BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping vowed today to protect “every inch” of China’s territory, improve the lives of its people and promote the resurgence of Chinese culture and creativity as he kicked off his second term, poised to rule indefinitely. Xi, China’s most powerful leader in decades, sounded a stark warning clearly directed at […]
2018
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Crown prince seeks Saudi image makeover
WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s young crown prince has an ambitious list of to-dos: modernize his conservative kingdom, weaken Iran’s hand across the Mideast and, this week, rehabilitate his country’s image in the eyes of Americans. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, son of King Salman and heir to the throne, is opening a marathon tour […]
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Investigators suspect FedEx bomb tied to Austin bombings
AUSTIN, Texas A package bomb that authorities believe is linked to the recent string of Austin bombings exploded early today inside of a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio, leaving one person with minor injuries. The explosion happened at around 1 a.m. at a FedEx facility in Schertz, which is just northeast of San Antonio, […]
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GOP leaders have yet to make moves to protect special counsel
WASHINGTON More Republicans are telling President Donald Trump in ever blunter terms to lay off his escalating criticism of special counsel Robert Mueller and the Russia probe. But party leaders are taking no action to protect Mueller, embracing a familiar strategy with the president — simply waiting out the storm. Trump blistered Mueller and his […]
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Craig Rogers is back!
BRUNSWICK That booming voice was unmistakable on Monday as the Brunswick High School baseball team opened its spring season for catchers and pitchers. Craig Rogers, the man who led Mt. Ararat baseball for over a decade, has decided to make his return to the diamond. He has crossed the “Bridge” to rival Brunswick, with the […]
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UConn advances to Sweet 16
STORRS, Conn. Napheesa Collier scored 23 points and No. 1 UConn beat in-state neighbor No. 9 Quinnipiac, 71-46 to advance to a 25th straight Sweet 16. Azura Stevens added 14 points and Kia Nurse chipped in with 13 for the Huskies (34-0), who found themselves in a much slower paced game than their 140-52 first-round […]
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Bruins lose in OT, 5-4
BOSTON The Columbus Blue Jackets felt like they were lucky to get a victory in their late-season push for one of the Eastern Conference’s playoff spots. Cam Atkinson scored 2:55 into overtime to lift the Blue Jackets to a 5-4 comeback victory over Boston on Monday night for their eighth straight win, spoiling a splendid […]
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Munn helps Thomas to 6-3 tennis win
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The Thomas College men’s tennis team wrapped up its spring trip with a 6-3 victory over Nazareth College on Friday afternoon. The Terriers finished 2-2 to open the season, while the Golden Flyers remained winless at 0-8. Thomas took two-of-three in doubles action as Jared Waterhouse and Ross Munn of […]