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China demands US invite Hong Kong leader to economic meeting, adding to strains over crackdown

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — The Chinese government on Friday demanded the United States invite Hong Kong’s leader to an economic conference following a news report that Chief Executive John Lee would be barred due to his role in crushing the city’s pro-democracy movement.The conflict threatens to complicate Washington’s efforts to revive relations that are at their lowest level in decades due to disputes about security, technology, human rights and other irritants.The Washington Post, citing unidentified U.S. officials, said Lee would be barred from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in San Francisco in November due to sanctions imposed on him in 2020. Lee oversaw the crackdown as Hong Kong’s top police official before he was named chief executive last year.The United States and other governments have accused Beijing of violating promises of autonomy and Western-style civil liberties after the former British colony returned to China in 1997.The foreign minist...

‘Starting to normalize’: Fewer teachers resigned from most DC-area school systems this year

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

A job fair for prospective teachers drew large crowds Wednesday at Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church, Virginia.(WTOP/Nick Iannelli) A job fair for prospective teachers drew large crowds Wednesday at Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church, Virginia.(WTOP/Nick Iannelli) Fewer teachers in most school systems across the D.C. region resigned this year compared to last year, according to an analysis of school system data obtained by WTOP.In the aftermath of the pandemic, many teachers expressed frustration with student behaviors and dependence on technology. As a result, hundreds resigned, citing burnout and students who became distressed if they were unable to check their phones often.Many of those str...

Snoop Dogg will drop it like it’s hot at Jiffy Lube Live

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Snoop Dogg at Jiffy Lube Live (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); One, two, three and to the four — a hip-hop legend is about to rap at the DMV’s door.The legendary Snoop Dogg plays Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia on Aug. 1.Born in Long Beach, California, in 1971, Snoop Dogg burst onto the scene on Dr. Dre’s seminal album “The Chronic” (1992),...

Un análisis de ADN se vuelve clave para acusar a un hombre por el asesinato de una niña hace 30 años

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

(CNN) — Un hombre de Florida fue acusado de homicidio por la muerte en 1993 de Jennifer Odom, una niña de 12 años del área de Tampa que había desaparecido tras bajarse del autobús escolar, informaron el jueves las autoridades.Un jurado investigador acusó a Jeffrey Norman Crum, de 61 años, de cargos de homicidio, secuestro y agresión sexual en relación con el asesinato de Odom, dijo Bill Gladson, fiscal estatal del 5º circuito judicial de Florida, en una conferencia de prensa.Crum ha estado en prisión desde 2019, cumpliendo dos cadenas perpetuas por agresión sexual en un caso separado, según los registros de la prisión estatal. CNN no ha podido identificar su representación legal.Los investigadores identificaron a Crum como sospechoso del asesinato de Odom tras observar similitudes significativas entre las circunstancias de su muerte y los detalles de otro caso en el que Crum fue identificado como sospechoso mediante análisis de ADN, dijo el sheriff del condado de Hernando, Al ...

A Hong Kong court rejects a ban on broadcasting the protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ upholding freedom of expression

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court rejects a ban on broadcasting the protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ upholding freedom of expression.Source

Nationals aim to stop 3-game road slide, play the Mets

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

Washington Nationals (43-60, fifth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (48-54, fourth in the NL East)New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (6-7, 4.37 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 122 strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (8-4, 4.20 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 114 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -192, Nationals +162; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals will attempt to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup against the New York Mets.New York has a 24-22 record at home and a 48-54 record overall. The Mets have hit 126 total home runs to rank fifth in the NL.Washington has gone 23-27 on the road and 43-60 overall. The Nationals have a 33-11 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.Friday’s game is the ninth time these teams meet this season. The season series is tied 4-4.TOP PERFORMERS: Francisco Lindor has 19 home runs, 44 walks and 62 RBI while hitting .228 for the Mets. Jeff McNeil is 10-for-38 with three doubles and s...

Dodgers host the Reds in first of 3-game series

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (56-48, second in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (58-43, first in the NL West)Los Angeles; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brandon Williamson (2-2, 4.45 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Dodgers: Bobby Miller (6-1, 4.28 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 53 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -238, Reds +198; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday to start a three-game series.Los Angeles has a 58-43 record overall and a 30-18 record at home. The Dodgers are 49-15 in games when they scored five or more runs.Cincinnati has a 56-48 record overall and a 28-22 record in road games. The Reds have the ninth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .252.The teams meet Friday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Freddie Freeman has 35 doubles, two triples and 21 home runs for the Dodgers. Will Smith is 15-for-42 with six doubles and five RBI over the past 10 games.Spencer Steer has 20 doubles,...

Pirates take on the Phillies in first of 3-game series

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (55-47, second in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (45-57, fifth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (7-5, 3.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (9-6, 4.01 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 137 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -157, Pirates +135; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday to open a three-game series.Pittsburgh is 45-57 overall and 23-26 in home games. The Pirates have a 34-4 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Philadelphia is 55-47 overall and 27-27 in road games. The Phillies have gone 17-9 in games when they did not allow a home run.Friday’s game is the first time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Andrew McCutchen has 12 doubles, 10 home runs and 28 RBI while hitting .265 for the Pirates. Jared Triolo is 9-for-38 over the last 10 games.Kyle Schwarber has 12 ...

Cubs bring 6-game win streak into game against the Cardinals

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

Chicago Cubs (51-51, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (46-58, fourth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Friday, 8:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: TBD; Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (6-8, 3.37 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 105 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs seek to extend a six-game win streak with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.St. Louis is 22-27 at home and 46-58 overall. The Cardinals have hit 144 total home runs to rank third in the NL.Chicago has gone 24-25 in road games and 51-51 overall. The Cubs have a 43-8 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.Friday’s game is the 11th time these teams square off this season. The Cubs are ahead 6-4 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has 20 doubles, two triples and 22 home runs for the Cardinals. Nolan Gorman is 14-for-38 with three doubles, five home runs and 13 RBI over the past 10 games.Patrick Wisdom ranks sixth on the Cubs with 25 extra base hits (seven doubles, a triple and 17 home run...

Biden issues scathing rebuke of Tuberville’s hold on military promotions

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:11:37 GMT

(CNN) — President Joe Biden delivered remarks in Washington, DC, Thursday, paying tribute to the nation’s 33rd president – who, 75 years ago this week, signed an executive order desegregating the US military – while issuing a scathing rebuke of Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who’s now blocked more than 270 military promotions over his opposition to the Pentagon’s abortion policy.“The Republican Party used to always support the military, but today they’re undermining the military. The senior senator from Alabama, who claims to support our troops, is now blocking more than 300 military operations with his extreme political agenda,” Biden said in remarks to the Truman Civil Rights Symposium at the National Archives. “Tens of thousands of America’s daughters and sons are deployed around the world tonight, keeping us safe from immense national security challenges, but the senator from Alabama is not.”The president warned of “a growing cascade of damage and disruption” over Tuberville...