How FBI 'Lost' Bryan Kohberger As He Left Idaho For Holidays

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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.

A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.

FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.

The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.

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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe: The indictments cap a year-long investigation by Arizona Attorney General Kris ...

washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/24/arizona-2020-election-charges-meadows-giuliani-ellis/

Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator

Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.

The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.

The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.

Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

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Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care

Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.

Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.

Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.

Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.

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Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says

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Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure

According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.

Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.

Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.

The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.

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The federal government plans to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region of Washington

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The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...

wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/

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Habitat for Humanity completes 2 more homes in Johnson Village in east Vancouver: When Karla Alvarado Martinez moved to Vancouver in 2018, she didn’t think ...

columbian.com/news/2024/apr/25/habitat-for-humanity-completes-2-more-homes-in-johnson-village-in-east-vancouver/

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Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US-critical infrastructure and are waiting 'for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow ...

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Quick Glance: Impending Chinese Hacker Attack on US Infrastructure

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of an upcoming devastating attack on critical US infrastructure by Chinese hackers.

The Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon has penetrated companies in the US in energy-rich and water-related sectors.

The intent behind the preparation is unclear, but appears linked to China's goal of thwarting US defense of Taiwan.

Active since mid-2021, Volt Typhoon aims to spy on organizations and gain unnoticed access to their networks, as reported by Microsoft.

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FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...

apnews.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-fbi-investiagation-58188d524035c756872603055f309c78

Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident

The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.

Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.

Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.

President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.

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FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals: In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director ...

nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/fbi-director-rejects-trumps-vow-investigate-political-rivals-rcna149056

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Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on ...

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Quick Glance: Blinken warns of Chinese influence attempts and Russia support

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of Chinese attempts to influence the upcoming US elections, despite a previous commitment from Xi Jinping not to do so.

Blinken emphasized the importance of cutting off any Chinese interference in the US elections and raised concerns about social divisions in the US.

Furthermore, Blinken addressed China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and threatened additional action if it continues.

He also defended the right to protest, discussed ending the conflict in Gaza, and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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Apr 24

Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says

reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/

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Hearing on Trump's immunity: Can a US president order a coup in his own country?: Donald Trump believes that a US president enjoys unlimited immunity ...

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Quick Glance: Court Hearing on Trump's Immunity

Donald Trump claims unrestricted immunity as US President.

Conservative Supreme Court justices have differing views.

The ruling could still favor Trump's argument.

Ongoing court hearing regarding Trump's immunity and coup allegations.

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Nothing off the table in US response to China overcapacity, Yellen says: The Biden administration is not taking any options off the table to respond to China's ...

reuters.com/world/nothing-off-table-us-response-china-overcapacity-yellen-says-2024-04-25/

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Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in ...

ft.com/content/bd60c55e-110c-454e-a9f6-be9233bcc2eb

Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel

US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.

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Apr 23

With help of Vancouver Safe Stay, former soldier who had lived in truck heads to complex for veterans

columbian.com/news/2024/apr/23/with-help-of-kiggins-village-safe-stay-staff-in-vancouver-former-soldier-who-had-lived-in-truck-heads-to-complex-for-veterans/

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Apr 23

Trump urged to return docs nearly a year before Mar-a-Lago search, FBI filing says

axios.com/2024/04/23/trump-classified-documents-fbi-plasmic-echo-investigation

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Apr 24

Starbucks loses appeal over union election at Seattle store: A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday rejected Starbucks' claims that an employee vote to unionize at ...

reuters.com/legal/starbucks-loses-appeal-over-union-election-seattle-store-2024-04-24/

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US Supreme Court faces fight over emergency abortions after toppling Roe: The idea of a doctor in the United States having to consider the risk of imprisonment ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-faces-fight-over-emergency-abortions-after-toppling-roe-2024-04-23/

Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights

The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.

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Republican lawmakers see success with campaign against college DEI programs: Conservatives are banning diversity, equity, and inclusion centers and initiatives ...

csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2024/0424/diversity-equity-inclusion-universities

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Trump aides and 2020 'fake electors' charged with state crimes in Arizona: A state grand jury in Arizona on Wednesday indicted so-called "fake electors" who ...

nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trumps-2020-fake-electors-charged-state-crimes-arizona-rcna149214

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North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions, state media says: North Korea will take more action to maintain its military power despite U.S ...

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korean-official-lambasts-us-over-sanctions-state-media-says-2024-04-24/

Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.

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Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say

cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/nauta-classified-documents-trump-pardon-second-term/

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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine : The US State Department said Wednesday that America sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use ...

wionews.com/world/us-will-start-sending-military-aid-to-ukraine-within-hours-joe-biden-714635

Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...

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FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure

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Apr 25

Donald Trump: Is the ex-president immune from prosecution?: Former President Donald Trump insists on immunity The Supreme Court faces a difficult decision.

stern.de/politik/ausland/donald-trump--ist-der-ex-praesident-immun-gegen-strafverfolgung--34659036.html

Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

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Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...

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Quick Glance: Blinken to issue warning to China over weapons-related exports to Russia

Antony Blinken will warn China of US sanctions if it does not cease exporting weapons-related technology to Russia.

