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Lightning fall to fourth in Atlantic with third straight loss

Turnovers and penalties proved too costly once again for the Lightning in a 4-3 loss in Washington on Wednesday night.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities on Wednesday, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2022

Ex-Trump aides Dan Scavino, Peter Navarro held in contempt of Congress

WASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to hold two former top Trump administration officials in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

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Washington grandad claims GP missed diagnosing terminal cancer for years - and refused blood test because 'tests cost the NHS money'

Geoff Duke says he pleaded with his GP to take a blood test as he struggled with severe back pain. But he said his GP refused and it wasn't until he switched to a new doctor that his incurable blood cancer was discovered.

Chronicle Live · Apr 6, 2022

Vice president's staffer, others test positive for the coronavirus after weekend gathering

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris' communications director tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday, the second close contact of the vice president to become infected in less than a month.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

Yellen faces bipartisan pressure to toughen Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was pushed by legislators from both sides of the aisle Wednesday to strengthen moves to cut off financial links with Russia, and was queried on the Biden administration’s readiness to impose sanctions on China in the event it moved aggressively toward Taiwan.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

Russia-Ukraine live news: UN suspends Russia from rights council

Ukraine news from April 7: UN members vote 93-24 in favour of a resolution suspending Russia from UN human rights body.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022

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More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

Greg Abbott says Texas will use charter buses to ship ‘illegal immigrants’ to Washington DC

Texas governor wants to ship ‘hordes’ of migrants to DC

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Can Iran and the US finalise their nuclear talks?

Iran and the US continue to push each other to make concessions as they face internal pressure.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022

WA employers will soon have to be upfront about salaries in job postings

Starting in January, job postings in Washington will have to include some dollar signs.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

Rep. Wasserman Schultz tests positive for COVID, a day after school tour with secretary of education

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has tested positive for COVID-19, the nine-term House member announced Tuesday night.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 6, 2022

Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russia, Putin’s daughters

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed a fresh round of sanctions on two Russian banks and wealthy individuals, including President Vladimir Putin’s daughters, following revelations of atrocities in Ukraine, the White House announced.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

Biden to block new investments in Russia by Americans

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will be signing an executive order blocking any new investments in Russia by Americans, White House economics adviser Brian Deese told reporters Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

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Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

Lawmakers question oil executives on price gouging, but seem cool to price controls

WASHINGTON — As consumers fume over skyrocketing prices for gasoline and other commodities, congressional Democrats on Wednesday called executives from big oil companies on the carpet to explain why they appear to be making unseemly fat profits in the face of an international crisis.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

With Senate readying vote on insulin bill, advocates seek changes

WASHINGTON — Advocates and some lawmakers are hoping to add provisions for the uninsured to a Senate bill that would cap insulin copays for some insured patients — and to do so before the chamber votes on the measure, possibly this month.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

More sanctions on Russia on tap as Zelenskyy warns of new hardships

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies prepared to impose tighter new sanctions against Moscow.

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Reuters · Apr 6, 2022

Russia hit with new round of U.S. sanctions as Biden decries 'major war crimes'

The United States targeted Russian banks and elites with a new round of sanctions on Wednesday, including banning Americans from investing in Russia, in response to what President Joe Biden condemned as "major war crimes" by Russian forces in Ukraine.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2022

Commanders’ dysfunction continues to be a distraction

Another day of drama for the Washington Commanders.

The Times of India · Apr 6, 2022

Ivanka Trump questioned for 8 hours in Capitol Riot probe

WASHINGTON: The House panel investigating the Capitol insurrection questioned Ivanka Trump for eight hours on Tuesday, asking about her recollections of that day inside the White House with her father, former President Donald Trump.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022

Iranian MPs Ask for Stronger Guarantees in Vienna Talks

In a letter to their ally, hardline conservative President Ibrahim Raisi, a majority of Iranian parliamentarians demanded “stronger guarantees” from the US and “maintaining the red lines” in reviving the nuclear agreement. The MPs' demands came at a time when Tehran and Washington are exchanging blame for postponing negotiations. More…

Reuters · Apr 6, 2022

S.Korea's president-elect wants U.S. nuclear bombers, submarines to return

Advisers to South Korea's president-elect sought redeployment of U.S. strategic assets, such as nuclear bombers and submarines, to the Korean peninsula during talks held on a visit to Washington, one of the advisers said on Wednesday.

Dynamite News · Apr 6, 2022

US Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Jaishankar review bilateral ties and situation in Ukraine on phone

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on phone about the regional and global priorities and the latest developments in Ukraine, a State Department spokesperson has said.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Vice president missed her chance

This could have been Vice President Kamala Harris’ night. But instead, it was Gov. Chris Sununu’s.

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