Chinese authorities arrested a law professor who published essays strongly criticizing President Xi Jinping for the coronavirus pandemic and accusing him of ruling “tyrannical,” according to his friends and colleagues. Xu Zhangrun, a rare outspoken critic of the government at China’s heavily censored academy, was removed from his home in …

Jeff Van Drew’s defection from the Democratic Party began with a vote against the impeachment of President Trump and ended with a handshake in the Oval Office. With his promise of “everlasting support” for Mr. Trump, the New Jersey first-year congressman unleashed all the fury of his old party and …

When someone checks in at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, no one takes the guest’s credit card, everything is paid in advance. There are few friendly jokes or encouragement to stay at the reception, either. Instead, attendees receive a white paper bag from a masked attendee. Inside, find your room …

Breaking news It’s bigger than ever, but Pablo SandovalWeight gain isn’t bothering your boss … with SF Giants Manager Gabe Kapler insisting that “Kung Fu Panda” can continue playing. Here’s the deal … Giants fans were surprised when the 5’10 “, 268-pound infielder reported that he camped last week as …

AAs a legal term, “protest” refers to a sexual assault victim’s first admission, testimony that initiates a police investigation, a process more familiar to most Americans through television procedures such as Law & Order : SVU than personal experience. On the big and small screen, this appears to be a …