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4 weeks ago in National
Trump says he has deals with China after meeting Xi to try to solve trade tensions
President Donald Trump said he's made deals with China after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the leaders of the world's two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues.
4 weeks ago in Features, World
This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk
Mexican marigold growers say they've been left reeling by torrential rains, stretching drought and other impacts from climate change — caused by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal – that have grown increasingly common.
4 weeks ago in Features
How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions
The robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab is a testing ground for tiny drones that can be deployed in search and rescue missions even in dark, smoky or stormy conditions.
4 weeks ago in World
Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Rozier and Billups will not receive NBA salaries while on leave in gambling cases, AP sources say
NBA guard Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups will not receive their salaries while on leave for their arrests on federal gambling-related charges, two people with knowledge of the matters told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in Trending, World
Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist admit their involvement
Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world's most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday.
Northwest Sports Update: Cal receives high honor from peers, key Seahawks’ status in jeopardy, Lynden volleyball’s perfect season and more
Cal Raleigh was named the overall Player of the Year in the MLB by the Player's Association after his historic season.
PeaceHealth to cut dozens of jobs at Bellingham hospital
Impacted roles include supply chain specialists, informaticists and some administrative services.
Bellingham Food Bank doubles food spending budget amidst SNAP’s looming suspension
Plus, the Salvation Army is partnering with Walmart to host food drives across the state this weekend.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Manny Pacquiao hints at possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao has hinted a rematch of his 2015 blockbuster with Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be on the cards next year. "Right now we have a lot of negotiations about my next fight — there's a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather," Pacquiao told a news conference Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Guerrero homers off Ohtani as Blue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4
Dodger Stadium was still shaking with joy when Monday turned to Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays trudged into their clubhouse. Their 18-inning loss in Game 3 felt like a monumental setback that might have already decided the World Series.
4 weeks ago in Trending, World
Hurricane Melissa weakens as it churns across Cuba as a Category 2 storm
Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Whatcom County to host open house at severe weather shelter in Bellingham
In addition to guided tours, health officials will give a presentation before taking questions or comments.
Washington wins education funding lawsuits against Trump administration
My Bellingham Now previously reported that the department pulled the funding in September because the program curriculum mentioned diverse gender identities.
Food assistance benefits like SNAP to end in November with lack of federal funding
According to Gov. Bob Ferguson, roughly 1 million Washington residents use SNAP benefits every month to buy food.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kelsey Grammer, 70, announces the birth of his 8th child: ‘Isn’t that lovely?’
It's a boy — named Christopher — for 70-year-old actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh. The "Frasier" star announced his latest baby news on Monday's edition of the "Pod Meets World" podcast.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
40 years later, Michael J. Fox looks back on ‘Back to the Future’
It's been 40 years since "Back to the Future" debuted in theaters, but neither time, nor Parkinson's disease has done much — regardless of what he says — to diminish Fox's boyish good nature.
4 weeks ago in World
Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the army to immediately carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza, and Hamas responded by saying it would delay handing over the body of a hostage, putting new pressure on the tenuous U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Northwest Sports Update: Sounders fall in opening playoff match, Whatcom County football coaches honored by Seahawks and more
The Sounders are heading back to Seattle with a must-win game on their hands next week.
1 month ago in Trending, World
Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began
Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
