Apprenticeships are a trending alternative to college — but there's a hitch Apprenticeships are becoming a popular alternative to college as a career path. But demand is outpacing the supply of employers who offer them. Jon Marcus
'Fake electors' from 2020 are casting 2024 votes for Trump while facing felony charges Eight of the Republicans set to cast Michigan and Nevada's 2024 Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald Trump still face felony charges related to efforts to reverse Trump's 2020 loss. Hansi Lo Wang
'Love Is Blind' cast are employees, labor board says. Could a reality TV union be next? The case could have big implications for what glues reality show fans to the tube. A pending ruling, whatever the outcome, would set a precedent that other unscripted TV cast members could follow. Emma Bowman
A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis The patient was in kidney failure and her immune system would reject a human organ. Scientists hope genetically modified pig organs prove safe and will alleviate the organ shortage and save lives. Rob Stein
FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know The U.S. believes hackers affiliated with China's government are infiltrating telecoms and stealing users' data. The FBI has urged people to use end-to-end encryption to keep their info safe. Bill Chappell
An explosion kills the head of Russia's nuclear defense forces in Moscow A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow. A Ukrainian official said the country's security service carried out the attack. The Associated Press
Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on. The Associated Press
New York judge says Trump is not immune from hush money conviction A spokesperson for President-elect Trump said the case should never have been brought, called for its immediate dismissal. Ximena Bustillo
What is the quintessential NW sound? For Perri Lynch Howard, it's coyotes in the Methow Hans Anderson
