Matt Blood, the Orioles’ director of player development, is candid about the team’s prospects and what they mean to the overall state of the franchise. At the midpoint of the season, Blood offered further insight into the Orioles’ minor-league affiliates and the direction of the club. While there has been substantial progress, Blood knows there is more room for improvement as … [Read more...] about Minor Monday: Orioles’ Matt Blood: ‘We have a lot of talented players across the board’
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About 2,500 Boeing workers to strike after rejecting deal
Roughly 2,500 Boeing workers are expected to go on strike next month at three plants in the St. Louis area after they voted Sunday to reject a contract offer from the plane maker. … [Read more...] about About 2,500 Boeing workers to strike after rejecting deal
2 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Los Angeles park
Two people were killed and at least five others were injured after gunfire erupted Sunday at a Los Angeles park where a car show was being held. … [Read more...] about 2 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Los Angeles park
Myanmar executes ex-lawmaker, 3 other political prisoners
Myanmar's government confirmed Monday it had carried out its first executions in nearly 50 years, hanging a former lawmaker, a democracy activist and two other political prisoners who had been accused of a targeted killing after the country's military takeover last year. … [Read more...] about Myanmar executes ex-lawmaker, 3 other political prisoners
AP-NORC poll: 2 in 3 in U.S. favor term limits for justices
About 2 in 3 Americans say they favor term limits or a mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices, according to a new poll that finds a sharp increase in the percentage of Americans saying they have "hardly any" confidence in the court. … [Read more...] about AP-NORC poll: 2 in 3 in U.S. favor term limits for justices