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Guyana again rejects Venezuelan claims to its territory

Venezuela's socialist government and its opposition have agreed on at least one thing: Both claim that most of the neighboring nation of Guyana should be part of Venezuela. Guyana's government on Wednesday formally denounced the accord signed this week by Venezuelan negotiators who are trying to find a way out of their nation's political impasse. It called the agreement “an overt threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Guyana.”

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Mitch McConnell, asked about the Liz Cheney purge, says '100 percent of my focus is on stopping' Biden

Reporters in Georgetown, Kentucky, asked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday about House Republicans rushing to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from her leadership position due to her clashes with former President Donald Trump about the validity of the 2020 election. McConnell sidestepped the question. "One hundred percent of my focus is on stopping this new administration," he said, referring to President Biden's policies as "socialist." McConnell repeated the line when the same reporter asked if he is concerned that a sizable portion of the Republican Party says they believe Trump's lie that he actually won. "One hundred percent of my focus is on standing up to this administration," he said. "What we have in the United States Senate is total unity, from Susan Collins to Ted Cruz, in opposition to what the new Biden administration is trying to do to this country." "Who knows what matters anymore, but this is a gift-wrapped quote for Democrats," Washington Post reporter David Weigel tweeted. "The thing about an ongoing controversy" like the Liz Cheney saga is that politicians "keep getting asked about it — like any interrogation, it leads to slip-ups." White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki made some hay out of McConnell's quote, telling reporters, "The contrast for people to consider is 100 percent of our focus is on delivering relief to the American people and getting the pandemic under control and putting people back to work." But Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris mostly shrugged it off. "He said that about the last administration — about Barack, that he was going to stop everything — and I was able to get a lot done with him," Biden said, referring to McConnell's statement to National Journal in 2010 that "the single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president." Harris, in Rhode Island, said she and Biden "are sincere and serious about the potential to actually get something done together." Trump said in a statement Wednesday that McConnell is "gutless and clueless." More stories from theweek.comPfizer, Moderna shares plummet after Biden administration backs a COVID-19 vaccine patent waiverAmerica's nervous breakdown is right on scheduleThe DNC is reportedly preparing for a potential 2024 presidential run from MyPillow's Mike Lindell

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Hoyas history; Colorado uses 3s to dismiss Georgetown 96-73

It was a 96-73 thumping of Georgetown, the program Ewing starred for in the 1980s and now coaches. “We didn't bring our ‘A’ game,” Ewing said. He was called for a flagrant-one foul when he took down Georgetown big man Timothy Ighoefe by the neck while Ighoefe was going up for what looked like an easy bucket. Walker became the 16th player in tournament history to shoot at least five 3s and make them all. By making the surprise trip to the tournament, Ewing alleviated some of the heat he was starting to feel back home.

The Latest: Every seed except 16 has a team in second round

In 2016, 2013 and 1991, seed lines 1-15 all had a team reach the second round. UMBC in 2018 is still the only 16 seed to make the round of 32, but no 15 seed won that year. Ad___8:00 p.m.Don’t expect a track meet when Villanova and North Texas play in the second round of the South Region on Sunday. The matchup between the fifth-seeded Wildcats and 13th-seeded Mean Green features two of the most deliberately paced teams in the NCAA Tournament. UNC Wilmington’s John Goldsberry holds the record for most 3-point attempts without a miss in an NCAA Tournament game.

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FILE - New York Knicks' Patrick Ewing encourages fans to cheer in the final seconds of their playoff game against the Charlotte Hornets in New York, in this Saturday, April 26, 1997, file photo. Patrick Ewing and Georgetown are back in the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Adam Nadel, File)The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):___The second full day of the NCAA Tournament is underway and Georgetown started it by kneeling down. The Hoyas locked arms and took a knee during the national anthem ahead of their game against Colorado. Coached by its former star, Patrick Ewing, Georgetown is a 12 seed after making March Madness with a four-win-in-four-day streak through the Big East Tournament.

