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How one village became the Christmas capital of Washington state

The decline of logging and mining nearly spelled the end for Leavenworth, Washington. But the town’s reinvention as a Bavarian mountain village now draws millions. LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — The scent of...

What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police have arrested a man on murder and arson charges in the death of a woman who was set on fire inside a subway train....

Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion. SEATTLE — Century-old department store Nordstrom has...

What we know about the deadly Christmas market attack in Germany

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed and 200 people were injured when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German...

Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies

A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service.The news service...

About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some cases because of...

Geno Smith avoids major injury after exiting Seahawks’ loss to Packers

“We’re fortunate,” Mike Macdonald said. “A lot of positive, optimistic signs coming out of the tests. Geno’s a beast, man. SEATTLE — Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks got some encouraging...

King County Superior Court judge issues permanent injunction on Kroger-Albertsons merger

Judges overseeing two separate cases to block the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons put a halt to it on Dec. 10. KING COUNTY, Wash. — The union representing more...

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