Reading archive 2023-01-10

Pressure mounts on D.C. police to name resident who killed 13-year-old: Man told investigators he shot boy after seeing him break into vehicles

Rep. Katie Porter announces run for U.S. Senate in California

Pentagon to train Ukraine on Patriot missile system in Oklahoma: U.S. troops will show Ukrainian forces how to use the advanced air defense system at Fort Sill. The training could start as soon as next week.

Corrective Pruning for Deciduous Trees

Police Decry Misinformation, Offer Few Details About Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old - "While answering questions from reporters, Contee — joined by the newly appointed Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and Justice, Lindsey Appiah — shared that the man is not former law enforcement, currently has legal representation, and is cooperating with investigators. Contee also decried posts on social media which appear to be publicizing the photos of residents who live nearby, speculating they could be responsible for Karon’s death. 

"'People are making allegations centered around race, and that is wrong,' an agitated Contee said, adding that the man is Black. 'Imagine if it was your picture beside his, if people showed up at your house with half-information? That’s unacceptable.'"

Twitter temporarily bans account for D.C.-area bus system without explanation: The social media app suspended the @metrobusinfo account on Tuesday for about six hours and gave Metro transit officials no explanation

D.C.’s five-year economic strategy: equity and population growth

Lynnette Hardaway, of pro-Trump social media duo Diamond and Silk, dies at 51

‘What madness looks like’: Russia intensifies Bakhmut attack