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One soldier is killed and two others injured during Army training exercise in Washington state

His quadron memorialises him as a soldier ‘known for his laughter’ and a loving son to his family

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

White House Worried Iran Could Develop Nuclear Weapon in Weeks

The White House is worried Iran could develop a nuclear weapon in weeks, press secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday, after Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted earlier in the day the country has accelerated its nuclear program. "Yes it definitely worries us," Psaki said, adding the time needed for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022

Brock Nelson, Zdeno Chara out of Islanders' win with illness

WASHINGTON — The Islanders were able to dress only 11 forwards — one fewer than usual — for Tuesday night’s 4-1 win over the Capitals at Capital One Arena even with center Jean-Gabriel Pageau returning to the lineup after three games while in COVID-19 protocol.

Newsday · Apr 27, 2022

Solar group says US trade probe will cut domestic installations in half

A US probe into whether Chinese solar-panel manufacturers are circumventing tariffs will slash expected domestic installations by 46% this year and next, according to a Washington-based advocacy group.

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2022

Kamala Harris tests positive for coronavirus but has no symptoms

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the highest ranking official in the Biden administration to test positive for the coronavirus, but was not experiencing symptoms, her office said.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022

Illinois brothers sentenced to probation, home detention in US Capitol breach

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday sentenced two Chicago-area brothers to six months of probation, including 60 days on home detention, for illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the attack on Jan. 6, 2021.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 26, 2022

House passes bill to study new Asian Pacific American museum

Efforts to create a national Asian Pacific American museum in Washington, D

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

State Dept says U.S. diplomats in Ukraine mission traveled to city of Lviv

Members of the U.S. mission in Ukraine who had relocated to Poland traveled to the country's western city of Lviv on Tuesday, in a first step as Washington works to ensure the return of its diplomats to Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2022

Manchin and Schumer discuss new tax hike, deficit cut proposal

WASHINGTON — Key holdout Sen. Joe Manchin said Tuesday he discussed a tax increase and deficit reduction bill with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as a way to reduce soaring inflation.

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

Senate report suggests military housing company’s fraud continues

WASHINGTON — A major U.S. military housing contractor that pleaded guilty last year to covering up shoddy work from 2013 through 2019, so that the company could keep earning millions of dollars in awards for performance, has continued its behavior into this year, a new Senate subcommittee investigation found.

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022