Well-connected in the Chinese community, Zhu knew Chinese agent Harry Lu Jianwang.
But the Utah judge would not block prosecutors’ use of the death penalty.
A wider trade gap could be a net drag on U.S. growth prospects in the second quarter.

The Swedish EV brand, which is majority-owned by China’s Geely, was authorization by the Commerce Department authorization under the connected vehicles rule.
The rule significantly changed federal lending options for graduate students.
Aluminum is needed for national defense and electric vehicles, but the U.S. produces less than one-sixth of the aluminum it consumes, Brimstone said.

U.S.-led Pax Silica expanded this week as the EU and allies joined to strengthen AI and semiconductor supply chains.
The order instructs officials to research the effect of cumulative exposure of chemicals in the nation’s food supply.
The court in a 6–3 ruling found that Hawaii’s law on concealed-carry firearms violates the Second Amendment and is not within the U.S. historical tradition.
The U.S. Geological Survey also issued a ’red alert' in the country due to economic losses and fatalities.
The State Department said the government has repeatedly asked Beijing to lift the ‘arbitrary and targeted visa requirements.’
A Virginia-based legal clinic works to remove criminal record barriers that often follow survivors long after trafficking ends.
Trump has accused NATO of lackluster support for U.S. combat operations against Iran and of lagging behind in their military spending obligations.
The law, enacted in 2022, applies to single-use plastic packaging and food service ware.
Federal charges allege Frank Carone accepted bribes to direct a $6.8 million shelter contract to a Queens hotel owner.
The Iran-Oman discussions on maritime service fees relate to broader navigation administration arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Blakeman has promised to cut income taxes, slash regulations and utility bills, and make New York safe.
The president celebrated the company’s 126-year history while urging Pennsylvanians to vote Republican in the upcoming midterms.