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New chapter of U.S.- China competition

Both Washington and Beijing are trying to manage their superpower competition — and still come out on top.

Axios

Alexandra Grant's new coffee table book examines what it means to be a civic artist

In 1980, artist Alexandra Grant, then 7 years old, and her mother set out in a red Chrysler LeBaron headed from Washington, D.C., to Mexico City. Her mother, formerly a professor at Oberlin College, was relocating the two of them so she could take a post as a foreign service…

Los Angeles Times

Atmospheric rivers sweeping West Coast trigger flooding and power outages

All 11 states in the Western U.S. were under weather alerts due to the storm.

Axios

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The full list of North East road closures and ongoing roadworks this week

Drivers will be able to use the information to plan their journeys in advance

Chronicle Live

Sixers lose to Wizards, 116-111, as Joel Embiid’s 48 points are not enough

WASHINGTON — Joel Embiid clearly thought about attempting the potential game-tying three-pointer with less than a minute to play, but tried to drive to the bucket instead.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Giuliani and Trump spoke up to 10 times a day, Jan. 6 panel told

WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani was in daily contact with President Donald Trump between Nov. 5, 2020, and Jan. 15, 2021, as much as 10 times a day, according to testimony by former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik.

Tribune News Service

Supreme Court refuses to lift Trump-era rule at the southern border

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court refused Tuesday to lift the Trump-era rule that has turned away migrants at the border as a public health threat.

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Japan, US arranging summit meeting in Washington on Jan 13 - Yomiuri

The United States and Japan have begun making arrangements for a summit meeting between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington on Jan. 13, the Yomiuri daily reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

Transportation Department to scrutinize Southwest after high rate of cancellations

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will investigate Southwest Airlines’ onslaught of cancellations that stranded thousands of travelers and their luggage at airports and wreaked havoc on holiday plans.

Tribune News Service

Mnuchin and Pompeo briefly discussed 25th Amendment to remove Trump, Jan. 6 transcript shows

WASHINGTON — Outgoing Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo briefly discussed removing President Donald Trump through the 25th Amendment after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack but rejected the idea, according to a transcript of Mnuchin’s testimony.

Tribune News Service

Supreme Court orders Title 42 border restrictions to remain in effect

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ordered pandemic-era border restrictions to remain in effect, granting a request by Republican state officials who said lifting the rules would have produced an unmanageable surge of migrants seeking to enter the country.

Tribune News Service

Mineta? SJC? Airport rebrand aims to show the way to San Jose while still honoring namesake

New York has John F. Kennedy, Washington, D.C. has Ronald Reagan, and New Orleans has Louis Armstrong.

Tribune News Service

Looking for votes, GOP leader McCarthy might have to look past Rep.-elect Santos' serial fabrications

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos’ serial fabrications about his life story sets up a key test for Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, who’s struggling to win next week’s vote for House speaker.

Tribune News Service

Taiwan extends mandatory military service amid China tension

Taiwan announced it is extending its compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, a signal to Beijing and Washington it is serious about defending itself.

Tribune News Service

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USA Today Sports Media Group

Can the Commanders clinch a playoff spot in Week 17?

Yes, but would need some help this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Dreamers’ are America’s investment in its present and future

If America’s DACA youth get deported as a result of current politics in Washington, it will be at our own peril.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Washington football’s great history with ‘The Hogs’

A historical perspective on "The Hogs."

Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: Trump may be guilty of insurrection, but it's a tough charge to prove, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON — The 845-page final report of the House Committee on Jan. 6, which finally arrived late Thursday night, is an epic. Like "Moby Dick" or "War and Peace," it is destined to be admired more than read.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Coordination Framework Pressuring PM to Amend Iraqi-US Strategic Agreement

Parties from the pro-Iran Coordination Framework have demanded that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani kick off negotiations to amend the Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between Baghdad and Washington, trusted Iraqi sources revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat. The amendments would demand a ban on American…

The Independent UK

Endangered crocodile dies at Washington DC zoo after biting electrical outlet

Male crocodile found dead by staff at Reptile Discovery Center

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Hogs at odds with Commanders, Snyder ahead of Sunday’s tribute to the group

The team is honoring Joe Gibbs and "The Hogs" Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Three Jan. 6 cases with Georgia defendants head to trial in 2023

ATLANTA — In the nearly two years since a mob of angry Trump supporters overran and ransacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, authorities have arrested and charged nearly 900 people with various crimes ranging from illegal protesting to seditious conspiracy against the federal government.

The Independent UK

4th Washington state electrical substation vandalized

A fourth electrical substation was vandalized late on Christmas Day in Washington state, leaving homes in Kapowsin and Graham temporarily without power

Tribune News Service

Washington state power-station attacks are latest assault on grid

Four power substations in Washington State were attacked on Christmas Day, disrupting service to thousands of residents, just weeks after gunfire at electricity facilities in North Carolina prompted an investigation by the FBI.

The Independent UK

Vandalism at three electricity substations cuts power to 14,000 homes in Washington state

Vandalism at three electrical substations in western Washington initially cut power to about 14,000 utility customers

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