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US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro and wife
Former President Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges; lawyer plans to challenge legality of US military operation.
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Mayor and advocates say 2026 Seattle Transit Measure ‘will help residents afford their lives in our expensive city’
Wilson at the June unveiling of her Seattle Transit Measure proposal (Image: City of Seattle) The Seattle City Council voted…
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How to become a hub helper, climb, craft, more on the list for the rest of your West Seattle Wednesday
(Sunrise photo, sent by Patricia) Here’s our delayed-by-breaking-news list for the rest of today/tonight, with highlights mostly from the WSB…
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‘Cue Debbie Downer horn’: Public Health urges Jimothy fans of raccoon health risks
The beloved Ballard raccoon has inspired tattoos and a celebration, but officials say people should admire him from afar.
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‘Dry’ thunderstorms are possible across the Puget Sound Wednesday. Here’s where the chances are highest
Remnants of a tropical storm will move across western Washington, though very little precipitation will accompany thunder and lightning.
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Zelenskyy sacks Syrskii: How many generals have Ukraine, Russia fired?
Several Ukrainian and Russian generals have been sacked from their militaries over the course of the war in Ukraine.
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Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
New legislation and arrests are driving a rift between Burkina Faso’s military government and Muslim scholars.
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French model recruiter with close ties to Jeffrey Epstein found dead
Under investigation in France, Daniel Siad was accused of helping Epstein to traffic and abuse women.
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The Morocco-Algeria rivalry is remaking Europe’s North Africa policy
As Rabat and Algiers compete for influence, closer ties with one now carry consequences for relations with the other.
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Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges, power plants over ship attacks
Iranian official says Tehran would retaliate by targeting ‘energy facilities in which the United States has interests’.
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