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After GOP wins House control, Republican leader threatens Rep. Ilhan Omar's committee role

WASHINGTON – Republican Speaker hopeful Kevin McCarthy is vowing to stop Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar from serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee just days after the GOP won control of the U.S. House.

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Despite Wales draw, US fans happy to see team back in World Cup

After eight-year wait, jubilant US fans celebrate their national team’s return to the World Cup in game against Wales.

Al Jazeera

UN resolution proposing Haiti rapid reaction force loses steam

WASHINGTON — A U.S. plan for an international force to intercede in Haiti’s war on heavily armed criminal gangs is losing momentum over a month after the Biden administration proposed a rapid action deployment at the United Nations.

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Oath Keeper’s lawyer tells jury ‘hoodlums’ caused Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors failed to present evidence that members of the extremist Oath Keepers militia planned to violently attack the Capitol on Jan. 6, lawyers for three defendants on trial for seditious conspiracy said in closing arguments to a federal jury in Washington.

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UN Security Council members condemn North Korean missile launch

US among 14 nations that slam Pyongyang’s recent launch of intercontinental ballistic missile as ‘dangerous escalation’.

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Permitting legislation finds roadblocks in path to defense authorization bill

WASHINGTON — Prospects that Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., will be able to attach an energy permitting proposal of his to the annual defense policy bill dimmed after two key Republicans said they opposed the idea.

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Biden pardons turkeys ‘Chocolate and Chip’ before they retire to NC State’s campus

WASHINGTON — As Americans prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, President Joe Biden ensured two ingredients won’t make it onto dinner plates Thursday: Chocolate and Chip.

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U.S. monitoring alleged executions in Ukraine, says war crimes envoy

Washington's envoy for war crimes said on Monday the United States was monitoring allegations of Ukrainian forces summarily executing Russian troops, and said all parties should face consequences if they commit abuses in the conflict.

Reuters

Oath Keeper’s lawyer tells jury ‘hoodlums’ caused Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

WASHINGTON — Members of the right-wing Oath Keepers militia on trial for seditious conspiracy “didn’t touch or push open a single door, or break any windows” as the U.S. Capitol was overrun by a mob of former President Donald Trump’s supporters, a defense lawyer told jurors on Monday.

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Commanders flirt with shutout in Houston

When was the last time that Washington shut another NFL team out?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texans coach Lovie Smith gets testy about starting quarterback situation following 23-10 loss to Washington

Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith did not want to address the starting quarterback situation following the team's 23-10 loss to Washington.

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Texans QB Davis Mills says pick-six against Washington was ‘good play by the defender’

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills explained what happened on his pick-six during the offense's opening drive against Washington in Week 11.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Did the televised hearings on Jan. 6 insurrection tip some midterm races to Democrats?

WASHINGTON — A House inquiry into the Capitol insurrection helped focus voters’ attention before the midterms on the risk that election deniers posed to democracy, potentially tipping key races away from GOP candidates backed by Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

US, China defence chiefs likely to meet in sign of thawing ties

The US and Chinese defence chiefs are likely to meet for their first talks since Beijing suspended dialog with Washington over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s August visit to Taiwan -- the latest sign that ties between the two nations are stabilising.

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Kentucky’s terrible start too much to overcome. No. 2 Gonzaga hands Cats another loss.

SPOKANE, Wash. — It was an all systems fail from the get-go for the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday evening.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texans coach Lovie Smith ‘not going to change’ when it comes to offensive coordinator

Coach Lovie Smith expressed his confidence in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton despite the Houston Texans' paltry production against Washington.

Chicago Sun-Times

No. 19 Illinois falls to No. 16 Virginia as Cavaliers end emotional week

The game was played exactly a week after Virginia football players Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry were fatally shot after a field trip to see a play in Washington.

Reuters

Harris affirms 'unwavering' U.S. defence commitment to Philippines

Washington will defend its oldest treaty ally, the Philippines, if it comes under attack in the South China Sea, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pledged on Monday, reaffirming America's "unwavering" commitment to the former colony.

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TikTok draws bipartisan fire on concerns over China surveillance

WASHINGTON — Two U.S. senators called TikTok a Chinese surveillance tool, issuing a bipartisan warning as the Biden administration weighs a deal that could let the video-sharing app keep operating in the U.S.

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Washington’s John Ridgeway flagged for body-slamming Dameon Pierce

Washington's John Ridgeway thought he was in a WWE match, apparently

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Special counsel investigating Trump is impartial and tough, former colleagues say

WASHINGTON — The special counsel investigating former president Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and the Jan. 6 insurrection honed his investigative and trial skills over 30 years of fighting cases involving corruption, crimes and police brutality.

Tribune News Service

Biden celebrates 80th birthday as Democrats eye younger leaders

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden turned 80 on Sunday, a milestone for the already-oldest president in U.S. history as some Democrats question his intention to run for reelection in two years.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texans vs. Washington live blog: 23-10 Washington, FINAL

The Houston Texans take on Washington at NRG Stadium for a Week 11 showdown. Follow along for all of the updates.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Commanders Will Start Heinicke ’Until There is no Choice’

Washington will aim to maintain momentum Sunday in Houston after winning three of its past four games.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bobby McCain is now the Commanders’ slot corner

Darrick Forrest's breakout season allows Bobby McCain to play in the slot where he has excelled in the past.

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