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DeGrom homers, dominates on mound as Mets stop Nationals 5-1
The banged-up Mets (30-37) expected to challenge rival Washington at the top of the division, but injuries and poor pitching have taken their toll in a race that no longer looks competitive. An 11-pitch eighth, during which pinch hitter Stephen Drew singled for the Nationals' first hit since the third, ended any hopes of going the distance. [Full Article...]
United Kingdom and EU Brexit negotiations to start on June 19
The EU's executive Commission said in a statement Friday that the first round of negotiations in Brussels will be part of a "sequenced approach to the talks". "I'm not going to give a blow by blow account of how we propose to take that discussion forward", he said. Top negotiators will on Monday discuss Britain's financial obligations to the European Union as the long and complicated process of ... [Full Article...]
A similar forecast for Father's Day. The summer pattern continues
Most of the day should be dry for Dad, but do be prepared in case of an isolated storm. On Monday , there will be chance of showers and thunderstorms, but they should hold off until the evening. Highs on Tuesday will drop back to the middle 80s behind the front and will stay there through Wednesday . We'll keep that muggy feel through the night with a few scattered storms. [Full Article...]
Seager drives in 3 as Mariners beat Rangers 7-3
He gave up three runs in a four-inning relief appearance on May 26. Texas set the tone in the first by scoring five times with two outs off Yovani Gallardo (3-7), thanks to five straight hits. For the first time this season, Texas has scored ten runs in consecutive games. Dan Wilson had 21 RBIs in April 1996. "'Z' is a on a great run", Servais said. [Full Article...]
United Kingdom political turmoil continues
The arrival of the DUP's Arlene Foster followed a cabinet meeting, during which ministers went over plans "to deliver the best possible Brexit deal" according to a government spokeswoman. Macron said the door was "always open" for Britain to remain in the European Union as long as the negotiations on Brexit have not finished. Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn congratulated May on "retur... [Full Article...]
Grenfell Tower cladding is banned in the UK, Chancellor reveals
Experts say the cladding and the insulation it contained seems to have spread the flames quickly along the exterior of the building, overwhelming safety devices like fire doors. Attention has focused on materials used during the renovation process completed past year. But the meeting is unlikely to quell complaints that the prime minister has been slow to reach out to fire survivors. [Full Article...]
Representative Scalise's condition upgraded to 'serious' after shooting
Scalise was one of five people shot when a gunman opened fire Wednesday as the Republican team practiced in Alexandria, Virginia. The rifle-wielding 66-year-old, who died during the attack, had a history of anger aimed at Republican officials. [Full Article...]
Big names bow out at US Open
Two others with Cowboys connections missed the cut of 1-over 145: Peter Uihlein (2-over ) and Alex Noren (5 over). Jon Rahm . Justin Rose . Unlikely as it seems, that was the last major he played on the weekend. And since many people don't consider golfers true athletes, he pulls up his tight and short sleeves to show off his jacked arms and moves from tee to green like a panther stalking its pr... [Full Article...]