In photos: Flooding in Western Washington state forces thousands to evacuate
Western Washington state could see more catastrophic flooding. The National Weather Service says flood watches and warnings remain in effect after days of heavy rains.
Tens of thousands of Washingtonians remain under evacuation advisories, including about 78,000 people in Skagit County’s flood plain.
Follow KUOW’s live coverage of the flooding here.
Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency
José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician who has praised Chile's former dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration and the economy.
Bystander hailed as a hero for disarming Sydney gunman
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns on Sunday praised the man's actions, calling it "the most unbelievable scene."
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Suffragists didn't just march. They baked, held bake sales and sold cookbooks to raise money for the cause of equality.
Voices of experience and hope soar in a song to prevent suicide
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Tanning bed users are at higher risk of skin cancer, especially in unusual places
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Gunmen kill 9 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, injuring 11 others
Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney's Bondi Beach, with eleven wounded, including two police officers. Police shot dead one gunman, second was arrested in critical condition.
