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Here is Russell Wilson’s case to make Hall of Fame | Analysis

Russell Wilson hasn't retired, saying he's taking a "pause" as he reportedly is pursuing a TV career. If his playing days are over, is his next stop the Hall of Fame?

How Japan lost 3 million people in 5 years

The shrinking population is already constraining Japan’s economic growth, putting pressure on its healthcare system and causing labor shortages.

McDonald’s bets on fancier chicken, airier restaurants to keep luring diners

A key step is improving the McDonald's food lineup, including with tests of new chicken items to compete with chains such as Raising Cane’s, whose menu revolves around chicken fingers.

Can the City Fix Aurora Ave? Plus, How To Stay Safe During Smoke Season

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by City Cast Seattle contributors Hannah Krieg of The Burner and Guy Oron of Gossip Guy to talk about the latest on all sorts of issues: The controversy over the residents of Aurora Ave trying to take matters into their own hands and stop shootings, the news that PCC workers are striking over a watermelon pin and what it represents, ICE moving around hunger-striking prisoners, and the double weather whammy of smoke ready week and today being the hottest day of the year so far. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers

Volunteers are supporting Congo's Ebola outbreak response with cooked meals in a program assisted by the U.N. food agency.

Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests

Kenya’s president defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility by the U.S., a move that led to protests.

‘I gave birth in the street’: Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa

Women are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth in Central African Republic than in the United States, according to the United Nations.

Cole Young’s walkoff single in 10th lifts Mariners past Mets to 7th straight win

Cole Young’s walkoff single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifts the Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Mets on Monday night for their seventh straight victory.

Only on AP: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history

Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame Cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago.

Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself

Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people.

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Seattle Storm’s struggling offense hits new low in loss to Wings

The Storm once again couldn’t get their offense on track and lost their third straight — a 79-56 road defeat to the Wings on Monday.