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Nation & World, News

Russia condemns airstrike on Syria but other nations rally around U.S.

by David Filipov, Dan Lamothe The Washington Post April 7, 2017April 7, 2017

U.S. military officials say they informed their Russian counterparts of the impending attack on a Syrian air base.

Nation & World, News

Analysis: Syria strike adds awkward twist to high–stakes China–U.S. summit

by Emily Rauhala The Washington Post April 7, 2017April 7, 2017

A smooth summit, from the Chinese perspective, is definitely not one where Xi Jinping sits through dinner apparently unaware that President Trump changed course on a major foreign policy issue – or one where Xi’s presence is utterly overshadowed.

Nation & World, News

Twitter sues Homeland Security to protect identity of user critical of Trump

by The Washington Post April 6, 2017April 7, 2017

The case sets up a potential showdown over free speech between Silicon Valley and Washington.

Nation & World

Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping begin ‘very frank’ talks in U.S.

by David Nakamura The Washington Post April 6, 2017

The North Korean threat and American trade deficit will be among the many topics discussed at the luxurious Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Business, Nation & World, News

Irony not lost on Kentucky Coal Mining Museum switching to solar power

by Travis M. Andrews The Washington Post April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

“We believe that this project will help save at least $8,000 to $10,000 off the energy costs on this building alone,” says a spokesman for the college that operates the museum.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump says Obama’s security adviser broke law by asking for associates’ names

by Associated Press April 5, 2017April 6, 2017

Without citing evidence, the president says that Susan Rice illegally asked government analysts to identify Trump associates named in intelligence reports.