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Pope Leo visits Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’ as families seek justice for children lost to toxic waste

Families in a toxic-waste polluted area around Naples are preparing to meet Pope Leo XIV during a pastoral visit.

Zia Cooke scores career-high 25 points as Seattle Storm get revenge on Connecticut Sun

The Storm got a bit of revenge thanks to a trio of superlative performances from Zia Cooke, Flau’jae Johnson and Natisha Hiedeman and an improved defensive effort Friday against the Sun.

Seattle Storm introduce Awa Fam, don’t provide timeline for rookie’s WNBA debut

The Storm introduced Awa Fam to Seattle on Friday after their top draft pick arrived from Spain, but the team didn't provide a timetable for the rookie's WNBA debut.

Photos: Seattle Storm take on Connecticut Sun

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers

Bundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of Ebola.

Seattle Reign end 5-match winless streak with win over Boston Legacy

Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored for the Reign, who ended their 5-match winless streak and 510-minute goalless stretch against the Boston Legacy in Pawtucket, R.I.

Mitch Garver’s homer sends Mariners past Royals

The Mariners got a strong pitching performance from starter Logan Gilbert and Mitch Garver provided all the needed offense with a two-run homer to beat the Royals on Friday night.

What Trump’s dramatic green-card announcement means for WA

People applying for green cards from within the country must leave the U.S., says a Trump administration announcement. Yet, its policy memo doesn't exactly line up.

Homelessness authority cites steps to improve accounting, calls for help

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority released a corrective action plan late Friday, detailing more rigorous accounting systems and oversight.

Man arrested in connection with Capitol Hill triple shooting

Three people suffered injuries in a shooting outside Cultura nightclub in Seattle on Monday.

Folklife, Seattle Center’s celebration of folk arts and music, returns for its 55th year

The 55th annual 2026 Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center celebrates folk music and performance through Memorial Day weekend.

David Brock Smith wins GOP primary for US Senate in Oregon, will face Democratic incumbent Merkley

David Brock Smith has won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Oregon.