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‘That’s our guy’: how UK military chief became key Nato liaison in Ukraine

Adm Sir Tony Radakin recognised in Washington and Kyiv as an increasingly important actor

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

Thousands gather to commemorate 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

Thousands converged Saturday on the National Mall for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington, saying a country that remains riven by racial inequality has yet to fulfill his dream.

France 24 · Aug 26, 2023

Tens of thousands expected for March on Washington’s 60th anniversary demonstration

Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Judge in Trump trial has a tough sentencing record in Jan. 6 cases

Judge Tanya Chutkan knows her way around a courtroom after years as a public defender. Now her rulings will be on international display in the Jan. 6 case against the former president.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

When four nuclear bombs fell onto Spanish village of Palomares

During the Cold War, the US military conducted manoeuvres in Spain’s Andalusia region. On January 17, 1966, a bomber and a supply plane collided in mid-air. From the belly of the bomber, four thermonuclear bombs fell to the ground. There was no nuclear explosion, as luckily they were unarmed. But…

France 24 · Aug 25, 2023

Lawsuit over deadly seaplane crash in Washington state targets aircraft operator and manufacturer

Representatives for all but one of the nine passengers killed in a seaplane crash near Washington state’s Whidbey Island are suing the flight’s charter operator and aircraft manufacturer

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 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 24, 2023

Transcript: GOP presidential hopefuls debate in Milwaukee - Roll Call

Eight Republican presidential candidates held their first debate, without front-runner Donald Trump, on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee.

Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023

Rightwing activist Leonard Leo under investigation in Washington DC

Scope of investigation by district’s attorney general into man behind efforts to install conservative judges remains unclear

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2023

Commanders Camp Takeaways: Defense Should Be Complete in 2023

New leadership in Washington is here, and the biggest question marks on the roster are being addressed as stars, new and old, prove themselves this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2023