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Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to challenge Biden

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a scion of one of America’s foremost political dynasties who has emerged as a prominent anti-vaccine activist in recent years, will challenge Joe Biden for president in 2024.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

Detroit automakers say some EVs still will qualify for federal tax credits

WASHINGTON — Electric vehicle tax credits for most models will drop or disappear in just under two weeks, according to major automakers as they take stock of new U.S. Treasury guidelines.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

Top US, Philippine officials to meet after expanding defense pact

The top foreign and defense officials of the United States and the Philippines will meet in Washington next week, the U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday, just as the two countries have expanded their defense cooperation agreement.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2023

Rays beat Nationals, extend season-opening win streak to 6 games

WASHINGTON — What the Rays have done during their record-setting run to open the season is impressive enough, as Wednesday they stretched their winning streak to six games. They extended their stay as the only undefeated, and best, team in the majors with a 7-2 win over the Nationals.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

The US wants to elevate China to ‘developed country’ status; Beijing disagrees

The US House of Representatives has voted to strip China of its status as a developing country. China has condemned the move and refuses to join the ranks of developed or "wealthy" nations. At stake are critical economic and geopolitical issues for the world’s second-largest economy.

France 24 · Apr 5, 2023

Rep. Jeff Jackson, Congress’ biggest TikTok star, sees the app as a tool for transparency

WASHINGTON — If you’ve heard of Rep. Jeff Jackson and you’re not from North Carolina, there’s a good chance you’ve seen him on TikTok.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Northwest Facing Several Rounds Of Rain, Mountain Snow

The West Coast will have an active end to the week in terms of weather, and AccuWeather forecasters say that more rain coming

Zenger · Apr 5, 2023

Stacey Abrams has a new gig: professor at Howard University

WASHINGTON — Former candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams, who remains one of the Democratic Party’s most recognizable figures, will serve as Howard University’s inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

As other Republicans rush to Trump’s defense, Mitch McConnell stays silent

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell is staying mum on the unprecedented criminal charges facing his enduring political nemesis, former President Donald Trump.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 5, 2023

Legislative themes emerge on upcoming pandemic reauthorization

WASHINGTON — The broad outlines of an upcoming debate over a pandemic preparedness reauthorization bill are beginning to emerge as regulators, policymakers and industry groups take stock of lessons learned from COVID-19.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023