A major turning point in U.S.-Chinese relations occurred Thursday. It nominally involves the future of Hong Kong, but has major significance for Washington and the wider world. China’s National People’s…

Awash in the ghastly video mosaic shot by black people’s cameraphones, I found myself doubled over the kitchen sink. Then a lyric gave me strength. Critic’s Notebook: “The most urgent…

For more than a week, streets in major cities and suburban communities have been packed with people protesting police brutality in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and other unarmed black people…

Joe Biden recently proclaimed that “we are in a battle for the soul of this nation.” He is correct. We are, in addition, witnessing a serious battle for the hearts and minds…

Former President Barack Obama closed his event on Wednesday with a veiled message to those Americans who have criticized or are worried about the ongoing protests: “Just remember, this country…

The latest news on the protests over the death of George FloydThursday. (This file will be updated throughout the day). 10:02 p.m.: NEW YORK — Protesters stayed on the streets of New York…

The Tiananmen Square massacre is something China wants the world to forget. On June 4, 1989, the Chinese military entered Beijing's Tiananmen Square and crushed a pro-democracy movement. The images shook the…

(Bloomberg) -- China will ease its ban on foreign airlines starting June 8, changing course a day after the Trump administration demanded the country reopen to U.S. airlines or face curbs on…

A man in the nation's capital sheltered about 70 protesters in his home all night after they got caught after curfew between lines of police. By Associated Press, Wire Service ContentJune…

Workers have removed the statue of divisive former Philadelphia Mayor and Police Commissioner Frank Rizzo PHILADELPHIA -- A crane lifted a long-polarizing statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo from…