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The selection of Mark Lambert as the next deputy assistant secretary for China and Taiwan issues comes at a tumultuous time in relations between Washington and Beijing.

Warm water can fuel tropical storms and hurricanes. This year has been record-breaking for ocean heat.

Biden and Harris ask US to fight white supremacy after Florida shooting  Reuters

Biden White House dodges on recommendation Americans stop at two beers a week  Fox News

WATCH: White House holds announces Biden will visit Hanoi next month to strengthen U.S.-Vietnam relations  PBS NewsHour

Federal judge sets Trump trial date in election interference case  NBC News Trump Trial Set for March 4 in Federal Election Case  The New York Times Takeaways from a busy and significant day in the Donald Trump criminal cases  CNN

How the Biden administration chose the 10 drugs for Medicare negotiations  POLITICO Eliquis and Jardiance Among First Drugs Picked for Medicare Price Negotiations  The New York Times U.S. announces first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiation  MSNBC White House inflicts Big Pharma ills  Reuters.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — The popular diabetes treatment Jardiance and the blood thinner Eliquis are among the first drugs that will be targeted for price negotiations in effort to cut Medicare costs. President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday released a list

Chris Christie: Nominating Trump will be ‘enormous gift’ to the Democrats  MSNBC

Florida residents brace for Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to become a hurricane before landfall. COVID cases are rising in the U.S. The NPR international desk’s best tips for beating jet lag. (Image credit: Chris O’Meara/AP)