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Monday Evening Headlines

Oregon and President Trump continue to fight over federal troop deployment, workers in Bremerton want pay during the government shutdown, and Yakima basin water is getting rationed. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

The interim head of Seattle Public Schools on budgets, protests and beyond

Fred Podesta takes our questions on school closures, budget shortfalls, the proposed school engagement officer pilot, and much more.

Remembering Jane Goodall

Last week renowned primatologist Jane Goodall died at the age of 91. Myron Shekelle is a primatologist and senior instructor at Western Washington University. And he previously worked with Goodall - he assisted with founding the Jane Goodall Institute in Singapore.

Patricia Routledge, star of BBC's 'Keeping Up Appearances,' dies at 96

Patricia Routledge, known for playing Hyacinth Bucket on the 1990s British television show Keeping Up Appearances, has died at age 96.

National

NPR obtains memo about deploying Illinois Guard in Chicago

In a memo obtained by NPR, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lays out details on the proposed deployment of Illinois National Guard to Chicago.

Law & Courts

Is Trump's war on drug cartels legal?

John Yoo helped developed the legal framework for the post-9/11 wars in the George W. Bush Justice Department. He argues Trump trying to invoke war powers too extraordinary to be used against crime.

Europe

France's political crisis deepens as the latest prime minister resigns after a month

The latest French government lasted just 18 hours as France's third prime minister in a year resigned. The two premiers before him were brought down in no confidence votes. He didn't get that far.

Arts & Life

A contribution from Basque immigrants, 'Picon Punch' is having a big year in Nevada

The Picon Punch, a strong cocktail brought to Nevada by Basque immigrants, is having a big year. It just became the state's official drink, and a Nevada distiller is now making its main ingredient.

National

Amidst a slow wine market, winemakers say they're struggling this harvest

A global drop in demand for wine has led to a grape glut, and many U.S. vineyards are letting their grapes rot rather than harvesting them. Growers say it's one of the worst wine years in decades.