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NoneUS 'closely monitoring' situation in Syria, urges UN-led political processWASHINGTON (AP) — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden administration. The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung , all of whom had been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained by China. Swidan had been facing a death sentence on drug charges while Li and Leung were imprisoned on espionage charges. “Soon they will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years,” the White House said in a statement. The release comes just two months after China freed David Lin, a Christian pastor from California who had spent nearly 20 years behind bars after being convicted of contract fraud. U.S.-China relations have been roiled for years over major disagreements between the world’s two largest economies on trade, human rights, the production of fentanyl precursors, security issues that include espionage and hacking, China’s aggressiveness toward Taiwan and its smaller neighbors in the South China Sea, and Beijing’s support for Russia’s military-industrial sector. The release of Americans deemed wrongfully detained in China has been a top agenda item in each conversation between the U.S. and China, and Wednesday’s development suggests a willingness by Beijing to engage with the outgoing Democratic administration before Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January. Trump took significant actions against China on trade and diplomacy during his first term. He has pledged to continue those policies in his second term, leading to unease among many who fear that an all-out trade war will greatly affect the international economy and could spur potential Chinese military action against Taiwan. Still, the two countries have maintained a dialogue that has included a partial restoration of military-to-military contacts. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met earlier this month to discuss potential improvements. A U.S. official said the Biden administration had raised the cases of the detained Americans with China in multiple meetings over the past several years, including earlier this month when Biden spoke to Xi on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru. Politico was first to report the men’s release, which it said was part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. The White House did not immediately confirm that any Chinese citizens had been returned home. Li, a Chinese immigrant who started an export business in the U.S., was detained in September 2016 after flying into Shanghai. He was placed under surveillance, interrogated without a lawyer and accused of providing state secrets to the FBI. A U.N. working group called his 10-year prison sentence arbitrary and his family said the charges were politically motivated. Leung was sentenced last year to life in prison on spying charges. He was detained in 2021, by the local bureau of China’s counterintelligence agency in the southeastern city of Suzhou after China had closed its borders and imposed tight domestic travel restrictions and social controls to fight the spread of COVID-19. Swidan had been jailed for 12 years on a drug charge and, along with Li and Leung, had considered by the State Department to be wrongfully detained.
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Cadillac has “agreement in principle” to join F1 as 11th team in 2026 | Formula 1LaMelo Ball dropped a 50-ball on the Bucks Franz Wagner hit a game-winner plus, was the second-highest scorer in points leagues Brandon Miller averaged 33.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals with 56/56/100 shooting splits — finishing second in 9-cat leagues Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) ! The Terror Twins have arrived (Tari Eason and Amen Thompson) If you’ve been wondering why Amen Thompson and Tari Eason have been called the Terror Twins this season, this is why: — WILL (@BiasedHouston) Top category player: Jalen Williams Most fantasy points in Week 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo The Lakers play five games over the next eight days, so check your waiver pool to see if Hachimura landed there after missing four games due to an ankle injury. He returned on Saturday and got fewer minutes than popular waiver wire pickup Dalton Knecht in a blowout loss to the Nuggets. However, Hachimura started and played 33 minutes a night when healthy, so I’d expect him to ease back into that role this week. Hachimura is not a must roster, but given LA’s schedule from Week 6 into Week 7, fantasy managers could use his points, 3s and rebounds. This, of course, assumes Knecht hasn’t passed him on the depth chart. I should’ve been more bullish on McConnell last week, but he continues to be a streamable asset with Andrew Nembhard out and Tyrese Haliburton struggling. McConnell delivers if you’re looking for assists or steals from the guard spot. Over his previous five contests, he’s averaging 12.2 points, 5.6 assists and 2.4 steals per game while shooting 57% from the field. He’s putting in work in just 20 minutes a night. For whatever reason, the