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Megan Hilty's sister, brother-in-law and niece among victims in fatal floatplane crash

"Smash" actor and Broadway star Megan Hilty is mourning the loss of family members, including her pregnant sister, who were passengers in a fatal floatplane crash in Washington state.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 7, 2022

Iran’s Guards Commander says any country involved in Israel’s aggression will 'pay its price' - Tasnim

A senior commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned on Wednesday any country involved in any Israeli aggression against Islamic Republic will “pay its price”, Iranian Tasnim news agency reported, amid an impasse between Tehran and Washington to revive a 2015 nuclear deal.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Commanders getting no respect in NFL.com Week 1 power rankings

The Commanders get zero respect in new NFL.com power rankings. Is Washington a bottom-three NFL team?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022

Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle spark U.S. women's soccer team to 2-1 win over Nigeria

WASHINGTON — The U.S. women’s soccer team has a long history of playing two-game home series against opponents and being tested more in the second game than the first. That was the case again Tuesday, as the Americans had to fight for a 2-1 win over Nigeria at Audi Field…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 7, 2022

Webb telescope catches Tarantula Nebula in crisp detail

WASHINGTON: A stellar nursery nicknamed the Tarantula Nebula has been captured in crisp detail by NASA's Webb telescope, revealing hitherto unseen features that deepen scientific understanding, the agency said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 7, 2022

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis expects Senate passage of marriage equality bill

WASHINGTON — Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, said he expects there will be enough support from his party to pass a marriage equality bill this month.

Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022

Biden speaks to new British prime minister, with allies' ‘special relationship’ at stake

WASHINGTON — With Liz Truss as the new British prime minister, the “special relationship” with the U.S. is on course for redefinition with a conservative leader who is much more of a hard-liner than her predecessor.

Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022

COVID is likely to require yearly booster like flu shot, Fauci says

WASHINGTON — COVID-19 vaccines will largely become an annual vaccination akin to the flu shot, President Joe Biden said Tuesday as his administration urged Americans to seek out newly authorized booster shots tailored to fight the omicron subvariants that are now dominant.

Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll likes 'challenge' of Russell Wilson, Broncos in town

RENTON, Wash. — And so it begins.

Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022

Judge says Fauci, Jean-Pierre must hand over emails sent to social media companies

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Louisiana ruled Tuesday that White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Dr. Anthony Fauci will have to turn over any emails they sent to social media companies about misinformation or the censorship of social media content.

Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022