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What are the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case?

Journalist Vicky Ward first profiled sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She discusses the fallout from the millions of publicly released documents, and why this story took so long to come out.
- Tonya Mosley
Books

Can't get enough 'Heated Rivalry'? This Seattle bookseller can help keep the romance alive

From hockey hookups to Bigfoot bonds, love is in the air — and on the page.
- Katie Campbell
National

FAA shuts down, then opens airspace around El Paso for 10 days, citing security reasons

The Federal Aviation Administration has shut down the airspace around El Paso, Texas for ten days citing unspecified security reasons. The abrupt move stops all flights in one of the U.S. largest cities.
- Steve Inskeep
Government

This bill could let you downsize your way to home ownership in Washington

Washington state legislators want to let people live in tiny homes and RVs in backyards and driveways year round. If their bill passes, it could unlock the least expensive path to homeownership available. But critics worry about a "Cousin Eddie" problem.
- Joshua McNichols
Business

U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025

U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported.
- Scott Horsley
The snow flaked on us this year. That’s got meteorologists worried

It’s hard to ignore the weather this week. I’m in a t-shirt. I had to dig out my sunglasses. It’s nice, but it’s not normal. Washington is having one of its warmest winters in recent history. We’ve got Seattle's National Weather Service meteorologist Maddie Kristell here to explain what this means for our region.
- Patricia Murphy
Politics

With just days left until funding deadline, lawmakers seem no closer to making a deal

A contentious House hearing with senior immigration leaders did little to bring lawmakers closer on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
- Ximena Bustillo
Politics

Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., talks about ICE reforms ahead of DHS funding deadline

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois about DHS funding and ICE reforms ahead of Friday's deadline to avert a partial government shutdown.
- Steve Inskeep
National

Trump administration removes Pride flag from Stonewall National Monument

The National Park Service took down a Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, a landmark of the LGBTQ rights movement.
- Steve Kastenbaum
World

Shootings at school and home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, authorities said. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.
- The Associated Press

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