Chinese state-controlled television says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is scheduled to arrive in Beijing Tuesday for a two-day visit. The visit comes nearly a week after Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump held a summit in Singapore, the first of its kind between a North Korean leader and an American president. Kim Jong Un’s visit to Beijing will …
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What the Frylus? McDonald's giving away free 'Frylus' selfie accessories Thursday
With the purchase of a Quarter Pounder Thursday, get a free “Frylus” at more than 2,000 McDonald’s locations nationwide. The giveaway is part of National Selfie Day.
Read More »Trump ratchets up China trade conflict with fresh tariff threat
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10 percent tariff on $200 billion of Chinese goods, prompting a swift warning from Beijing of retaliation, as the trade conflict between the world’s two biggest economies quickly escalated.
Read More »MTV Movie and TV Awards: The 5 best moments you missed
Lady Gaga swore, “Black Panther” and “Stranger Things” were the night’s two main winners and host Tiffany Haddish earned her hosting crown, also taking home the best comedic performance prize for “Girls Trip.”
Read More »Mets 12, Rockies 2: Mets Finally Provide Jacob deGrom Some Run Support
The team’s ace has a major league-best 1.51 E.R.A. and he pitched like it with eight quality innings. Breaking a trend, his teammates did not let him down.
Read More »China Warns US of ‘Countermeasures’ Against Possible New Tariffs
China says it will take appropriate countermeasures if the United States follows through with additional tariffs on Chinese goods. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that he had asked the U.S. trade representative to identify a list of products to subject to 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods. The president said the move was in retaliation to …
Read More »IBM shows off an artificial intelligence that can debate a human and change some minds
The San Francisco event was the first time anyone outside of IBM was able to witness a live debate between a human and its artificial intelligence system.
Read More »Houston Astros win 12th consecutive game after Alex Bregman's walk-off hit
The Astros matched a franchise record with their 12th straight win, which came in dramatic fashion on Alex Bregman’s bases-loaded game-winning hit.
Read More »Raw: Kim Jong Un Makes Official Visit to Beijing
Chinese state media reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un starts a two-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday, following his summit with President Trump. It didn’t report if Kim had already arrived, but a large motorcade was seen leaving the airport. (June 18)
Read More »Today in History for June 19th
Highlights of this day in history: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed; Father’s Day first celebrated in the U.S.; The event behind ‘Juneteenth’; Author Salman Rushdie born; NBA draft pick Len Bias dies; Entertainer Paula Adbul born. (June 19)
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