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Risk of Ebola spread is high locally but low globally, WHO says

Aid efforts intensified on Wednesday in eastern Congo to curb the growing outbreak of a rare type of Ebola that the World Health Organization said could last for months, as residents reported rising prices for face masks and disinfectants.

WHO says risk of global spread of Ebola outbreak is low, but high at national, regional levels

The risk of global spread of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is high at national, regional levels but low at the global level, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, damaging buildings and injuring 27

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru, injuring 27 people and damaging some buildings.

Schools evacuated as magnitude 5.6 quake hits eastern Turkey

Emergency services say eastern Turkey has been struck by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake.

‘Tarps Off’ movement hits Seattle as shirtless Mariners fans cause stir

The "Tarps Off" movement strikes Seattle as a swath of shirtless Mariners fans takes over a section of the upper level of T-Mobile Park on Tuesday night.

Luis Castillo can’t close late lead, White Sox rally past stunned Mariners

The Mariners' offense was held to only one hit and Luis Castillo couldn’t close out a one-run lead in the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 2-1 victory Tuesday at T-Mobile Park.

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Kraken sign 2024 third-round pick Alexis Bernier

The defenseman got a three-year, entry-level deal with an average annual value of $1.03 million.

How Colt Emerson has already impressed many Seattle Mariners teammates

Just two games into his career entering Tuesday, Colt Emerson has already impressed a number of his Mariners teammates. Here's what they are saying.

Seattle council signs off on Mayor Wilson’s shelter expansion plan

The Seattle City Council signed off Tuesday on a bill allowing emergency shelter sites to host as many as 150 people, and one location to grow up to 250.

SpaceX contractor dies at rocket company’s Texas HQ

A SpaceX contractor died last week while working at the rocket's company headquarters in Starbase, Texas, according to the local county sheriff's office.

First of 2 pregnant gorillas gives birth at Seattle zoo

The first of two pregnant gorillas at the Woodland Park Zoo has delivered her baby, with a second gorilla due to give birth at any time.