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At least 6 killed, dozens injured in weekend shootings across US

At least six people are dead and dozens injured in a string of weekend violence and mass shootings across the U.S. The shootings — in Chicago, Washington state, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Southern California and Baltimore — follow a surge of violence over the past several years that experts say accelerated…

The Independent UK

Blinken has ‘candid’ talks with China foreign minister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met his Chinese counterpart, and the two have agreed to meet again in Washington.

The New Daily

India and the US forge a new friendship

India PM Narendra Modi's state visit to the US this week is being viewed with special significance in both Delhi and in Washington.

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Miami Marlins sweep Nationals to go 10 games over .500 for first time since 2011

WASHINGTON — The Miami Marlins feel like they have something special brewing as they get close to the halfway mark of the 2023 season, their first under new manager Skip Schumaker.

Miami Herald

Two killed in mass shooting at music festival campsite

Two people are dead and three injured after a terrifying shooting at the campground site of a popular music festival in Washington state.

The New Daily

Why Delhi and Washington need each other

If it wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help. The question is how long it will delay this.

360info

Tech, money and votes on the line during talks

Narendra Modi's trip to the White House may be the most important visit from an Indian leader since 2008 as Delhi weighs a deeper relationship with Washington.

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US, China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in Beijing

U.S. officials say United States and China have failed to overcome their most serious disagreements but were able to discuss them in a potentially constructive way and have agreed to continue talks

The Independent UK

A lightning strike fried her nerves and melted her skin – the damage will last years

The 950 million volts fried Amber Escudero-Kontostathis’s nerves, melted her skin and stopped her heart. But the lone survivor tells herself, ‘I’m the lucky one’, writes William Wan

The Independent UK

Miami's Francis Suarez looks to become first sitting mayor to be president

The 2024 Republican presidential field is full of long-shot candidates

The Independent UK

Late Marlins offense backs another strong Braxton Garrett outing in win over Nationals

WASHINGTON — Braxton Garrett was once again dominant on the mound and the Miami Marlins’ offense gave him enough support in the seventh inning to take the lead for good in a 5-2 series-clinching win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday at Nationals Park.

Miami Herald

Energy Department receives ransom request from hackers

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy received a ransom request from Russian-linked hackers known as Clop after two of its entities fell victim to a wide-ranging cyberattack.

Tribune News Service

Japan-U.S.-ROK summit eyed for D.C. in August

The top leaders of Japan, the United States and South Korea plan to hold a meeting in Washington in August, informed sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Forget TikTok, AI is the latest obsession in Congress

WASHINGTON — Dire warnings about TikTok dominated conversations on Capitol Hill earlier this year, with both Republicans and Democrats describing the Chinese-owned app as one of the gravest national security threats to the U.S.

Tribune News Service

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Reason

Immigrants Can't Naturalize if They Own a Marijuana Dispensary, Court Says

Maria Elena Reimers has been caught in legal limbo for years.

Tribune News Service

Harlan Crow's stonewalling over gifts to Justice Thomas tests Senate's power

WASHINGTON — Harlan Crow, the conservative billionaire who bestowed luxurious trips and private real estate deals on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, is signaling a will to do what auto-industry chieftains and Wall Street titans dared not: defy a Senate subpoena.

Tribune News Service

DOD anti-extremism efforts draw scrutiny in GOP defunding push

WASHINGTON — Provisions to defund the Pentagon’s anti-extremism efforts are on tap for potential inclusion in the fiscal 2024 defense policy bill when members of the House Armed Service Committee hold their marathon markup session on June 21.

The Independent UK

US imposes visa restrictions for some Ugandans following adoption of anti-gay law

Washington is imposing visa restrictions for Ugandans it accuses of “undermining the democratic process” after the enactment of an anti-gay law in the East African country

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Bangkok Post

Singapore: 'Premature' for any Asean talks with Myanmar

WASHINGTON: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Friday that conditions were not yet right for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to open high-level talks with Myanmar on the country's political situation.

Miami Herald

Luis Arraez breaks out of slump with five-hit game in Marlins’ 6-5 win over Nationals

WASHINGTON — Luis Arraez was looking to break out of his mini slump, a three-game stretch in which the Miami Marlins’ hit-collecting second baseman was held without a hit.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois man charged with involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

CHICAGO — An Illinois man was arrested Thursday and charged with participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and will be transported to Washington, D.C., to face the charges.

The Independent UK

Staffer for lawmaker attacked at gunpoint after Congressional baseball game

Staffer expected to ‘make a full recovery’ after incident outside Washington DC residence

Tribune News Service

NDAA could address Pentagon’s ‘revolving door’

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in both chambers are looking to rewrite the ethics and lobbying rules that affect Pentagon officials, retired brass, executives with U.S. defense contractors and even foreign governments.

Al Jazeera

Iran’s Raisi secures array of agreements on Latin American tour

Ebrahim Raisi visits Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba, Tehran’s three allies in the region, on five-day trip.

The Conversation

The Global South is forging a new foreign policy in the face of war in Ukraine, China-US tensions: Active nonalignment

What does the Ukraine war have to do with Brazil? On the face of it, perhaps not much.

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