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US jets pursue light aircraft over Washington DC before it crashes in Virginia

The fighter jets caused a sonic boom over the US capital that sent some residents into a brief panic

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2023

Sonic boom ‘explosion’ shakes Washington DC as fighter jets react to unresponsive plane before crash

‘Loud boom’ heard as far away as Annapolis, Maryland after fighter jets scrambled to intercept private Cessna that strayed into DC airspace

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023

Washington DC sonic boom: Fighter jets cause loud explosion as private plane crashes

A huge sonic boom heard in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia today was caused as an F-16 jet was scrambled. The FAA confirmed another jet crashed into a mountainous region in southwest Virginia earlier today

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023

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Woman with tuberculosis is arrested for refusing to isolate for a year

Woman known only as ‘V.N.’ was placed in a specially-equipped detention room at the Pierce County Jail in Washington state three months after a judge issued a warrant for her arrest

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023

Chuck Todd to leave NBC’s Meet the Press after nearly 10 years

Kristen Welker, the network’s chief White House correspondent, will take over hosting duties for the political affairs show

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2023

MLB star with 'severe nerve damage' may never play again - just nine games after $245m deal

Washington Nationals superstar Stephen Strasburg - who played a crucial role in the franchise's 2019 World Series win over the Houston Astros - might never pitch again

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023

Chuck Todd to leave NBC's "Meet the Press" in September

"I’ve loved so much of this job, helping to explain America to Washington and explain Washington to America."

Axios · Jun 4, 2023

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Michelle O'Neill heading to Washington to 'update' officials following election results, say Sinn Fein

Visit coincides with US trip by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Belfast Live · Jun 4, 2023

So what if Biden trips up? On the political stage his footwork is the fanciest seen in decades

The president has outmanoeuvred his opponents again and shown that the right, both in the US and the UK, has no riposte to his brand of economics

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Li Shangfu: China’s defence minister at Shangri-La Dialogue warns of ‘cold war mentality’ in digs at US

After refusing to meet with his US counterpart, general says ‘some countries’ interfering in others’ business but Beijing does not seek confrontation

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2023

China’s Li says clash with US would bring ‘unbearable disaster’

At Asia security forum, Chinese defence chief says Beijing seeks dialogue with US and warns against NATO-like alliances.

Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2023

UK's Sunak says he wants to build on Biden ties in Washington trip

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Saturday he wanted to foster a "close and candid relationship" with U.S. President Joe Biden during a visit to Washington next week that comes after some signs of strains in bilateral ties.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

'Woke' fried chicken? Fast food chain at center of US culture wars

WASHINGTON - The "Lord's chicken" no more: US fast food chain Chick-fil-A -- beloved among Americans for its sandwiches, nuggets and milkshakes -- found itself on the receiving end of right-wing ire this week, accused of succumbing to "woke" ideology.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2023

Biden signs debt ceiling bill into law, averting default

WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a debt ceiling bill passed by Congress after weeks of wrangling, moving to avert a catastrophic, self-induced default in the world's biggest economy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2023

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Daily Record · Jun 3, 2023

Vladimir Putin facing 'beginning of the end' due to 'Russian in fighting'

Luke Coffey, an expert at the Hudson Institute think-tank in Washington, said the Russian president could be ousted from power.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

Florida congressman shouts ‘f*** Ron DeSantis’ on stage at Paramore concert

Maxwell Alejandro Frost took aim at the Florida governor after joining Paramore singer Hayley Williams for a performance of “Misery Business” in Washington DC on Friday

Salon · Jun 3, 2023

Has America been seduced by war again?

Ukraine has battled courageously — but the U.S. proxy war with Russia has nothing to do with defending democracy

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

Senior U.S. State Department official visits China amid tense ties

A senior U.S. State Department official arrived in Beijing on Sunday with meetings planned for the coming week as Washington seeks to boost communication with China at a time of tense relations between the two countries.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2023

WATCH: Some of Sonny Jurgensen’s best throws

Sonny was ahead of his time.

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2023

‘They fought for freedom’: the nightly vigil to sanctify the January 6 rioters

On DC’s ‘Freedom Corner’, activists are convinced the January 6 attackers are political prisoners persecuted by the government

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

Russia warns United States: don't brandish ultimatums on arms control

Russia warned the United States on Saturday it should stop brandishing ultimatums over the collapse of arms control agreements, saying Moscow would only return to a nuclear arms reduction treaty if Washington abandons its hostile stance.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

China rebukes US, Canadian navies for Taiwan Strait transit

China's military rebuked the United States and Canada for "deliberately provoking risk" after the countries' navies staged a rare joint sailing through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

WEKU · Jun 3, 2023

Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China

Speaking at the so-called Shangri-La Dialogue, Austin also assured Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict.

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to pay 2-day visit to India from June 4

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will pay a two-day visit to India beginning to discuss ways to further expand the bilateral strategic engagement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Washington.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

US Defense Secretary Austin says Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China

American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict

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