APRIL 16, 2019
Kings XI Punjab 182 for 6 (Rahul 52, Miller 40, Archer 3-15) beat Rajasthan Royals 170 for 7 (Tripathi 50, Ashwin 2-24, Arshdeep 2-43) by 12 runs
Chandigarh - The last time these two teams played, R Ashwin pulled off a mankad dismissal against Jos Buttler and sparked a controversy that spanned continents and lasted weeks. This time...
APRIL 16, 2019
In late February, the Australian government recognized the extinction of the Bramble Cay melomys, and it is probably the first mammal to go extinct due to "human-induced climate change," or anthropogenic climate change, according to a report by Queensland scientists.
According to multiple studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, 97 percent or more of actively publishing climate scientists...
APRIL 16, 2019
PARIS — A day after a monstrous fire roared through Notre-Dame cathedral, destroying its roof and lacy spire and leaving three holes in its sweeping vaulted ceiling, officials on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused the catastrophe.
The cathedral appeared to be structurally sound, officials said, after an inspection. With the fire extinguished, they now began what...
APRIL 16, 2019
The Mueller report is expected to be released Thursday, but we may not learn that much. Attorney General William P. Barr has said he’ll redact along four broad categories, meaning key information could remain undisclosed.
As a result, congressional Democrats are gearing up to fight for the unredacted report. It’s probably the only chance lawmakers and the public...
APRIL 15, 2019
Brief Scorecard: Mumbai Indians 172 for 5 (De Kock 40, Hardik 37*, Moeen 2-18) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore 171 for 7 (De Villiers 75, Moeen 50, Malinga 4-31) by five wickets
MUMBAI, INDIA - AB de Villiers hit a 51-ball 75. Moeen Ali struck five sixes in his 50 off 32 and then took 2 for 18 from...
APRIL 15, 2019
NEW DELHI - Indian PM Modi on Monday said his government has worked with speed, skill and scale since 2014 to facilitate development at a grassroots level.
In an interview with DD News Channel, PM Modi said that in the last five years, people have seen the speed, skill and scale at which his government is performing.
Our hard...
APRIL 15, 2019
MUMBAI - India have announced a 15-member squad to be led by Virat Kohli for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England.
India squad: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Vijay Shankar, KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, R Jadeja, Mohammed Shami.
While most...
APRIL 14, 2019
FILE- In this March 13, 2019, file photo Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps are are displayed on an iPhone in New York. Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are down. All three social media platforms, including Facebook Messenger, were not loading as of early Sunday, April 14. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were...
APRIL 14, 2019
Chennai Super Kings 162 for 5 (Raina 58*, du Plessis 24, Narine 2-19) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 161 for 8 (Lynn 82, Tahir 4-27) by five wickets
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL - Chennai Super Kings extended their winning streak to four matches and lengthened their lead at the top of the table in IPL 2019 with another clinical chase...
APRIL 14, 2019
For many, an overhaul to the Beltway to ease congestion is way overdue. According to Maryland’s Department of Transportation, those improvements haven’t happened in its 30 year existence.
The result: MDOT said local commuters are wasting 87 hours per year in congestion. It’s aiming to reduce those hours by 45 hours or better.
Over the next few months, MDOT...
