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Jamaica PM to meet with VP Kamala Harris as White House works on Caribbean relationships

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will host Jamaica’s prime minister at the White House on Wednesday as part of an effort to improve the United States’ relationship with Caribbean nations.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 29, 2022

Stock trader resentenced to 5 years for deadly bunker fire

A wealthy stock trader has been resentenced to five years in prison for his role in the fiery death of a man who was helping him secretly dig tunnels for a nuclear bunker under a home in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

White House won’t bar Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump Jan. 6 testimony

WASHINGTON — The White House will not block former President Donald Trump’s daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, from testifying to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022

Russian oligarch Deripaska loses U.S. court battle to lift sanctions

A U.S. appeals court in Washington on Tuesday rejected a bid by Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska to lift sanctions imposed on him by the United States in 2018, finding that American officials had sufficient evidence to back up their action.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

‘Revered and feared’: Don Young lies in state at the Capitol

WASHINGTON — It was freezing out the morning Don Young, the dean of the House, returned to the Capitol one last time.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022

Her cousin was murdered – now she’s hunting a serial killer

At least five people varying in age, gender and physical description vanished or were killed over a three-year period near the Idaho/Washington border. The cases have never been solved – though theories abound, particularly about one man, Sheila Flynn writes

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Lawmakers see alternatives to Russian energy in their districts - Roll Call

With gas prices high and the world looking for alternatives to Russian energy, lawmakers are finding solutions in their own districts.

Roll Call · Mar 29, 2022

Biden says 'we'll see' if Russia de-escalates in Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday said it remains to be seen whether Russia follows through with any actions to scale down its military operations in Ukraine, saying Washington and its allies will continue with strong sanctions and aid for Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

LA Mayor Garcetti's confirmation vote as ambassador to India delayed

WASHINGTON — A key Senate Republican said it will be at least another month before he finishes an investigation into whether Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was aware at the time of a top aide’s alleged sexual harassment of others in the mayor’s office, likely further delaying any Senate action…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2022

Old Dominion Freight Line Adds Capacity Via New, Expanded Facilities

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:ODFL) revealed its expansion efforts with service center growth in seven cities in 4Q21 and 1Q22. The less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier's new or improved facilities include Alliance, Texas; Byhalia, Mississippi; Clear Lake, Iowa; Kernersville, North Carolina; Marysville, Washington; West Columbia, South Carolina; and Westfield, Massachusetts. The company specified that…

Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022