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Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine leader says US wants zone as buffer between armies, underlining that referendum needed for any land schemes.
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Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns
Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.
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Sound Transit Committee votes to study fare gates, divided on fate of downtown tunnel
Sound Transit Committee votes to study fare gates, divided on fate of downtown tunnel Off patr Thu, 12/11/2025 – 12:40pm
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SOON TO BE SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz
(March reader photo by Rick Cocker) Usually we don’t get much notice of an aircraft carrier coming or going past…
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Why shop local? One employee tells her story, with a party invitation
Tonight, Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle (3602 SW Alaska) welcomes would-be skiers/boarders to its “Pray for…
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Mission Ridge closed for up to a week; Washington without any ski resorts again
The closure means no ski resorts are open in Washington state, as of Dec. 11.
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Trump’s maritime policy
We compare and contrast the US Coast Guard’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker with US condemnation of maritime piracy.
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Russia’s Putin affirms support for Venezuela after US seizes oil tanker
Venezuela’s allies have gained new prominence amid US pressure campaign and military build-up.
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Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election
A legislative impasse and border fighting force Thailand into an early election under mounting public pressure.
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Who was Israel-backed Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab?
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated after Israeli-backed militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed.
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