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Senior US envoy looks into possibilities for solving Lebanon-Israel border dispute

A senior U.S. envoy visiting Beirut says Washington is looking into possibilities for solving a decades-old border dispute between Lebanon and Israel

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Tracking Trump’s criminal charges and lawsuits - and where they stand

Former president faces cases in Washington, Florida, New York and Georgia which could land him in prison. Josh Marcus explains each one

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Mitch McConnell cleared for work by congressional doctor after freezing

Physician says 81-year-old Senate Republican leader is ‘medically clear’ to continue with schedule after second freezing episode

The Guardian - US · Aug 31, 2023

50 years after the Bunker Hill mine fire caused one of the largest lead-poisoning cases in US history, Idaho's Silver Valley is still at risk

On Sept. 3, 1973, a fire swept through the baghouse of the Bunker Hill mine in Idaho’s Silver Valley. The building was designed to filter pollutants produced by smelting, the melting of rocks that separates metal from its ore. The gases produced in this process carried poisons, including lead.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023

US commerce secretary warns China will be 'uninvestable' without action on raids, fines

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says she warned Chinese leaders that U.S. businesses might stop investing in their country without prompt action to address complaints about worsening conditions due to raids on firms, unexplained fines and unpredictable official behavior

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Trump Awaits D.C. Court’s Decision On 2020 Election Charges Trial Date

Federal court in Washington, D.C., will decide whether to set a trial date for Trump on allegations related to the 2020 election.

Zenger · Aug 30, 2023

Commanders season opener in 11 days: Washington’s best No. 11

11 days until Week 1 for the Washington Commanders. Who wore No. 11 best for Washington?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 30, 2023

What in the world is going on with Chase Young?

Young suffered a stinger in the first preseason game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 30, 2023

As Trump and Republicans target Georgia's Fani Willis for retribution, the state's governor opts out

Republicans in Washington and Georgia are looking for ways to punish Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for indicting Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to be sentenced for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack

Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday for orchestrating the far-right extremist group’s attack on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023