SWANNANOA, N.C.—“They’re probably dead.” That was the thought running through Adam Smith’s mind as he raced to find a way to save his 3-year-old daughter and her mother from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. Smith, a former U.S. Army Green Beret, spent 17 years conducting military operations around the globe in defense of his
Trump is expected to choose his treasury chief from two contenders. President-elect Donald Trump will announce his selections for his economic team next week, with two serious contenders emerging for the top treasury job, according to Corey Lewandowski, a senior adviser to the incoming president. “Next week is when the president’s team is scheduled to
Biden’s meeting with Xi on Sunday afternoon in Peru marks their final planned interaction of Biden’s presidency. President Joe Biden met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Sunday, in what is likely their last in-person interaction during Biden’s presidency. The two leaders exchanged handshakes and greetings before the meeting, which took place at the hotel at
Both leaders expressed commitment to responsibly manage the relationship during the critical transition period, the White House said. President Joe Biden met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday for their final in-person meeting of Biden’s presidency. During their discussion, which lasted one hour and 40 minutes, Xi expressed China’s readiness to work with the
Biden is set to meet Xi on Sunday afternoon in Peru in their last planned interaction of Biden’s presidency. President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Sunday, in what is expected to be their last interaction together during Biden’s presidency. The two leaders are slated to hold the bilateral meeting on the
After President-elect Donald Trump won a second term, multiple defendants charged for their roles in the events of Jan. 6, 2021, asked to delay their cases because they anticipate pardons from Trump. Many were denied, but each nonetheless raised questions about how Trump will handle the cases. According to data collected by NPR, more than
Visitors say they see pain, faith, bravery, beauty, and hope in the paintings. WASHINGTON—A specially curated version of the Art of Zhen, Shan, Ren (Truth, Compassion, Tolerance) International Exhibition was held at the foyer of the Rayburn House Building in Congress from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15. The 17 paintings depict Chinese people’s unwavering belief