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President Joe Biden called Chinese President Xi Jinping a “dictator” on Tuesday, sparking a furious reaction from Beijing in a sudden outburst after talks between the two superpowers aimed at easing their geopolitical animosity. Speaking at a California fundraiser, Biden suggested Xi was embarrassed because he didn’t know about the alleged Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States earlier this year, despite his status as China’s all-powerful leader. China quickly responded to the remarks, calling them “extremely absurd and irresponsible”. President Xi’s description came a day after a high-level visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Beijing, an…

BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday called President Joe Biden’s comments describing Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a dictator “extremely absurd and irresponsible.” The fresh spat of words comes just over a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a visit to Beijing aimed at breaking the ice in a relationship that has hit an all-time low. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said Biden’s comments at a fundraiser in California “are completely contrary to the facts and gravely violate diplomatic protocol and gravely infringe on China’s political dignity.” “It is a flagrant political provocation. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and…

NEW YORK (AP) — Trust in the scientific community declined among American adults in 2022, a major survey shows, driven by a partisan divide in views of both science and medicine that emerged during the pandemic of COVID-19. Overall, 39% of American adults said yes “A lot of confidence” in the scientific community, down 48% in 2018 and 2021. So says the General Social Survey, a long-running poll conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago that tracks Americans’ views on issues key since 1972. An additional 48% of adults in the last survey reported “only some” confidence, while 13%…

BOSTON – Police are investigating how an adult could fraudulently enroll as a student in city schools using false identification and documentation this school year, school officials said Tuesday. The adult, who has not been identified, “has been discharged and is ordered to stay away from Boston Public Schools,” BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper said in a letter to the school community Tuesday. At various times during the 2022-2023 school year, the adult attended Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Brighton High School and English High School while using the student transfer process and enrolling under various aliases, she said Skipper in…

WARNING: The body cam video in this story may be disturbing to watch. Discretion is advised. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A four-year veteran of the Metro Nashville Police Department was injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon near Nashville International Airport and is expected to be OK. The suspect is dead. Police released body camera video belonging to Officer Donovan Coble Thursday night. Watch it below or click here. At a news conference Thursday afternoon, MNPD spokesman Don Aaron said Metro officers were called around 2:30 p.m. to an airport parking facility called The Parking Spot on Donelson Pike in response…

A woman was shot to death in an apparent domestic situation Monday night. Brandi Marie Genova, 33, was found shot to death at a home at 13 Bestview Avenue, Bessemer, in Lawrence County, according to state police. Michael Joseph Work, 33, has been arrested and charged in connection with her death. State police in New Castle were notified by Work’s family, who told them he had shot Genova, his girlfriend, at his residence, according to a state police report. Troopers and Bessemer Borough Police went to the home on Bestview Avenue and found Genova dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Work…

CADILLAC – A teenager whose last known address is Lake City was recently charged in 84th District Court for allegedly breaking into a home in Cadillac. Zachary Michael Bergey, 18, was charged with making contact in an incident that happened on June 20. According to court documents, Bergey allegedly entered a home on Farrar Street without the owner’s permission. If convicted, Bergey faces up to 90 days in jail and/or $500 in fines and costs. Bergey, who has been released on a personal recognizance bond, is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. A probable…

One person is in the hospital after a shooting in Clairton Wednesday afternoon. Allegheny County Police say around 2:20 p.m., a report of a shooting was called in the 4300 block of Bataan Avenue. First responders found an adult victim with a gunshot wound to the knee. The victim was taken to Mercy Hospital in stable condition, county police said. Clairton police arrested a man in connection with that shooting. County police are investigating. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous. CLAIRTON, Pa. — One person…