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Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking to Congress on Wednesday. What does he want?

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.S. House and Senate on Wednesday morning in a virtual session. The Ukrainian leader’s passionate defense of his country as it fights off a brutal invasion from Russia has won over the world.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2022

What are the Ukraine ‘biolabs’ and why have they become a focus for Fox News and the US right?

Explainer: Andrew Buncombe sets out what we know about bio-labs – and the claims being made about them

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Supreme Court nominee's meeting with key GOP senator wraps up quickly

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s meeting with Sen. Lindsey Graham concluded after roughly 15 minutes, a strikingly brief sit-down with a key Republican a week before her confirmation hearings begin.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 15, 2022

Before Zelenskyy address, Ukraine envoy urges 'immediate' military aid - Roll Call

Ahead of the Ukrainian president's address to Congress, an envoy pleaded with Washington to provide more military hardware to fight Russia.

Roll Call · Mar 15, 2022

Russia says 'counts on China': Kremlin denies asking China for military help

How far is China willing to go to support Russia amid its war in Ukraine? Washington has warned there will be consequences if Beijing offers financial assistance or military support to Moscow. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping may have pledged a no limits relationship, but there is a cost to…

France 24 · Mar 15, 2022

Six things to watch for when Ukraine’s president Zelensky addresses Congress

How will Washington react to the Ukrainian leader’s pleas for further assistance?

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Gunman targeting homeless men in NYC and Washington caught in nation’s capital: ‘Very meticulous in his planning’

NEW YORK — The accused gunman busted early Tuesday for blasting sleeping homeless men in New York and Washington, D.C., was a methodical predator who shot three victims in the nation’s capital before heading north to find his last two targets, sources told the Daily News.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022

Trump feud with Georgia governor reaches into campaign for insurance commissioner

WASHINGTON — In a sign of how far former President Donald Trump’s feud with the state’s Republican governor will go, Trump has endorsed a Republican who dropped his bid for a House seat to challenge the governor-backed state insurance and fire safety commissioner.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022

Washington DPD distribution hub sold by Buccleuch Property in £16m deal

A brownfield site was developed by Buccleuch Property and Argon Properties to create the unit for the parcel delivery firm

Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2022

Proud Boys leader had plans to ‘storm’ government buildings on 6 January

Enrique Tarrio possessed document titled ‘1776 Returns’, with details to invade and occupy seven buildings, New York Times says

The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2022