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Barnaby Joyce: the most perplexing contradictions in his account of the Morrison ministry scandal

Repeated questioning of Nationals leader over when he knew about Morrison taking on resources portfolio provided confusing results

The Guardian - AU

Manaea rebounds, Bell blasts off again as Padres beat Nationals

SAN DIEGO — Sean Manaea strolled through the clubhouse Saturday afternoon, turned the clubhouse stereo up and belted out classic rock songs, one after another, as he dressed at his locker.

Tribune News Service

Barnaby Joyce says he didn't know 'most of' Scott Morrison's secret portfolio arrangements

Former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce says he didn't know "most of" the arrangements surrounding Scott Morrison's secret assumption of several ministerial portfolios during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Barnaby Joyce says Scott Morrison never explicitly said he was also resources minister despite using special powers

Former Nationals leader says he did not want to ‘go into bat’ on the increased powers out of concern Nationals may lose previously negotiated gains

The Guardian - AU

Snell’s roll slowed, Hader’s struggles continue in Padres’ loss to Nationals

SAN DIEGO — Blake Snell’s roll was slowed before he climbed the mound Friday. Outside of Manny Machado, Snell’s teammates, for all of A.J. Preller’s machinations, can’t seem to keep anything rolling.

Tribune News Service

Why Australia cannot simply move on from Scott Morrison’s many ministries

Despite the former PM’s burden-of-office plea for victimhood, his violation of Westminster conventions raises larger issues to be addressed

The Guardian - AU

Padres still stuck in neutral in loss to Nationals

SAN DIEGO — Two sinkers fluttered away from the strike zone — outside, then inside — before a change-up dived below it.

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Former resources minister Keith Pitt confirms to Q+A that Michael McCormack knew about Scott Morrison taking over his portfolio

Labor minister Murray Watt adds his name to those calling for former prime minister Scott Morrison to resign as former resources minister Keith Pitt tells Q+A Michael McCormack knew what Scott Morrison had done in 2021.

ABC News

Morrison apologises to Andrews for usurping ministerial portfolio

Scott Morrison has belatedly apologised to former home affairs minister Karen Andrews for secretly taking over her portfolio.

The New Daily

Scott Morrison apologises to Karen Andrews as senior National accuses former PM of breaching Coalition agreement

Nationals Senate leader Bridget McKenzie says Scott Morrison's explanation made no sense, as the former PM apologises to Karen Andrews.

ABC News

P.J. Higgins lifts Cubs vs. Nationals, keeps doing ‘something special’ with limited at-bats

Cubs first baseman P.J. Higgins provided the bulk of the Cubs’ scoring Wednesday with a two-run home run.

Chicago Sun-Times

Albanese says former PM owes apology to Australian people – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Verbal exchange with Cubs catcher Willson Contreras gets 2 fans banned from Nationals Park for 5 years

WASHINGTON — Two fans are banned from Nationals Park for five years after a heated exchange with Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras.

Chicago Tribune

Fans Banned From Nationals Park After Exchange With Willson Contreras

The two fans have been banned for five years after Tuesday’s heated exchange.

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Revelations of secret portfolios held by Scott Morrison have dominated headlines this week. What happened, when and who knew about it?

The former prime minister took on the health portfolio in secret in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, before appointing himself to four more ministries over the next year. Why did he do it and who knew?

Chicago Sun-Times

Franmil Reyes shows off opposite-field power in Cubs’ 7-5 win against the Nationals

With the 11-inning victory, the Cubs are now 5-11 in extra-inning games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Justin Steele takes next step in development vs. Nationals

Steele said he hopes to feel comfortable with a “bona fide” third pitch by next season.

ABC News

Morrison doubles down on move to secretly acquire ministry powers after MPs call for him to resign

Scott Morrison resists calls to resign from his own party over secretly appointing himself additional powers, saying he did everything necessary to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Federal politicians react to Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments, Barnaby Joyce and David Littleproud defend former PM — as it happened

Scott Morrison says it was "necessary" for him to have additional powers while he was prime minister during the COVID-19 pandemic. Look back on how Wednesday unfolded.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lucky 11th home run puts Cubs’ Ian Happ on exclusive list of switch-hitters

Happ homered twice in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs manager David Ross, on starter Marcus Stroman: ‘Probably took him out one batter too soon’

The Cubs lost the first game of a three-game series 5-4 on Monday against the Nationals.

The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: Scott Morrison’s ‘frightening’ secret ministry trashed democratic conventions

Scott Morrison having himself secretly appointed as health, finance and resources minister is more than weird and bizarre – it is a frightening revelation.

The New Daily

Justification for Morrison power grab total nonsense, says expert, as scandal spreads

Canberra was shocked by original reports that Mr Morrison took over the finance and health and, later, energy portfolios at the peak of COVID.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Morrison's passion for control trashed conventions and accountability

The only credible explanation for Scott Morrison personally installing himself, as an undisclosed ministerial partner, in several portfolios is the former prime minister’s passion for control.

The New Daily

Morrison’s sharp answer to criticism he ‘trashed’ democracy

Scott Morrison has given a curt response to criticism that he "trashed" the democratic process by being secretly sworn into other portfolios while PM.

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