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"Welcome to Southwest, where we beat our competitors...not our customers." - the announcer on this
#Southwest
flight is SAVAGE.
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A HUGE Constitution brings up the rear as hundreds counter-protest against pro-Trump & right-wing activists.
#Seattle
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RIGHT NOW: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird volunteering as greeters at today’s mass vaccination site in
#Seattle
.
FYI: Both of their lines go a little slower due to selfie delays.
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UPDATE: Now 8 people have been found dead at the Fulton County Jail since January.
Samuel Lawrence, 34, sent this 12-page, handwritten letter to federal officials begging for help. It was received on August 22. Lawrence was found dead on August 26. Autopsy results still pending.
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Just a reminder, there are good people doing good things that you don’t know about.
Today I was working on a state of homelessness story and tripped into these 3 handing out bags (w a blanket and toiletries) to those living unhoused in downtown
#Atlanta
.
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“If I didn’t know any better, I’d think I was in Pullman, Washington.” Rece Davis compares NFL Draft crowd in Nashville to GameDay crowd at Washington State last season.
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Broadcasters should stop struggling to put words to this. This game should be called. The NFL world should rest tonight...and hope for the best for Damar Hamlin. ❤️
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RIGHT NOW: An assembly line inside Atlanta City Hall as organizers against “Cop City” turn in 116,000 signed petitions to get the controversial issue on an upcoming ballot.
Each box is headed to the City Clerk’s office.
City of Atlanta has 50 days to verify signatures.
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BREAKING: The Atlanta City Council just unanimously approved a resolution to instruct the City Clerk to start scanning & publishing the 116,000 petitions calling to have the issue of the public safety training center on an upcoming ballot.
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WATCH: Hundreds of steel balls broke out of a semi-truck driving up SW Genesee St in West Seattle. No reported injuries. Some cars hit. Clean-up crews just got on scene. Just got this video from a witness.
#komonews
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RIGHT NOW: Hundreds and hundreds of people in line at Atlanta City Hall to give public comment AGAINST the development of the public safety training center.
I’ve covered a lot of City Council meetings. I’ve NEVER seen turnout like this!
@ATLNewsFirst
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UPDATE: 7 people taken to Harborview Medical Center from today's shooting in downtown Seattle, per hospital official.
@SeattleFire
has confirmed one person died on scene, at least 5 people taken to hospital were in critical condition at the time.
#komonews
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RIGHT NOW: Protest growing in
#Atlanta
calling for police accountability in light of Memphis PD releasing the video of 5 officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols.
Roughly 40 people here. Peaceful.
@ATLNewsFirst
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“I’m gay.” A friend in college posted this on my Facebook as a prank. When I saw it, I gave a cool laugh, applauded the guy on the ‘good one’, deleted it & went back to my closeted life.
10 yrs later. I’m writing it for myself.
I’m gay.
This time – I’m damn proud to admit it!
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BREAKING: A King Co. judge ruled 4 allegations against Councilmember Kshama Sawant meet the threshold for a potential recall vote. Petitioners must now get roughly 10,000 signatures in 180 days to put the recall measure on a potential February ballot. Voters, it'll be up to you.
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RIGHT NOW: Law enforcement from across the region huddled around the ER at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
A show of support as the bodies of 2 deputies will be escorted from here to the Medical Examiner’s office.
Those 2 deputies killed while serving a warrant.
@cbs46
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RIGHT NOW: 61 activists, many tied to the “Stop Cop City” movement, now face state RICO charges.
List includes Marlon Kautz, Adele Maclean & Savannah Patterson who are organizers for an Atlanta bail fund.
Back in January, AG Chris Carr suggested to me this could be coming.
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UPDATE: Organizers filed this petition with the City of Atlanta this morning that starts the process of getting the issue of the public safety training center on the November ballot.
Organizers will need to gather 75K signatures in 60 days to be eligible to be added to a ballot.
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BREAKING: Reynoldstown neighbors vote 79-16 AGAINST the development of a 42-unit affordable housing project on Moreland.
