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An Iranian American Was Arrested in Iran, U.S. Confirms
Rights groups said that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, was recently arrested in Iran, although the State Department did not confirm that he was the person detained.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
U.S. Looking Into Reports of American's Detention in Iran
The State Department declined to name the person, but an Iranian-American journalist is said to be imprisoned.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Lowriders bounce back to claim their place in American culture
Lowrider automobiles, known for their vibrant colors and hydraulic gymnastics, have been seen by many as connected to gang culture. But that perception is finally changing.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Betty White postage stamp to be released in 2025: 'An icon of American television'
A Betty White postage stamp based on a 2010 photo of the 'Golden Girls' actor will be released in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service said Friday.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 18 -
China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again
From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa
The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at times muscling out China and annoying the U.S.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
How China Capitalized on U.S. Indifference in Latin America
Xi Jinping’s visit for summits and the inauguration of a port illustrates what some have called China’s economic marginalization of the U.S. in the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
China’s Hacking Reached Deep Into U.S. Telecoms
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said hackers listened to phone calls and read texts by exploiting aging equipment and seams in the networks that connect systems.Top stories - The New York Times - November 22 -
China ‘willing’ to engage in Trump dialogue as it backs exporters
Officials say Beijing will remain ‘steadfast’ in resisting protectionist measuresWorld - Financial Times - November 22 -
China's Alibaba releases AI search tool for small businesses in Europe and the Americas
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered search engine for small businesses in Europe and the Americas to source supplies.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Mel Gibson gives thanks for release of US man held by China
Actor Mel Gibson applauded U.S. officials on Wednesday for securing the release of American Mark Swidan, who has been detained in China since 2012. “He was wrongfully detained there for a crime he ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
China hails US release of citizen convicted over child pornography
Former student freed as part of rare prisoner swap that Beijing said showed it would ‘never abandon compatriots’World - Financial Times - 22 hours ago -
Former VOA Farsi service journalist kills himself in Iran after demanding release of prisoners
Iranian authorities say a former journalist with the Voice of America’s Farsi service jumped to his death from a building in Iran’s capital in protest of the country’s supreme leader and an ongoing ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.
Could a tariff war erupt between the United States and Mexico? A top Mexican official said his country might retaliate if the Trump administration placed steep tariffs on Mexico.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Numenta, Backed by Gates Foundation, Releases Open-Source AI Model
Founder Jeff Hawkins has some ideas about how an AI gets smarter, and hopes researchers will pursue his approach.Business - Inc. - November 21 -
'Good luck, Gus': Emperor penguin found in Australia is released back into the wild
The first emperor penguin found in Australia has been released after spending 20 days in the care of a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Friday.Top stories - NBC News - November 22 -
U.S. Chemical Safety Board releases findings on Georgia lab chemical release and fire
It was a chemical reaction that sparked the massive fire and toxic smoke plume at a lab in Georgia that threatened nearby communities and metropolitan Atlanta in September, according to the ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
All 3 Iranian Consulates in Germany ordered shut after execution of Iranian German prisoner
Germany has ordered the closure of all three Iranian Consulates in the country in response to the execution of Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in the United States and was ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
Germany orders 3 Iranian consulates shut in response to the execution of Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd
Germany orders 3 Iranian consulates shut in response to the execution of Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid SharmahdWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
American strikes kill up to 35 ISIS operatives in Syria, U.S. says
The U.S. military struck several Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing up to 35 operatives, said the U.S. Central Command.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S. after the election
Attorneys and advisors to family offices and high-net-worth families said they're seeing record demand from clients looking for second passports or long-term residencies abroad.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under Sanctions
Reversing itself, the Treasury Department said U.S. sanctions do not prohibit hearing from foreigners deemed to be terrorists or other offenders.World - The New York Times - November 13 -
US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans
U.S. forces on Monday conducted nine strikes on Iranian proxy targets in Syria, a response to recent attacks on American personnel in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's terms
Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's termsEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
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China halts foreign adoptions, leaving children and U.S. families in limbo
Last month, China announced that it would end foreign adoptions of Chinese children to foreign families other than to blood relatives. Parent Aimee Welch joins CBS News to discuss her ongoing ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
The race to solve the mystery of 'ghost particles'
China is building a facility to measure neutrinos — mysterious subatomic particles. It's the first of three neutrino observatories expected to open worldwide in the next decade.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
U.S. Turns to China to Stop North Korean Troops From Fighting for Russia
American agencies have assessed that China dislikes the growing partnership between Russia and North Korea. The State Department has raised the troop issue with Chinese diplomats.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
ASEAN continues to emerge as a winner of U.S.-China trade tensions, IMF says
Southeast Asia has continued to emerge as an economic winner of increasing geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, according to the IMF.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains
Applied Materials and Lam Research are telling vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
China urges U.S. cooperation as Trump trade threat looms
China emphasized the need for greater cooperation with the U.S. a day after it became clear President-elect Donald Trump would be the next U.S. president.Business - CNBC - November 7
