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Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars

The deployment is meant to help the government of Haiti recover vast swaths of territory seized in the past year and now controlled by heavily armed gangs.
- The Associated Press
Politics

Trump administration claims D.C. police chief powers, but capital leaders push back

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police."
- The Associated Press
Education

Investigation into Mercer Island teacher’s resignation finds history of alleged abuse

A well-regarded Mercer Island High School teacher, Gary “Chris” Twombley, resigned his position earlier this year amid allegations of abusive relationships with some of his students.
- John O'Brien
Thursday Evening Headlines

Costco won't sell mifepristone, staffer in Hilary Franz's office claims retaliation after reporting domestic violence, and heavy rain is on the way.
- Patricia Murphy
National

At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades

With a wild card invitation, the tennis legend is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the oldest singles player to take the court in more than 40 years.
- Alana Wise
Politics

Religious groups pressure retail pharmacies, including Costco, not to carry abortion drug

Religious organizations have ramped up their pressure on retail pharmacies to not carry mifepristone — the first of two drugs used in most medication abortions and to manage some miscarriages.
- Eilís O'Neill
Politics

A big threat to Democrats' WA swing district

WA's Third Congressional District broke for Trump three times. It also sent Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez to the U.S. House -- twice. But her challenger in 2026 will test whether voters support her unique politics or felt her previous opponent was just too extreme.
- Scott Greenstone
National

Locals weigh in on Trump's move to crack down on crime in D.C.

Crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low, according to the DOJ. But violent crime persists in some neighborhoods. How much of a law enforcement presence is there now amid Trump's crackdown?
- Meg Anderson
'Lion King' puppet designer helps put a spin on a classic in 'Romeo and Zooliet'

Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. A Shakespeare festival in St. Louis has found a way to make kid friendly as well with the help of a famous puppet designer.
- Jeremy Goodwin
History

Trump isn't the first U.S. president to seek to strengthen ties with Putin

President Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump has long said that his relationship with Putin will help him strike a deal.
- Don Gonyea

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