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Analysis: Chris Paul, like it or not, is the favorite now
It seems like Chris Paul relishes the notion of being the underdog. Why he talked about spending two years on his high school’s junior varsity team. Fact is, this is exactly where Paul and the Suns are supposed to be.
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Associated Press
Biden, unlike predecessors, has maintained Putin skepticism
President Joe Biden frequently talks about what he sees as central in executing effective foreign policy: building personal relationships. The American president, who is set to meet with Putin face to face on Wednesday in Geneva, is mindful of Putin’s ability to survive even as his country has diminished as a world economic power. Biden has repeated an anecdote about his last meeting with Putin, 10 years ago when he was vice president and Putin was serving as prime minister.
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Associated Press
Sri Lankan court grants bail to captain of fire-ravaged ship
A Sri Lankan court granted bail to the captain of a fire-ravaged container ship on Monday, hours after he was arrested by police, officials said. The ship, the MV X-Press Pearl, is sinking off the country’s capital, Colombo, and causing severe environmental pollution. Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said the captain was arrested under the provisions of the Marine Pollution Prevention Act, which prohibits the dumping of oil, harmful substances and other pollutants in the ocean and coastal areas.
Man shot 7 times during armed robbery in SW Houston, HPD says
