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Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

“I was surprised that there was one Black soldier out here.”As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Estabrook and other patriots of color are being celebrated through programs nationwide that aim to tell a more complete story of the birth of the nation.Telling the whole storyMuseum exhibits, documentary films and lectures have traditionally focused on the white leaders of the American Revolution, such as Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere.Christopher Brown, a British E

Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl

The surge of a drug so deadly that less than a poppy seed-sized amount can kill a person comes as fentanyl seizures and overall drug overdose deaths continue a multiyear decline. “You’re talking about not even a grain of salt that could be potentially lethal,” said Frank Tarentino, the DEA’s chief of operations for its northeast region, which stretches from Maine to Virginia. “This presents an extremely frightening proposition for substance abuse dependent people who seek opioids on the st

US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

Treasury Department on Friday extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move.The so-called boosted Moscow’s ability to profit from its energy exports, which had been restrained since the invasion of Ukraine.Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Bessent ruled out extending the license. “We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil, and we will not be renewing the general licen

Seattle made $16 million from Seahawks Super Bowl parade, DSA says

It was a reminder that, for at least one morning, the Seahawks and their fans shared the same stage.Seahawks Super Bowl Parade leaves behind 10,000 pounds of trash in downtown SeattleAs roughly one million Seahawks fans gathered along 4th Avenue to celebrate a Super Bowl win, the party left downtown Seattle quite messy, with thousands of pounds of garbage being left behind.Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) nd the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) estimated that more than 10,000

Seattle police investigating string of overnight armed robberies

at MC Foods in Beacon Hill.Police said there were two guys dressed in black, both with guns, who grabbed the entire cash drawer before making their getaway.None of the clerks were hurt.Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO 7“They did the right thing – gave them the money, get to a safe place, once that’s done, call 911,” Pritchard said.Right now, investigators are looking into a possible connection.“We’re thinking that the first two, since the description is all

LA to pay $11.8 million to man blinded by police projectile during Dodgers celebration

After journalists were hit by projectiles during June protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown since the start of the president’s second term, a federal judge blocked LA police from using rubber bullets and other less lethal munitions against reporters.A federal judge in January also issued an injunction against the LAPD blocking the use of 40 mm launchers, a type of less lethal munition, in any crowd control situation.In 2021, California restricted the use o

US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push

President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene and Cuba’s leader said this week that his country is prepared to fight if that should happen.A senior State Department official met with the grandson of retired Cuban leader Raúl Castro last week during the trip, according to a department official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke Friday on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter. The official did not say who from the U.S. met with Raúl Guillermo Rodrígue

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

Nunley made the ruling late Friday afternoon, finding that eight attorneys general and DirecTV were likely to prevail in their legal bid to stop the merger.The deal, announced last year and approved by the Federal Communications Commission, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and the District of Columbia, most of them local affiliates of one of the “Big Four” national networks: ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley in Sacramento, C

Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

Her departure from the investigation came after she conveyed doubt that there was sufficient evidence for a criminal case against Brennan, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press to discuss internal Justice Department conversations.The Justice Department did not dispute that Medetis Long was no longer part of the investigation but also did not elaborate on the circumstances of her departure. The department said in a statement that “as a matter of routine prac

‘Toot in the wind’: Jake and Spike criticize Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans’ KIRO interview

I mean, the timing of this is actually quite interesting,” Jake said, referencing Evans’ quote about making all of downtown feel like the waterfront. “She’s literally in the studio saying that she just wants everybody to feel safe, and the top story on Mynorthwest is, ‘Seattle influencer goes viral after she’s attacked on popular waterfront.’ Quote, ‘We’re not safe anywhere.'”“You’re the person tasked with keeping criminals

Cruise season has begun in Seattle as temperatures creep higher

Cruise season has begun, which means summer is around the corner!! Passengers arriving in Seattle will now be greeted by a ...

Seattle Mariners' Latest Disaster Comes Attached With YET ANOTHER Questionable Dan Wilson Decision

Ty and Colby explain why they disagree with the Mariners' decision to pinch-hit Connor Joe for Luke Raley in Thursday's loss to ...

‘It’s just a false narrative’: Seattle City Attorney denies claims of city’s lenient crime reputation

“And what I’ve said to you, and what I’ve been very clear on, is that we are trying to break the cycle.”RELATED STORIES'This decision is out of my hands': SPD Chief weighs in on Katie Wilson restricting police surveillance cameras ahead of FIFA World CupAsk Ursula: Why is it so difficult to find an age-appropriate man, where are they hiding?'We're proud': SEA celebrates ranking 6th least stressful major airport in U.S.‘False narrative’ claim of lenient crime e

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions

elections.He pleaded guilty in September to a single count of making illegal donations in a deal with prosecutors, agreeing that they would be able to prove he made about $345,000 in illegal federal campaign contributions between 2010 and 2020, according to court records.Court documents state that Hoffman made donations to federal and Wisconsin candidates and political parties, with most of the dollars directed toward the federal side, but does not list specific recipients. It’s not clear

Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3

Helicopter tours are a popular way to explore the cliffs, beaches and waterfalls lining the Na Pali Coast.The vibrations and sudden spin of the helicopter points to some kind of mechanical problem with the helicopter — likely in the tail rotor — though it is too soon to pinpoint what the problem was, aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti said.“Certainly it seems to lead to a mechanical failure in the helicopter, which would point the investigation to maintenance and design issues,” said Guzzetti,

1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp

(AP) — Travelers on an East Tennessee interstate were forced to brake for workers — and drones, perhaps even a queen — when a truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed Friday.The swarm shut down an exit of Interstate 40 in Knoxville, said Mark Nagi, Tennessee Department of Transportation regional spokesperson. There were no injuries, he said.“The ramp from I-40 East to Henley Street is back open but the truck is destroyed and the bees are… well… buzzing. Unless you are dressed in this outfit p

Tentative contract deal holds off strike by New York City apartment building workers

NEW YORK (AP) — Union leaders representing thousands of New York City apartment house doorpersons, superintendents and other workers said Friday that they had reached a tentative contract agreement with building owners, averting a strike at the homes of an estimated 1.5 million people. The deal came just days before nearly 34,000 workers’ contract with an array of private building owners would have expired at midnight Monday.The union, called 32BJ SEIU, hadn’t called a strike in 35 years. Some t

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters

Department of Justice “to conduct the kind of fishing expedition it seeks here.”In an emailed response, the Justice Department said it would not comment on ongoing litigation.McElroy’s decision is similar to other rejections by federal judges across country since the Justice Department began seeking detailed voter data from the states. The information includes dates of birth, addresses, driver’s license numbers and partial Social Security numbers. Federal officials say they need the voter

Trump’s lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president’s $10B lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for President Donald Trump are engaged in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit the president filed against his own tax collection agency over the leak of his tax information to news outlets between 2018 and 2020.In a federal court filing Friday, Trump asks a judge to pause the case for 90 days while the two sides work to reach a settlement or resolution. “This limited pause will neither prejudice the parties nor delay ultimate resolution,” the filin

Ex-NYPD sergeant freed from jail while he appeals his conviction for deadly cooler throw

NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City police sergeant can stay out of jail while he appeals his manslaughter conviction for tossing a picnic cooler at a fleeing suspect who then crashed his motorized scooter and died, a judge ruled Friday.The decision by a state appellate court judge came a week after a lower-court judge sentenced Erik Duran to three to nine years in prison and ordered him jailed immediately in the 2023 death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey.Judge Saliann Scarpulla, of the mid-level