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MARK SHERMAN, The Associated Press

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids

 The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights.
1 year ago
Former President Joe Biden speaks at a conference in Chicago, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,...
Josh Boak

Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday
1 year ago
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Associated Press

Pope Francis dies: Vatican releases cause of death

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, has died, as announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. He was 88.
2 years ago
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Kate Payne, The Associated Press

Fear and panic at Florida State as deadly shooting sends students fleeing

When a 20-year-old opened fire at Florida State University, terrified students barricaded doors and fled across campus, abandoning chemistry notes and even shoes, in a shooting that investigators said killed two men and wounded at least six others.
2 years ago
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Stan Choe, The Associated Press

Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,300 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war.
2 years ago
Senator Maria Cantwell was highly critical of Trump's address to Congress. (Getty Images)...
Heather Bosch and Associated Press

Sen. Maria Cantwell joins Republican to introduce legislation setting rules for president on tariffs

Democratic Washington U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell today introduced bipartisan legislation that would set rules a president must follow to enact tariffs.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

A powerful earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand, causing destruction and claiming more than 150 lives. Recovery efforts underway.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Jewish settlers and detained, activists say

Activists report Israeli settlers assaulted a co-director of No Other Land in the occupied West Bank, leading to his detention.
2 years ago
DOUG FERGUSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tiger Woods confirms his relationship with Vanessa Trump in a social media post

Tiger Woods publicly acknowledges his relationship with Vanessa Trump, sharing two images on social media.
2 years ago
GREG BEACHAM, AP SPORTS WRITER

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76

Remembering George Foreman, the iconic heavyweight champion who shaped boxing history and won hearts worldwide.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks

U.S. regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks, marking Tesla's eighth recall. Discover the implications for the electric vehicle market.
2 years ago
Savage Pet large chicken box and small chicken box. This week, the company recalled one lot of larg...
JONEL ALECCIA

Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats

A California company recalls raw chicken products after bird flu linked to illnesses in three cats. Stay informed and protect your pets.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Drivers to face longer wait for expanded I-405 express toll lanes, pushed to 2026

The Washington Department of Transportation announced that the expanded express toll lanes on I-405 between Bellevue and Renton won't open until July 2026.
2 years ago
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Natalie Melzer, Samy Magdy and Joseph Krauss, The Associated Press

More than 400 Palestinians killed in surprise Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians, including women and children, according to the territory’s Health Ministry.
2 years ago
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Sara Cline and Rebecca Reynolds, the Associated Press

At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple US states

Unusually vicious and damaging weather across multiple U.S. states spawned violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires over the weekend, leaving at least 39 people dead.
2 years ago
Smoke rises from a location reportedly struck by U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen. (AP Photo/Osamah ...
By Michelle L. Price, Lolita C. Baldor and Samy Magdy

President Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Saturday.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Replacements for stuck NASA astronauts blast off for International Space Station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams need SpaceX to get this relief team to the space station before they can check out. Arrival is […]
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
2 years ago
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Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press

SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launch pad problem

A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA's two stuck astronauts.
2 years ago
NASA Astronaut Anne McClain...
Frank Lenzi and Associated Press

Spokane native to command mission to International Space Station

Anne McClain, a Spokane native, will command NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station.
2 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters outside of th...
Associate Press and MyNorthwest Staff

House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September. How did Washington reps vote?

The House passed legislation Tuesday to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September, providing critical momentum as the measure now moves to the Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to get it over the finish line. Republicans needed overwhelming support from their members to pass the funding measure, and they […]
2 years ago
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Robert Pattinson attends the "Mickey 17" World Premiere at Cineworld...

Movie Review: Always time to die? In ‘Mickey 17,’ Robert Pattinson just can’t manage to stay alive

Explore the challenges faced by Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17. So you think YOUR job is bad? Discover the film's intriguing themes.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Investigation advances into Gene Hackman’s mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities

Authorities are set to reveal more information about an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered last month at their home in New Mexico.
2 years ago
Photo: A private security officer sits in a vehicle on Jan. 3, 2023, in front of the house in Mosco...
Associated Press

Surviving roommate in house where Idaho college students were slain was ‘freaking out,’ texts show

Two surviving roommates in the home where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death texted each other that morning about a masked man in the house, according to court documents released Thursday.
2 years ago