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After Soto Trade, Crushed Nats Clubhouse Left to Root for Padres

Soto’s now-former Nationals teammates were sad to see him go. They’re also elated to see him play in games that matter.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2022

Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path

WASHINGTON — More than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

Mets wrap up trade deadline by adding reliever Mychal Givens from Cubs

WASHINGTON — Just in the nick of time, the Mets got a reliever they so badly needed.

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

Abortion access, Trump’s sway and US democracy hang in balance in primaries

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington state vote with Arizona’s ballot being the most closely watched

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2022

Nationals star Juan Soto heads to the Padres in a blockbuster deal

San Diego acquired the superstar outfielder in one of baseball's biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding one of the game's best young hitters.

WEKU · Aug 2, 2022

Health officials seek monkeypox vaccines, urge health emergency declaration

WASHINGTON — Public health officials are pressing the Biden administration to declare a public health emergency for monkeypox and say a lack of resources has forced clinics to ration vaccines and treatments, and even motivated some patients to head to Canada for monkeypox vaccines.

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

Dan Evans breezes past Kyle Edmund in all-British clash in Washington

Edmund was playing in his first singles tournament since returning from knee surgery

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

U.S. targets former Olympic gymnast, steel producer with fresh Russia sanctions

The United States on Tuesday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast the U.S. Treasury described as having a close relationship with President Vladimir Putin, and Russian companies as part of Washington's latest response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

Juan Soto, who spurned $440m deal, sent to Padres in deadline blockbuster

The San Diego Padres acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2022

Russia accuses United States of being directly involved in Ukraine war

Russia’s defence ministry alleged that Washington coordinates Ukrainian missile strikes

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2022