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12/22/2024 09:30:33 pm

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Chinese troops patrol the LAC around Ladakh.

China And India Square Off Yet Again At Line Of Actual Control

Indian officials accused China of sending as many as 1,000 soldiers across the 4,000-square kilometer Line of Actual Control (LAC) dividing the two nations at eastern Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir.

Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds leaves the U.S. federal courthouse following his sentencing hearing in San Francisco, California December 16, 2011.

Federal Appeals Court May Reverse Barry Bonds Balco Perjury Conviction

An 11-judge federal appeals court panel appeared on the verge of reversing a felony obstruction of justice conviction of former MLB slugging star, and suspected PED abuser, Barry Bonds following a Friday hearing.

Florida Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston holds the championship trophy after they defeated the Auburn Tigers to win the BCS Championship football game in Pasadena, California January 6, 2014.

Florida State Quarterback Jameis Winston Suspended One Half for Shouting Obscene Sexual Comment in Public

Florida State Quarterback Jameis Winston will miss the first half of FSU's Saturday game with No. 22 ranked Clemson due to his shouting a vulgar comment relating to having sex with women while standing on top of a table at a student dining hall Tuesday. The practice of shouting the comment in public places or on live TV broadcasts has become a kind of fad recently.

Tony Stewart

NASCAR: Tony Stewart On-Track Death Case Goes to Grand Jury

Three-time NASCAR champion driver Tony Stewart's deadly run-in with fellow driver Kevin Ward Jr. is going to a grand jury for possible charges, Ontario County (N.Y.) District Attorney Michael Tantillo said Tuesday.

Wuhan, China Yellow Bus Seat Row Video Goes Viral

A video posted this week showing elderly bus riders in China attacking a young man who refused to yield his seat has gone viral with analysts saying it reflects a sharp division between older and younger generations.

Peterson to Rice to RG3: Wild Week and Weekend in the NFL

It's only Week 2 in the NFL, but the league has had a wild season so far both on and off the field. Just breaking, the Minnesota Vikings announced embattled star running back Adrian peterson would be back on the field against the New Orleans Saints next weekend. Peterson missed Sunday's game=me when he was held out by the team following indictment in Texas for allegedly injuring his 4-year-old-child when he beat/disciplined him with a wood switch.

AT&T to offer Wi-Fi calling in 2015

AT&T to Offer Wi-Fi Calling for iPhone6 in 2015

Wi-Fi calling for Apple's iPhone 6 is in AT&T's plans for 2015, the telecommunications giant announced Friday. Ralph de la Vega, AT&T president and CEO, made the announcement at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference.

Police and the heavy-duty free military surplus equipment they employ, this time at Ferguson, Mo. last week.

Police Militarization: Obama orders review of military equipment given to local police

Federal programs providing heavy-duty surplus military equipment of local police departments will be reviewed in light of increasing public outcry against the practice, a senior presidential aide confirmed Saturday. The officials announcement of the review is scheduled for Monday.

Indian and Chinese troops at the Line of Actual Control, LAC

India Beefs up Defenses along Controversial 4,000-kilometer Line of Actual Control Border with China

To oppose Chinese forces along the northeaster Sino-Indian border, India has begun organizing an USD$10 billion upgrade to its mountain strike corps, according to New Delhi sources. Indian officials are concerned about new fighter jets and special forces along with six airfields China has brought to the border region.

Charlie Sheen call home: Engagement to former porn star Brett Rossi may be on the rocks (Video)

Charlie Sheen, surprise, has been having second thoughts about his latest engagement, in this case to former porn star Brett Rossi, according to reports.

About 300,000 Chinese students attend graduate school in the U.S., mainly in science and engineering programs.

Why Fewer Chinese Students are Applying to, Attending US Graduate Schools

Education on Aug. 22, 2014: Following a decade of double-digit growth, the number of Chinese students applying to US graduate schools, mainly in engineering and science programs, has fallen flat. Still, the 300,000 Chinese students in America represent one in three international students enrolled in US graduate degree programs.

US considers attacking ISIS in Syria

US Considers Direct Military Intervention Against ISIS in Syria

ISIS on Aug. 22, 2014 has become perceived as such a threat against the U.S. homeland that officials reportedly are weighing direct military action against the group in Syria even as they weight military action against the Assad regime following reports it used chemical weapons in an attack last week.

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid apologizes for comments about "keeping my Wongs straight" at Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce meeting

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) went into damage control Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 as he apologized for insensitive comments about Asians during a Q-and-A session of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.

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