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baseball
Cleveland wins MLB draft lottery, will have top pick for first time
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt responds to questions during the Major League Baseball winter meetings Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
hockey
Draisaitl has two goals, McDavid four points as Oilers end Capitals’ five-game winning streak
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24: Goalie Charlie Lindgren #79 of the Washington Capitals makes a save on Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Capital One Arena on November 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
world
Biden removes Chinese institute from sanction list in push for fentanyl help
President Joe Biden greets China's President President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
world
Election offices are sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances, authorities investigating
Emergency and law enforcement agencies respond to a possible hazmat situation at the King County Elections office in Renton, Wash., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Four county elections offices in Washington state were evacuated Wednesday after they received envelopes containing suspicious powders — including two that field-tested positive for fentanyl — while workers were processing ballots from Tuesday’s election. (Karen Ducey/The Seattle Times via AP)
politics
Politics Briefing: First group of Canadians cross into Egypt from Gaza
A baby is held as Palestinians with foreign passports wait for permission to leave Gaza.
u.s. politics
Canadians in Gaza told departures might start Sunday as Trudeau and Biden discuss ‘humanitarian pause’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau departs from the Embassy of Canada after holding a press conference following the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity summit in Washington on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
technology
China warms to U.S. chipmaker Micron as tensions with Washington ease
FILE PHOTO: The company logo is seen on the Micron Technology Inc. offices in Shanghai, China May 25, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
baseball
Frank Howard, towering slugger whose homers were too, dies at 87
FILE - Former Washington Senators player Frank Howard looks on during a pregame ceremony at Nationals Park, Aug. 26, 2016, in Washington. Former major leaguer Howard has died at the age of 87. A spokesperson for the Washington Nationals confirmed the team was informed of Howard's death Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, by his family. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
football
Jalen Hurts throws for four TDs on injured knee to help the Eagles beat the Commanders and improve to 7-1
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) making a one-handed catch to score a touchdown against Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
world
Mideast in focus as U.S., China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit
FILE PHOTO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia July 9, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
energy and resources
U.S. regulators approve natural gas pipeline expansion in Pacific Northwest over environmental protests
Steel pipes neatly stacked against blue sky
u.s. politics
Republican Jim Jordan keeps up floundering fight to be U.S. House Speaker
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 19: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) arrives at his office in the Rayburn House Office Building on October 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. Jordan (R-OH) failed again on Wednesday in the most recent vote to become Speaker of the House with another vote tentatively scheduled for today. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
world
Blinken visits Israel, tells Netanyahu U.S. not going anywhere
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu make statements to the media inside The Kirya, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defense, after their meeting in Tel Aviv, Thursday Oct. 12, 2023. President Joe Biden is dispatching his top diplomat to Israel on an urgent mission to show U.S. support after the unprecedented attack by Hamas militants. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, pool)
u.s. business
Yellen, IMF see economic risks from Gaza war but U.S. still headed for soft landing
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen holds a news conference at the Museum of the Water Civilization in Morocco on the third day of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting, in Marrakech, Morocco, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Susana Vera
world
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas carjacked by three armed attackers about a mile from Capitol
FILE - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, talks to a member of the media during a campaign event in San Antonio, May 4, 2022. Cuellar was carjacked late Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Washington's Navy Yard area, about a mile from the U.S. Capitol, multiple media sources reported. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
football
Jalen Hurts throws for 319 yards, Josh Elliott’s 54-yarder lifts 4-0 Eagles past Commanders in OT
Philadelphia Eagles place kicker Jake Elliott (4) celebrates with teammates after the game-winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
world
Republicans appeal to far-right conservatives to avert U.S. government shutdown
FILE - Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is surrounded by reporters looking for updates on plans to fund the government and avert a shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. McCarthy has turned to a strategy that has so far preserved his tenuous hold on House leadership but also marked it by chaos. He is facing a fast-approaching government shutdown that threatens to disrupt life for millions of Americans. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
baseball
Washington Nationals sign GM Mike Rizzo to a multiyear extension
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 01: Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo talks with media in the press box before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on August 01, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
baseball
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance at FIBA World Cup inspiring Hamilton youth, former coaches say
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brings the ball down the court during the second half of a Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game against Slovenia in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
arts
In The Equalizer 3, Denzel Washington’s assassin goes to Italy
This image released by Sony Pictures Entertainment shows Denzel Washington, left, and director Antoine Fuqua on the set of "The Equalizer 3." (Stefano Montesi/Sony Pictures Entertainment via AP)
film review
Denzel Washington does precious little equalizin’ in tiring thriller The Equalizer 3
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Denzel Washington in a scene from Columbia Pictures' "The Equalizer 3." (Stefano Montesi/Sony Pictures via AP)
baseball
Kieboom and Ruiz hit home runs as Washington Nationals beat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (left) tags out Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk during eighth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
canada
Toronto Blue Jays place third baseman Matt Chapman on injured list with finger sprain
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman takes up a defensive stance during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
sports
Capitals add president of hockey operations to Brian MacLellan’s title along with general manager
FILE - Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan talks to the media during media day at an NHL hockey training camp, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Arlington, Va. The Washington Capitals have promoted Brian MacLellan to president of hockey operations to go along with his general manager duties. MacLellan had been the team's vice president and GM. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
international business
U.S., China agree to discuss export controls as commerce secretary visits Beijing
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, second right, speaks during a meeting with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao, second left, at the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool)
world
Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and Netherlands after the U.S. allows transfers
FILE PHOTO: Netherlands' Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly alongside an aircraft simulating aerial interceptions during a media day illustrating how NATO Air Policing safeguards the Allies' airspace in the northern and northeastern region of the Alliance, July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
world
At least two dead, thousands of flights cancelled, 1.1 million lose power in eastern U.S. storms
The Washington Monument stands below a dark sky in Washington on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. Strong thunderstorms from Georgia to New York on Monday caused nearly one million homes and businesses to lose power, and at least eight states are under tornado watch. (Jason Andrew/The New York Times)
sports
Penguins and the Capitals keep making moves to try to remain NHL playoff contenders
FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) talks with Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Feb. 23, 2021, in Washington. After lengthy playoff streaks ended, the Penguins and Capitals are making moves to get back in the mix now. The Capitals re-signed Wilson for $45.5 million over seven years. Wilson turns 30 before his new deal starts. The deal doesn’t make Washington any younger, and it's a significant gambles for an older team that has won the Stanley Cup and are trying to keep contending. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby celebrated his 36th birthday Monday, and Capitals counterpart and longtime rival Alex Ovechkin turns 38 next month. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, file)
world
Donald Trump argues proposed limits on 2020 election case evidence violate free speech
FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S., July 7, 2023. REUTERS/Scott Morgan/File Photo
books
Richard E. Grant still doesn’t have an ego, despite a career built on juicy parts
Richard E. Grant.
tennis
Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets, Dabrowski wins doubles match at Citi
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime plays a shot against Italy's Fabio Fognini during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
sports
Washington tennis tournament offers equal status for women and men but unequal prize money
Spectators at the DC Open tennis tournament walk outside the main stadium in Washington on Monday, July 31, 2023, the first day of the main-draw competition. The tournament is the first joint ATP-WTA 500 event but the women’s champion will earn about a third of what the men’s champion will be paid. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)
canada
Ottawa ‘disappointed’ by U.S. decision to maintain lumber duties
Cedar planks are stacked at a lumber yard in Montreal, Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Resolute Forest Products Inc., a subsidiary of Domtar Corp. and a part of the Paper Excellence Group, has signed a deal to sell its pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay, Ont., to an affiliate of U.S. company Atlas Holdings. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson