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The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for tour marking 50 years since its historic 1973 visit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — The Philadelphia Orchestra returned to Beijing on Tuesday for a tour that will mark 50 years since its historic performance in China, the latest sign of improving ties between the two countries ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.The orchestra first visited China in September 1973, marking a thaw in U.S.-China relations just as the two nations began normalizing ties after Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit China’s mainland.Ahead of the tour, the orchestra said 14 of its members will be traveling to China, including 73-year old Davyd Booth, a violinist who was on the orchestra’s first tour to the country half a century ago. “This constant 50-year connection with China has been really very deep and very wonderful,” Booth on arriving at Beijing’s Capital International Airport. The ensemble will be performing with the China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, starting...

Arrestan a un sospechoso de tiroteo en manifestación de bicicletas que dejó 6 heridos arrestados, dice la policía

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

(CNN) — La policía de Texas arrestó a un sospechoso de 20 años después de que seis personas resultaron heridas por disparos durante un tiroteo en una manifestación de motocicletas en Galveston, Texas, el sábado por la noche, según una actualización de la policía de Galveston.Los disparos se efectuaron mientras la multitud se reunía para el Lone Star Rally en un distrito histórico conocido como The Strand alrededor de las 11 p.m. hora local el sábado, informó CNN. El Lone Star Rally está considerado como el rally de motocicletas de cuatro días más grande de América del Norte.Según GPD, la policía detuvo a Peddis Ray, de 20 años, de Hitchcock, Texas, en el lugar del tiroteo. “En el momento en que fue detenido, Ray estaba en posesión de un arma de fuego y desde entonces ha sido acusado de seis cargos de agresión agravada con un arma mortal”, dijo un comunicado de prensa del GPD.“Cada cargo conlleva una fianza de $100,000 con una fianza total de $600,000”, ...

Koren Johnson hits 5 3s, scores 25, Washington beats Bellarmine 91-57 in opener

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Koren Johnson hit five 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 25 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 points Monday night and Washington beat Bellarmine 91-57 in the season opener for both teams. Johnson was 10-of-14 shooting and Brooks made 9 of 15 from the field for Washington. Nate Calmese had 13 points and Paul Mulcahy added nine points, eight rebounds and seven assists. The Huskies scored 10 consecutive points amid a 20-5 run to close the first half that made it 35-27 at intermission after Johnson hit 3 in the closing seconds. Johnson hit back-to-back 3-pointers followed by a layup and Brooks converted a traditional three-point play before Johnson made another from behind the arc to cap a 14-0 run that stretched Washington’s lead to 59-36 with 12:43 to play. Bellarmine trailed by at least 21 the rest of the way. Bash Weiland, the lone Bellarmine player to score in double figures, finished with 14 points. Huskies point guard Sahvir Wheeler (upper-body injur...

2023 Virginia Statewide General Election Results (Live Updates)

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

Visit WTOP’s Virginia Election 2023 page for our comprehensive coverage. Virginia’s general election results will be posted as they come in after polls close Tuesday at 7 p.m.For local results check the Virginia local election results page, check here.House of DelegatesHere are the most competitive House races:District 21District 22District 30District 65Click on the drop-down menu below to check results for other districts.SenateThese are some of the most competitive Senate races to watch:District 27District 30District 31Click on the drop-down menu below to check results for other districts. Commonwealth’s AttorneyArlingtonFairfaxLoudonOtherBallot Measure – Richmond CasinoSource

“El Doctor del Pueblo”, la serie de Telemundo que enfatiza en las lecciones de vida

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

MIAMI – Reflejo de la realidad y conflictos de la población latinoamericana, “El Doctor del Pueblo” es la nueva historia producida por Telemundo que será estrenada el domingo 19 de noviembre a las 10pm/9c.La serie está basada en la vida y los milagros del Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, un doctor, filántropo y religioso, a quien el papa Francisco beatificó en 2021. “Hernandez es una figura sumamente querida y popular en su Venezuela natal y Latinoamérica donde muchos creyentes le atribuyen sus curaciones y milagros”, cita un comunicado.La serie presentará historias dramáticas y conmovedoras que atestiguan los hechos que son atribuidos al doctor Hernández y son un reflejo de la vida que enfrenta a padres e hijos hispanos, quienes ponen a prueba su unión, comunicación y amor.“La fe, y un milagro, son los giros que llevan a cada personaje a recibir una emblemática lección de vida”, dice el comunicado. “Hernández es una figura sumamente queri...

