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2 weeks ago in Sports
Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Darnold, Smith-Njigba and defense carry Seahawks to 20-12 victory at Jaguars
The Seahawks stay in the AFC South and host Houston next Monday night.
Raleigh homers, Polanco drives in 2 runs and Mariners beat Blue Jays 3-1 in ALCS opener
George Springer homered on the first pitch from Miller, who then escaped a two-on jam in a 27-pitch first inning.
2 weeks ago in World
Thousands of Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect
Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss
San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended Friday for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club's wild-card playoff series against the Chicago Cubs, MLB announced.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers
Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns, who haven't won a regular-season game on their rival's home field since 2003, will face the Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue
Don't speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band's first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas.
2 weeks ago in National
Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 people missing and feared dead, sheriff says
A blast that leveled an explosives plant Friday in rural Tennessee left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities said.
Dept. of Health receives second round of funding for food assistance program in Washington
The DOH is advising program users that some WIC officers may temporarily close as a result of the shutdown.
Northwest Sports Update: Kirby leads M’s into decisive Game 5, Seahawks gear up for tough road test, Friday Night Lights at Lynden Christian and more
Get regular updates on the Mariners game during the Zone's Friday Night Lights broadcast at Lynden Christian from 3-7 pm on KPUG.
Overnight lane closures set for I-5 in Ferndale through Oct. 17
The work is part of a project to improve a 10-mile stretch of the highway between Blaine and the Nooksack River.
Cooler temperatures bring snow into North Cascades forecast
The weather could also make for a windy few days in Whatcom County, with coastal winds reaching up to 35 mph.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dodgers advance to NLCS, beat Phillies 2-1 on Kerkering’s 11th-inning error
The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers didn't blink as the pressure built, inning after scoreless inning. Both teams pushed a single run across, forcing extra innings. Then came one of postseason baseball's craziest endings.
2 weeks ago in World
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation, winning recognition as a woman "who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness."
2 weeks ago in National
National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
National Guard troops were expected Friday to begin patrolling in Memphis, a day after a federal judge in Illinois blocked the deployment of troops in the Chicago area for at least two weeks.
2 weeks ago in National
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men's basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school's fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced Thursday night. She was 106.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out Thursday by a federal judge who said the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar's dis track "Not Like Us" were opinion.
Marchment scores in Seattle debut as Kraken win season opener for first time
Vince Dunn and Jared McCann also scored for the Kraken, who had gone 0-3-1 in their previous four openers, including a 5-4 overtime loss to Anaheim in 2022.
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Exit Fest, Lynden Music Festival, Blaine Oyster Fest and more this weekend in Whatcom County
From Bellingham to Lynden to Blaine, the region is loaded with events for the whole family this weekend.