An alpaca and dwarf goat from Texas are in the running to star in a Cadbury Egg commercial

3 1 of 3 Instagram- Cadbury USA Show More Show Less 2 of 3 Instagram- Cadbury USA Show More Show Less 3 of 3An alpaca and a goat, both of which live in Texas, are in the running to become the new mascot for Cadbury Egg, the chocolate and creme egg-shaped sweet treat popular during Easter. Cadbury holds an annual contest to find the best "bunny" to star in their long-standing Easter-ad campaign. This year, the Lone Star State has two animals among the finalists — an alpaca from La Grange and a Nigerian Dwarf goat from Georgetown. They beat out more than 12,000 other animals to make it to the top 10.

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Ewing, Georgetown take Big East, NCAA bid with stunning rout

Georgetown is the Big East champion again, with the greatest Hoya of them all leading the way. Now he is the first person in Big East history to be the most outstanding player on a Big East Tournament champion and coach a team to a Big East Tournament title. 8 seed to win the Big East Tournament and the lowest seed since Connecticut did it as a No. That seems unlikely for these Hoyas, who entered the Big East Tournament with a losing record. UP NEXTThe Hoyas likely give the Big East four teams in the NCAA Tournament along with Creighton, Villanova and UConn.

Bubble watch: Boise St loses again; Syracuse, MSU also fall

The Spartans are seeking their 23rd straight NCAA Tournament appearance. In the Mountain West, Colorado State and Utah State succeeded where Boise State failed. Those two teams advanced to the semifinals of that tournament and have a chance to keep padding their resumes at a time when several other bubble teams can't. GAME TO WATCHColorado State faces Utah State in a Mountain West semifinal. On Thursday, Colorado State was one of the last at-large teams projected to make the field at bracketmatrix.com, and Utah State was one of the first teams out.

Georgetown upsets Big East top seed Villanova 72-71 at MSG

The Hoyas are back in the Big East Tournament semifinals for the first time in six years, with the former Georgetown and Knicks star leading the way. Georgetown last reached the Big East semifinals in 2015. “We played against the Cadillac, the Bentley, whatever you want to call them, of the Big East — the class of the Big East. The quarterfinal day at the Garden is often the best of the Big East Tournament. They had not won even a single Big East Tournament game since 2016 before beating Marquette in the first round Wednesday.

WATCH LIVE: President Biden to sign order for govt to buy more US goods

BALTIMORE – President Joe Biden plans to sign on Monday an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers, according to administration officials. The United States has shed roughly 540,000 factory jobs since last February as the coronavirus pandemic hurled the world's largest economy into recession. Biden's order would modify the rules for the Buy American program, making it harder for contractors to qualify for a waiver and sell foreign-made goods to federal agencies. The government helped save the automotive sector after the 2008 financial crisis, but the number of factory jobs has been steadily shrinking over the course of four decades. The number of U.S. manufacturing jobs peaked in 1979 at 19.5 million and now totals 12.3 million, according to the Labor Department.

Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa

President Joe Biden departs after attending mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington. Biden is reversing an order from President Donald Trump in his final days in office that called for the relaxation of the travel restrictions as of Tuesday. The decision to reverse the order is not surprising, but the addition of South Africa to the restricted travel list highlights the new administration’s concern about mutations in the virus. The South Africa variant has not been discovered in the United States, but another variant — originating in the United Kingdom — has been detected in several states. Reuters was first to report Biden’s decision to add South Africa to the list.

The Latest: Wizards-Bucks game postponed

That can mean a positive COVID-19 test, an inconclusive test or potential exposure to someone who tested positive. He was pulled at halftime of Memphis’ game against Brooklyn on Jan. 8 but played the Grizzlies’ next game Jan. 11 against Cleveland. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference announced that Saturday's Pittsburgh-Boston College men’s basketball game has been postponed. The conference also said Pittsburgh's men's game at Wake Forest scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7, will move to this Saturday evening. ___Georgetown’s men’s basketball game at Xavier scheduled for next week has been postponed because of a coronavirus-related issue in the Hoyas’ program.