Raynaud has 23, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks to help Stanford beat Cal State Northridge 88-79 in opener

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maxime Raynaud had 23 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks and two steals, Michael Jones scored 20 points and Stanford scored the final 13 points Monday night to beat Cal State Northridge 88-79 in the season opener for both teams. Brandon Angel added 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Stanford. Keonte Jones converted a traditional three-point play with 2:59 remaining that gave Northridge a four-point lead. The Matadors, however, went 0 for 4 from the field with two turnovers the rest of the way as Stanford took control. Raynaud put back his own miss 16 seconds later and Jones followed with a 3-pointer that made it 80-79 with 2:20 left and the Cardinal led the rest of the way. De’Sean Allen-Eikens led Northridge with 22 points and eight rebounds. Dearon Tucker scored 12 points and Jasman Sangha added 11. Stanford shot just 43% from the field, compared to 48% by the Matadors, but made 19 of 25 from the free-throw line, where Northridge hit just 6...

2023 Virginia Local County General Election Results

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

Visit WTOP’s Virginia Election 2023 page for our comprehensive coverage. Here are the unofficial results of some local races in Virginia.Leading candidates are in bold. Since mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted if they arrive by noon on Friday, Nov. 10, these results are incomplete; Virginia election officials will certify election results on TK.Some uncontested races are not included below.This page will be updated as results come in.Arlington CountyFairfax CountyFalls ChurchLoudoun CountyPrince William CountyStafford CountyYou can see the results of statewide races here.ArlingtonCounty BoardVote for twoJuan Carlos FierroMaureen E. CoffeySusan R. CunninghamAudrey Rose ClementSchool BoardVote for oneJames “Vell” Rives IVMiranda H. TurnerFairfax CountyClerk of the CourtVote for oneGerarda Marie CulipherChristopher J. FalconSheriffVote for oneStacey Ann KincaidJerry L. McMillianChristopher F. DeCarloChairman of the Board of SupervisorsVote...

Adem Bona scores 28 points to lead UCLA over St. Francis (PA) 75-44 in season opener

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adem Bona had a career-high 28 points and nine rebounds, and UCLA routed St. Francis of Pennsylvania 75-44 on Monday night in the teams’ season opener.Bona, the Pac-12 freshman of the year last season, had his rookie year end early because of a shoulder injury in March. Now he’ll be counted on as UCLA experiences its biggest roster overhaul under coach Mick Cronin after losing veteran players.Bona scored eight of the Bruins’ first 12 points of the second half as they stretched their lead to 44-27. He later picked up his third foul, along with 7-foot-3 freshman Aday Mara, who had two points in his college debut.Gestin Liberis led the Red Flash with 12 points. They had 21 turnovers.Bona and Kenneth Nwuba dominated the game’s first five minutes. They had two dunks apiece and Bona blocked a layup attempt by Liberis. Bona later blocked Cam Gregory, sending him into a baseline seat. The Red Flash tied the game four times in the first half and took their only...

LeDee’s career-high 27 points carry No. 17 San Diego State to 83-57 win over Cal State Fullerton

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaedon LeDee scored six of his career-high 27 points in the first three minutes of the second half and No. 17 San Diego State broke open a close game to beat Cal State Fullerton 83-57 in their season opener Monday night.LeDee also pulled down 10 rebounds for SDSU, runner-up for last season’s national title. Before the game, the school unveiled banners for being an NCAA finalist and for winning the Mountain West regular-season and tournament crowns. The Aztecs reached their first Final Four, beat Florida Atlantic 72-71 on Lamont Butler’s buzzer-beater and then lost to UConn 76-59 in the championship game.“It’s great. I’m going to look at it every day and then go to work,” coach Brian Dutcher said. “Step onto Steve Fisher Court and look at a Final Four banner. A lot of good stuff’s happened here. And the crowd tonight, come on. The energy in the building was incredible. We feed off that. It’s a fun place to play and a fun place to come watch a ...

Israel open to ‘tactical little pauses’ to let aid into Gaza, Netanyahu says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:51:02 GMT

Israel is considering small pauses in the fight against Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday amid mounting international pressure to halt hostilities to let aid into the Gaza Strip.“There’ll be no cease-fire, general cease-fire, in Gaza without the release of our hostages,” Netanyahu told American broadcaster ABC News.“As far as tactical little pauses — an hour here, an hour there — we’ve had them before,” the prime minister added. “I suppose we’ll check the circumstances in order to enable goods, humanitarian goods to come in; or our hostages, individual hostages to leave.”Israel has been under growing diplomatic pressure to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, where it has launched a major offensive against Hamas in retaliation for the Palestinian militant group’s violent attacks, which killed more than 1,400 people on Israeli soil on October 7.During its surprise incursion, Hamas a...