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King County victim sent $2 million in attempt to remove alleged curse in fortune teller fraud, DOJ says

June 11, 2026

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Wires cut to West Seattle Bridge streetlights

June 10, 2026

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New rules show how Idaho’s firing squad execution system will operate

June 10, 2026

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Father pleads not guilty in death of 4-year-old Aberdeen boy

June 10, 2026

Nearly Half of College Students Are Seriously Rethinking Their Plans as AI Concerns Grow

April 7, 2026

About half of undergrads say they've given serious thought to changing plans because of concerns about AI's impact on jobs,...

'Extraordinary discovery' made in old painting

April 7, 2026

New technology has helped experts make an "extraordinary discovery hidden beneath" an old painting.Entitled "Stourhead in its Infancy", the 18th...

Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says

April 7, 2026

MOSCOW, April 6 - A Russian ship carrying wheat that was believed to have sunk in the Sea of Azov...

Scientists Discover Something Faster Than Light

April 7, 2026

Your high school physics teacher wasn’t lying—nothing with mass can outrun light. But scientists at Technion just proved that “darkness”...

MAGA Rep Humiliated by Another Sordid Sex Scandal

April 7, 2026

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of pressuring yet another staffer for nude photos. Years before Gonzales, 45, was...

Packers minicamp notes: ‘Wow’ throw from Love, strong day for Bullard

June 11, 2026

Jordan Love made a highlight-reel throw for a deep touchdown at practice on Wednesday, while Javon Bullard enjoyed his battle with Christian Watson.

Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

June 11, 2026

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Morocco replaced two injured players in its World Cup squad ahead of an opening game against Brazil, including star winger ...

World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

June 11, 2026

The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of ...

The New York Knicks have stopped believing in impossible. They may be a team of destiny

June 11, 2026

New York’s 29-point comeback in Game 4 was the largest in NBA finals history. For a team forged by disappointment, it felt strangely inevitable

Texas A&M star WR named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-American Team

June 11, 2026

Texas A&M star WR Mario Craver was unsurprisingly named to Phil Steele's 2026 preseason All-America Team.

Patriots playing long game with Morgan Moses’ practice workload

June 11, 2026

The veteran offensive tackle has been a limited participant, if that, during open practices so far this spring.

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Wires cut to West Seattle Bridge streetlights

June 10, 2026

Seattle City Light is investigating after half of the West Seattle Bridge's lights went dark in recent weeks.

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New rules show how Idaho’s firing squad execution system will operate

June 10, 2026

Idaho is set to use firing squad as the state's main method of execution beginning July 1. New procedures detail how the process will work.

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Floating fan zone brings World Cup party to Seattle Waterfront

June 10, 2026

The city's first-ever floating fan zone opens Thursday on Elliott Bay ahead of kickoff for local World Cup matches.

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Father pleads not guilty in death of 4-year-old Aberdeen boy

June 10, 2026

Documents allege 4-year-old Aiden Bevins died in 2024. His father faces life behind bars.

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Father pleads not guilty in death of 4-year-old Aberdeen boy

June 10, 2026

Documents allege 4-year-old Aiden Bevins died in 2024. His father faces life behind bars.

Budget crunch leaves popular Whatcom County trails and lake without emergency protection

June 10, 2026

On July 1, South Whatcom Fire Authority will stop responding to 911 calls at Lake Whatcom, Chuckanut Mountain and Lookout Mountain due to budget and ...