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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said Turkish forces would soon lay siege to Syria's Afrin as a cross-border offensive targeting a Kurdish militia entered its second month. On January 20, Ankara launched an air and ground operation supporting Syrian rebels against the People's Protection Units (YPG) in the Afrin region of northern Syria. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2olrpia via Latest News

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Republican state senator who shouted at University of Idaho students in the Capitol to lobby for a birth control bill on Monday now faces an ethics complaint after a tweet from an account presenting as the lawmaker's directed students to discuss "killing babies" with a Democratic colleague. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BCVkdM via Latest News

Last Wednesday, siblings Taryn and Zach Hibshman went to class together at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School like they did every other day. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EAP1tY via Latest News

It's hard to believe that it was over 10 years ago when we first heard 'Pon de Replay' on the radio by an 'unknown' Rihanna at the time. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EJ2XhO via Latest News

Some people are just not emotionally equipped to handle kitchen cleanup with any level of chill. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CzjuTn via Latest News

Investigators are treating the case as a homicide from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C7u6x6 via Latest News

He also ripped "The Washington Post," which featured Crooks on its cover Tuesday morning. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CbGEDB via Latest News

A new smartphone - dubbed ‘Blackshark' - has been spotted in a benchmark listing. While the maker isn't revealed, the codename suggests a connection to Xiaomi as the Chine company owns backed Black Shark Technology Incorporated. Some of the key specs the AnTuTu listing uncovers include Snapdragon 845 SoC, 2160 x 1080 pixel display, and 8GB RAM. The listing also reveals some other specs like Android 8.0 Oreo, and 32GB storage. There have already been rumors that Xiaomi is working on a gaming phone and the 'Blackshark' could well be it, coming to take away the best gaming phone crown... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2GzoRV3 via IFTTT

After an alleged prototype leak recently, now specs for both Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact have leaked. Common specs include Snapdragon 845 SoC, 4GB/64GB memory, Gorilla Glass 5-protected displays with 18:9 aspect ratio, no 3.5mm headphone jack, and rear mounted fingerprint sensor. Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (left) next to alleged Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (right) Of course, the main difference will be the screen size - 5.7-inch for the XZ2 and 5.0-inch for the Compact variant. The flagships will also come with a special music feature, details on which are scarce at the moment -... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ofYdKl via IFTTT

By now, we have a pretty good idea of what the Samsung Galaxy S9 will look like along with its assortment of pretty colors in full press renders. Today there's a more unique kind of leak, one that involves AR. Samsung always releases an "Unpacked" app for its attendees to scan QR codes for entry and for the general public who would like to watch the event's live stream. Tucked away in the app is an AR feature that would let attendees view hints and teasers leading up to the event. Source: XDA-Developers Well, an XDA-Developers member decompiled the app's APK and was... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BFuphz via IFTTT

OpenSignal regularly releases reports of how well US carriers are performing against each other based on millions of crowd-sourced data points collected from the app of the same name. Today, OpenSignal released a report that analyses the state of LTE on a global scale, measuring average LTE speeds availability on a per-country basis. According to the report, maximum average LTE speeds of any country have pretty much plateaued toward an average of 50Mbps (the global average LTE speed is 16.4 Mbps). This means that the growth of average speeds has slowed down (if that makes sense) and in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ofH5Ei via IFTTT

Last week, we reported about one of Google's newest products being tested at Area 120. The app is called "Reply" and allows Google's predictive reply algorithm to work with non-Google messaging apps like Whatsapp, Twitter DMs, or Facebook Messenger. Today, the app has leaked onto APK Mirror where anyone can download and set it up, all you need is to set it up with a Google Account. We've set it up on our Google Pixel 2 XL and have gone through the setup so you take a look at what the app offers. In order for the app to work, it needs permission to see your notifications.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2HxPHOw via IFTTT

Back in January Google announced that it would combine all of its different payment services into the new Google Pay brand. And today the new Google Pay app for Android has become available to make that possible. So say your goodbyes to both Android Pay and Google Wallet. The Google Pay app is apparently just one part of everything the search giant has planned in this space. In the future, all Google products should support Google Pay, including Chrome and Google Assistant. You should also increasingly see Google Pay accepted on websites, in apps, and "at your favorite places around the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2GvL3iK via IFTTT

While some phones are inspired by the ‘less is more' mantra, Samsung's Galaxy Note family has always proudly claimed that ‘more is more'. More features, more options, more settings, more ways to interact with your handset, more choice made possible by the use of the best components adding up to the biggest and baddest spec list. To paraphrase a well known... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EQUGvr via IFTTT

Asus took the wraps off its Windows Mixed Reality headset last year at IFA, at the end of August. For some reason, though, it only went up for pre-order in the US today. So if you've patiently been waiting for a chance to order one, now you can do just that. B&H is the retailer you should head to, but keep in mind that you'll have to part with $429 of your hard earned cash. That said, there's zero sales tax collected outside of NY and NJ. Unfortunately the company doesn't say exactly when the Asus headset is due to start shipping, so you may still be in for quite a wait before you can... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2odG0Nw via IFTTT

Spotify is a music streaming service, but it's looking to get into hardware, a new job listing reveals. Specifically, the company wants to build "connected hardware" and is looking for someone to manage supply, distribution and other logistics. "Above all, your work will impact the way the world experiences music," says the job listing. At the very least, this means a Wi-Fi enabled speaker that can stream music directly from Spotify. But those are hardly new, many wireless speakers and soundbars can do that already. Spotify could try to compete with the established players on audio... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EGOo1Y via IFTTT

The Moto G6 Play specs leaked a while back and they point to a Snapdragon 430 chipset. Not that we're unfamiliar with its performance, but now is a good chance to compare it to the Snapdragon 450. Geekbench results: Moto G6 Play • ZTE Blade V9 The 450 is to be found in the upcoming ZTE Blade V9 - a phone with an 18:9 screen, just like the Motorola. Both of these phones ran the Geekbench 4.2 sprint and here are the results (the two phones have different screen resolutions, but this benchmark tests only the CPU). JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; GeekBench 4.2... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2sGwoiP via IFTTT

OnePlus has a history of questionable promo campaigns and this one might get your blood boiling too - "the OnePlus 5T smashes the competition, literally". Here's the setup. A OnePlus 5T goes head to head versus Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 and Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Note8. The challenges include unlocking the phone, shooting a photo, play music and so on. We don't want to give away the outcome, we'll just say you'll get flashbacks of the infamous OnePlus One campaign that had people smashing their old phones. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2oekp7o via IFTTT

Several weeks after Google's Project Fi discounted the Moto X4 down to $250, now Amazon is matching the price for its Prime members until the end of the day. Available in Sterling Blue or Super Black, the phone is discounted from $400 and comes with 32 GB storage and some preloaded Amazon apps. The Moto X4 arrived in the US with 3 GB RAM and Android Nougat out of the box, but units have already started receiving Oreo 8.0. Other specs include Snapdragon 630 chipset, dual 12 MP + 8 MP wide-angle camera setup, 16 MP selfie snapper and 3,000 mAh battery. Once the $250 deal is done,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ETPdnG via IFTTT

Weak demand for the iPhone X is hurting Samsung's OLED display business - while the company is seeking out new customers, it will slash the output by as much as 20 million units. The original target was for around 45 million to 50 million iPhone X displays, reports Nikkei. And this is just for the January-March quarter, there may be additional cutbacks for April-June. The company is reportedly looking at Chinese and other customers to make up the difference. Last year, Samsung invested $12.6 billion to boost its OLED production capacity in anticipation of an iPhone X boom that never... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2sG1QxB via IFTTT

Two years ago, Samsung unveiled a massive 15.36TB SSD and now it has doubled that storage in a single drive - the PM1643. It is a SAS drive with 30.72TB capacity that is built out of the latest V-NAND chips. The new drive promises speeds of up to 2,100MB/s sequential read and 1,700MB/s write (400K/50K IOPS for random reads/writes respectively). To achieve such performance numbers, Samsung used Through Silicon Via tech - the drive includes 40GB of DRAM. This is clearly an industrial drive and has protection from memory loss if the power suddenly goes out and there's ECC to maintain... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BHZ25Q via IFTTT

Xiaomi's network of offline stores keeps expanding, and now it reached the Philippines. The company opened its first Mi Store and already is setting plans for a second one. The launch attracted more than 2,000 people, per Filipino sources. The authorized store is in partnership with Grimalkin Corporation, expected to take care of official warranties, repairs, and other after-sales support. The Mi Store, located on the 4th floor of Trinoma Mall at Quezon City, just 10 km North-East of Downtown Manila, offers plenty of Xiaomi products, including smartphones like Redmi Note 4 and Mi... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2HxL3A2 via IFTTT

