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China’s role in American politics has shifted since 2008 Olympics in Beijing

WASHINGTON — The last time China hosted an Olympic Games, in 2008, the Asian powerhouse held a relatively minor role in American politics, mentioned during debates about outsourcing jobs and little else.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Feb 9, 2022

Along with attention, GOP House firebrands attract primary fights

WASHINGTON — Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn and Lauren Boebert have built national reputations and raised millions of dollars by flouting political norms.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

How could the US aid Ukraine if Russia invades?

Washington is said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Japan steel tariff pact with US piles new pressure on Tories to strike UK deal

Tokyo and Washington have agreed to axe duties on Japanese imports to America after Brussels deal with US - but the UK is still left out in the cold, sparking new anger

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022

Ukraine projects calm over Russia fears despite US rhetoric

Washington is raising the rhetoric about the buildup of Russian forces near Ukraine's border, but the Ukrainian president is projecting calm

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Blinken to meet Pacific islands leaders balancing China and west

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Fiji on Saturday to reassure Pacific island leaders that Washington and its allies are committed to providing security and COVID vaccines, as China steps up its aid and influence in the region.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2022

Richland Washington shooting: ‘Paranoid’ suspect Aaron Kelly shoplifted at Fred Meyer, employees say

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The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Washington Commanders player Deshazor Everett charged with manslaughter in fatal car crash

Deshazor Everett, a safety for the Washington Commanders, was charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal car crash where he was behind the wheel.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

Stopgap bill passes House as appropriators narrow differences

WASHINGTON — The House passed a stopgap appropriations bill Tuesday evening to extend current federal agency funding rates through March 11 as Democrats and Republicans continue to trade offers on topline spending levels for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff evacuated from DC school over bomb threat

WASHINGTON — Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, on Tuesday was abruptly pulled from an event at a Washington, D.C., high school after school officials received a phone call threatening to set off a bomb, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2022