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As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of ‘wild meat’

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture.

Mariners Game #58: Open Game Thread

More game thread!

Trump’s physician says the president is in ‘excellent health’ and is ‘fully fit’ to serve

Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Arizona Diamondbacks

Mariners to stick with a ‘piggyback’ pitching plan, with a twist. Here’s why. 

Here’s what we know about how the Mariners are trying to ease frustrations over their piggyback plan and how they'll move forward with the starting rotation.

Strict monitoring could delay homecoming of hantavirus ship passengers

White House officials want health authorities to constantly monitor the 18 passengers for another three weeks, a requirement that far exceeds typical protocols.

Mariners Game #58 Preview and Discussion: SEA vs ARI, 5/28

The Mariners are in first place. Dan Wilson said the team today is a bit “lighter in the step” following their sweep in Sacramento over the midweek slate. The team is now in first place (even if they’re still a game below .500) and looking to build some positive momentum against the Diamondbacks this weekend. […]

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.

Mariners provide injury updates on Cal Raleigh, Brendan Donovan

Justin Hollander met with the media prior to the Mariners’ series opener with the Diamondbacks to provide updates on some key injured Mariners. Unfortunately, there’s no set timetable for return for either Cal Raleigh (oblique) or Brendan Donovan (groin), even though both are making steady progress in their recoveries. Donovan remains in Arizona, but has […]

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh takes first swings since going on IL

The next step in the slow progression for Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to return to the lineup from his oblique injury has started.