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Irish Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Meeting With Biden

The fabled luck of the Irish was in short supply for Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who tested positive for COVID-19 during a visit to Washington, D.C.

Benzinga

Biden calls Putin a ‘murderous dictator’ and says Russia ‘waging an immoral war’ – as it happened

US president also calls Russian leader a ‘pure thug’ while Blinken says ‘intentionally targeting civilians is a war crime’

The Guardian - US

Everything we know about suspect in serial killings of homeless people in NYC and DC

‘In addition to all the dangers that unsheltered residents face, we now have a cold-blooded killer on the loose,’ New York and DC mayors say in joint statement

The Independent UK

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Taoiseach to hold virtual St Patrick’s Day meeting with President

Micheal Martin is in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid in Washington.

The Independent UK

Suspect in shootings of five homeless men in DC and NYC played music on phone after killing, prosecutors say

Gerald Brevard III is being held without bail on first-degree murder charges

The Independent UK

Kosovo president asks Washington for help in joining NATO

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani has asked U.S. President Joe Biden to use Washington's influence within NATO member states to help her country join the military alliance.

Reuters

Carson Wentz hopes to bring stability to Washington quarterback position

Carson Wentz spoke to Julie Donaldson in his first interview as a Washington Commander.

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Immigrants with asylum put lives on hold over green card waits

WASHINGTON — Muhammad, a member of a minority group persecuted in Pakistan, dreams of becoming a lawyer — specifically, an immigration lawyer so he can help people like himself.

Tribune News Service

What’s in the new US military aid package to Ukraine?

Washington has announced an additional $800m in security aid including drones and anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems.

Al Jazeera

Source: US Weighs Dropping Iran's IRGC from Terrorism List

The United States is considering removing Iran's Revolutionary Guards from its foreign terrorist organization blacklist in return for Iranian assurances about reining in the elite force, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The source said Washington had not decided what might be an acceptable commitment from Tehran…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EXPLAINER: What North Korea wants from recent weapons tests

A day after a North Korean missile exploded after takeoff, there's speculation that the failed launch is related to the North’s push for its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in years

The Independent UK

Shopping trolley thieves to be fined £100 in Washington as part of clampdown

The new powers were introduced as part of the council's 2021 renewal of its citywide Public Spaces Protection Order

Chronicle Live

K Street firms starting to tap private equity, even go public

The K Street firm Subject Matter, one of Washington’s top-grossing lobbying shops, recently announced a deal with a private equity outfit from Los Angeles, Coral Tree Partners.

Tribune News Service

Taoiseach Micheal Martin tests positive for Covid-19 in Washington and forced to cancel White House visit

It emerged Mr Martin was positive late on Wednesday night at a gala event where up to 800 people were in attendance for the Ireland Funds gala

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People should ‘inform themselves’ on Cuba situation, says Rep. Albio Sires

A group came into Albio Sires’ office not long ago to talk about human rights. “They’re telling me about human rights violations here and there, and they don’t mention Cuba,” Sires says.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Donates More than 500 Million Covid Vaccines to Other Countries

The United States has given more than 500 million coronavirus vaccines to other countries since the jabs were developed, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday in a statement obtained by AFP. "The United States has now shared over 500 million safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine doses, free of cost,…

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Commanders re-sign wide receiver Cam Sims

The Washington Commanders re-signed wide receiver Cam Sims Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Biden's China 'pivot' complicated by Russia's war in Ukraine

Joe Biden set out to be the U.S. president who finally completed the “Asia pivot,” Washington lingo for a long sought adjustment of U.S. foreign policy to better reflect the rise of China

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The Independent UK

Taoiseach Micheal Martin tests positive for Covid-19 in Washington DC

Mr Martin had been due to speak at the 30th anniversary of the Ireland Funds Gala dinner on Wednesday evening.

Tribune News Service

Pierce County, Washington, deputy shot while serving warrant dies from his injuries

TACOMA, Wash. — The 35-year-old Pierce County deputy shot and gravely injured Tuesday while serving a warrant on a convicted felon in Spanaway died Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Department said.

Tribune News Service

Biden’s sending more arms to Ukraine, but some in Congress call it lacking

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the U.S. government will send $800 million in weapons to Ukraine, bringing the total over the last year to $2 billion, but pressure is growing on Capitol Hill to do even more.

Tribune News Service

Hoyer sees quick start to fiscal 2023 budget process

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Wednesday he expects President Joe Biden to submit his fiscal 2023 budget request shortly and believes congressional leaders and the White House could strike a topline discretionary spending deal as soon as this month.

Los Angeles Times

Harris announces grants for HBCUs that received bomb threats

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday announced grants and a resource guide for historically Black colleges and universities that were targeted with bomb threats, saying the Biden-Harris administration would "do everything in our power to protect all our communities, from violence and from hate."

The Independent UK

Everything we know about suspected serial killings of homeless people in NYC and DC

‘In addition to all the dangers that unsheltered residents face, we now have a cold-blooded killer on the loose,’ New York and DC mayors say in joint statement

Los Angeles Times

Biden to send more aid after Zelenskyy's emotional plea to Congress

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed directly to U.S. lawmakers Wednesday with an emotional request for additional financial support, weaponry and a no-fly zone to help his country fend off the Russian invasion, a remarkably rare speech that effectively circumvented the White House and went directly to the American…

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