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Seattle’s World Cup ticket prices for USMNT-Australia match are skyrocketing

Ticket prices for Friday's coveted World Cup match in Seattle between the U.S. and Australia have shot up since last week. Here's where things stand.

Seattle-area public health and hospitals prepare for World Cup

Measles? A food poisoning outbreak or a need for lots of CT scans in a hurry? With the World Cup in town, hospitals and public health teams say they're prepared.

World Cup schedule today June 17: Here’s what and where to watch

Welcome to day seven of the World Cup. Here's the schedule for Wednesday's games, and how to watch.

Yakama Nation elder, ‘secret sauce’ for Columbia River impasses, dies

Yellowash, of the Yakama Nation, was a proud father, helped advance toxic cleanups in the Columbia River, and was a warm face at community gatherings.

Wow weekend guests with these waterfront activities | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Sooner or later, you’ll get the call. “I’m coming to Seattle, would love to see you.” Whether it’s your favorite niece or a college friend you haven’t seen in decades, you’ll find yourself hosting out of town guests who know little about our region and are eager for you to act as tour guide. What to do? Here are a few suggestions to make their trip memorable and your life easy. Well, easier, because you’ll be having fun too.

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant

Norway's royal house says Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant.

Austria beats Jordan 3-1 for its first World Cup win in 36 years

Austria won a World Cup game for the first time since 1990 with a 3-1 victory over a Jordan team on debut at soccer’s premier global event.

Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital.

Victims’ relatives condemn New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer is hearing from a lineup of victims’ loved ones at his sentencing.

Cal Raleigh clutch in return to Mariners, backs Logan Gilbert’s gem in win over Orioles

Fresh off the injured list, Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning to back Logan Gilbert’s gem as the injury-depleted Mariners beat the Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night.

Photos: Orioles at Mariners