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Who flies the American flag for holidays — and who never flies one, according to an AP-NORC poll

Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home.

Saibari’s shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw.

Cole Young homers twice, George Kirby tosses 8 brilliant innings as Mariners top Angels

Cole Young clobbered two home runs for the first multi-homer game of his career, George Kirby was brilliant over eight strong innings and the Mariners beat the Angels 6-2.

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Despite Mariners’ struggles, Dan Wilson deserves more time as manager

It's easy to pick on a baseball manager after a loss. But they rarely get credit after a win — and Dan Wilson has won a lot with the Mariners. 

Seattle Mayor Wilson backs lefty challengers to veteran WA Democrats

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has endorsed challengers to two longtime incumbent Seattle legislators, including a rival to Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen.

Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks at World Cup after a 1-1 draw through extra time

Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.

Seattle claims World Cup record wins, despite misses

Local officials are largely claiming a victory in Seattle's performance as a host city for the Men's FIFA World Cup, despite a couple hiccups.

US Supreme Court to review WA law meant to protect runaway trans teens

A lawsuit brought by parents and conservative groups has been dismissed by two lower courts. But the Supreme Court decided Monday to hear the case this fall.

2026 World Cup: Super sub Romelu Lukaku almost didn’t make Belgium roster

Belgium's veteran star Romelu Lukaku almost didn't make the country's World Cup roster, but he turned into a super sub in the group stage.

Nursing degrees gain ‘professional’ designation after judge’s ruling, but theology now dropped

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible for higher student loan limits after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower caps.

Man died from ‘prolonged restraint’ in Federal Way police custody

The medical examiner concluded 27-year-old Leon Alex Davis' death was a homicide, according to a report released Friday.