CNN By David Goldman, CNN In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper Tuesday, a TikTok executive refused multiple times to acknowledge China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, which the US State Department has labeled a genocide and a United Nations report said may constitute “crimes against humanity.” In response to Tapper’s question, “Do
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — The foreign ministers of Australia and China have met in Beijing in a bid to restore high-level political contacts and return stability to a relationship that has undergone major turbulence in recent years. The visit by Penny Wong comes on the 50th anniversary of official diplomatic relations between the nations, an occasion
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — The foreign ministers of Australia and China have met in Beijing in a bid to restore high-level political contacts and return stability to a relationship that has undergone major turbulence in recent years. The visit by Penny Wong comes on the 50th anniversary of official diplomatic relations between the nations, an occasion
Continue ReadingDURHAM, N.C. ( — Led by Justin Wright’s 24 points, the North Carolina Central Eagles defeated the Citadel Bulldogs 81-74 on Tuesday night. The Eagles moved to 6-7 with the victory and the Bulldogs fell to 5-7.
Continue ReadingLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Sam Griesel and Keisei Tominaga combined to score 31 points to help power Nebraska past Queens University of Charlotte, 75-65 as part of the three-game Battle in the Vault event at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Cornhuskers (7-6) came into the game after three straight losses, to No. 14 Indiana, No. 4
Continue ReadingBy Nouran Salahieh and Cheri Mossburg, CNN After convicting former film producer Harvey Weinstein of rape and sexual assault, a Los Angeles jury could not reach a unanimous verdict Tuesday on alleged aggravating factors that could have increased his sentence. The three charges Weinstein was convicted of — rape, sexual penetration by foreign object and
Continue ReadingDAYTON, Ohio — Led by Daron Holmes’ 23 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the Alcorn State Braves 88-46 on Tuesday night. The Flyers moved to 8-5 with the win and the Braves fell to 3-9.
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN Twitter owner Elon Musk confirmed Tuesday evening he will step down as the company’s CEO, but only when he identifies a successor, directly addressing for the first time a Twitter poll he created this week in which millions of users voted for his ouster. In a tweet, Musk said he would
Continue ReadingBy Jon Passantino, CNN Police in Southern California are looking to speak with Elon Musk and his security team over an alleged assault last week that Musk claimed involved a “crazy stalker” and led to the suspension of a private jet-tracking account on Twitter as well as several prominent journalists. Musk has pointed to the
Continue ReadingCNN By Jon Passantino, CNN Police in Southern California are looking to speak with Elon Musk and his security team over an alleged assault last week that Musk claimed involved a “crazy stalker” and led to the suspension of a private jet-tracking account on Twitter as well as several prominent journalists. Musk has pointed to
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans on remaining as Twitter’s CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job. Musk’s announcement came after millions of Twitter users asked him to step down in an unscientific poll the billionaire himself created and promised to abide by. “I
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans on remaining as Twitter’s CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job. Musk’s announcement came after millions of Twitter users asked him to step down in an unscientific poll the billionaire himself created and promised to abide by. “I
Continue ReadingBy David Goldman, CNN In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper Tuesday, a TikTok executive refused multiple times to acknowledge China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, which the US State Department has labeled a genocide and a United Nations report said may constitute “crimes against humanity.” In response to Tapper’s question, “Do you
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — El propietario de Twitter, Elon Musk, confirmó este martes por la noche que dejará el cargo como CEO de la compañía, pero solo cuando encuentre a un sucesor, al hablar directamente por primera vez sobre la encuesta de Twitter que creó esta semana en la que millones de usuarios votaron a
Continue ReadingCNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN Three-hundred days after his country was invaded by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky jetted to Washington, DC, for talks on what the next 300 days might bring. Shrouded in secrecy until the last minute, the historic visit was heavy with symbolism, from Zelensky’s drab green sweatshirt to President Joe Biden’s
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Oregon House Republicans released the following statement Tuesday after the Environmental Quality Commission approved a rule to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035.
Continue ReadingBy PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Race Thompson had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and short-handed No. 18 Indiana beat Elon 96-72. The Hoosiers were missing their two leading scorers. Center Trayce Jackson-Davis sat for precautionary reasons with nagging back and hand injuries, and point guard Xavier Johnson was sidelined by
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico plans to ask U.S. President Joe Biden for as much as $48 billion in financing for solar projects. Foreign Relations Secretary Marcel Ebrard said Tuesday the request will be presented to Biden at the upcoming Jan. 9-10 meeting of U.S., Canadian and Mexican leaders in Mexico City. Mexico hopes to
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Wildlife officials rescued a critically ill mountain lion cub in Northern California and veterinarians named her “Holly” for the holiday season as they treat her in intensive care, the Oakland Zoo said Tuesday. A Santa Cruz resident noticed the cub on her property on Monday and alerted the state Department of
Continue ReadingBy AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A strong winter storm downed trees, knocked out power and flooded soccer fields as it moved across the Hawaiian Islands. Snow fell on the Big Island’s tallest peaks. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Rozanski said Tuesday that the weather is typical of the kind of storm Hawaii
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