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North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles, Blames US Drills 'Escalation'

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles Thursday as it claimed its recent blitz of sanctions-busting tests were necessary countermeasures against joint military drills by the United States and South Korea. As the United Nations Security Council met to discuss Pyongyang's Tuesday launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, North…

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Attorneys for Daniel Snyder send letter to House Oversight Committee

Snyder's attorneys call the House investigation "a politically inspired hatchet job."

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Washington vs Arizona State Prediction, Game Preview

Washington vs Arizona State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Saturday, October 8

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Pacific Islands backed a partnership with the US, but China unlikely to be deterred in push for influence

A week after the US and the Pacific signed a historic joint-partnership declaration, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says China had a "different approach to engaging with the Pacific" to the US, while an expert says Beijing will not be deterred from pushing for influence in the region.

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Ties in focus as Pakistan army chief meets US officials

Analysts say General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in Washington to ensure relations remain functional.

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All candidates for Northeast Division judge of King County District Court in Washington complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Northeast Division judge of King County District Court in Washington — incumbent Michael Finkle and Joshua Schaer — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them…

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All candidates for Washington House of Representatives District 19 – Position 1 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Washington House of Representatives District 19-Position 1 — incumbent Jim Walsh (R) and Kelli Hughes-Ham (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to…

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NFL Fireable Coach Rankings: It all starts with Matt Rhule (obviously)

Matt Rhule's latest QB redemption story failed. Kliff Kingsbury, Ron Rivera and Frank Reich have offensive struggles of their own.

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Proxy voting rises when Congress smells jet fumes

On days when Congress is scheduled to arrive or leave Washington, the number of members voting by proxy increases by double digits.

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Solomon Islands refuse to choose sides between United States, China

The Solomon Islands foreign minister said Tuesday that his nation had objected to the first draft of a US-Pacific partnership declaration because the Pacific territory was "not comfortable" with some indirect references to China.

Radio France Internationale

Stuart Rothenberg: So what if Democrats meddled in GOP primaries?

WASHINGTON — My head almost exploded recently when I heard yet again that Democrats had violated some sort of code of ethics by spending money to promote weaker Republican candidates in primaries this cycle.

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U.S. military aid to Ukraine boosts risk of clash -Russian envoy

Washington's decision to send more military aid to Ukraine poses a threat to Moscow's interests and increases the risk of a military clash between Russia and the West, said Anatoly Antonov, Russia's ambassador to the United States.

Reuters

Inside Mar-a-Lago: Pardons, White House emails, legal bills

WASHINGTON — The thousands of documents recovered from former President Donald Trump’s Florida home included a mix of government, business and personal affairs, including analysis about who should get a pardon, call notes marked with a presidential seal, retainer agreements for lawyers and accountants, and legal bills, according to newly…

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Amazon sues Washington's workplace safety regulator

Doubling down on claims that its warehouses are safe, Amazon has sued Washington's workplace safety regulator.

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Biden says Republicans ‘doubling down’ with plan for nationwide abortion ban

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned that Republicans want to institute a nationwide ban on abortion as his administration directed universities to increase protections for students who obtain the procedure.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in Mar-a-Lago records fight

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday sought U.S. Supreme Court intervention in the fight over government papers recovered from his Mar-a-Lago home, asking the justices to let a court-appointed special master review 100 documents with classified markings.

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Secret audio played at Oath Keepers’ trial shows alleged Jan. 6 plotting

WASHINGTON — Oath Keepers’ founder Stewart Rhodes was recorded saying at a meeting of his far-right group days after the 2020 election that their “mission” was to travel to Washington to stand up against what he viewed as a fraudulent presidential race.

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White House takes closer look at controversial gasoline export ban option

WASHINGTON — White House officials have asked the U.S. Energy Department to analyze whether a ban on exports of gasoline, diesel and other refined petroleum products would lower fuel prices, an indication the controversial idea is gaining traction in some corners of the Biden administration.

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Job openings in Washington grew rapidly this summer. That's not good news

This summer, more companies posted job openings in Washington state than almost anywhere else in the U.S., indicating inflation is likely to persist as labor shortages continue.

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Minus the politics, migrants often use buses, planes to reach shelter

Despite some Republican governors using migrant buses to try to embarrass Democrats, transportation for migrants from border areas to places where they can find shelter may be an important part of handling an unprecedented crush of asylum-seekers.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in Mar-a-Lago records fight

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Amazon sues Washington's labor agency over alleged hazards

Amazon has sued Washington state’s labor agency following disputes with regulators over citations and fines imposed on the company for worker safety issues

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court’s liberals mount defense of Voting Rights Act, but outcome of challenge is unclear

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s liberals, including new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, strongly defended the Voting Rights Act on Tuesday, arguing that Alabama should be required to draw election maps that give Black voters a chance at equal representation.

Miami Herald

Biden to meet DeSantis as he visits Florida after Ian

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis when he travels to Florida on Wednesday to survey damage done by Hurricane Ian, the White House said Tuesday.

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Supreme Court’s newest justice pushes back as it considers curbing Black voting districts

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative wing considered limiting the creation of majority-Black voting districts, even amid forceful pushback from new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

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