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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.

Navy jets based on Whidbey Island crash at Idaho air show; crews eject

Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at a military base in Idaho.

Unwanted lab rats find new homes and are adopted thanks to an Argentine organization

A group of people watches three albino rats leap from small baskets into a big cage at an indoor hall in the Argentine capital.

Mariners promote Colt Emerson to majors

The Mariners are promoting top prospect Colt Emerson to the majors. He is expected to arrive to T-Mobile Park before the start of Sunday Night Baseball.