Fire officials: More than 40 illegal drone flights have impeded efforts against Spokane wildfires

Fire officials warn illegal drone flights over the Spokane fires threaten firefighting efforts. Violators risking fines up to $50,000 and prison time.

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CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers expands to 27 states

The CDC said the source of this multistate outbreak was jalapeno peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed to places like Chipotle and QDOBA.

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'I need new underwear': Pilot startled after UPS plane strikes bird during takeoff

The pilot said he experienced a few bird strikes in his career, but this one was much louder and at a much higher altitude.

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Rapidly expanding drive-thru coffee chain launches its first mobile app

Fans of 7 Brew will soon be able to order their favorite drinks from their phones.

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Man accused of chasing 2 people with knife at Seattle’s Hing Hay Park

Officers recovered a fixed-blade knife and a box cutter after security workers reported threats in the Seattle park.

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Severe turbulence on Air India flight leaves 17 injured as plane has 'sudden loss of altitude'

Thirteen passengers and four crew members were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation after the plane landed.

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Construction begins on Washington state's first new ferry in 11 years as state adds third hybrid-electric vessel

Washington's ferry fleet is set for a significant upgrade as construction begins on a new hybrid-electric ship.

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Australian airline will charge passengers to use the overhead bins for their bags

Budget airline Jetstar said the move will make better use of space in overhead bins and streamline boarding. An airline expert said the move will "ruffle feathers."

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Fire Officials: Upwards of 800 structures lost as Spokane Area Fires continue to burn

Over 800 structures have been lost across the three fires, with the majority of them burned in the Old Trails Fire.

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Is your phone listening to you? Sort of. It's your apps

Check your settings to see which apps have the microphone on.

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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Dr. Erica Schwartz is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's first confirmed director in nearly a year.

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British boxer Raven Chapman recovering after emergency surgery

The boxer had collapsed during a sparring session in Denmark on July 24 and was airlifted to a local hospital.

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'First-of-its-kind' deal would allow TikTok creators to use Disney characters in short-form videos

Content using characters from Disney movies and TV shows would be featured on TikTok and Disney+ as part of the deal.

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WATCH: Car goes airborne, lands inside moving bus in Australia

Surveillance footage captured the dramatic moment and shocking aftermath after an airborne car landed half-inside a bus.

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SpaceX plans to recover Starship from Indian Ocean after historic splashdown

The spacecraft has remained afloat since its July test flight, marking Starship's first intact ocean landing after deploying 20 Starlink satellites.

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Awaiting official confirmation, scientists are confident SpaceX rocket crashed into moon

Experts said it was inevitable that the leftover rocket segment would plow into the moon early Wednesday morning.

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New federal rules for kratom, cannabis use outpaces cigarettes, tanning bed truths

Federal kratom rules, a shift in what Americans use most and new evidence on tanning bed damage are today's health headlines.

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

The FAA certification clears the plane for commercial service.

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WATCH: Pilot lands training plane on Florida interstate, narrowly missing traffic

The pilot and a flight student escaped unhurt after the emergency landing, which temporarily shut down part of Interstate 10.

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What happened to Perez Hilton? What we know about the celebrity blogger's hospitalization

Authorities said they worked with family members to de-escalate the situation after receiving multiple calls about Perez Hilton's livestream Tuesday.

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CDC adds 6 new states to Cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say

More than 20,000 cases of the infection have been reported in the U.S. since May, but health officials say the worst may be over.

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Buc-ee's files trademark lawsuit against family-owned Ohio mini mart

Days after John Oliver mocked Buc-ee's trademark lawsuits, the chain sued an Ohio corner store over its cartoon beaver logo.

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Hot and smoky: Here's when air quality will improve in Seattle

Western Washington is under a heat advisory and air quality alert through Thursday with temperatures in the upper 80s forecasted along with deteriorated air quality.

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Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time

On the hottest days, thinner air can make it harder for aircraft to take off safely.

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David Z., music producer who worked on '80s hits 'Funkytown' and 'Kiss,' has died

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar wrote on Facebook that Rivkin "inspired generations of musicians."

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Seattle shop launches 'Rally Jimothy' shirts to benefit wildlife rehab

Seattle's beloved raccoon, Jimothy, inspires a limited-time T-shirt by Knuckleball Shop, supporting PAWS Wildlife Center with $3 from each sale through Aug. 31.

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Vandalized statue of Hiroshima bombings survivor to be revitalized

In a tiny park in Wallingford, a symbol of peace and the cost of nuclear weapons is returning with a new message.

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Teen dressed as clown arrested after man found stabbed to death in Illinois

Less than an hour before the homicide, Ring camera footage captured the man approaching a home, looking into the camera and saying, “I have a gift for you.”

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Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton hospitalized after TikTok livestream alarms fans, family

Asked about Perez Hilton's livestream, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said it "received multiple calls regarding an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm."

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Spokane firefighter who aided others loses home in devastating Old Trails Fire

A retired firefighter who spent 20 years comforting fire victims now faces rebuilding his own life after losing his home in the Old Trails Fire.

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