She competed in Tough Mudder; a pustular rash was her prize. Hundreds got ill — and angry
County health officials confirmed at least eight cases of the bacterial rash but estimated there could be hundreds from the athletic event in California. #press
Japan rallies to beat Venezuela at World Cup, closes in on Olympic berth
Japan is one win away from getting back to the Olympics. #press
Myanmar’s High Court declines to hear Suu Kyi’s appeals in 5 cases where sentences already commuted
Myanmar’s Supreme Court has declined to hear special appeals from the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her convictions in five cases of which the head of the military-installed... #press
Trump pleads not guilty and waives arraignment in Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty and waived arraignment in the case accusing him and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. #press
Iceland says commercial whaling can resume after temporary ban
Iceland's government says commercial hunting of fin whales can resume in the country with stricter requirements on hunting methods and increased supervision. #press
Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, who helped build Cowboys into ‘America’s Team,’ dies at 91
Gil Brandt, overshadowed by coach Tom Landry and general manager Tex Schramm as part of the trio that built the Dallas Cowboys into “America’s Team” in the 1970s, has died. #press
2 years after exit from Afghanistan, Biden sees zero reason to recognize, aid the Taliban
Some U.S. officials had clung to the hope that the Taliban had moderated since they last controlled the country. But the predicted human-rights horror ensued. #press
White Sox promote former player Chris Getz to general manager
The Chicago White Sox promoted Chris Getz to general manager, staying inside the organization for the position almost two decades after the franchise last won a playoff series. #press
Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor’s plane last year
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is acknowledging that he took three trips last year aboard a private plane owned by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. #press
The Taliban say they have signed mining contracts worth $6.5 billion in Afghanistan
The Taliban say they have signed mining contracts worth billions of dollars in Afghanistan. #press
A rehabilitated ‘brute’ finds respect via a celebrated windjammer
In “From Whaler to Clipper Ship,” a Bremerton author charts the career and transformation of Henry Gillespie, the last captain to helm Glory of the Seas. #press
Man killed in shooting on Third Avenue in Seattle
A man died after a shooting in the 2100 block of Third Avenue Thursday morning, according to police. It was not clear what led up to the shooting. #press
Exploring the world of wood furniture customization
Whether you decide to tweak knobs, finishes or color, wood furniture is ideal for customization for your style. #press
Maine woman pleads guilty in 14-month-old son’s fentanyl death
A Maine woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after her year-old son’s fatal overdose. #press
Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film coming to movie theaters in October
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to movie theaters. #press
Iraq court sentences 5 people to life in prison in killing of US citizen, officials say
An Iraqi criminal court has convicted five men and sentenced them to life in prison in the killing of a U.S. citizen in Baghdad last year. #press
AG Ferguson asks feds for fentanyl-related law enforcement help outside Seattle
If granted, more federal resources would go to beefing up law enforcement focused on high rates of violence and overdoses in Everett, Spokane and Yakima. #press
What should go in a Seattle starter kit?
What does someone moving to Seattle need to get settled in? Some hiking boots, a sun lamp, a reusable travel mug? We want your ideas. #press
Cam Ward looks to take the leap in Year 2 as WSU Cougars QB
Perhaps the biggest key to Washington State's success this season is the play at quarterback, and Cam Ward wants to prove he's one of the best in the nation. #press
Kalen DeBoer led Huskies to huge success in Year 1. So what does Year 2 hold for UW’s coach?
After turning the Huskies around in his debut season as UW coach, Kalen DeBoer enters Year 2 on Montlake with major expectations. Will he deliver again? #press