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U.S. State Department Authorizes Departure of Non-Essential Embassy Personnel from Israel Amid Security Concerns U.S. Embassy Jerusalem security alert regarding authorized departure of non-essential personnel from Israel
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U.S. State Department Authorizes Departure of Non-Essential Embassy Personnel from Israel Amid Security Concerns

BMN Staff February 27, 2026
The U.S. Department of State has authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from Mission...
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BREAKING: Four Dead, Six Injured After Shooting Involving Cuban Coast Guard and U.S.-Registered Speedboat Breaking News: Four dead six injured after shooting between Cuban coast guard and U.S. registered speedboat
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BREAKING: Four Dead, Six Injured After Shooting Involving Cuban Coast Guard and U.S.-Registered Speedboat

BMN Staff February 25, 2026
HAVANA, CUBA — Four people are dead and six others injured following a confrontation between Cuba’s border...
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UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to Short Pursuit in Lynden Lynden Washington intersection where police pursuit of 14-year-old on electric motorcycle took place
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UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to Short Pursuit in Lynden

Fernando Gonzalez February 25, 2026
Lynden Police have identified the rider of an electric motorcycle involved in a brief pursuit Monday evening...
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Bellingham Mother and Daughter Hospitalized at UW Medical Center in Rare Genetic Heart Condition Case Bellingham Mother and Daughter Hospitalized at UW Medical Center in Rare Genetic Heart Condition Case - Photos courtesy of Deanna Doeden.
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Bellingham Mother and Daughter Hospitalized at UW Medical Center in Rare Genetic Heart Condition Case

Fernando Gonzalez November 30, 2025
A Bellingham mother and daughter were hospitalized simultaneously at UW Medical Center after doctors discovered they both...
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