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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

WA: Peace/Non-Violence

Congress gave final approval to the 2024 budget after a six-month delay. (doganmesut/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Missed opportunities in 2024 budget, peacekeeping groups say

Groups supporting peace around the globe say the budget approved by Congress is lacking crucial components. After a monthslong stalemate, Congress …

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The Alternatives to Violence Project has been offered in schools across the country. (Wikimedia Commons)
WA group brings 'Alternatives to Violence' to secondary students

Skills for reducing violence are becoming essential in schools. At the beginning of the school year, students at a Washington state high school …

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Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. (Volodymyr/Adobe Stock)
Death Anxiety Could Play Role in Putin's Ukraine Invasion

What is the link between anxiety about death and Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine? A Seattle-based organization is hostin…

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The organization PeaceTrees Vietnam clears 18 to 20 mines a day in the central part of the country. (PeaceTrees Vietnam)
WA-Based Organization Honored for Clearing Mines in Vietnam

SEATTLE -- The founder of a Washington state-based organization that clears mines in Vietnam has been selected for AARP's Purpose Prize. Jerilyn …

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Former national security advisor Michael Flynn admitted that he lied to the FBI during Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
More than 1,000 DOJ Alumni Urge Flynn Prosecution to Go On

SEATTLE - Former federal prosecutors are asking a judge to reject the Justice Department's request to drop its years-long case against former national…

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Puget Sound Muslims are hosting an event they hope can act as an antidote to Islamophobia. (CAIR-Washington)
WA Muslims Fight Islamophobia with Personal Stories

TACOMA, Wash. — Muslims in Washington state are building bridges with their neighbors in a new series launching today in Tacoma. Muslim …

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Aneelah Afzali has been speaking directly to communities about the misconceptions surrounding Islam on her tour of Washington cities. (Council on American-Islamic Relation)
Faith Over Fear Roadshow Exposes "Islamaphobia Industry"

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Local faith leaders have been touring cities in Washington, exposing what they say is a well-funded industry focused on …

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Campaign Nonviolence Week is celebrated around the world to promote peace. (Allanton House World Peace Prayer Society/Flickr)
International Day of Peace Celebrates Humanity's 'Oneness'

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Today, cities across Washington state are celebrating the International Day of Peace. In Spokane, people are gathering at Gonzaga …

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As the Trump administration pulls back on fighting climate change, national security experts say that puts the U.S. and its military at greater risk. (Expert Infantry/Flickr)
Could Trump's Climate Policy Hurt U.S. Standing in the World?

SEATTLE – An expert on national security is condemning efforts by the Trump administration to reverse Obama-era climate-change policy. Citing a …

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For new refugees, the first year in the U.S. is the hardest, but most are able to build better lives. (Int'l. Rescue Committee)
Refugee Agency Exec Reflects on 40 Years of Service

SEATTLE – A Washington man is observing the nation's immigration debate from the unique perspective of someone who has helped refugees resettle …

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FOTO: Un 40 por ciento de las ventas de armas en Washington son entre particulares, sin verificar los antecedentes, entre individuos, en línea o en exhibiciones de armas como la de Texas, mostrada aquí. Sólo una de las opciones sometidas a votación en Washington en noviembre, la I-594, ampliaría la verificación de antecedentes. Crédito de la foto: Glasgows/Wikimedia Commons.
¿Quién está tomando partido en el debate de seguridad de armas de WA?

SEATTLE – Millones de dólares han sido destinados en Washington a las campañas de cada una de las iniciativas de ley relativas a la ve…

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PHOTO: The public is invited to the many
This Weekend, a Special "Mission" to Honor WA Vets

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. - Special ceremonies planned for Saturday at cemeteries across Washington and the nation will pay tribute to the state's veterans …

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