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U.S. Bets on China's Special Envoy
WASHINGTON—As U.S.-China trade talks reach a pivotal point, the Trump administration is counting on the Chinese leader’s special envoy, Liu He, to get Beijing to accept tough new strictures that are increasingly controversial in Beijing. High-level negotiations resumed in the executive office building next to the White House on Thursday, with both sides focused on…
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UCLA hangs on to beat Oregon State 68-67 after blowing lead
AP Published 1:24 a.m. ET Feb. 22, 2019 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Smith scored the go-ahead basket with 21 seconds left on a desperate bank shot after UCLA blew a 12-point second-half lead, and the Bruins hung on for a 68-67 victory over Oregon State on Thursday night.Tres Tinkle airballed a potential game-winning 3-pointer…
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IOC revokes shooting event status over Pakistan visa refusal
AP Published 6:08 p.m. ET Feb. 21, 2019 | Updated 1:23 a.m. ET Feb. 22, 2019LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has revoked the Olympic qualification status of a 25-meter shooting event in New Delhi because Indian officials refused to grant entry visas to two Pakistani athletes and an official.The IOC said Thursday…
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Pinterest Files Confidentially for IPO
Pinterest Inc. has confidentially filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering that is expected to value the company, which operates a platform for online-image searches, at $12 billion or more as it joins a parade of hot tech startups planning share debuts in 2019.The filing is the latest example…
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Curry scores 36 as Warriors hold off Kings 125-123
AP Published 1:20 a.m. ET Feb. 22, 2019 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 36 points, hitting 10 3-pointers, and the Golden State Warriors survived a hectic finish to beat the Sacramento Kings 125-123 on Thursday night.Kevin Durant added 28 points, nine rebounds and tied his career-high with seven blocks. DeMarcus Cousins had 17…
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U.S. Campaign Against Huawei Runs Aground in an Exploding Tech Market
NEW DELHI—Washington has hit an unlikely roadblock in its extraordinary global push to sideline China’s Huawei Technologies Co.: the world’s biggest democracy, India. Policy makers and telecommunications firms here are so far largely unpersuaded by U.S. warnings that using Huawei’s equipment to upgrade India’s telecom networks presents a major cybersecurity threat, according to more than…
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Apple, Goldman Sachs Team Up on Credit Card Paired With iPhone
Apple Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plan to start issuing this spring a joint credit card paired with new iPhone features that will help users manage their money. The card will be rolled out to employees for testing in the next few weeks and officially launch later this year, according to people familiar with…
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36 Hours: 36 Hours in Goa
Known for its gorgeous beaches and hippie vibe, this tiny state in western India also offers a fascinating blend of Indian and Portuguese influences that are reflected in its buildings, cuisine and art.ImageBaga Beach in North Goa is a popular destination.CreditCreditAtul Loke for The New York TimesThink of it as India’s happy place: The state…
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How long should it take to get my tax refund this year?
CLOSE Tax filing season is here, and the overhaul of tax laws means some potentially big changes for your budget. Did you get refund, or do you owe the IRS? Josmar Taveras, USA TODAYMany taxpayers are anxiously awaiting this year’s tax refund that they hope to use to pay down debt, pad their savings or make a big…
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