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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’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022

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.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 21, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2022

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.

Reuters · Nov 20, 2022