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1 hour ago in Sports

LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

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There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.

2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says

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The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

9 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.

1 day ago in Sports

Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes

Florida will start the men's college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago: No. 1. The Gators were the overwhelming pick to top the preseason AP Top 25 on Monday, receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes from a panel of national media.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

1 day ago in Sports

Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead

Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca figured it was going to be a quiet day for the outfielders with Drew Rasmussen on the mound for Game 5 of the AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.

1 day ago in Sports

Jordan Love, Green Bay’s defense lead the way in Packers’ 23-13 victory over Cowboys

Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass and scored on a 1-yard keeper and the Packers held Dallas' high-powered offense in check and beat the Cowboys 23-13 in a penalty-filled game Sunday night. Love went 23 of 41 for 276 yards with one interception.

4 days ago in Sports

NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule

The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, accusing him of trying to give college athletes in his state a "hall pass" to circumvent a rule that denies players...

4 days ago in Sports

Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4

Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for Cleveland and Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series...

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment

John Turturro, thief of New York characters, stars in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’

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John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988. Through his life as a New Yorker, his most reliable reservoir of inspiration has been the sidewalks and subway cars around him.

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS

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Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis for years, revealed Monday her doctor says she doesn't have the autoimmune disease and was misdiagnosed.

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Bellingham, Whatcom County move to add fee for private boat launches

The $60 annual fee could be waived if the owner or operator takes a training course.

3 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Boundary Bay founders to join state beer hall of fame

Their induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 2.

National News

1 hour ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

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The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

1 day ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

1 week ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

1 week ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

2 weeks ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

Sports

22 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Lyncs top Pioneers in 1A faceoff, Huskies backup leads them to first Big Ten win, Kraken return home and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Kraken were on the wrong side of NHL history over the weekend in the final game of their road trip.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Friday Night Lights in Lynden, Lions volleyball edges Sehome in thriller, Hawks fall in Denver, Sonics steam slows and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show is live at Lynden High School for tonight's game against Burlington on KPUG.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Victor Hedman’s OT goal lifts Lightning past Kraken 4-3

Beniers’ tip-in goal in the third tied the game with 4:19 left in regulation.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Broncos beat the Seahawks 17-14 in OT on Ja’Quan McMillian’s pick, Wil Lutz’s 53-yarder

The Seahawks franchise fell to 19-30-1 in overtime.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kaick Ferreira, Daniel De Sousa Brito help Dallas end Sounders’ unbeaten run with 1-0 victory

Andrew Thomas totaled two saves for Seattle (11-10-8), which went 4-0-5 during its unbeaten streak.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

New QBs for Huskies and Cougs, Kraken continue impressive start in Philly, Seahawks gear up for TNF in Denver and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Kraken have won all three games of their road trip heading into tomorrow's match in Tampa.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kraken beat Flyers 3-2 in shootout as Philadelphia’s winless start reaches 8 games

Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves to earn the win for Seattle.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s to interview Astros skipper, Rams drop kicker after MNF collapse, cross-town showdown in prep girls soccer and more | Northwest Sports Update

ESPN reports the Mariners have received permission to talk to Houston manager Joe Espada about their vacancy.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Turnovers doom Seahawks in loss to 49ers, Lynden football tops Anacortes, Baker hands Nooksack first loss and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Seahawks are back on Thursday for a primetime matchup against the Broncos in Denver.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kraken overcome Alex Ovechkin’s first goal of the season to beat the Capitals 5-3

Joey Daccord stopped 33 shots.

Local News

26 minutes ago in Business, Local, Trending

Judge orders Ferndale council member to pay former business partner $333K

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A second breach of contract lawsuit against Robert Pinkley is set to go to trial in December.

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Bellingham, Whatcom County move to add fee for private boat launches

The $60 annual fee could be waived if the owner or operator takes a training course.

3 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Boundary Bay founders to join state beer hall of fame

Their induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 2.

4 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops full percentage point in September

Multiple sheets of resume-style documents overlapped on a desk, with headings like Skills and Experience in lorem ipsum text (informational).

The dip reflected the county's largest month-over-month drop in unemployment rate since in two years.

1 day ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

Midday ferry shutdown planned for Lummi Island route

Terminal inspections will suspend Whatcom Chief service for nearly five hours Wednesday.

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