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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald...

‘Why would only the Second Amendment right have this litmus test?’: Gun law analyst breaks down WA’s 83% background check fee hike

Washington gun owners are facing a steep rate increase. The cost of background checks is climbing 83%, going from $18 to $33. Bill Kirk, president of Washington Gun Law, broke down the reason for the stark increase on “The John...

Lakewood to chop down at least 400-year-old Douglas fir deemed a hazard

A 400 to 600-year-old Douglas fir in Lakewood will be chopped down on Tuesday after the city deemed it to be sick and a risk for falling on nearby homes and public infrastructure. Micah Glastetter will be cutting down the...

Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old

NEW YORK (AP) — The top U.S. auto regulator opened an investigation Monday after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside. The National Highway Traffic...

Iran’s challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran took another step toward advancing in the World Cup on Sunday, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation. At the match’s conclusion, at least one attendee wearing a pre-revolutionary flag shirt was detained...

Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk getting traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk, AP source says

Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady...

Eastern Washington wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations

A fire that destroyed or damaged at least 15 homes and left one person dead in the Spokane Valley is now 75% contained. According to the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, crews are now primarily focused on mop-up and patrol...

Search continues for missing swimmer in Lake Washington near Holmes Point

A man who failed to resurface after swimming in Lake Washington is still missing, the Kirkland Police Department confirmed. The search has transitioned from a rescue operation to a recovery effort. “The King County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will continue searching,”...

June 19, 2026

President of the U.N. General Assembly Annalena Baerbock discusses the U.S.-Iran deal. "The Pitt" actress and activist Sepideh Moafi and IRC's Sherine Ibrahim mark World Refugee Day. Susan Saulny uncovers a decades-old family secret and unpacks its impact on...

How a Few Shades of Skin Color Changed Everything for One Family

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