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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

Oakland, Calif.: Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. Known as baseball's “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a Gold Glove award. Henderson surpassed Brock's …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson

Associated Press

Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson: ___ “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey Henderson was the best ball player many know, but that is nothing in comparison to the brother he is to me.” — Former Athletics teammate …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Tortoises on the way down are bouncing back thanks to a desert conservation effort

LA Times

Tortoise hatchlings are raised at the Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site. Then, starting a couple of years ago, Henen’s team began gathering, incubating and hatching eggs from the relocated adult tortoises to study whether they were breeding with their new neighbors. In desert tortoise head-starting programs, biologists use radio transmitters to monitor wild females and portable X-ray machines to …

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65

Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Rickey Henderson waves to the crowd during a presentation after he stole third base against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning to …

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Rickey Henderson, Oakland A’s legend and baseball’s stolen bases king, dies at 65

LA Times

Former Oakland Athletics star Rickey Henderson attends a game between the Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland on Sept. 25. Known as baseball’s “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a Gold Glove award. I will miss my …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

LA Times

The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok choy and snap peas that would soon be tossed their way. The Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site raises vulnerable tortoises on the vast Marine Corps base. A desert tortoise hatchling at the Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

Interactive map reveals disturbing pattern in drone sightings across the US

Daily Mail

An interactive map has revealed a disturbing pattern in drone sightings across the US. 'Multiple' instances of drones appeared over New Jersey's Navy weapons station, and Ohio's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base closed its airspace due to similar activity on December 13. Sightings over US military bases began as early as October, as several reports indicated drones near Langley Air Force …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

Associated Press

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Assad regime’s demise opens another chapter in the complex relationship between Putin and Erdogan, with wide-ranging implications not just …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Japan inspects US air base over chemical leaks

China Daily

TOKYO -- Japanese authorities have conducted an on-site inspection of the US Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo over the possibility that water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances overflowed from the base, local media reported Friday. The inspection came two months after the US military informed the Japanese side that the water containing PFAS synthetic chemicals had leaked from …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Cody Bellinger experienced a World Series title at old Yankee Stadium. “I have small memories of like the playroom, the kids’ playroom that I would go to during the games,” Cody said Thursday, two days after New York acquired him from the Chicago Cubs. “That was always really, really cool for me to be able to run …

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4 days, 2 hours ago

Interest rates held at 4.75%: What it means for your mortgage and savings

Daily Mail

The Bank of England has opted to hold the base rate at its current level, meaning interest rates will finish the year at 4.75 per cent. Today's decision to hold the base rate at 4.75 per cent may seem like bad news for mortgage borrowers, many of whom will be desperate for their monthly costs to fall. Tracker rates follow …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

'Way off base': Ex-prosecutor stunned by GOP report that 'crosses the line'

Raw Story

A former federal prosecutor poured cold water on House Republicans’ claims that former Rep. Liz Cheney broke the law for her work on the Jan. 6 committee – and suggested that a GOP report released this week “crosses the line.” “There is nothing there,” Elie Honig explained during an appearance on CNN’s “NewsNight” when asked if Republicans made a case …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

Drones latest: New Jersey military base targeted by contraband-smuggling drones as White House brushes off ‘threats’

The Independent

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4 days, 7 hours ago

Chinese man arrested at German naval base could face spying charges

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Chinese national arrested from …

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Fears Starmer deal won’t stop China building rival military base on Chagos Islands

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keir Starmer’s proposed deal with Mauritius to hand over the Chagos …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

I trekked to Everest Base Camp – and this is the gear that withstood the elements

The Independent

When it comes to facing some of the harshest elements, the Arc’teryx beta AR jacket was my go-to. At high altitudes, temperatures drop significantly, but this jacket’s ability to trap warmth without needing heavy layers underneath was impressive. While it isn’t designed as a full-on winter jacket, it held up against Everest’s cold air, keeping me comfortable without weighing down …

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Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The British government said Wednesday …

