Jim Spellman
CGTN America
Washington, DC, United States
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Iran's Supreme Leader rules out talks with US, unless sanctions lifted
Trump withdrew the U.S. from that deal last year despite Iran remaining in compliance with the agreement. After the U.S. pulled out and re-imposed sanctions, Tehran breached the deal's nuclear enrichment limits twice → Read More
US President Trump calls latest tariff delay a goodwill gesture
The move avoids coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the formation of the People's Republic of China - President Trump calls it a goodwill gesture. → Read More
Trump moves to ban flavored vape products
The ban on the sale of flavored vaping products will take a few months to go into effect. The American Vaping Association, which represents the e-cigarette industry, says it will fight the ban. → Read More
US farmers turn to hemp as trade war rages
Hemp is a type of cannabis. It’s similar to marijuana but hemp has only a tiny fraction of THC- the compound that creates marijuana's mood-altering effects. → Read More
US President Trump scraps surprise meeting with Taliban at Camp David
Al Qaeda and its leader Osama Bin Laden used Taliban-controlled Afghanistan to launch attacks against the U.S. on September 11, 2001. The U.S. went to war with the Taliban, but nearly 18 years later the conflict has morphed into a grinding military stalemate. → Read More
Walmart to limit sales of some ammunition
U.S. retail giant Walmart ends sales of some ammunition after the latest mass shooting. → Read More
US tech giants resist French digital tax
Representatives from Amazon, Google and Facebook plus several industry associations testified before the U.S. Trade Representative Monday about France's new digital tax. → Read More
Trump delays some tariffs fearing consumer impact
U.S. President Donald Trump is pulling back from some pending tariffs ahead of the holiday shopping season. → Read More
Huawei banned from US government contracts
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday a ban on US federal agencies buying equipment and services from Chinese companies such as telecoms giant Huawei Technologies, citing national security concerns. → Read More
Chinese investigation shows FedEx diverted more than 100 packages
China is accusing U.S.-based shipping company FedEx, of failing to deliver packages from tech company, Huawei. Officials say FedEx diverted the packages to the U.S. instead of sending them to China. CGTN’s Jim Spellman has more. An investigation by Chinese authorities has found that […] → Read More
Amazon courts sales with annual “Prime Day” event
For the fourth year in a row, Amazon aims to boost sales during the sluggish summer months with "Prime Day" - or rather "Prime Days"- extending the event to 48 hours. → Read More
New study finds 'acute and worsening crisis' at US detention facilities
A new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's internal oversight office paints a picture of border facilities in a, quote, "acute and worsening crisis." → Read More
Both Iran and United States say they showed restraint
Iran said it could have shot down a manned military aircraft accompanying the drone, while President Trump said he called off a retaliatory attack moments before. → Read More
A million species in jeopardy of extinction warns UN report
One hundred and forty-five authors from 50 countries spent three years compiling the report. They conclude that human activity is driving this ecological crisis. → Read More
US jobs numbers hit 49-year high
U.S. unemployment has hit a 49-year low—adding jobs in industries including construction, business services, and healthcare. According to the U.S. Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 263,000 new jobs in April, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.6%. Last month marked the 103rd straight month … → Read More
Southern Californian community in mourning following Synagogue shooting
Witnesses said the 19-year-old accused shooter shouted anti-Semitic rants during the attack, which apparently ended when his gun jammed. → Read More
Quarantines at two universities in Los Angeles following measles outbreak
A quarantine order is in effect at UCLA and Cal State Los Angeles over a measles outbreak. The students and staff affected must provide proof of immunization or stay isolated. The move comes as the number of cases grows across the United States. “If you … → Read More
Israel-Gaza tensions heightened after back and forth missile attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut short a trip to the U.S., after a rocket fired from Gaza struck a house north of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Israel quickly retaliated with airstrikes targeting Hamas, who responded with more rockets. → Read More
Girls hockey spreads in popularity around the world
Girl's hockey is on the rise. According to USA Hockey, 5,500 girls played the sport in 1990. Now it's more than 70,000. Adult women's hockey is flourishing, too. At last year’s Olympics, Team USA won the gold. → Read More
Remembering DC Music Legend Skip Groff
Local musician Jim Spellman looks back on his time as an employee—and customer—of Groff's Rockville record store Yesterday and Today. → Read More