A closer look at U.S. military support for Israel President Biden says Israel is inflicting too many civilian casualties in Gaza. Yet he's also proposing $14 billion in fresh military assistance to help Israel wage the war. Greg Myre
Judge rules Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed The former president's lawyers cited the Presidential Records Act in asking that the government's case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed. Greg Allen
No Labels, which sought to challenge Biden and Trump, ends its 2024 presidential bid The organization had emerged earlier this year as a potentially well-funded force in the election. However, No Labels said Thursday that finding the right candidates proved difficult. Danielle Kurtzleben
Biden warns Netanyahu that U.S. policy on Gaza hinges on improved conditions there President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen were killed in Israeli strikes. He said a ceasefire is needed so aid can get in. Tamara Keith
Off the Charts: Did Seattle defund the police? In 2020, protests following the police murder of George Floyd started a movement to defund police departments across the U.S. – including Seattle. Four years later, what, if anything, has changed? Teo Popescu
Virginia lawmakers have voted to raise the marriage age to 18. Most states haven't The bill awaits action by the governor and would bar minors from getting married — something activists say leads to abuses. Jahd Khalil
DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent The Justice Department has taken an active — and public — stand against alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's been nearly silent on possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war. Ryan Lucas
Wednesday Evening Headlines City hall workers told to return to the office, Amazon announces more layoffs, and two Seattle radio stations flip to country music. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Back to work! Seattle City Council staff ordered to return in person 4 days a week Workers who support the Seattle City Council will soon be required to return to the office four out of five days per week. Monica Nickelsburg
Israel's raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital foreshadows risks of Rafah assault The aftermath of Israel's raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital and airstrike on foreign workers shows the risks of an even wider assault on Rafah, where most Palestinians are now sheltering. Aya Batrawy