The Latest: South Carolina coach Martin to miss game at LSU

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in Washington, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. South Carolina, 3-2 this season, has had seven scheduled games called off because of COVID-19. ___Xavier's scheduled men's basketball game Saturday at Seton Hall has been postponed because of COVID-19 related issues within the Xavier program. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference says Saturday’s men’s basketball game between Georgia Tech and North Carolina State has been postponed. ___Michigan State is postponing a second straight men's basketball game due to a COVID-19 outbreak within its basketball program.

State-of-the-art pet resort coming to San Antonio's Stone Oak area in 2022

click image Twitter / pparadiseresortPet Paradise's Georgetown, Texas, location. San Antonio will soon be home to a fancy new resort.The catch? It's not for people, but our four-legged friends.Florida-based company Pet Paradise is set to begin building a resort-like facility in the Stone Oak area, which is estimated to open in early 2022, KSAT reports The nearly 2-acre facility will provide services like professional pet grooming, veterinary care, pet day camps and overnight boarding.Pets will have access to indoor/outdoor suites, splash pads, jungle gyms, shaded play areas and even swimming pools. Owners will also be able to check on their pets during boarding via a webcam provided by the facility.The franchise plans to employ 50 staff members with caretakers on site 24/7. The $4 million pet resort will be located at 22811 U.S. 281 North.

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Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, in Washington. In a statement issued by Georgetown on Friday, May 22, 2020, Ewing has tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday. Patrick Ewing Jr. said three days later on Twitter that his father was getting better after receiving treatment and thanked the doctors and nurses who looked after him during his hospital stay. During his four years playing, Georgetown went 121-23, a winning percentage of .840.

NBA Legend Patrick Ewing Hospitalized With Coronavirus

Basketball hall-of-famer Patrick Ewing announced on Friday that he has been hospitalized with the coronavirus. Ewing wanted to share his coronavirus status "to emphasize that this virus can affect anyone," according to the statement from Georgetown Athletics. "I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. Georgetown added that Ewing is the only member of the men's basketball program to have tested positive for the virus. RELATED CONTENT:'Today's Dylan Dreyer Tests Positive for COVID-19 Antibodies After Husband's Coronavirus DiagnosisChris Cuomo's Son Mario Tests Positive for CoronavirusLos Angeles Rams Player Brian Allen Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Ex-Hoya, ex-Knick, current Georgetown coach Ewing has COVID

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, in Philadelphia. In a statement issued by Georgetown on Friday, May 22, 2020, Ewing has tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)WASHINGTON Georgetown basketball coach Patrick Ewing tested positive for COVID-19 and is being treated at a hospital. As a player, the 7-foot Ewing helped Georgetown win the 1984 NCAA mens basketball championship and reach two other title games. ___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Nation's capital aims to start reopening May 29

The District of Columbia is under a stay-home order for all residents in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Bowser on Thursday penciled in Friday, May 29 as a potential start date for phase 1 of the District of Columbias proposed three-phase reopening plan. This is not an on-off switch.Bowser had previously set the nations capital on a timeline that would have it beginning to reopen on June 8 at the earliest. Although the rest of the state of Virginia, began reopening in mid-May, the northern counties balked and requested a delay. Im of the mindset that we need to open as soon as possible.Shallal serves on the Reopen DC committee as part of the restaurant subcommittee.

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) - Heres what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:The mural "My Child, Our Air" by Craig Cundiff is pictured in Seattle's Georgetown neighbourhood as efforts continue to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 24, 2020. The spreadThere are over 420,000 cases of coronavirus reported across 196 countries, according to a Reuters tally at 0200 GMT on Tuesday. Italy reported over 5,000 infections in the past day, and total infections are now almost 70,000. The United States now has the third-highest number of cases globally, after it added almost 11,000 cases in the past day. They are for Pope Francis, former Pope Benedict, a few top officials and several to be archived for the historical record.

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Top tech analyst knocks down theory Apple's surge is due to passive investing, buybacks

"Our analysis doesn't point to compelling evidence that AAPL's strength over the last year has been attributable to either buybacks or other technical factors such as the migration to passive," Sacconaghi said. Equity funds globally saw outflows every year between 2015 and 2018, data from Refinitiv shows. "When assets move from active to passive, Apple goes from being an underweight among active managers to a market weight," the analyst said. Equity ETFs saw just over $97 billion in inflows last year while equity funds still had net outflows. He added that about $3 billion in passive money shifted into Apple last year, "which is relatively small in the context of the company's $1.3T+ valuation."

