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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
U.S. companies and Iraq signed $60 billion in deals to build pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to secure energy exports amidst ongoing regional conflict and market volatility.
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What Seattleites and others had to say about 'Jimothy' the raccoon
Meet Jimothy, Seattle's viral hunchbacked raccoon. Capturing the internet's heart, this unique creature has become a local icon, drawing comparisons to Danny DeVito and sparking 'vintage Seattle' nostalgia.
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Seattle Times editorial board endorsements: Aug. 4, 2026, primary
The Seattle Times editorial board presents its 2024 primary endorsements, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and candidate scrutiny for legislative, judicial, and local positions in King and Snohomish counties.
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Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
President Trump released declassified documents claiming proof of mass voter fraud, but an AP review found no evidence of foreign manipulation or significant new revelations beyond well-documented vulnerabilities.
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Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
President Trump endorses Darline Graham to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, dramatically reshaping the South Carolina political landscape following the long-serving senator's recent passing.
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Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from the US Midwest to the East Coast, in photos
Dangerous wildfire smoke blankets the U.S. from the Great Lakes to the East Coast, prompting health warnings as thick haze darkens skies and reduces visibility across several regions.