President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

First lady Dr. Jill Biden reads from Twas the Night Before Christmas while United States President Joe Biden plays with John “Reuben” Unkovic during a holiday visit to patients and families at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, December 20, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

First lady Dr. Jill Biden reads from Twas the Night Before Christmas while United States President Joe Biden plays with John “Reuben” Unkovic during a holiday visit to patients and families at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, December 20, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

First lady Dr. Jill Biden reads from Twas the Night Before Christmas while United States President Joe Biden plays with John “Reuben” Unkovic during a holiday visit to patients and families at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, December 20, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

First lady Dr. Jill Biden reads from Twas the Night Before Christmas while United States President Joe Biden plays with John “Reuben” Unkovic during a holiday visit to patients and families at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, December 20, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay a holiday visit to patients and families at Childrens National Hospital

First lady Dr. Jill Biden reads from Twas the Night Before Christmas while United States President Joe Biden plays with John “Reuben” Unkovic during a holiday visit to patients and families at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, December 20, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

Women's role in sci-tech innovation highlighted at 2024 Zhongguancun Forum

STORY: Women's role in sci-tech innovation highlighted at 2024 Zhongguancun Forum SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum 2. various of the sub-forum related to women in science 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QUARRAISHA ABDOOL KARIM, President of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ASTRID SCHERER, Vice President and Global Head of Product Development and Performance Excellence, Bayer Pharmaceuticals STORYLINE: During the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum, a sub-forum was held to spotlight the remarkable scientific and technological achievements of women. Here, how to promote women's participation in the field of technological innovation has become a global topic of discussion. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QUARRAISHA ABDOOL KARIM, President of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) "When we think about science, technology, and innovation for all, all of society, how can we exclude

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

A Secrete Service agent stands amongst stacks of wrapped presents as President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children from Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden smiles as First Lady Jill Biden reads Twas the Night Before Christmas to children from Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden smiles as First Lady Jill Biden reads Twas the Night Before Christmas to children from Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children and their family members at Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children and their family members at Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children and their family members at Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children and their family members at Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children and their family members at Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden smiles as First Lady Jill Biden reads Twas the Night Before Christmas to children from Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden looks out at children from Children’s National Hospital as First Lady Jill Biden reads them Twas the Night Before Christmas on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children and their family members at Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children and their family members at Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children and their family members at Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

China-proposed int'l science and technology cooperation initiative wins applause from scientists

STORY: China-proposed int'l science and technology cooperation initiative wins applause from scientists SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HEGYI FERENC, Food researcher at Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDEL NASSER B. SINGAB, Professor of Ain Shams University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MASSIMO PAOLI, Programme Coordinator, World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) STORYLINE: China for the first time proposed an international science and technology cooperation initiative at the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Monday. The initiative calls for advocating and practicing the concept of open, fair, just and non-discriminatory international cooperation in science and technology, adhering to