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Video shows chaotic display after Texas fireworks stand goes up in flames

It wasn’t New Year’s Eve, but one Central Texas town had quite the fireworks display. A fireworks stand in Georgetown, north of Austin, caught fire on Monday, shooting fireworks through flames and smoke. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office shared footage of the chaos on Twitter just before 3 p.m. Where to party in San Antonio for New Year’s Eve, including family-friendly eventsNo one was injured in the fire, according to WCSO. Some Twitter users compared the incident to a premature New Year’s Eve display, while others related it to the Snakes and Sparklers scene from “Joe Dirt.”

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Nike, Smart Global and Biogen

Nike earned 70 cents per share on revenue of $10.33 billion, topping the earnings of 58 cents per share and revenue of $10.09 billion Wall Street expected, according to Refinitiv. Smart Global shares fell 3% during extended trading after the parent company of chipmaker SMART Modular Technologies reported a first-quarter earnings miss. For the second quarter, the company expects adjusted earnings between 45 cents to 55 cents per share and revenue between $265 million to $275 million. Analysts had forecast earnings of 58 cents per share on revenue of $271 million. Biogen added they will retire the shares and that the latest repurchase is separate from its prior repurchase in March 2019.

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Georgetown player leaves team amid harassment complaint

(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)WASHINGTON, DC – A Georgetown men’s basketball player who is now off the team was among three Hoyas who were the subject of complaints accusing them of burglary and harassment. Georgetown athletic director Lee Reed said Tuesday that LeBlanc is seeking a transfer. Gardner and Alexander were still listed on the Hoyas’ roster Tuesday night on Georgetown’s website, while LeBlanc and Akinjo have been removed. The university issued a statement Monday saying: “Georgetown takes student conduct issues very seriously and ensures that they are investigated thoroughly. According to the documents, a female Georgetown student accused the trio of “threats against my personal safety.” Temporary restraining orders filed by a different student against LeBlanc and Alexander were granted days later.

Ewing wins big again at MSG, Hoyas knock off No. 22 Texas

Patrick Ewing!”Maybe this win wasn’t as big for Ewing as beating the Pacers or the Bulls in playoff games. The Hoyas (4-1) used a 12-0 run early in the second half that rallied the crowd and had "Let's go Hoyas!" Wahab had a thunderous dunk for a 54-52 lead and the active Hoyas defensive forced another turnover under Texas' basket. The Knicks tweeted a photo montage of Ewing with the Hoyas and Knicks and wrote, "Pat comes full circle." BIG PICTUREGeorgetown: Former Hoyas star Alonzo Mourning was at the game to watch them knock off a ranked team for the third time under Ewing.

3rd parent sentenced in college admissions scam gets 4 months in prison

The actress Felicity Huffman, who paid $15,000 to cheat on her child's SAT test, was sentenced this month to two weeks in prison. Still, Semprevivo's son was accepted to the school and enrolled in the fall of 2016. In a telephone back-and-forth with Singer, Semprevivo denied knowing that Singer got his son into the university using Ernst, according to the complaint. In May, Georgetown moved to dismiss Semprevivo's son and another student connected to the scam. Semprevivo's son initially filed a lawsuit against the university to prevent his expulsion but later dropped the lawsuit.

Father gets 4 months in prison for paying $400,000 to get his son into Georgetown

A Los Angeles businessman was sentenced Thursday to four months in prison for paying $400,000 to get his son into Georgetown University as a fake tennis recruit. Stephen Semprevivo, 53, pleaded guilty in May to a single count of fraud and conspiracy in a deal with prosecutors. His son was admitted to Georgetown in 2016 but was expelled over the scheme earlier this year. Authorities say Singer then bribed Georgetown tennis coach Gordon Ernst to label Semprevivo's son and the children of other Singer clients as recruited athletes. Adam Semprevivo's lawsuit came after his father pleaded guilty in a Boston court.

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