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Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats’ rotation talk; Jesse Winker, his knee, and his first season in D.C.
Notes and quotes before the Nationals start a three-game series with the D-backs... ROTATION ROLLING: Mitchell Parker kept things rolling for the Nationals’ rotation with six strong innings of work on Sunday afternoon, over which he gave up just one earned run. Washington’s starters, the club’s PR folks highlighted in the post game notes after the win, “… have pitched to a 1.03 … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats’ rotation talk; Jesse Winker, his knee, and his first season in D.C.
South Koreans fire warning shots after North Korean troops cross border for 2nd time this month
South Korean soldiers on Tuesday fired warning shots to repel North Korean soldiers who temporarily crossed the rivals' land border for the second time this month, South Korea's military said. … [Read more...] about South Koreans fire warning shots after North Korean troops cross border for 2nd time this month
George Nethercutt, who defeated House Speaker Tom Foley in 1994, dies
Former U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt, who was a Spokane lawyer with little political experience when he ousted Democratic Speaker of the House Tom Foley as part of a stunning GOP wave that shifted national politics to the right in 1994, has died. He was 79. … [Read more...] about George Nethercutt, who defeated House Speaker Tom Foley in 1994, dies
Biden to announce policy giving deportation protection, work permits for spouses of U.S. citizens
President Biden is planning to announce a sweeping new policy Tuesday that would lift the threat of deportation for tens of thousands of people married to U.S. citizens, an aggressive election-year action on immigration that had been sought by many Democrats. … [Read more...] about Biden to announce policy giving deportation protection, work permits for spouses of U.S. citizens