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U.S. attorney general, Ukraine's top prosecutor to work together on war crimes prosecution - Justice Dept

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with Ukraine's top prosecutor in Washington on Tuesday and agreed to work more closely together to prosecute individuals involved in war crimes and other atrocities in Ukraine, the Justice Department said.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

Trump FBI search puts unusual spotlight on Archives nominee

The nominee to head the National Archives is set to face an abnormally contentious Senate confirmation hearing this week

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Biden’s vow to defend Taiwan makes US policy shift explicit

WASHINGTON — Three times as president, Joe Biden has said the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China invades the island, and each time his staff argued he wasn’t changing long-standing U.S. policy to keep Beijing guessing about U.S. intentions. His fourth time makes that much harder to do.

Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022

U.S. does not expect breakthrough on Iran nuclear deal at U.N.

The United States does not expect a breakthrough on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal at this week's U.N. General Assembly but Washington remains open to both sides resuming compliance with the accord, a top U.S. White House said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

Biden scrambles to shore up Latino support. Is it too late?

WASHINGTON — A few months after taking office, President Joe Biden invited a group of top Latino leaders to the White House. As they sat around the table, the president was surprisingly earnest. He went as far as to acknowledge, two people familiar with the conversation recounted, that his five…

Los Angeles Times · Sep 20, 2022

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

The Commanders are rolling and it's not too late to buy-in to Carson Wentz, Jahan Dotson and more.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20, 2022

China strategy in Pacific islands a cause for US concern: Report

To counter China’s growing influence in the Pacific the US should bolster support for island states, new report states.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2022

NFL Power Rankings: Dolphins, Eagles, Packers surging after Week 2

The Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, and Philadelphia Eagles all took steps forward in the latest NFL power rankings following Week 2.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2022

Lions clown Commanders after Sunday’s win

The Lions had some fun at the Commanders' expense Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2022

Electric vehicles row overshadows S.Korean president's first U.S. visit

South Korea's opposition to new rules governing U.S. subsidies for electric vehicles are set to overshadow President Yoon Suk-yeol's first official trip to the United States, disrupting a recent display of alliance strength with Washington.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022