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5 days, 4 hours ago

How to tell the difference between a drone, a plane and a UFO

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Tuesday more suspected sightings in the eastern U.S. led to a temporary airspace shutdown at an …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Prime minister of Mauritius reopens talks with UK over Chagos Islands deal

Al Jazeera

A historic deal for the United Kingdom to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has been put into question after the African island country’s new prime minister issued “counterproposals”. The British government still plans to hand over control of the chain of 60-some islands to Mauritius under the condition that a strategic joint UK-US military base on …

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6 days, 5 hours ago

With Assad gone in Syria, is Russia turning to Libya for new base in West Asia & Africa?

Firstpost

Following the fall of the Assad dynasty in Syria, there are increasing signs that Russia is looking at Libya as the next hub in West Asia and North Africa region This handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies on Friday shows an Antonov An-124 heavy transport aircraft preparing to load equipment at Khmeimim airbase in Syria. While Russia cannot recreate …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Luis Castillo to Red Sox? Suggesting MLB trades, signings to bolster 6 would-be contenders

New York Times

We’ve already seen big swings this offseason from some of the big-market teams: The Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the Yankees reeled in Max Fried, the Dodgers nabbed Blake Snell, the Giants signed Willy Adames, the Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet and the Cubs dealt for Kyle Tucker. Reds — Acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in trade with …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

A low-down town in the California desert loves its flagpole — formerly the world’s tallest

LA Times

What is formerly the world’s tallest flagpole is in Calipatria, Calif., the lowest incorporated city below sea level in the Western Hemisphere. The flagpole, per the plaque at its base, is “Dedicated to Good Neighborliness.” But locals know it really stands in honor of the late Takeo Harry Momita and his wife, Shizuko Helen Momita. “You see, in those days, …

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6 days, 22 hours ago

Russian presence in Syria remains. But it’s unclear for how long

Associated Press

HMEIMIM, Syria — A convoy of Russian military vehicles rolled down the highway towards the Syrian city of Tartus on Monday as soldiers stood guard. Planes periodically descended and rose from Russia’s Hmeimim air base in the Syrian coastal province of Latakia while smoke rose from the base. Since Assad’s departure, there have been no clashes between Russian troops and …

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’Wanted to keep fighting but Russia…’: Assad denies ’planned’ departure from Syria in first comments since ouster

Live Mint

The Syrian government fell to rebel militants on December 8 — with President Bashar al-Assad ‘escaping’ in a Russian plane. The ousted leader however insisted on Monday that he had planned to continue fighting but was evacuated by Moscow. The remarks — his first since the fall of Damascus — were shared via the Syrian Presidency Telegram channel and also …

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson

Tortoises on the way down are bouncing back thanks to a desert conservation effort

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65

Rickey Henderson, Oakland A’s legend and baseball’s stolen bases king, dies at 65

‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

Interactive map reveals disturbing pattern in drone sightings across the US

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

Japan inspects US air base over chemical leaks

Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium

Interest rates held at 4.75%: What it means for your mortgage and savings

'Way off base': Ex-prosecutor stunned by GOP report that 'crosses the line'

Drones latest: New Jersey military base targeted by contraband-smuggling drones as White House brushes off ‘threats’

Chinese man arrested at German naval base could face spying charges

Fears Starmer deal won’t stop China building rival military base on Chagos Islands

I trekked to Everest Base Camp – and this is the gear that withstood the elements

Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base

How to tell the difference between a drone, a plane and a UFO

Prime minister of Mauritius reopens talks with UK over Chagos Islands deal

With Assad gone in Syria, is Russia turning to Libya for new base in West Asia & Africa?

Luis Castillo to Red Sox? Suggesting MLB trades, signings to bolster 6 would-be contenders

A low-down town in the California desert loves its flagpole — formerly the world’s tallest

Russian presence in Syria remains. But it’s unclear for how long

’Wanted to keep fighting but Russia…’: Assad denies ’planned’ departure from Syria in first comments since ouster