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This NEW state database tracks police use of force

Washington has almost 11 thousand police officers across a hundred and seventy agencies… and no standardized tracking of police use of force. That is, until this week. In a minute we’ll learn what The Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety could mean for people, police, and policy.
- Patricia Murphy
Israel says it recovered the bodies of 2 U.S.-Israeli hostages

The bodies of Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, an Israeli who held U.S. and Canadian citizenship, and her husband, Gad Haggai, 72, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, were recovered, the country's military said.
- Daniel Estrin
FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.
- Rebecca Hersher
Divorce lawyers say it's a seasonal business. Here's why

Divorce lawyers know certain times of the year are much busier than others. They and researchers have found seasonal patterns around divorce filings.
- Vanessa Romo
International students look to the U.K. instead of the U.S. amid Trump's visa plans

Planned U.S. visa restrictions are causing students around the world to consider going to the United Kingdom instead.
- Willem Marx
OpenAI takes down covert operations tied to China and other countries

The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports.
- Shannon Bond
3 World War II bombs are defused in a German city's biggest postwar evacuation

More than 20,000 residents were evacuated from Cologne's city center Wednesday after the bombs were unearthed on Monday during preparatory work for road construction.
- The Associated Press
Trump issues new travel ban covering a dozen countries

The White House said the action was needed to protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other national security threats, and said the countries lacked screening and vetting capabilities.
- Asma Khalid
Wednesday Evening Headlines

Local man linked to fertility clinic bombing, Seattle's Canlis gets a new head chef, and SIFF lays off staff.
- Paige Browning
How a Spokane woman became a hall of fame foosball player

Let’s talk foosball. You know, the table top game with the little soccer guys. Maybe you’re a hot shot at your local bar. You have a few tricks up your sleeve. And maybe they’ve even won you a couple beers over the years.
- Shane Mehling

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