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France identifies first case of Ebola

A doctor who had traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo was infected, the French health ministry said. The authorities said the risk to the wider population was low.

41-40: Chart

Pirates 11, Mariners 1 Retired in Bend: Cal Raleigh, 0.06 WPA (hit some lasers, got barely rewarded) Real tired in Pittsburgh: Bryan Woo, -0.30 WPA (gave up some lasers, got constantly punished) Game thread comment of the day: At the midway point of the season, yes, yes it is.

Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy.

Postmaster: States that won’t obey Trump order will have mail ballots halted

The U.S. Postal Service wouldn't deliver mail ballots if states, including Washington, refuse to turn over lists of voters, the agency’s chief said Wednesday.

Seattle-area Bosnian Americans savor historic World Cup match

More than 30 years after a Bosnian couple arrived in Seattle as refugees, having the hometown FIFA World Cup match against Qatar meant more than just a game.

Longview pulp mill had reported other leaks at tank that killed 11 workers, records show

A growing tally of issues at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill have come to light since the fatal disaster in May.

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2 at the World Cup

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti and erase the Caribbean nation’s hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Vinícius Júnior scores twice as Brazil beats Scotland to reach knockout stage

Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to advance the knockout round.

FIFA World Cup: Seattle fans keep stepping up, no matter the matchup

Seattle fans have given Seattle Stadium, aka Lumen Field, an NFL playofflike feel no matter who is playing during the FIFA Men's World Cup.  

WA’s high court will weigh in on transgender woman’s prison transfer

The case marks the first one the Washington Supreme Court has heard from an incarcerated transgender person, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Why Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz is throwing faster and finding more consistency

Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz is throwing faster than he has all season, and he's mowing hitters down lately. Here's the simple change that could be leading to his recent success.

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