One of the more popular keyboards for smartphones, Swype, is being discontinued. The company confirmed this to several users, who looked for support with various bugs. Nuance Communications, owners of the app, said Swype will no longer be updated for Android and will not be offered on the iOS app store. Swype Keyboard gained popularity as being the default keyboard on plenty of Huawei devices but now Nuance is ending the support and all direct-to-consumer business to focus on AI solutions for sale directly to businesses. With dropping Swype+Dragon, the company will switch to its... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EF5Rbd via IFTTT

Nokia is having an event at MWC 2018 but is still secretive on what is going to be unveiled. Thanks to helpful leaksters, we already have seen two Nokia phones which might debut next week in Barcelona. One of them, the Nokia 1, is in its last stage of preparation before arrival, according to an FCC listing. A device with the codename Nokia TA-1071 and the outlines of the entry-level smartphone was approved by the Federal Commission, meaning it is ready to hit the market shelves. The Nokia 1 will be 134 mm tall and 50 mm wide with a diagonal of 136 mm, equal to around 5.35".... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ojgxBj via IFTTT

Google Pay Replaces Android Pay, Google Wallet as New Payments Platform    NDTV Google Reply app APK file for Android available for download ahead of official launch    India Today What is Google Pay and how does it work?    Livemint Google's latest beta hints at what should be a key Android P feature    Computerworld Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ETM4nH via Technology

New leak reaffirms the worst news we've heard about Samsung's Galaxy S9    BGR Samsung will let people hold the Galaxy S9 in augmented reality — and of course it leaked early    The Verge Don't buy a new Samsung phone now, the Galaxy S9 is coming soon    CNBC Samsung Galaxy S9: Hier bekommt ihr alle Details vorab    WinFuture Galaxy S9 Battery Life Could Be This Good    Tom's Guide Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GxnUMZ via Technology

Android P to prevent malicious apps from accessing your camera and microphone    BGR Android P will block background apps from accessing the camera    Android Police Android P will prevent apps from quietly hijacking your camera    Engadget Android P will also Prevent Idle Background Apps from Recording you via Microphone    XDA Developers (blog) The iPhone, the Pixel, and the tragic anxiety of having to choose    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EEzF3O via Technology

2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS races into Geneva with 520 hp    CNET Born from racing: the new 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS    PR Newswire (press release) Porsche Made The 2019 911 GT3 RS Sharper, More Powerful And Offensively Green    Jalopnik Porsche Archives | The Torque Report    The Torque Report New 2019 Porsche 911, aka 992: everything you need to know    CAR Magazine Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2CaOcGU via Technology

A New Metal Gear Game Came Out Today    Paste Magazine Metal Gear Survive Review in Progress    IGN Review in Progress: Metal Gear Survive    Destructoid Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GvGncI via Technology

'Burnout Paradise' is back with a $40 4K remaster March 16th    Engadget Burnout Paradise Remastered hits consoles in March (update)    Polygon Classic open-world racer Burnout Paradise is being remastered for Xbox One and PS4    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Hwc4UF via Technology

Call of Duty: WWII Directors Leave Sledgehammer, The Studio They Founded    Kotaku Sledgehammer Games Founders Leave Studio, Will Stay at Activision    PlayStation LifeStyle Call of Duty: WW2 Studio Co-Founders Leave Sledgehammer Games    Game Rant Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2sOIgj1 via Technology

Swype is reportedly bidding the consumer keyboard biz farewell (update)    Engadget A Sad Farewell to Swype, the Third-Party Keyboard I Once Loved    Slate Magazine Swype pioneered a new way to type on smartphones—now it's dead    Ars Technica Swype - Keyboard(iOS) has been discontinued – Nuance Mobility    Nuance Mobility - Zendesk [Update: Official Statement] Swype Keyboard for Android with Dragon Dictation has been Discontinued    XDA Developers (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BDC7Zz via Technology

Nintendo Switch Online Servers Going Down For Maintenance This Week    GameSpot Nintendo server maintenance will disrupt Minecraft, eShop this week    SlashGear DOOM Nintendo Switch Patch Notes Reveal Improved Resolution and Performance    Comicbook.com DOOM Switch Update Adds Motion Controls & Party Support | Bethesda.net    Bethesda Doom gets motion controls on the Nintendo Switch (update)    Polygon Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EENwet via Technology

Samsung Begins Mass Production Of Industry's Largest, High-Performance Solid State Drive    Forbes Samsung 30.72 TB SSDs: Mass Production of PM1643 Begins    AnandTech Samsung unveils world's largest SSD with whopping 30TB of storage    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Fh6hBJ via Technology

