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AG Brown joins 23-state coalition suing Trump administration over Medicaid rule

Washington State Attorney General (AG) Nick Brown, a coalition of 23 other attorneys general, and two governors filed a lawsuit Monday over the unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements. The federal administration’s illegal work requirements for Medicaid make it more...

Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a ‘major’ tournament

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation’s capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament. “When completed, this...

U.S. Marshals rescue child from alleged trafficking operation at Olympia homeless encampment

Authorities have rescued a child reported missing from Mesa, Arizona, who may have been a victim of sex trafficking here locally. After getting a tip, the U.S. Marshals Service, with help from the Washington Corrections Department, searched a Thurston County...

Israeli strikes and shelling in Gaza kill at least 4 Palestinians, health workers say

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl, local health officials said. The first strike targeted a group of people in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya,...

Photos show Pride around the world: Monthlong celebration ends with iconic U.S. parades

Peppermint, one of the official Grand Marshals for the 2026 NYC Pride March, salutes to parade-goers, Sunday, June 28, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)Credit: AP Photo/Pamela Smith (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Born out of the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New...

Kentucky governor: 4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he issued a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected. Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday for parts...

Fire crews rescue injured hiker in steep terrain near Green River Gorge

Several south King County fire departments teamed up early Saturday morning to rescue an injured hiker from a steep mountainside near the Green River Gorge. Just after 3 a.m., 911 dispatchers received a call about a person stuck near a...

Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise

NEW YORK (AP) — About 3 million fewer people in the United States had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year, according to new federal data. In the expiration of federal subsidies,...

22 drones seized during Seattle World Cup matches

The FBI said six drones were seized during Wednesday’s World Cup match in Seattle, bringing the total number to 22 during the first three Seattle games. A temporary flight restriction is in place for the stadiums during matches in downtown...

Why school districts are limiting screen time for students

The nation’s second-largest school district imposed strict new limits on screen time for its roughly 400,000 students. The Los Angeles Unified School District policy is the latest example of a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham...
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News Wrap: Vulnerability prompts race to protect websites

In our news wrap Wednesday, a major cybersecurity threat prompted a scramble to protect websites around the world, 1,000...
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