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Doyle McManus: Chinese balloon is gone, but it’s still making US-China relations harder to manage

WASHINGTON — The Chinese balloon that floated across the United States this month, apparently on a mission to collect intelligence, began its journey as a curiosity. Then it became a political metaphor: a symbol of U.S. weakness to Republicans, a sign of President Joe Biden’s prudence to Democrats.

Los Angeles Times

China accuses US of sending balloons into its airspace 'more than 10 times'

China accused the United States Monday of flying balloons over its territory, hitting back against Washington's claims that Beijing has been sending alleged surveillance aircraft. The White House denies the accusations.

France 24

Iraq's Central Bank, US Federal Bank Address Electronic Platform Challenges

Officials from the Central Bank of Iraq, the US Federal Reserve Bank and the US Treasury have met in wake of the drop in the Iraqi dinar's value against the US dollar, creating severe fluctuations in the prices of most commodities and foodstuffs. Economic sources said Washington gave Iraq an…

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Tesla Has To Open Up Its Supercharger Network If It Wants Access To Billions In Subsidies

Tesla will have to open up its Supercharger network of EV fast chargers to accommodate any electric vehicle out there that uses the CCS connector if it wants a piece of the $7.5 billion pie planned by Washington.

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'Flying' objects: Fourth US shootdown in eight days makes world wonder what’s next

WASHINGTON: The US military had never shot down an object in American airspace before taking out a Chinese balloon off South Carolina last week. Now it’s becoming a near-daily occurrence.

The Times of India

Pentagon says the latest shootdowns resulted from increased caution

WASHINGTON — The decision to shoot down three aerial objects in recent days stemmed from a decision to pay closer attention to North American skies and take a more cautious stance toward intrusions after U.S. forces brought down an alleged Chinese spy balloon on Feb. 4, the Pentagon said.

Tribune News Service

US fighters down more objects as tension ratchets higher

WASHINGTON — Three flying objects were downed over North America in as many days and another was reportedly spotted over a Chinese port city, showing how “unidentified aerial phenomena” are keeping the world on edge since entering the international mainstream in the past two weeks.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s influence surges; her fiery tactics remain the same

WASHINGTON — When U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shouted “liar” at President Joe Biden during his State of the Union speech, she invited a deluge of criticism.

Tribune News Service

‘Unidentified object’ shot down by U.S. fighter jets over Lake Huron is the third in a week

Officials briefly shut down air traffic over Lake Michigan but reopened it after an hour. Concerns are high in Washington about a large-scale Chinese aerial surveillance program.

Chicago Sun-Times

Get ethics on the docket at the U.S. Supreme Court

With Americans’ trust in the Supreme Court at an all-time low, the nine justices in Washington ought to take a look at how Illinois does things.

Chicago Sun-Times

NFL star Taylor Heinicke insists he has "best job in America" despite being back-up

Being a back-up quarterback is the "best job in America" according to Taylor Heinicke, who is looking for a new team with the Washington Commanders set to let him go

Daily Mirror

US shoots down unidentified object tracked over Lake Huron

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon shot down an unidentified object that it tracked over Lake Huron, Michigan, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter said, the fourth time in eight days a high-flying balloon or other craft has been brought down over the U.S. or Canada.

Tribune News Service

As trade rumors swirl, Sharks’ Erik Karlsson has another epic game

Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier were both in the San Jose Sharks’ lineup Sunday for their afternoon game with the Washington Capitals. Both, from all indications, will be on the team’s charter flight back home after the game.

Tribune News Service

Airspace over Lake Michigan closed briefly for military activity

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration briefly closed some airspace over Lake Michigan on Sunday to allow for military activity.

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White House says it's too early to describe latest 2 downed objects

WASHINGTON — The White House said it’s too early to characterize the two latest objects shot down by U.S. fighter jets over North America after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said they are believed to have been high-altitude balloons.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What’s next for Commanders QB Carson Wentz?

What does Carson Wentz's future look like moving forward?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Are efforts to sell the Washington Commanders not going well?

Not sure this is the news anyone wants to hear — if true.

Daily Mirror

Eminem's stunt double dies after being hit by truck in devastating tragedy

Ryan Shepard, who worked with Eminem in the early 2000s, died in late January in Washington, his brother Kyle told TMZ

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Trump team handed over more classified Mar-a-Lago documents

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s legal team turned over several pages of documents with classified markings and a laptop containing electronic scans of those materials to federal investigators in recent months, a person familiar with the situation said.

Boston Herald

Classified paper chase: Biden documents traced to law office in Boston

BOSTON — Sensitive documents President Joe Biden took with him after leaving Washington, D.C. landed in a law office in Boston in the latest development in the shoddy handling of West Wing intelligence.

Sports Illustrated

Payton: Potential Commanders Buyers Reached Out Before Broncos Hire

Denver hired the head coach last month.

The Independent UK

Bickering bogs down Capitol riot trial of Proud Boys leaders

The seditious conspiracy trial of five Proud Boys leaders charged in the Capitol riot has been going on for a month now in federal court in Washington, and bickering between lawyers and the judge has bogged things down

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Julianna Goldman: Should the bureaucrats get back to their desks?

Never underestimate Washington’s ability to turn a controversial but apolitical issue into a partisan battle. The latest example is something called the Show Up Act, which stands for Stopping Home Office Work’s Unproductive Problems.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.S. media report on ex-PM Shinzo Abe's memoir

WASHINGTON -- U.S. media have been reporting on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's newly published memoir, "Abe Shinzo: Kaikoroku."

Tribune News Service

Q&A: Don’t sleep on Rep. Mike Lawler

Being a Republican in deep-blue New York, Mike Lawler is used to being a perennial underdog.

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