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China strategy is about rules-based order, not 'new Cold War,' Blinken says

The United States will not block China from growing its economy, but wants it to adhere to international rules, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday in a long-awaited speech on U.S. strategy to address China's rise as a great power.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

‘Always a possibility of change’: incarcerated teens seek justice as adults

Harsh sentencing in the US has led to many economically deprived young men receiving hard-to-contest life sentences but in new documentary Since I Been Down, hope awaits

The Guardian - US · May 26, 2022

Cuba says it won’t attend Summit of the Americas in LA after Biden administration snub

WASHINGTON — The president of Cuba announced Wednesday that his country will not attend next month’s Summit of the Americas, a major conference to take place in Los Angeles, after the U.S. refused to extend a proper invitation.

Los Angeles Times · May 26, 2022

US engages a Lebanese general for help freeing Austin Tice in Syria

WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials have asked a Lebanese general for help securing the freedom of Austin Tice, a journalist missing in Syria since 2012, as well as five other Americans held in the Middle East, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 26, 2022

Dodgers shut out for first time this season, lose to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Mookie Betts got most of the day off Wednesday. The Dodgers’ offense took the whole day.

The Orange County Register · May 25, 2022

‘Enough!’ Biden, decrying mass shootings and excessive force, signs executive order on policing

WASHINGTON — President Biden on Wednesday marked the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer by signing an executive order aimed at reforming policing at the federal level.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

Buttigieg, Canadian official discuss lessons from Ambassador Bridge shutdown

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra discussed February's seven-day blockage of the Ambassador Bridge during a supply chain meeting Tuesday in Washington, Alghabra said.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

FDA acknowledges slow response, 'suboptimal' decisions leading up to infant formula shortage

WASHINGTON — Sluggish response and questionable decisions by the Food and Drug Administration exacerbated the nation's infant formula shortage, agency officials told lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

As Washington ramps up efforts to bring India on board with sanctions against Russia, U.S. treasury official on visit to Mumbai and Delhi

U.S. Assistant Secretary to discuss Russian oil purchases by India, rupee-rouble trade mechanism

The Hindu · May 25, 2022

'Right is right': Dodgers manager Dave Roberts calls for action after Texas shooting

WASHINGTON — Dave Roberts looked at the flag in the left field, flapping at half-staff. He looked at the red, white and blue stadium around him, the one situated just a mile south of the U.S. Capitol building.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022