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Putin will not congratulate Biden on July 4, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not congratulate his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden on Monday's U.S. Independence Day because of Washington's "unfriendly" actions towards Moscow, the Kremlin said.

Reuters · Jul 4, 2022

Miami Marlins lose no-hit bid in 7th, rally to beat Washington Nationals in extras

WASHINGTON — The Miami Marlins went from pitching a no-hitter through six innings to needing extra innings to beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Sunday at Nationals Park.

Miami Herald · Jul 3, 2022

Senate Democrat urges Biden to repeal tariffs to fight inflation

WASHINGTON — A Senate Democrat called on President Joe Biden to repeal tariffs put in place by the Trump administration, saying they haven’t significantly changed China’s trade practices and are contributing to high prices for Americans.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2022

Gamble Sands in Washington breaking ground on second course, also by David McLay Kidd

David McLay Kidd says there might be a touch more challenge around the greens on his new course at Gamble Sands.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2022

Texas Supreme Court allows enforcement of 1925 abortion ban scrapped in Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON – The Texas Supreme Court ordered late Friday that the state’s century-old abortion ban, struck down in Roe v. Wade in 1973, can be enforced immediately.

Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022

Matt Calkins: What's the key for Jarred Kelenic putting Tacoma in his rearview mirror for a return to Mariners? It's in the process.

TACOMA, Wash. — There are some numbers that pop out when discussing Rainiers outfielder Jarred Kelenic, once considered the best prospect in the Mariners' organization.

Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022

Tehran Insists on Continuing Nuclear Talks amid Western Pessimism

Iranian officials insisted on maintaining indirect negotiations with Washington, amid pessimism among Westrn diplomats about reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement, after the failure of the latest round hosted by Doha. “Following Doha talks, we will coordinate with the EU on the next stage of talks,” Iranian Ambassador to the United…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

With Anderson and Wendle in the lineup together, Marlins beat Nationals to start series

WASHINGTON — For the first time in more than a month, the Miami Marlins had both Brian Anderson and Joey Wendle in their starting lineup.

Miami Herald · Jul 2, 2022

China to loosen entry restrictions on U.S. citizens, transit via 3rd country now permitted

China will loosen entry restrictions on U.S. citizens, allowing entrance in case of transit via a third country, notices issued late on Friday by the Chinese embassy in Washington said, relaxing rules imposed in Beijing's drive to curb COVID-19.

Reuters · Jul 2, 2022

Four Washington DC gun owners file lawsuit to carry firearms on public transit after Supreme Court ruling

The lawsuit is likely the first of many after the court’s conservative majority ruled that a New York law restricting firearms in public is unconstitutional

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022