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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon’s primaries

Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates on the ballot in Oregon's primary.

Congo health minister announces 3 Ebola treatment centers in Ituri amid ongoing outbreak

The Congolese health minister has announced the opening of three treatment centers in eastern Congo as the Ebola outbreak continues.

Argentina’s icy outpost at the end of the world fears the hantavirus will chill tourism

Remote Ushuaia in Argentina, known as the southernmost city on earth, has found itself at the center of a global media storm involving the deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in the Netherlands

A cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak is set to arrive in the Dutch port of Rotterdam on Monday.

Colt Emerson revels in ‘special day’ after being called up by Seattle Mariners

When Colt Emerson got the news he was joining the Mariners, he raced to Seattle ... but didn't speed. "I never speed," he said. Nevertheless, he's now on the fast track.

The Quest for an Elusive Clean Fuel Is Moving Underground

The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for decades. When burned, hydrogen emits only water vapor. It could theoretically be used instead of fossil fuels.

Colt Emerson’s arrival not enough to help Mariners prevent sweep against Padres

The excitement of a national TV audience and their top prospect in the lineup wasn't enough as the Mariners managed just one hit and suffered a season sweep to the Padres with an 8-3 loss.

Photos: M’s take on Padres as Colt Emerson gets called up

Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters

Federal prosecutors will try to make the case this week that three activists who protested immigration enforcement last summer crossed the line from political dissent into criminal conspiracy.

UW men’s, women’s rowing win conference championships

The men take home the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation championship, while the women win the Big Ten title.

Caitlin Clark nearly has triple-double, leads Fever past Seattle Storm

Caitlin Clark nearly had a triple-double — 21 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds — and led the Fever past the Storm, who were without Dominque Malonga (concussion) on Sunday.

No swimming at 4 beaches, with week of sunshine ahead in Western WA

High bacteria in the water led to warnings at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton, Madison Park Beach, and beaches at Green Lake and Seward Park.