Nobel Prize honors breakthroughs on lithium-ion batteries

10/10/2019

STOCKHOLM –  If you’re reading this on a cellphone or laptop computer, you might thank the three winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on lithium-ion batteries.   The batteries power cellphones, laptops,…

Protesters show support for Hong Kong at Wizards game

10/10/2019

Protesters handed out T-shirts and held up signs in support of Hong Kong on Wednesday night when the Washington Wizards hosted a team from the Chinese Basketball Association. The Wizards beat the Guangzhou Long-Lions 137-98 in a…

NBA’s ties with China, worth billions, now under strain

10/08/2019

It wasn’t even a month ago that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sat overlooking center court at an arena in Beijing, watching the gold-medal game at the World Cup with other basketball dignitaries. That night was all smiles.…

Rockets general manager’s Hong Kong comments anger China

10/07/2019

BEIJING — Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday, October 6, 2019, to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he did not intend to…

Morant dazzles in preseason debut for Memphis

10/07/2019

Ja Morant didn’t keep Memphis fans waiting long for his first basket. Morant, the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft, scored off a baseline drive on the game’s first possession and finished with 10 points and…

‘Joker’ sets October box-office record for Thursday showings

10/05/2019

LOS ANGELES — “Joker” is getting the first laugh on its debut weekend, scoring an October box-office record with $13.3 million earned in Thursday night showings. Warner Bros. released the figures Friday morning. “Joker” unseated “Venom,” which…

North Korea says submarine-launched missile test succeeded

10/03/2019

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea confirmed Thursday it tested a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, calling it a “significant achievement” in its efforts to contain external threats and bolster its military power. The test-firing Wednesday was North…

Protests escalate in Iraq: 9 dead, hundreds wounded

10/03/2019

BAGHDAD – At least seven people were killed and dozens were wounded in clashes that spread across several Iraqi provinces on Wednesday as security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas for the second day to disperse…

Hong Kong police slammed as ‘trigger-happy’ after teen shot

10/02/2019

HONG KONG — Heads bowed and dressed in black, schoolmates of a teenage demonstrator shot at close range in the chest by a Hong Kong riot officer condemned police tactics and demanded accountability on Wednesday. Tuesday’s shooting…

Forever 21 bankruptcy reflects teens’ new shopping behavior

10/01/2019

NEW YORK – For years, teens flocked to Forever 21’s massive stores at the nation’s malls for its speedy take on fashion, like its $5 shimmery halter tops and $25 dresses. But the chain that helped popularize…

2 sides scuffle in Hong Kong as day of protests begins

10/01/2019

HONG KONG — Pro-Beijing protesters have scuffled briefly with a small group of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong as the latter began to march on the 70th anniversary of the founding of communist China. The 7:30 a.m.…

Hong Kong protesters march in defiance ahead of National Day

09/29/2019

HONG KONG — Thousands of protesters regrouped after police fired tear gas at them Sunday and marched along a thoroughfare in downtown Hong Kong in a second straight day of defiance, sparking fears of more violence ahead…

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