj10iV

Overall rankings for leagues which award one point per reception, updated throughout the summer. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2JEA4cZ

And after winning five consecutive games, Minnesota has climbed back to its preseason No. 1 ranking in the Basketball Power Index. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2lFLa2Z

It took until nearly 4 on Friday morning, but Austin City Council passed two resolutions that inch MLS closer to coming into the city. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NchJCc

Super middleweight titleholder Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez wants nothing more than to unify the division. But until then, he'll defend his title for the fourth time on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2lJabKy

Looking to watch the Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez vs. Roamer Alexis Angulo super middleweight title fight on Saturday? Here's how to do it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Kgnot2

The lucrative, eight-year extension is cause for celebration. It will also have a major impact on the Kings' cap, free agency and Erik Karlsson. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KvH20o

Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn't just banking on name recognition as he takes on his new career in the broadcast booth, he's putting in the legwork so he can "do this for a long time." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tHL0wk

Cody Rhodes has fended off doubters since his post-WWE journey began two years ago and proved himself several times over. He's reached a critical juncture, with matches for three different world titles offering three drastically different opportunities. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2lJykk4

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mexican assets are poised to strengthen even if leftist front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wins Sunday's presidential election, analysts say, on expectations he will govern from the center and as the uncertainty stemming from the race fades. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tGIbeU

YANGON/COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Rohingya refugees returning to Myanmar will have no explicit guarantees of citizenship or freedom of movement throughout the country, under a secret agreement between the government and the United Nations seen by Reuters. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tRmTui

BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - A ceasefire has been agreed for southern Syria between the government and rebels, a Jordanian official source said on Friday, amid fears of a gathering humanitarian catastrophe in a region sensitive to neighbors Jordan and Israel. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2lGOFpL

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence agencies believe North Korea has increased production of fuel for nuclear weapons at multiple secret sites in recent months and may try to hide these while seeking concessions in nuclear talks with the United States, NBC News quoted U.S. officials as saying. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2lGFG89

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - More than 100 migrants are feared to have drowned off Libya's western coast after their overloaded boat capsized, coastguard officials said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MzDoTP

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's new government said on Saturday it is considering amending laws on human trafficking and migrant smuggling just days after the U.S. State Department reported a lack of progress in the country's efforts to counter trafficking in the past year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yYGoXY

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders on Friday claimed success in reaching a hard-fought agreement to control immigration but it faced instant criticism as vague, hard to implement and a potential threat to human rights. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yVBWJt

GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians, one of them a 14-year-old boy, and wounded 415 others with live fire and tear gas during protests along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza health officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Kgwru9

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would raise the issue of alleged Russian meddling in U.S. elections during his planned meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki next month. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KCAyAd

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump, less than two weeks before a NATO summit in Brussels, on Friday repeated his complaint that Germany and other European nations need to spend more on the military alliance. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MxezrA

National Ocean Month: NSF's role in ocean science spans the globe This month marks the annual celebration of oceans and all that they contribute to our planet, the surface of which is more than 70 percent water. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has a long history of support for ocean-related fundamental research, and so joins with public and private partners in marking new frontiers in exploring this critical global resource. "Ocean research, infrastructure and education advance our understanding of oceans and ocean basins and their ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=295899&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published June 29, 2018 at 10:21PM Read more at nsf.gov

Previously unsuspected volcanic activity confirmed under West Antarctic Ice Sheet at Pine Island Glacier Tracing a chemical signature of helium in seawater, an international team of scientists funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the United Kingdom's (U.K.) Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has discovered a previously unknown volcanic hotspot beneath the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS). Researchers say the newly discovered heat source could contribute in ways yet unknown to the potential collapse of the ice sheet. The scientific consensus is that ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=295861&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published June 27, 2018 at 04:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF invites professional news media to submit proposals to report from Antarctica The National Science Foundation (NSF) is accepting proposals from media professionals to visit Antarctica to report on research supported by NSF's Office of Polar Programs (OPP) through the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP). Those selected to deploy would visit Antarctica between early November and mid-December of 2018. SPECIAL NOTES: There is an additional opportunity in this announcement. Applicants may submit to join the first science cruise to the ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=295843&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published June 27, 2018 at 04:22PM Read more at nsf.gov

OSTP and NSF to honor 140 individuals and organizations with highest US award for teachers and mentors The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced today that more than 140 individuals and organizations will be honored with presidential awards for their excellence in teaching or mentoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Kindergarten through sixth grade teachers will receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), and mentors will receive the ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=295842&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published June 26, 2018 at 10:36PM Read more at nsf.gov

Community College Innovation Challenge Many real world problems can be solved with STEM-based solutions. NSF invites teams of community college students to identify key problems and propose innovative solutions in this national contest. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/communitycollege/?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published June 25, 2018 at 02:27PM Read more at nsf.gov

Remarks at the AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/speeches/cordova/18/fc180622_aaaspolicyforum.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published June 29, 2018 at 10:58PM Read more at nsf.gov

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Get ready for a crazy month in the NBA. Zach Lowe previews what to watch in L.A., OKC, Boston, San Antonio and the rest of the league. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2N7FgUU

What will happen with NBA superstars in free agency, and what will it mean for next season? Our experts predict what's next. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tDqltg

Oregon State didn't need any late-game heroics Thursday, breezing past Arkansas 5-0 to win the decisive game in the College World Series. It was the third national championship in baseball for the Beavers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2lFjVFD

Giants rookie Saquon Barkley says he plans to stash his football earnings and live off the money from his endorsement deals, following the strategy of Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Km1HrO

Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has been suspended for the first three games of the 2018 season, the NFL announced. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tBc5Bq

The Spurs are engaged with several teams in trade talks regarding All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard, including the Lakers and Celtics, league sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2N4nP7v

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team added "one more weapon" to use against left-handed pitching by acquiring Steve Pearce from the Blue Jays on Thursday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Izt1Nq

The U.S. suffered just its second loss in 30 games against Mexico, falling behind 18-0 to open the game before losing 78-70 on Thursday night in a FIBA World Cup qualifier. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tBn6CU

Gareth Southgate rested most of his first XI in England's loss to Belgium. How his side fares against Colombia will determine whether it was worth it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IzXuee

After VAR helped one Colombian defender, another scored a vital winner to eliminate Senegal, who paid the price for undisciplined yellow cards. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IAEBrw

Kevin Abel's two-hitter shut down Arkansas to win the deciding Game 3 and gave him a record four victories this year in Omaha. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tBx9YG

Tim Tebow is popular. He's a big name. And he's hitting over .300 in June. Would the sad-sack Mets be lured into bringing him to New York? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KwscH1

The Reds righty has tried to bunt 27 times since 2015 -- and has made 32 outs. Sorry to pick on the pitcher, but ... oy vey. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yPuPSD

On the heels of Winston's three-game suspension, we look at the NFL's investigative process and what the ruling means for the Buccaneers QB. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yTU7z2

Further evidence that you can make the numbers say what you want, here are a bunch of facts to consider as you prepare for the 2018 season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yTp6LC

After a yearlong recruitment of George, the Thunder are now just days away from knowing whether the full-court press was worth it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tJhINh

These are the major extension decisions facing All-Stars, rising young players and their teams, plus their impact on potential trade talks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KerzWm

Power forward has emerged as the premier spot in the modern WNBA. So does Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike or Elena Delle Donne deserve top billing? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IypsXN

The former Lions WR turned the earnings from his short NFL career into a real estate business that allows him to live quite comfortably. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ktr4Uo