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Washington High School Shooting Update: Third Teenager Dies After Being Shot by Teen Shooter Jaylen Fryberg

Another teenage has died after being shot in a fatal school shooting at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Washington State last month.

Washington High School Shooting Update: Members of Jaylen Fryberg Tribe Condemn Teen Shooter

Members of the Tulalip Tribe in Washington State have released a statement condemning the actions of the Native American student who killed three people, including himself, and wounded three others during a school shooting last week.

Washington School Shooting Update: Jaylen Fryberg Invited Victims to Meet Him in Lunchroom

Shortly before opening fire at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Washington State on Friday, Jaylen Fryberg invited his five friends to meet him in the school's cafeteria. However, as they were sitting at a lunch table, he walked up behind them and opened fire in the crowded lunchroom, killing two and wounding three others.

Washington State High School Shooting: Sources Say 14-Year-Old Shooter Was Crowned 'Homecoming Prince'

More information has been uncovered about the student responsible for a fatal shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Washington State on Friday.

Washington Man Opens Fire on Police Cars, Stations in 3 Towns

policePolice in Washington State shot and arrested a man who allegedly opened fire on several police stations and police cars in Snohomish County on Wednesday. Only one officer was injured during the shooting spree.

Cuba Embargo News and Debate 2014: Expert Suggests Hillary Clinton Be President to End 'Abnormal' Relationship With Communist Country

In a Wednesday panel discussion at the Cuban Interests Section, experts from both Washington and Havana discussed the benefits of lifting the embargo the United States has Cuba.

Owner of Drive-Thru Bikini Coffee Stands in Washington Accused of Promoting Prositution: Former Nude Dancer Charged

The owner of a series of bikini coffee stands in Washington state is accused of money laundering and promoting prostitution after it was discovered her baristas were selling sexual acts as well as coffee drinks.

Washington Wildfire Maps, Update 2014: Rain in Affected Area Leads to Mudslides; No Injuries Reported

Areas that have been scorched are primed for mudslides Wildfires in Washington state are continuing to cause problems, even after the flames have been extinguished.

Oregon & Washington Wildfires 2014 Maps, Updates: Thunderstorms Help Firefighters Battle Northwest Blazes

Rain and cooler temperatures assist crews, but fires still ravage the region Storms overnight on Tuesday helped contain some of the many wildfires burning in the U.

Washington Wildfires 2014 Maps, Updates: Devil’s Elbow Complex Fire Now at Over 8,000 Acres. Forcing Evacuations; Cost of Fire Estimated Near $2 Million [Slideshow]

A group of four wildfires have blazed through the past week in northeastern Washington, destroying over 8,000 acres of land and prompting widespread evacuations. At only two percent containment, the current estimated cost for these wildfires is $1.8 million.

Washington & Colorado Pot Industry: States See a New Rush of Business Surrounding Cannabis

History repeats itself with a new product: replace gold with marijuana and you've got a new one for the books. Marijuana is legitimizing itself in the business world and has caught the attention of investors and business minds, as well as workers who see the opportunities for a new job.

Washington Wildfires 2014 Maps, Updates: Carlton Complex Fire Grows to 215,000 Acres, Destroys Nearly 100 Homes; Fire-Caused Phone Line Outages and Loss of Cell Phone Service Reported [Slideshow]

The four wildfires sparked at the beginning of this week in Washington have converged into what is being called the Carlton Complex fires and the massive blaze continues to expand, destroying hundreds of thousands of acres of land, burning down homes, causing widespread evacuations, and more.

Washington Legal Weed Update: State Clears Pot Shops to Open for Business

Good news for weed smokers in Washington state: Starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, a select group of pot shops selling cannabis for recreational use will be allowed to open their doors to the public.

Gun Control Pros & Cons, Debate: Republican Rep. Peter King Urges for Discussion on Capitol Hill

Following the tragedy that occurred near the University of California at Santa Barbara on Friday, Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) raised concerns Sunday about the necessity for background checks on firearms and improving the mental health of U.S. citizens.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Hundreds of Workers Face Layoffs After ICE Audit

Hundreds of workers at an apple-packaging company in central Washington are in jeopardy of losing their jobs after a federal immigration audit unveiled discrepancies in the payroll.

Birth Defect Anencephaly on Rise in Washington, Stumping Health Department

A recent CNN report Saturday revealed an unusually high number of babies born with the birth defect anencephaly in a three-county area in the state of Washington.

Weird, Odd Local News: 11-Year-Old Washington Girl Kills Cougar With Rifle

An 11-year-old girl from Twisp, Washington shot and killed a cougar that was stalking her older brother.

Amanda Knox Case & Verdict 2014: What Happens Next?

The never-ending saga of Amanda Knox continues after she was again found guilty of murdering Meredith Kercher in 2007.

President Obama Endorses Legalization Of Marijuana As A Social Justice Issue; D.C. Lawmakers Agree

Following the passage of a bill last week by a city council committee in Washington D.C. that brought the nation’s capital a step closer to decriminalizing marijuana, President Obama voiced publicly his opinion that it’s important for the legalization of marijuana to go forward.

Aurora Borealis Forecast: Northern Lights Show Could Be Visible in United States Tonight [Video]

The beautiful phenomenon known as aurora borealis, or northern lights, will be seen in unexpected parts of the United States today and tomorrow, including as far south as Colorado

Monday Night Football Preview Week 12: San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins Prepare for Clash of RGIII and Kaepernick

The San Francisco 49ers made the cross-country trip to the nation's capital for what was supposed to be an even matchup. Instead the 49ers (6-4) are in much better shape than their east coast counterpart in Washington (3-7)
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