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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.

Cal Raleigh takes positive next step in rehab for Seattle Mariners

Cal Raleigh was clearly in good spirits on Monday before the Mariners faced the Mets and offered another encouraging update in his recovery from a right oblique strain. 

Lynnwood crisis center prepares to open after years of delay

Operated by community health provider Sea Mar, the center will offer urgent mental health and substance use care and take drop-offs from first responders.

Trump administration to dismantle Northwest ocean monitoring system

The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean observation system that was put in place a decade ago to monitor coastal environments, marine ecosystems and powerful currents that affect the global climate. The National Science Foundation said it would send ships in June to begin removing more than 900 deep-sea instruments anchored off Oregon, […]

Rams boost Super Bowl hopes with Myles Garrett trade, and Seahawks shouldn’t care

After trading for NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, the Rams are clear Super Bowl favorites. But judging by history, the Seahawks shouldn't care.