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Trump asks court for independent review of Mar-a-Lago material taken by FBI

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys filed a lawsuit in court Monday calling for the appointment of an independent party to review the documents retrieved from his Mar-a-Lago estate by FBI agents earlier this month, in a search that revealed the breadth of a federal investigation into Trump's handling…

Miami Herald · Aug 22, 2022

Kevin Kassis risked plenty to impress the Seahawks, and so far, things are working out

RENTON, Wash. — Of all the players on the field as the Seahawks and Bears played out the final moments of a preseason game Thursday, all hoping to do something, anything, to impress their coaches, none might have been a more unlikely participant than receiver Kevin Kassis.

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

Trump asks court for independent review of Mar-a-Lago material taken by FBI

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys filed a lawsuit in court Monday calling for the appointment of an independent party to review the documents retrieved from his Mar-a-Lago estate by FBI agents earlier this month, in a search that revealed the breadth of a federal investigation into Trump's handling…

Miami Herald · Aug 22, 2022

Asylum seekers caught in political battle in NYC, Washington

Thousands of asylum seekers from across Latin America and the Caribbean are getting caught in the political battle over U.S. immigration policy after two Republican governors started sending busloads of migrants to New York City and Washington

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

US says gaps remain in Iran nuclear deal but pact closer than before

WASHINGTON — The U.S. continues to review the European Union’s latest proposed deal to curb Iran’s nuclear program, saying it’s encouraged that some key demands have been dropped.

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

For CDC, monkeypox prevention focus remains on vaccines

WASHINGTON — As the Biden administration scrambles to get a handle on the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak, its latest focus is getting vaccines to high-risk events, such as pride parades.

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

U.S. warned Russian ambassador over Ukraine nuclear plant last week - State Dept

The United States warned Russia's ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov against Moscow escalating its war in Ukraine and called for Russia to cease military operations at or near Europe's largest nuclear power plant during a meeting last week, a State Department spokesperson said.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

Coleen Rooney and kids reunite with Wayne in the US after he lands new job

Coleen Rooney is enjoying her visit to America to see husband and DC United boss Wayne with their four young sons, four years on from the mum-of-four admitting to having a 'tough' time living in Washington

Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Coleen Rooney and sons take 'quick visit' to the USA to see Wayne

Wayne is in Washington after landing a job as the new coach of MSL side DC United

Liverpool Echo · Aug 22, 2022

Iran Says Prisoner Swap is Unrelated to Nuclear Talks

Iran accused the United States on Monday of "procrastinating" in indirect talks aimed at reinstating Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal, and said a prisoner swap with Washington was not linked to the negotiations. After 16 months of fitful, indirect US-Iranian talks, with European Union officials shuttling between the sides, a senior…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 22, 2022