The former Penn State assistant coach is serving a 30-60 year prison term after being convicted on 45 counts of child sexual abuse in October 2012. Sandusky’s call for an appeal was based on the argument that his lawyers were forced into trial too quickly and that prosecutors improperly made reference to his decision not to testify. Sandusky did not testify on his own behalf but has maintained his innocence....
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers swamped the area around the consulate on Sunday, with many bearing American flags and placards calling for the Trump administration to intervene and assist the anti-China protesters. Congress is returning to the Hill this week, and among lawmakers’ legislative priorities is the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. The bill would allow the U.S. to impose sanctions on Hong Kong and Chinese officials seen to be undermining the autonomy of the territory....
The column, published in the Global Times early on Friday, depicts the meeting of the two world powers as the next step in the nations’ efforts to form a hedge against the West—in particular, the countries aligned with the United Nations and NATO—as the coalition’s members continue to inject money and weapons into Ukraine. Though NATO has repeatedly denied any desire to escalate tensions between its members and Russia, Putin has long cited concerns with its presence in Eastern Europe as a pretext for the country’s invasion of Ukraine....
The Chinese government claims democratically-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory, but the island says it’s already a functionally independent country whose public has shown no interest in being ruled from Beijing. The U.S. sees a Western-leaning Taipei as vital to its own national security and has remained Taiwan’s strongest international backer for decades. However, as China’s hard power has grown under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, its People’s Liberation Army has expanded its capabilities and reached further from the mainland, with a view to consolidate the country’s maritime and territorial claims in the East and South China seas, and eventually project its forces into the Pacific Ocean....
Yang Jiechi, a Communist Party Politburo member and considered a key architect of Chinese foreign policy, spoke with Pompeo by phone on Wednesday about multiple hot topic issues that have undermined U.S.-Chinese relations in recent months and years. Among them was China’s oppression of Muslim minority groups in the restive far western province of Xinjiang. China is believed to have sent more than a million people from Uyghur and other minority communities to re-education camps in Xinjiang, forcing them to undergo ideological indoctrination to try and expunge long-held beliefs and traditions....
Also known as the Chinese New Year, the annual celebration is an important date for many people across the globe, with up to 2 billion people celebrating worldwide. The celebrations have particular prominence across China and East Asia, where many gather to usher in a prosperous and lucky new year, honor ancestors and deities, hold parades and firework displays, and ward off evil spirits. Here’s everything you need to know about the Lunar New Year....
The comments were made by Zhang Meifang, the Consul General of China in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She also mocked a warship from Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province, which she described as a “museum piece”. On Twitter Zhang posted a split photo with an armed soldier in the top half, and boxes marked “Made in China” below. She wrote: “The #US makes war. #China makes most everything else. Who exactly is leading the world in the right direction?...
The debris fragment will fly close to the manned orbiting laboratory on November 12 at around 1 a.m. UTC, or 8 p.m. ET on November 11, prompting specialists to call for an evasive maneuver. Roscosmos said that the piece of space junk is a fragment of an old Chinese weather satellite called Fengyun-1C that was launched into space back in 1999. China caused controversy by intentionally blowing the satellite up in 2007 as part of an anti-satellite weapon test....
Mourinho demands more from Man Utd fans Oscar made a massive €60 million (£51m) switch from Premier League leaders Chelsea to SIPG earlier in January, linking up with fellow Brazil international Hulk and coach Andre-Villas Boas. The 25-year-old, who scored in his first appearance in a friendly win over Al Batin, arrives at a time when Carlos Tevez, Axel Witsel, Ramires, Alex Teixeira, Ezequiel Lavezzi, John Obi Mikel, Graziano Pelle, Burak Yilmaz, Paulinho, Renato Augusto, Fredy Guarin and Jackson Martinez all call China home....
Li-Meng Yan, a former post-doctoral fellow at Hong Kong University, said in an interview with Spanish TV channel Telecinco Thursday that Chinese authorities have spread false rumors in an attempt to ruin her reputation after she refused to remain silent. “What I am going to do is spread the message as much as possible and show the facts so that people can verify them before they kill me. Everyone has to know the truth and they are not going to scare me,” she told television host Iker Jiménez....
Kelly’s representatives have reached out to the 49ers to express interest in their vacant head coach opening, according to ESPN. The report, citing unidentified sources, says the 49ers are likely to at least consider it, while CBS Sports reports that Kelly is indeed on the Niners’ radar, among others. MORE: Top candidates to replace Kelly | How Kelly fell out of Philly favor San Francisco wants to make a splash post-Jim Harbaugh after failing with Jim Tomsula, who was fired Sunday after only five wins in his lone season as coach of the 49ers....
Using the TikTok handle @thechipotleguy, the anonymous worker spilled behind-the-scenes details about the popular Mexican restaurant chain. In his most popular video, he revealed how the kitchen makes the guacamole and it’s surprisingly fresher than many may have expected. “Y’all wanted to see Chipotle guac, so here it is,” he wrote on-screen. A huge metal bowl was filled with avocados cut in half, before a heap of salt was added to the mixture....
There are some similarities between physical therapists and chiropractors. After all, they both help people move better and feel better after an injury. But there are several differences between physical therapists and chiropractors as well. Understanding these differences can help you decide whether to see a physical therapist or chiropractor for your particular injury. Similarities Similarities between physical therapists and chiropractors may include: Both are trained at a doctoral level....
This article looks at the symptoms, causes, and treatment of chlorine rash as well as conditions with similar features. It also offers tips on how to avoid this irritating skin reaction. Symptoms of Chlorine Rash Chlorine rash can happen whenever you have spent time in chlorinated water. It typically appears within a few hours of swimming in a chlorinated pool or soaking in a chlorinated hot tub. Symptoms of a chlorine rash include:...
For a little while, though, the Ottawa Senators winger may not have a choice. An errant pass from teammate Erik Karlsson hit him above the eye on Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Neil was bleeding significantly as he left the ice early in the third period and forced the crew at Canadian Tire Centre did some quick scrape-work.
Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Paul has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocol, leaving his status for the Western Conference finals “up in the air.” Paul has been a massive part of the Suns’ success all season, particularly in the playoffs: Paul has averaged 15.7 points and 8.7 assists in the playoffs this year, helping catapult Phoenix over the Lakers and Nuggets en route to a Western Conference finals appearance....
On multiple occassions, he made Ty Lawson, one of the NBA's fastest players, look slow and generally fooled defenders en route to a 40-point performance. He was 13 of 21 from the field for the night and hit 12 of 13 free throws. Paul had it working from every area on the court, putting together scoring drives, knocking in midrange jumpers and hitting from deep. Here's the evidence:
Chris Sale became MLB’s first six-game winner this season when the White Sox smashed the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on Sunday in Camden Yards. MORE: Curt Schilling upset with ESPN after ‘30 for 30’ edit The 27-year-old hurler didn’t have his best stuff but still surrendered just one run in 5 1/3 innings while striking out six. Sale certainly looks like an early AL Cy Young candidate, and at this rate may get enough run support to win 25 games....
“My heart stopped because at that moment you know that you’re about to get just the wildest group of people ever,” Teigen told Ellen DeGeneres during an appearance on Ellen Wednesday. Teigen went on to explain how both she and Legend struggled to respond to the Twitter attack, trying to find the balance between anger and funny. But she did consent there is some truth to the president’s criticism....