Microsoft just put another nail in the coffin for Windows phones    Business Insider Windows Phone 7.5, 8.0: Microsoft just killed push notification services    ZDNet Microsoft Continues Killing Already-Dead Windows Phones: 7.5, 8.0 Devices Won't Get Notifications Anymore    Tech Times Windows Phone 7 and 8.0 devices will no longer receive push notifications    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GtoITe via Technology

Apple iOS 11.2.6 Release: Should You Upgrade?    Forbes It's time to update your iPhone — Apple just fixed a big text message bug    CNBC Go Update Your Apple Devices to Fix the Telugu 'Text Bomb' Bug Now    Gizmodo Apple Delays Major iOS Updates to 2019 (Report)    Variety Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2oeyx0G via Technology

Samsung To Sell OLED TVs Again, Claims Report    Forbes The iPhone X is causing Samsung problems – just not the way we predicted    BGR Samsung will reportedly cut OLED panel production due to lower-than-expected iPhone X sales    The Verge Samsung Galaxy X: The Future Of Foldable Phones    ValueWalk Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BGLwj5 via Technology

Sensor Tower Data Says 'Fire Emblem Heroes' Made Over $200 Million More Than 'Super Mario Run'    Touch Arcade Fire Emblem Heroes brings Nintendo nearly one third of a billion dollars in just one year    Phone Arena Evil creeps into Fire Emblem Heroes with a Fallen Heroes Focus    Nintendo Wire Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ogPcjS via Technology

March Games With Gold Lineup Includes Superhot, Brave    PCMag Xbox's Games With Gold Lineup For March Is Super Hot    Cinema Blend Xbox Games with Gold for March 2018    Game Rant Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2odfweG via Technology

Apple in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners: Bloomberg    Business Insider Apple reportedly in talks to buy cobalt, key Li-ion battery ingredient, directly from miners    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Getting a new iPhone battery is often a frustrating, weeks-long process    Washington Post Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EG1ufW via Technology

The Ferrari 488 Pista Gets The Most Powerful V8 Ever    NDTVAuto.com / Who wants the Ferrari Pista?    India Today Leaked! Your First Look at the Hardcore Ferrari 488 Pista    Motor Trend Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Cc4fEf via Technology

iPhone SE 2 Rumoured to Sport 4.2-Inch Display, Launch at WWDC 2018    NDTV Report: Apple iPhone SE 2 to feature 4.2-inch screen; device will be introduced at WWDC?    Phone Arena iPhone SE 2 with updated specifications, unchanged design to reportedly launch at WWDC 2018    India Today Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2sIkepv via Technology

How to fix launch issues with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on Windows 10 (with Candy Crush?!)    Windows Central Age of Empires Definitive Edition Guide: How to Advance to Iron Age Quickly    Game Revolution Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Arrives on Windows 10    Thurrott.com (blog) Age of Empires: Definitive Edition review: A classic remastered, but not remade    PCWorld Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ocqDVs via Technology

The metal is essential to production of batteries for smartphones and electric cars. from CNET http://ift.tt/2GwyELG via Mobiles

Dallas, Atlanta and Waco, Texas, are the first of a dozen markets to get 5G later this year. from CNET http://ift.tt/2olrvpX via Mobiles

Commentary: "The Push" tries to see if social pressure can convince someone to commit murder. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FhulnW via Mobiles

Its new magnet technology dramatically reduces the need for expensive rare-earth minerals with little to no drop in performance. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EE5vNT via Mobiles

Sling TV is a live TV package that starts at $20 per month for more than 30 channels, including ESPN, AMC, TNT, CNN, History, HGTV and the Disney Channel. How does it work, how can you get it -- and will it let you quit cable? from CNET http://ift.tt/2h09wAS via Mobiles

Google's wireless earbuds can be updated just like your phone -- here's what you need to know. from CNET http://ift.tt/2GEKaoT via Mobiles

Aggressively styling and class-leading range make this fuel-cell-powered crossover one to watch at this year's Olympics. from CNET http://ift.tt/2HzfE06 via Mobiles

The Japanese automaker is investing heavily in a new test facility in its home prefecture in Japan. from CNET http://ift.tt/2GuGmWw via Mobiles

The show's geeks will do anything to meet the Microsoft co-founder -- even though he's gotten punchy with Sheldon before. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FgXK1C via Mobiles

Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of the supernatural streaming hit, won't be moving out of Hawkins, Ind. from CNET http://ift.tt/2GvYuzq via Mobiles

AT&T won't get access to communications between the Justice Department and President Trump it claims influenced the decision to block its merger with Time Warner. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EChqvF via Mobiles

Seriously McD's, stop toying with us. Either release The Sauce, or don't. from CNET http://ift.tt/2HwWw2R via Mobiles

FurReal Friends Ultimate Co-pilot Chewbacca responds to your voice and touch and looks so cute when sleeping. from CNET http://ift.tt/2CyJ1w1 via Mobiles

Humans are still in charge in a new video showing Boston Dynamics' SpotMini robo-dog getting yanked around with a hockey stick and a butt leash. from CNET http://ift.tt/2Hzc3PE via Mobiles

Bridget Carey digs deep into the 2018 New York Toy Fair to uncover tomorrow's toy trends. Harry Potter laser tag, drone dance tricks, retro arcade cabinets big and small - but in the toy box, robots still rule over all. from CNET http://ift.tt/2sKkPHo via Mobiles

What's in store for Samsung's next flagship phone? CNET's Jessica Dolcourt dives into the rumored camera features and processor, and how the phone may differ from the S8 and Note 8. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EU0rZ5 via Mobiles

It's got more of what matters -- NACA ducts, mostly. from CNET http://ift.tt/2sKkQeq via Mobiles

A study suggests take-home robots can help patients with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stay on track. from CNET http://ift.tt/2sIfG2C via Mobiles

Don't Lose Your Cool uses dice, a heart-rate headband and your own power of self control. Good luck. from CNET http://ift.tt/2C9JM2R via Mobiles

The powered-up role-playing item includes sounds from "Avengers: Infinity War," Infinity Stones and articulated fingers. from CNET http://ift.tt/2CA2e0q via Mobiles

Google's answer to Apple Pay and Venmo is here, squashed together in a single app. Find out what you can do -- and what you can't (yet). from CNET http://ift.tt/2CyOdA9 via Mobiles

If they're right, we're looking forward to the camera most. from CNET http://ift.tt/2nwkraw via Mobiles

The Gluten Project can help you avoid gluten. from CNET http://ift.tt/2HuVmVA via Mobiles

A week after the indictment of Russian nationals, the US attorney general requests a report on the risks of "the malicious use of technology." from CNET http://ift.tt/2Ca6GHc via Mobiles

The backlash against the crowdsourced navigation leader is reaching critical mass. Brian Cooley investigates. from CNET http://ift.tt/2omspCz via Mobiles

Some people’s idea of justice is an eye for an eye, but China wants “severe punishment” for a man who stole a clay thumb. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BHEPxp via Latest News

A group of Washington, D.C., teenagers staged a “lie-in” outside the White House on Monday to show their support for the victims of last week’s mass shooting at a Florida high school — and to demand action from President Trump on gun control. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BBJuRk via Latest News

The United Nations agency that helps the world’s needy children issued a terse statement on Tuesday about the escalating death toll in Syria as pro-government forces hammer rebel-held areas. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EKTPwQ via Latest News

Vicky Cornell, the widow of rock singer Chris Cornell, believes a prescribed medication is the reason her husband of 13 years killed himself in a Detroit hotel room last May. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2on2bjd via Latest News

The Florida Republican will retire at the end of his term. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2GpwJbF via Latest News

Gun rights advocates often say it’s not the appropriate time to debate gun control in the days after a mass shooting. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BFv6aL via Latest News

Robert Mueller, the man leading the Russian election meddling investigation, has charged a lawyer with making false statements to his team.  Alex Van Der Zwaan was charged with “willfully and knowingly making materially false, fictitious and fraudulent statements” to investigators.  Mr Van Der Zwaan was an attorney with a law firm which worked with Ukraine’s justice ministry in a case against the politician Yulia Tymoshenko.  The lawyer had communications with Robert Gates, a Donald Trump campaign aide who was charged alongside colleague Paul Manafort by Mr Mueller’s team last year.  Alex Van Der Zwaan arrives at Federal District Court in Washington Credit: AP Photo/Susan Walsh There have been reports over the weekend that Mr Gates has struck a bargain with investigators and is prepared to plead guilty – though nothing has been announced.  Mr Van Der Zwaan was charged on February 16 in federal court in Washington and news of the move emerged on Tuesday.  It is unclear exactly how Mr Va