Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people

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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday, in the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi city’s Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening. Around 247 workers were on duty at the time. Nine miners were still unaccounted for as of Saturday afternoon, Xinhua said, and more than 120 people were hospitalized. The cause of the explosion was under investigation, Xinhua reported, and rescue work is pressing on with hundreds of rescuers and medical personnel sent to the site. Among the injured, many were hurt by toxic gas, according to state media CCTV. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an all-out effort to rescue the missing, reported Xinhua. Xi also called for the “proper handling of the aftermath of the accident and urged a thorough investigation into its cause, with accountability pursued in accordance wi...
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Cardinals selling $7 tickets to Angels series for limited time

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ST. LOUIS - If you still haven't made it out to Busch Stadium yet this season, the next chance to see them in action comes next week. And you might be able to score a sweet deal on seats.

The St. Louis Cardinals are selling tickets to their upcoming home series against the Los Angeles Angels for as low as $7. The Angels pay a visit from Tuesday, May 2 to Thursday, May 4.

Next week, the Angels will make their first stop in St. Louis since 2019. They roster two of the game's most exciting players in pitching and hitting phenom Shohei Ohtani and three-time MVP Mike Trout.

The Cardinals say there are a limited number of these specially-priced tickets that are only available while supplies last. Fans can purchase up to eight tickets at a time. To search for ticket specials to this upcoming series, click here.



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