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DOJ, Trump submit competing candidates for special master

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department and former President Donald Trump proposed dueling candidates late Friday for who they believe should serve as a court-appointed special master to review thousands of documents seized from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home last month.

Tribune News Service · Sep 10, 2022

US, Indo-Pacific countries agree on roadmap to strengthen trade ties

WASHINGTON: The United States and 13 Indo-Pacific countries on Friday agreed on parameters for negotiating closer trade, environment and economic ties that US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said would boost investment and jobs in the partner countries.

Bangkok Post · Sep 10, 2022

Supreme Court says Yeshiva University may exclude — for now — LGBTQ student group

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday issued an order by Justice Sonia Sotomayor that allows Yeshiva University in New York to refuse to recognize an LGBTQ club for students.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 9, 2022

Washington, D.C., mayor declares public health emergency over Texas’ migrant busing

Muriel Bowser will open a $10 million office to provide services to the migrants arriving as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing program.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2022

North Korea Law Makes Nuclear Program 'Irreversible'

North Korea has passed a law declaring its readiness to launch preventive nuclear strikes, including in the face of conventional attacks, state media said Friday. The move effectively eliminates the possibility of denuclearization talks, with leader Kim Jong Un saying the country's status as a nuclear state was now "irreversible".…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 9, 2022

US imposes new sanctions on Iran over Albanian cyberattack

US sanctions on Iran’s intelligence ministry come after Albania blamed Iran for July incident, which Tehran has denied.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2022

Senators say vote on election reform bill unlikely until after midterms

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators pushing legislation designed to prevent a repeat of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol say a vote on the package isn't likely until after election day.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 9, 2022

Henry Payne: Five things about the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV

With the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, General Motors Co. takes a significant fork in the road to the company's electric future as governments from California to Washington state target gas engines for elimination over the next decade.

Tribune News Service · Sep 9, 2022

Washington State-Wisconsin deserves proper tribute to the gameday drinking gods

A proper cocktail for the drunkest possible Rose Bowl matchup. The best of Pullman and Madison in one drink.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2022

Washington’s Carson Wentz ready for Jaguars and Pederson

Carson Wentz has nothing but praise for his former head coach.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2022