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Iran's Raisi says thwarting U.S. sanctions needs new solutions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that thwarting "draconian" U.S. sanctions required new solutions, asserting that an expanding central Asian security organisation could help defy Washington's unilateralism.

Reuters · Sep 16, 2022

China plans sanctions on CEOs of Boeing Defense, Raytheon over Taiwan sales

China will impose sanctions on the chief executives of Boeing Defense and Raytheon over their involvement in Washington's latest arms sales to Taiwan, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Reuters · Sep 16, 2022

China's top legislator to meet S. Korea leaders for talks

China’s top legislator is to meet South Korean leaders including new President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, as Yoon’s push to buttress a military alliance with Washington has caused concerns that it could hamper Seoul’s ties with Beijing

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

Michigan State football releases uniform combo for Washington game

Michigan State will be wearing a fan favorite uniform this weekend in Seattle

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 15, 2022

Yellen defends IRS cash infusion, plugs customer service plans

WASHINGTON — The IRS will use part of its new $80 billion influx of cash to fully staff in-person help centers, increase phone and online services and assemble a team of experts to guide the agency’s customer service efforts, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen announced Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

Sniper denied parole, 20 years after terrorizing D.C. area

Virginia has denied parole to convicted Washington, D

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Senate doesn’t have to release full CIA torture report, judge rules

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate does not have to release its full report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency’s interrogation and detention program following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 15, 2022

Seahawks safety Jamal Adams will miss rest of 2022 season with injury

RENTON, Wash. — Confirming the worst fears the moment the injury happened Monday night, Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee/quad injury in Seattle’s 17-16 win over Denver that will require surgery.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate in 2023 remains a toss-up race itself, as Democrats seek to expand their tiny majority and Republicans attempt to flip the chamber.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

Texas sends two buses of migrants to US vice president’s home

Migrants stood outside Kamala Harris’s residence in Washington, DC before aid workers guided them to nearby church.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2022