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Good morning. We’re covering Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and new U.S. sanctions against allies of Vladimir Putin. Nancy Pelosi’s visit to …
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Over two dozen Republican senators laud the speaker’s Taiwan visit.
WASHINGTON — In the United States, the prospect of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan during a diplomatic trip to Asia has been politically …
The Last Thing We Needed Was Pelosi Backing Down From a Bully
Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan carries undeniable risks. Beijing could respond by harassing U.S. Navy ships and aircraft in the area, with a …
Vin Scully, Voice of the Dodgers for 67 Years, Dies at 94
Vin Scully, who was celebrated for his mastery of the graceful phrase and his gift for storytelling during the 67 summers he served as the …
Senate Passes Bill to Expand Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to create a new entitlement program to treat veterans who may have been exposed to toxic …
Nancy Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Drawing a Sharp Response From Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House, arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday, casting aside private warnings from the Biden …
Russia backs China’s stance on Taiwan, calling Pelosi’s visit ‘provocative.’
The Kremlin on Tuesday said Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan “provokes the situation” over the island, aligning Russia with China’s claims …
Dozens protest in Pelosi’s home city, where attitudes toward Taiwan are shifting.
Dozens of people gathered in downtown San Francisco on Monday to protest Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan, arguing from her home district …
DeGrom’s Return Makes the Mets Deadline Winners, Even in a Loss
WASHINGTON — Some of the best players in baseball changed teams over the past few days, including Juan Soto, the talented young slugger who was …
A Battlefield From 1777 Yields a Dozen Mercenaries’ Remains
Archaeologists working at Red Bank Battlefield, a site along the Delaware River south of Philadelphia, have uncovered the remains of 13 Hessian …