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Mets wrap up trade deadline by adding reliever Mychal Givens from Cubs

WASHINGTON — Just in the nick of time, the Mets got a reliever they so badly needed.

Tribune News Service

What happened in House and Senate primaries in five states - Roll Call

Votes held in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington will set key matchups for the fall and could end some incumbents’ careers.

Roll Call

Padres Agree to Eric Hosmer Trade After He Rejects Move to Nats

San Diego shipped the veteran first baseman to Boston after he initially vetoed a deal to Washington.

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Mets trade J.D. Davis, prospects to Giants for Darin Ruf

WASHINGTON — The endless speculation and theorizing can finally come to an end. On Tuesday, just hours before the trade deadline, the Mets sent third baseman/DH J.D. Davis and three prospects to the San Francisco Giants.

Tribune News Service

What 3 past Taiwan Strait crises can teach us about U.S.-China tensions today

Both the U.S. and China stepped up military activity in the region ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit. Here's what is different now from crises in the Taiwan Strait decades ago.

WEKU

Abortion access, Trump’s sway and US democracy hang in balance in primaries

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington state vote with Arizona’s ballot being the most closely watched

The Guardian - US

Nationals star Juan Soto heads to the Padres in a blockbuster deal

San Diego acquired the superstar outfielder in one of baseball's biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding one of the game's best young hitters.

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Health officials seek monkeypox vaccines, urge health emergency declaration

WASHINGTON — Public health officials are pressing the Biden administration to declare a public health emergency for monkeypox and say a lack of resources has forced clinics to ration vaccines and treatments, and even motivated some patients to head to Canada for monkeypox vaccines.

Tribune News Service

Dan Evans breezes past Kyle Edmund in all-British clash in Washington

Edmund was playing in his first singles tournament since returning from knee surgery

The Independent UK

U.S. targets former Olympic gymnast, steel producer with fresh Russia sanctions

The United States on Tuesday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast the U.S. Treasury described as having a close relationship with President Vladimir Putin, and Russian companies as part of Washington's latest response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Juan Soto, who spurned $440m deal, sent to Padres in deadline blockbuster

The San Diego Padres acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline

The Guardian - US

Russia accuses United States of being directly involved in Ukraine war

Russia’s defence ministry alleged that Washington coordinates Ukrainian missile strikes

Evening Standard

New book chronicles how America's opioid industry operated like a drug cartel

Two Washington Post journalists say pharmaceutical companies collaborated with each other — and with lawyers and lobbyists — to create laws to protect the industry. Their new book is American Cartel.

WEKU

Why is Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan so contentious?

Taiwan is at the centre of a geopolitical struggle between Beijing and Washington

The Independent UK

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Tribune News Service

‘Securities’ label in SEC insider case may have broad crypto impact

WASHINGTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission fired a warning shot at the cryptocurrency industry when it filed an insider trading case that declared several digital assets qualify as securities, according to those closely following the agency.

Tribune News Service

NSF director: Funding boost can steer research money to more states

WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden signs legislation this week boosting U.S. science and technology funding, it would pave the way for the National Science Foundation to expand research grants to states and educational institutions that have traditionally not benefited from such programs.

Reuters

U.S. must remember vow to support Taiwan, Pelosi says in Washington Post

The United States must remember its vow "to support the defense of Taiwan" as its democracy remains "under threat" from China, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a Washington Post opinion piece published on Tuesday, moments after she arrived in Taiwan on a visit that risks bringing relations between…

The Independent UK

Pelosi arrives in Taiwan amid US-China tensions

The House speaker’s visit to Taiwan, which is independently governed but claimed by the Chinese government as part of its own territory, comes amid tensions between Washington and Beijing over US support for the island

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

New ad from national Republicans targets Murray as GOP looks to expand the Senate map

WASHINGTON — National Republicans are funding a new ad this week that ties Democratic Sen. Patty Murray to President Joe Biden, arguing the incumbent lawmaker too often supports policies that increase inflation and crime.

Reuters

Factbox-Who could succeed Al Qaeda's leader Zawahiri?

The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri with a drone missile while he stood on a balcony at his home in downtown Kabul, Afghanistan, officials in Washington said, the biggest blow to the militants since Osama bin Laden was shot dead in 2011.

Tribune News Service

Sen. Pat Toomey defends his effort to remove 'budget gimmick' from veterans health bill to address illnesses from burn pits, other toxins

WASHINGTON — In the face of criticism, Pennsylvania's Republican Sen. Pat Toomey is continuing to defend his opposition to what he calls a "budget gimmick" in an historic veterans health spending bill that received overwhelming Senate support in June.

Los Angeles Times

America’s allies are watching the Jan. 6 hearings. They are worried about US democracy

WASHINGTON — Three European diplomats opened the door to the ambassador’s residence and offered up a Cognac and a request for anonymity.

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court's sharp turn to the right is reflected in new opinion polls

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's sharp turn to the right is reflected in new opinion polls that show Republicans to be overwhelmingly in favor of the court's work and Democrats even more strongly opposed.

Al Jazeera

Russia accuses US of ‘destabilisation’ over Pelosi Taiwan trip

The likely imminent visit by the US House speaker to the self-ruled island claimed by China has drawn Beijing’s ire.

WEKU

Here are the key primary election results from Washington

In Washington, two Republicans who voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump are aiming to fend off primary opponents.

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