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Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra's longtime opening act, dies at 86
Legendary comedian Tom Dreesen, a pioneer of interracial comedy and Frank Sinatra’s longtime opening act, has died at 86, leaving behind a legacy of humor and social progress.
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Cal Raleigh, Logan Gilbert have near mishap in Mariners' win Tuesday
Logan Gilbert and Cal Raleigh showcase their brotherly bond after a near-mishap on the mound, celebrating a dominant victory and Raleigh's game-winning hit in his return from the injured list.
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How does Trump's deal with Iran compare with Obama's?
Trump’s new memorandum of understanding with Iran aims to end current hostilities but lacks the specific nuclear restrictions and multilateral framework of the detailed 2015 Obama-era JCPOA agreement.
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Visa costs kept her from seeing her son's star World Cup moment. Now she's going
After congressional intervention, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother will receive a visa waiver to watch her son compete in the World Cup following a standout performance against Spain.
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Inside the massive response to an early-season wildfire near Spokane
Hundreds of firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Spokane that destroyed at least 15 homes. An unusually early extreme fire season triggers a massive, coordinated air and ground response.
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UW men's basketball adds Boris Tisma, a 7-year European pro
Coach Danny Sprinkle expands Washington's reach, securing Croatian forward Boris Tisma. Tisma joins a growing list of international recruits as the Huskies revamp their roster for the upcoming season.