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Relatives of Calif. family slain by ‘catfishing’ Virginia cop plan to sue over his hiring

WASHINGTON — Attorneys for relatives of the Riverside, California, family slain by “catfish” cop Austin Lee Edwards have notified Virginia officials of their intent to sue, citing gross negligence by the state and local law enforcement agencies that hired him.

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court dismisses challenges to the Section 230 legal shield that protects websites

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a major challenge to the legal shield known as Section 230 that has protected websites from being sued for what users post there.

Los Angeles Times

Israeli, US Diplomats Discuss Negev Forum In Washington

Diplomats from the US and Israel discuss range opportunities to advance regional integration through the Negev Forum

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Debt-limit dangers loom in big government bills due June 1 and 2

New projected cash flows for the U.S. Treasury Department from a Washington think tank show June 1 and 2 could present the biggest risk dates for a potential government default if Congress fails to lift the debt ceiling before then.

Tribune News Service

NGI college golf: Ball State and Washington State needed conference heroics to be postseason eligible. Here’s how they did it

“We felt like we had a team, and were playing with some momentum, that was capable of winning."

USA Today Sports Media Group

The top 5 Washington draft choices for Ron Rivera: No. 3

The Commanders have done well with Day 3 picks in the Rivera-era.

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Washington D.C. councilman makes his case for new Commanders’ new stadium at RFK

Councilman Kenyan McDuffie wants to bring the Commanders home to Washington, D.C.

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Who are Russia’s allies in Putin’s war against Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin promised African nations that he would write off their debts and provide free grain in an attempt to bolster alliances across the continent at a two-day summit in St Petersburg last month.

The Week

How Brandy Clark made her ‘return to the Northwest’ with Brandi Carlile

SEATTLE — Brandy Clark has lived in Nashville, Tennessee, so long that most people outside her home state of Washington don’t realize the decorated singer-songwriter hails from the Pacific Northwest. But that’s about to change, thanks to her perfectly unvarnished new album, produced by another Washington star.

Tribune News Service

The True Cost of an Extended US Debt-Ceiling Standoff

Recurring struggles over the borrowing limit undermine the status of the US as an economic superpower.

Businessweek

China Holds Central Asia Summit; Ex-US Official Urges Pragmatism

Earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the capitals of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to promote investment and urge political reforms.

The News Lens

White House Honors Jewish American Heritage Month With Other Washington Power Figures

President Biden reminded the audience that Evan Gershkovich has not been forgotten and the U.S. alliance with Israel.

Zenger

French army accused of failing to stop French hostage Olivier Dubois's kidnapping

In tonight's edition: The French army has been accused of trying to piggy-back onto former hostage Olivier Dubois's arrangements to interview a jihadist commander in Mali, but doing little to stop the reporter's eventual abduction. Also, a scientifically-backed report finds that big oil extraction in Nigeria's Bayelsa State has come…

France 24

Former Pyrex and Post Office worker Councillor Dorothy Trueman officially sworn in as Sunderland's new Mayor

The ward councillor for Washington West was sworn in as Mayor at a meeting of full council on Wednesday

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Reuters

U.S. agrees to renew strategic pact with second Pacific island state

The United States and Palau agreed on Wednesday to renew a key strategic pact, part of U.S. efforts to shore up support among Pacific island states to counter competition from China, even as President Joe Biden called off a historic stop in the region.

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The top 5 Washington draft choices for Ron Rivera: No. 4

Counting down Rivera's top five draft picks in Washington. Today, we look at No. 4.

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Commanders believe Virginia will offer best incentive package for a new stadium

No decision has been made and the RFK site remains a possibility for a new Washington stadium.

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Stock Index Futures Move Higher on Signs of Optimism Over Debt-Ceiling Talks, Target Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.30%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.20% this morning as market participants pinned hopes on talks in Washington to resolve the deadlock on raising the U.S. debt ceiling.

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Disappointment in Papua New Guinea after Biden cancels first visit by a US leader

After six months of preparation in Port Moresby, the President cut short his trip in order to focus on debt limit talks in Washington

The Times of India

Joe Biden to meet PM Modi in Japan on the sidelines of the G7 summit

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden would meet the prime ministers Narendra Modi of India and Anthony Albanese of Australia on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Japan, the White House said on Tuesday on the eve of the president leaving on his now-curtailed foreign trip.

The Independent UK

New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment

Washington lawmakers approved and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse

Daily Mirror

Twisted teen planned sick far-right terror attack to 'kick-start race war' in UK

Luke Skelton, of Washington, Teesside is due to be sentenced on June 19 after today being convicted of preparing to carry out an act of terrorism targeting police stations

Reuters

Biden cancels Australia visit as debt ceiling default nears

An unfolding crisis over the U.S. debt ceiling prompted President Joe Biden on Tuesday to postpone plans to visit Papua New Guinea and Australia, cutting short an upcoming Asia trip so he can return to Washington.

Roll Call

Bowser argues for DC autonomy as she defends city on crime response - Roll Call

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser sought to “set the record straight” Tuesday as Republicans ramp up criticism of the city’s policies.

Roll Call

Senate sends joint resolution on DC police to Biden - Roll Call

The Senate voted to block a Washington, D.C., police overhaul measure even though President Biden has vowed to veto it.

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