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U.S. delegation to visit Pakistan as two sides seek to repair ties

U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet will lead a delegation to Pakistan this week as Washington and Islamabad seek to repair ties strained under former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Reuters

Biden fires embattled architect of the Capitol, months after scathing report

WASHINGTON — Embattled Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton has been removed “at the president’s direction,” the White House announced Monday.

Tribune News Service

Rep. Kay Granger plans to seek reelection and is weighing waiver to keep leadership role on spending panel

WASHINGTON — House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, R-Texas, is planning to run for reelection and is considering whether to seek a waiver to remain the top Republican on the spending panel in the 119th Congress.

Tribune News Service

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Male mental health charity aims to reassure men "it's okay to talk" at new Washington group

ANDYSMANCLUB has opened a group at Nissan Sports and Leisure Centre in October 2022 and is looking to help more men open up

Chronicle Live

Report: Commanders looking to interview former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman

Washington is looking to interview Eric Bieniemy and Greg Roman for its offensive coordinator position this week.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner dies at 97

Longtime Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner has died at the age of 97

The Independent UK

U.S. still stumped by latest flying objects as friction with China grows

The United States said on Monday it still did not know the origin or purpose of three aerial objects that its military shot down over the weekend, as Washington and Beijing traded accusations about high-altitude balloons.

Reuters

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'Dr. Lisa on the Street' busts health myths and empowers patients

She's seen what happens when people don't trust or understand their doctor. Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick founded 'Grapevine Health' to get solid information out, especially to Black and Latinx patients.

WEKU

Is the two-state solution for Israel, Palestine dead? Maybe. But what's the alternative?

WASHINGTON — The intractable conflict between Israelis and Palestinians over land, rights and safety has entered a new phase, one plumbing new depths of hatred and radical intransigence that the U.S. government no longer seems in a position to resolve or even mitigate.

Los Angeles Times

Super Bowl LVII: 5 lessons Commanders can learn from Chiefs and Eagles

What can the Washington Commanders learn from the two Super Bowl teams?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Doyle McManus: Chinese balloon is gone, but it’s still making US-China relations harder to manage

WASHINGTON — The Chinese balloon that floated across the United States this month, apparently on a mission to collect intelligence, began its journey as a curiosity. Then it became a political metaphor: a symbol of U.S. weakness to Republicans, a sign of President Joe Biden’s prudence to Democrats.

Los Angeles Times

China accuses US of sending balloons into its airspace 'more than 10 times'

China accused the United States Monday of flying balloons over its territory, hitting back against Washington's claims that Beijing has been sending alleged surveillance aircraft. The White House denies the accusations.

France 24

Iraq's Central Bank, US Federal Bank Address Electronic Platform Challenges

Officials from the Central Bank of Iraq, the US Federal Reserve Bank and the US Treasury have met in wake of the drop in the Iraqi dinar's value against the US dollar, creating severe fluctuations in the prices of most commodities and foodstuffs. Economic sources said Washington gave Iraq an…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tesla Has To Open Up Its Supercharger Network If It Wants Access To Billions In Subsidies

Tesla will have to open up its Supercharger network of EV fast chargers to accommodate any electric vehicle out there that uses the CCS connector if it wants a piece of the $7.5 billion pie planned by Washington.

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The Times of India

'Flying' objects: Fourth US shootdown in eight days makes world wonder what’s next

WASHINGTON: The US military had never shot down an object in American airspace before taking out a Chinese balloon off South Carolina last week. Now it’s becoming a near-daily occurrence.

Tribune News Service

Pentagon says the latest shootdowns resulted from increased caution

WASHINGTON — The decision to shoot down three aerial objects in recent days stemmed from a decision to pay closer attention to North American skies and take a more cautious stance toward intrusions after U.S. forces brought down an alleged Chinese spy balloon on Feb. 4, the Pentagon said.

Tribune News Service

US fighters down more objects as tension ratchets higher

WASHINGTON — Three flying objects were downed over North America in as many days and another was reportedly spotted over a Chinese port city, showing how “unidentified aerial phenomena” are keeping the world on edge since entering the international mainstream in the past two weeks.

Tribune News Service

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s influence surges; her fiery tactics remain the same

WASHINGTON — When U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shouted “liar” at President Joe Biden during his State of the Union speech, she invited a deluge of criticism.

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘Unidentified object’ shot down by U.S. fighter jets over Lake Huron is the third in a week

Officials briefly shut down air traffic over Lake Michigan but reopened it after an hour. Concerns are high in Washington about a large-scale Chinese aerial surveillance program.

Chicago Sun-Times

Get ethics on the docket at the U.S. Supreme Court

With Americans’ trust in the Supreme Court at an all-time low, the nine justices in Washington ought to take a look at how Illinois does things.

Daily Mirror

NFL star Taylor Heinicke insists he has "best job in America" despite being back-up

Being a back-up quarterback is the "best job in America" according to Taylor Heinicke, who is looking for a new team with the Washington Commanders set to let him go

Tribune News Service

US shoots down unidentified object tracked over Lake Huron

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon shot down an unidentified object that it tracked over Lake Huron, Michigan, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter said, the fourth time in eight days a high-flying balloon or other craft has been brought down over the U.S. or Canada.

Tribune News Service

As trade rumors swirl, Sharks’ Erik Karlsson has another epic game

Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier were both in the San Jose Sharks’ lineup Sunday for their afternoon game with the Washington Capitals. Both, from all indications, will be on the team’s charter flight back home after the game.

Tribune News Service

Airspace over Lake Michigan closed briefly for military activity

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration briefly closed some airspace over Lake Michigan on Sunday to allow for military activity.

Tribune News Service

White House says it's too early to describe latest 2 downed objects

WASHINGTON — The White House said it’s too early to characterize the two latest objects shot down by U.S. fighter jets over North America after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said they are believed to have been high-altitude balloons.

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