The US has recently intensified its warnings to China, emphasizing that China is undermining European security by supplying Russia with dual-use technologies.

Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26 and address the issue in meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

The US hopes the threat of sanctions will prompt China to change its policy, while also pushing European countries to take action.

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Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators: Updated privacy rules are meant to protect patients seeking an abortion, as well as health care ...

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Some US troops set to depart Chad, at least temporarily: The United States is planning to temporarily withdraw some of its troops from Chad, U.S ...

reuters.com/world/some-us-troops-set-depart-chad-least-temporarily-2024-04-25/

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Apr 24

Ridgefield school bonds failing, Camas EMS levy passing in Tuesday's special election

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Hundreds of WA students walk off campuses to protest U.S. aid to Israel: Hundreds of high school and college students across the Puget Sound region walked out of ...

seattletimes.com/education-lab/hundreds-of-wa-students-walk-off-campuses-to-protest-u-s-aid-to-israel/

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Joe Biden’s energy policies are fuelling Donald Trump’s campaign in Pennsylvania: A pause on new liquefied natural gas projects has angered the shale gas ...

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FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO: As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban, the FBI chief on Tuesday (Apr 23) ...

channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-ban-fbi-chief-senate-warns-china-app-4287596

Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil

The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.

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Apr 24

Ukraine war: USA has already “secretly” delivered ATACMS missiles to Kiev - Report

berliner-zeitung.de/news/ukraine-krieg-usa-haben-bereits-heimlich-atacms-raketen-an-kiew-geliefert-bericht-li.2209155

Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.

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Apr 22

China creates 'Information Support Force' to improve networked defence capabilities

theregister.com/2024/04/22/china_information_support_force/

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Trump Ally Warned Ex-President About Keeping Classified Docs—Over A Year Before Indictment, FBI Filing Says

forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/22/trump-ally-warned-ex-president-about-keeping-classified-docs-over-a-year-before-indictment-fbi-filing-says/

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US Supreme Court rejects free speech case over attorney bias rule: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a Pennsylvania lawyer who ...

reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/us-supreme-court-rejects-free-speech-case-over-attorney-bias-rule-2024-04-22/

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How Arizona became the center of the political universe

politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2024/04/25/how-arizona-became-the-center-of-the-political-universe-00154483

Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy

During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.

Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.

Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.

Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.

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R.F.K. Jr. Raises New Uncertainty for Biden in Michigan: Mr. Kennedy’s success in landing on the battleground state’s ballot guarantees that he will shape the ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/19/us/politics/rfk-biden-trump-michigan.html

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Crypto Trader’s Mango Markets Manipulation Trial Heads to Jury: Federal jurors in New York heard sharply contrasting arguments on whether a trader manipulated ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/crypto-trader-s-110-million-manipulation-trial-heads-to-jury

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Apr 20

Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline

time.com/6969390/senate-passes-reauthorization-surveillance-program/

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Apr 18

Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100M deal with DOJ, source says

apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-assault-fbi-claims-e3a2759d2f33eeafcfb8d5d49cc947f9

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Seattle’s Bed Bath & Beyond space to find new life: The organizers behind Bumbershoot are transforming the sprawling, two-floor building into a year-round ...

seattletimes.com/entertainment/visual-arts/downtown-seattles-bed-bath-beyond-building-to-become-an-arts-center/

Quick Glance: Reviving Downtown Seattle with Cannonball Arts

Former Bed Bath & Beyond store in downtown Seattle to be transformed into a contemporary art center.

Cannonball Arts, a project by New Rising Sun, will convert the 66,000-square-foot space into an art center.

The initiative aims to activate downtown, provide opportunities for local artists, and boost the local arts economy.

Cannonball Arts will host a variety of events, creating a vibrant and unique creative hub for both locals and tourists.

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IMF, World Bank steering committee stresses accountability as reforms advance: The steering committee for both International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on ...

reuters.com/business/finance/imf-world-bank-steering-committee-stresses-accountability-reforms-advance-2024-04-20/

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U.S. blocks resolution for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations: The United States voted alone against a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...

washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/18/us-veto-un-palestine-state/

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Apr 25

Larry Webb's deathbed confession solves 2000 cold case murder of Susan and Natasha Carter, 10, whose remains were found hours after he died

nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/larry-webb-confesses-to-2000-cold-case-murder-of-susan-and-natasha-carter/

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Apr 21

WA GOP endorses Semi Bird for governor at Trump-dominated convention: The Washington state GOP convention in Spokane was a Trump show. It was also a Semi Bird ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-gop-endorses-semi-bird-for-governor-at-trump-dominated-convention/

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Apr 24

Tesla driver was using Autopilot before fatal Monroe crash, police say: The Snohomish man had set his car on Autopilot and was looking at his cellphone when he ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/tesla-driver-was-using-autopilot-before-fatal-monroe-crash-police-say/

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Apr 18

Storm unveil their new ‘home’ at expansive new facility in Interbay: Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel led a 40-minute tour of an expansive new facility she referred ...

seattletimes.com/sports/storm/storm-unveil-their-new-home-at-expansive-new-facility-in-interbay/

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Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/

Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months

While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.