Wizards put Bub Carrington on the bench in favor of Brogdon — a nine-year veteran despite being in the midst of a rebuild. Brogdon is a significant injury risk, but when he’s active, he’s also productive. In his last three games, he’s averaging an efficient 13 points, four rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes. This is a short-term play, as Washington is likely auditioning Brogdon (along with Kyle Kuzma) as a potential trade piece. The Wizards play four games, two of which are on lighter slates, so Brogdon has some streaming appeal in Week 6. OK, I might get got because the Hornets’ injury report is mad suspect, but Richards (ribs) was cleared for contact and has been participating in practice. He's already been ruled out for Monday, but one would assume he’s nearing a return to the lineup. Moussa Diabaté (17%) has been a reliable rebounder and shot blocker in Richards’ absence, but he doesn’t match Richards’ offensive output when he is healthy. For those who forgot, Richards averaged over 31 fantasy points per game before hitting the IL. Grant Williams (knee) is out for the season so we could see Richards back in action as soon as this week. If you pick Richards up now, he’ll automatically go into any open IL spot. The Hornets play four games this week, and I’m more confident about Richards suiting up than Mark Williams. The Suns have one of the best schedules in Week 6 after playing just two games in Week 5. O’Neale’s rostership dropped 10% since Sunday, but fantasy managers will want to use him with the Suns playing four games this week, including a Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back where we likely see one of their stars rest. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal (calves) are trending up for Tuesday. However, O’Neale will still factor in the rotation. He’s averaging 23 fantasy points per game this season and even though he’s an inefficient shooter, he hits 3s, rebounds well for his position and can generate stocks. He’s a guy I’ve picked up for this week only. Tuesday (5 games) and Saturday (5 games) Bucks, Jazz, Suns and Wizards Blazers, Clippers, Grizzlies, Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Jazz, Kings, Knicks, Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Nets, Pacers, Pelicans, Pistons, Raptors, Thunder Bulls, Cavaliers, Celtics, Nuggets, Rockets, Spurs, Suns, Timberwolves, Warriors, Wizards 76ers, Bucks The Jazz play Tuesday-Wednesday and Saturday-Sunday The Lakers and Heat play Tuesday-Wednesday and Sunday-Monday (Week 7) Pistons G Cade Cunningham (sacroiliac joint sprain) is day-to-day Sixers C Joel Embiid (knee) is day-to-day Pelicans F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out indefinitely Blazers C Donovan Clingan (knee) is day-to-day Hornets F/C Grant Williams (knee) is out for the season Warriors G De’Anthony Melton (knee) is out for the season Ty Jerome (20%) has been one of the most efficiently impactful bench players in the league through the first month of the season. His re-emergence is utterly shocking. He has the highest true-shooting percentage in the NBA and is sporting a 21% usage in a reserve role. Week 6 isn’t great scheduling-wise because the Cavs are off until Wednesday and play on bigger slates the entire week (Wed/Fri/Sun). However, if you can afford to pick him up, do it because he’s in the . Add Isaiah Stewart (21%) if you need a big man who can rebound and block shots efficiently. He’s been the Pistons’ best defensive player and he’s in a timeshare with Jalen Duren. Also, stash Ausar Thompson (46%). He logged a DNP-CD on Saturday but he'll get minutes in short order. He’s a menace defensively and his refined jump shot should help him stay on the floor once he gets back into the rotation. Clippers’ leading scorer Norman Powell (hamstring) is traveling with the team on their five-game road trip and while he didn’t suit up on Sunday, there’s a chance he could play at some point in Week 6. Until that occurs, Derrick Jones Jr. (12%) is worth streaming. Over his last four games with Powell out, DJJ averaged 12.5 points, four boards and 1.8 steals with 56/37/92 shooting splits. Donovan Clingan (knee) is out and Deandre Ayton (finger) is unlikely to play on Monday, which means that Robert Williams III (27%) is in for a (potentially) big game with no competition for center minutes. Williams rested on Sunday, so he looks like a great streaming option in points or 9-cat leagues. The Kings aren’t getting consistent play from Kevin Huerter or Keon Ellis, so if Malik Monk (29%) is available, now might be the time to scoop him up. His injury designation changed a couple of times on Sunday, but he’s getting closer to returning, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see him back in Week 6. He’s a bucket and will be a much-needed offense spark for the Kings and fantasy managers. I love the Jazz schedule this week. The problem is that your streaming options aren’t ideal. Check to see if anyone panic-dropped Keyonte George and if not, Johnny Juzang and Jordan Clarkson are streamable guys because they play on all of the lighter slate days in Week 6.
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