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Pence could be subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee, Schiff says

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence could be subpoenaed to testify to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Adam Schiff said on Sunday.

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Yellen says high inflation locked in for the rest of 2022

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that “unacceptably high” prices are likely to stick with consumers through 2022, and that the U.S. economy is likely to slow down.

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Report: Wizards interested in Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to pair with Bradley Beal

"While there may be a tad bit more optimism when it comes to SGA’s availability, I’d imagine it still costing Washington a haul."

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How a Black family's Bible ended up at the Smithsonian Institution

WASHINGTON — On a rainy spring afternoon, Denise Diggs visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. She was in search of a family artifact.

Los Angeles Times

DC mayor's race reflects Democratic dilemma over policing

Mayor Muriel Bowser cruised to reelection in the nation’s capital four years ago without serious opposition

The Independent UK

Hoskins delivers in the 10th inning in 2-1 win over Nationals; Nola brilliant for 8 innings

WASHINGTON — For two and a half weeks, as the Phillies pumped life back into their season, the bats were the defibrillator. But some of the paddles needed to be recharged Saturday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Subtle diplomatic dance

Last week's visit to the kingdom by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was seen as underscoring Washington's recognition of Thailand as a significant player in the region's security.

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The men-only gym raising thousands to combat male suicide epidemic

The Training Club, in Washington, Tyne & Wear, which is the UK’s only personal training gym that is male-only, raised the money across International Men’s Health Week

Daily Mirror

Bernie Sanders’ latest Chicago visit tries to boost progressive agenda and congressional candidates

CHICAGO — Two-time presidential contender Bernie Sanders revved up a crowd Saturday in Humboldt Park to promote his populist agenda, pitch progressive ideals and endorse two Democratic congressional contenders from Chicago in hopes they will join him in Washington, D.C., next year.

Chicago Tribune

Washington police arrest man over alleged threats agaisnt Pride event, LGBTQ people

Police in Oak Harbor, Washington, arrested a 27-year-old man on Friday after he made violent threats against a Pride event in a nearby city, authorities said.

Tribune News Service

Poor People's Campaign rallies in Washington to mobilize low-income voters

A few thousand activists, advocacy groups, and religious leaders protested in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. They are calling for what they say is a Third Reconstruction.

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‘The Lazarus Heist’ Is the Gripping Story of North Korean Cybercrime

Worryingly, Washington’s concern does not rise to the level of the danger.

Foreign Policy

Watergate Inspires Scandal Terms around the World

Around 50 years ago, a failed robbery took place at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington. Since then, the building has been linked to many scandals, including one that was revealed by the Washington Post and led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon…

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Justice Department makes public search warrant targeting Sen. Richard Burr over stock trades

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Friday made public a search warrant it used to obtain Sen. Richard M. Burr’s cellphone in 2020 as part of an investigation into his stock trades at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Phillies sweep doubleheader against Nationals with crazy nightcap

WASHINGTON — It took 27 players, to say nothing of a savvy move by a veteran third base coach, over 19 innings that spanned more than seven hours by day and by night.

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Trump aide Navarro tells judge he needs time to promote his book

WASHINGTON — Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro pleaded not guilty to criminal contempt and asked a federal judge to hold off on his trial so he could promote his book.

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Jan. 6 panel says 'it won't be an obstacle' to Justice Department after Proud Boys case delay

WASHINGTON — The congressional Jan. 6 committee said it’s working to get the Justice Department access to transcripts of witness interviews, a day after the Capitol riot prosecution of two Proud Boys was delayed due to lack of access.

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Bannon asks that Jan. 6 evidence be banned from trial

WASHINGTON — Longtime Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon asked a federal judge to exclude all evidence relating to the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol from his criminal contempt trial.

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NC’s senators vote no on bill that helps Camp Lejeune vets exposed to toxic water

WASHINGTON — Sens. Thom Tillis and Richard Burr voted Thursday against the bill they helped craft that would benefit veterans from Camp Lejeune who were exposed to toxic chemicals in the base’s water for nearly three decades.

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Police appeal for information after motorcycle crash in Washington which left man fighting for his life

For reasons yet to be established, the motorcycle collided with a wall on the opposite side of the road

Tribune News Service

Texas GOP convention delegates boo Sen. John Cornyn over bipartisan gun law talks in Washington

HOUSTON — Republican Sen. John Cornyn on Friday was roundly booed at the Texas GOP Convention by delegates angry about his key role in a bipartisan Senate compromise on gun safety.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies hold off Nationals, 5-3, for third straight win

WASHINGTON — Two outs into the seventh inning of the opener of a doubleheader Friday, César Hernández surprised the Phillies by bunting for a hit.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers are reportedly interested in Bradley Beal

One NBA reporter has said the Lakers have interest in Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal.

Tribune News Service

Senate panel wants to boost pay for low-income troops

WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee’s new defense authorization bill would expand a program enacted last year to help low-income military families make ends meet and feed themselves — but advocates say legislative fixes to date have fallen short of what’s needed.

Los Angeles Times

As abortion ruling nears, Supreme Court’s standing already has dropped, polls show

WASHINGTON — Sometime in the next two or three weeks, the Supreme Court will release a decision on abortion rights that probably will rank among its most controversial in decades.

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