However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.

Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.

Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.

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High-capacity gun magazines stay illegal in WA, court rules: The state Supreme Court commissioner's decision means the magazine ban, passed by the Washington ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/high-capacity-gun-magazines-stay-illegal-in-wa-court-rules/

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Bellingham urges greater efforts to tackle racism

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Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?: Israel must decide whether to take its place alongside Washington’s Arab allies in a “new Middle ...

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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say

An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.

The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.

The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.

It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.

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Murders down about 20 percent in 200+ cities: Murders are down about 20 percent in more than 200 cities across the country, according to a recent analysis from ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4596947-murders-down-20-percent-cities/

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Apr 21

In Pa., Biden’s challenge is highlighted by protests from both sides: Democrats are hopeful in the state, given recent Democratic wins. But on Biden’s recent ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/20/biden-protests-pennsylvania-election/

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City of Seattle crews begin removing pro-Gaza mural in downtown: City crews began removing a pro-Gaza mural in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building ...

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WIRED Apr 12

House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program: The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program ...

wired.com/story/house-section-702-vote/

Quick Glance: House Decision on Extending and Expanding US Spy Program

The US House of Representatives made a decision on Friday regarding the continuation of the Section 702 spy program. This decision was made without a modification that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access information of Americans.

An ongoing controversial US wiretap program has reached a significant milestone towards its reauthorization.

Following numerous delays, setbacks, and involvement by legislators striving to maintain and enhance the spying powers of the US intelligence agencies, the House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for an additional two years.

Furthermore, the House bill includes a substantial broadening of the statutory definition for communication service providers, a move that FISA experts, such as Marc Zwillinger - among the few advisors to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) - have vocally cautioned against.

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Apr 16

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1: Those foam clamshell containers long used by restaurants for takeout food will ...

columbian.com/news/2024/apr/16/foam-coolers-takeout-containers-will-be-banned-in-washington-starting-june-1/

Quick Glance: Foam Coolers, Takeout Containers Banned in Washington from June 1

Foam takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1.

The ban also includes single-use foam coolers and other products made from the material.

Environmental group Oceana calls for a nationwide ban on foam.

Washington offers a variety of alternatives to foam food containers.

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Vancouver man to serve more than 17 years for role in gun-trafficking scheme: A Vancouver man was sentenced April 18 to more than 17 years in prison for his role ...

columbian.com/news/2024/apr/25/vancouver-man-to-serve-more-than-17-years-for-role-in-gun-trafficking-scheme/

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House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...

apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f

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arstechnica Apr 15

US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme: FBI has warned of significant spike in teen sextortion in 2024.

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/us-woman-arrested-accused-of-targeting-young-boys-in-1-7m-sextortion-scheme/

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FBI concerned about possible coordinated attack in US after Russia massacre: The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the United ...

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UW’s Troy Fautanu selected by Steelers with No. 20 pick in NFL draft: The Huskies tied a record with their third player taken in the first round of the NFL draft ...

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Apr 15

The Biden administration’s Israel dilemma: Protection cannot mean giving the Netanyahu government a blank cheque, cashable in Washington

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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire

The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.

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Apr 23

FBI arrests Jan. 6 fugitive in Clearwater: Victor Sean Dennison, 49, failed to show up to his trial in June 2023, records show.

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Apr 25

US’ Arab and Muslim allies should rethink ties with Washington: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Saturday that he was reevaluating his ...

arabnews.com/node/2498566

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Apr 16

Maine joins effort to elect president by popular vote with new law : Maine will become the latest state to join an interstate effort to elect the nation’s ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4596054-maine-joins-effort-to-elect-president-by-popular-vote-with-new-law/

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The losers of the day are Putin and Trump: After months of hesitation, the US has managed to persuade itself to continue its massive support for Ukraine ...

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Apr 15

To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...

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Apr 18

FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover, director says

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Apr 11

Iran aims to contain fallout in Israel response, will not be hasty, sources say: Iran has signalled to Washington that it will respond to Israel's attack on its ...

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The WA GOP put it in writing that they’re not into democracy: Some Republicans have been defensive that the party has a strong anti-democratic bent ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/the-wa-gop-put-it-in-writing-that-theyre-not-into-democracy/

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Haaretz

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Apr 18

U.S. vetoes proposal to give Palestinians full UN membership, 12 of 15 member countries vote in favor

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Apr 12

The Kid Behind America’s Most Bizarre Conspiracy Theory Just Found the Perfect Second Act

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Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on ...

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Apr 16

Supreme Court OKs Idaho Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Teens: It approved the state’s emergency request to enforce the ban while it’s being ...

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Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.

A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.

The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.

This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.

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Apr 18

Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.: Ukraine is scrambling to bolster its defenses, and on Tuesday rolled out a new ...

csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2024/0417/Ukraine-is-trying-to-rally-new-troops.-Vets-say-weapons-are-more-urgent