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4 days ago in World
WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record started in February, months before it was officially declared in mid-May, the World Health Organization said Monday, as responders in eastern Congo struggle to catch up.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate
Amanda Knox, the American student convicted and later acquitted of the murder and sexual assault of her British roommate Meredith Kercher 19 years ago in Italy, is defending herself against accusations from Kercher's sister that her comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland trivializes violence against women.
4 days ago in Sports
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.
4 days ago in Sports
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error
Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles' Mike Bordick, who went 110 games in 2002. Wilson last made an error on July 6, 2025, in a game against San Francisco.
4 days ago in Sports
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women’s gymnastics title
Hezly Rivera listened more than she talked two summers ago in Paris when she was the "wait, who?" member of the star-laden U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team. Those days are over. Long over.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
4 days ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" set a new high for the director.
4 days ago in National
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
Mullins drives in go-ahead run, Seymour works 6 strong innings as AL-best Rays sweep Mariners
Emerson Hancock (6-7) gave up two runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings.
Bellingham man accused of racial slurs, urinating on business owner
He's also believed to have broken windows at the victim's business in the suspected hate crime.
Recount likely as Shepard leads Collins by nine votes in state Senate race | Elections
The winner between the two Democrats will join Republican Erika Creydt on the general election ballot in November.
Know before you go: Bag checks now required at NW WA Fair
Outside food and beverages are still allowed at the fair, though items like weapons, alcohol and explosives are prohibited.
Bells open playoffs, Mariners honor 50 greatest players, WWU women’s soccer makes national rankings and more | Northwest Sports Update
Find out how to watch the Bells' playoff opener on the road tonight before they return to Bellingham for Game 2 on Saturday.
What’s Emergency Management? (And why should you care?) | Contributed
Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared late last month that August is Emergency Management Awareness Month in Washington state.
Bellingham City Council to consider rental inspection updates
The suggested changes come roughly two years after the city overhauled rental inspection rules.
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails fire, one of three blazes in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 buildings, destroying whole neighborhoods and streets. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.
Pair of wildfires reported in Skagit County
One of the fires has since been extinguished, while the other is burning on mountainous slope.
1 week ago in Sports
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
1 week ago in Sports
Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
