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Lebanese general renews mediation over missing US journalist

The head of a mission that assists hostages says a Lebanese security chief has met U.S. officials in Washington as part of mediation between Washington and Damascus for the release of an American journalist missing in Syria

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Hawley calls for more troops in Asia as Biden says US would defend Taiwan with military force

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday indicated the United States would use military force to defend Taiwan against an attack from China, breaking from decades of “strategic ambiguity” where leaders have been intentionally vague about how the U.S. would react if China attempts to reclaim the island.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

Prospects for reviving Iran nuclear deal 'tenuous' at best -U.S

The chances of reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are shaky at best and Washington is ready to tighten sanctions on Tehran and respond to "any Iranian escalation" with Israel and other allies if the pact cannot be saved, the United States' Iran envoy said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Analysis: With MBZ as president, is it time for a US-UAE reset?

Mohammed bin Zayed was already the UAE’s de facto ruler – he’ll likely continue attempts to become less tied to the US.

Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022

How to stay safe while on Puget Sound, Washington lakes and rivers

As the weather warms up, Washington residents are sure to turn to water activities like boating, swimming, paddling and all sorts of water sports.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

Russia pushed closer to brink of default after U.S. payment license expires

The United States pushed Russia closer to the brink of a historic debt default on Wednesday by not extending its license to pay bondholders, as Washington ramps up pressure following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Dodgers beat Nationals behind Mookie Betts’ two home runs

WASHINGTON — The Dodgers got a big game from Mookie Betts, a good start from Walker Buehler, and plenty of help from their rest of their roster to cruise to a 9-4 win against the Nationals on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

Polls close in special primary for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District

WASHINGTON — Polls closed Tuesday in southern Minnesota's 1st Congressional District primary race, where a crowd of Republicans and Democrats are competing to serve the final months of the late GOP Rep. Jim Hagedorn's term.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

Texas school shooting precedes Senate hearing on pick to run ATF

WASHINGTON — Steven Dettelbach starts the most public part of his effort to become only the second person to successfully run the Senate confirmation gantlet to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in a political high-wire act at a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2022

‘Shireen Abu Akleh’s life matters,’ Al Jazeera tells UN

At informal UN Security Council meeting on press freedom, Al Jazeera’s Abderrahim Foukara urges independent probe.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022