The developers will take this vote to the ATL Housing Authority. It’s unclear if this will derail public financing for the project.
6 people abstained.
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BREAKING: A private autopsy showed Manuel Teran’s hands were raised when they were shot & killed by state troopers during a clearing operation, per law firm representing Teran’s family.
Autopsy also showed “Tortuguita” was likely in a seated position, cross-legged when killed.
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Wait this is AWESOME! After an
@ECUPiratesFB
touchdown...cops and cheerleaders break it down!
#ECU
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BREAKING: Shooting suspect has been arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Police say she pulled the trigger in a triple-shooting in Midtown, killing two people with a third person in the hospital.
Details on
@CBS46
at 5pm.
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The man. The myth. And they say 🔥 isn't allowed on planes. 😂
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RIGHT NOW: Organizers in the movement against Atlanta’s public safety training center are turning in 116,000 signatures to the Clerk’s Office with hopes to have ATL voters decide this issue.
There needs to be 58,232 valid signatures to be eligible for a ballot referendum in ATL.
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His son, Elijah DeWitt, was shot and killed 2 days ago. Today, police announced a second teenager was arrested in connection to this shooting.
And already, Craig DeWitt says he forgives the shooters. Incredible.
@ATLNewsFirst
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So sad! In October Amina Ahmed was appointed to the SeaTac City Council. Today she was killed in a car crash. We’ll remember her impact to the SeaTac community on
@komonews
at 11pm.
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JUST IN: The UW Marching Band will spell out “THANKS” pregame to WSU before the Apple Cup kicks off Friday.
WSU’s band played UW’s fight song at the Apple Cup in ‘18 after a UW band flipped on the way to Pullman - preventing the band from making it.
#komonews
@huskyband
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NEW: Hours after the Council voted to publicly fund the
#Atlanta
training center, activists are now calling for a ballot referendum - that could allow Atlanta voters to stop the project.
I'm told organizers will need to get 70K signatures in 60 days to get this item on a ballot.
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CHECK IT OUT: Hundreds of people are walking on the viaduct right now. A spokesperson from WSDOT said this shouldn’t be happening and it’s NOT safe with parts of on-ramps under construction.
#komonews
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UPDATE: Just spoke with mom who’s keys are still inside the Walmart. She said her husband was one of three men who pulled their own guns on shooter. Again, suspect was killed by bystander’s gunshots, per Tumwater police.
#komonews
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Families of Life Care residents are furious on how their loved ones are being treated by the CDC and Department of Health.
One woman was called this morning telling her that her mother died. 7 hours later she was mistakenly called saying her mom was fine.
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In Kshama Sawant’s big business tax proposal, Amazon would be on the hook for roughly $148 million/year to support affordable housing.
Bezos just bought one house for $165 million.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has bought David Geffen’s Benedict Canyon home for $165 million, setting a new record for Los Angeles.
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BREAKING: The Seattle City Council just unanimously voted (7-0) to move 911 dispatching out of
@SeattlePD
control to a civilian-led authority. Parking enforcement will remain in SPD until the Council can consult with competing labor unions. Details on
@komonews
at 4/6pm.
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BREAKING: Seattle City Council passes its 2020 SPD amended budget, finalizing cuts of $3.5 million and roughly 100 officers.
With a super majority (7-1), the Council's vote overrides any veto by the Mayor.
#komonews
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FEELIN' 22!
@ZayJones7
sets new school record with 22 receptions in a single game, 1 off NCAA record.
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Renton - this is one of your police officers. Be proud.
Should anything happen, they’ll treat your loved one like their own.
@RentonpdWA
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Here I go, here I go, here I go again!
After 5 months away, I’m diving back into reporting in Seattle. This time with
@KIRO7Seattle
. I’m freelancing for the CBS affiliate (again). I’ve covered western WA for 5 years and pumped to get back to work! Story ideas: pquinn
@kiro7
.com.
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BREAKING: WSU QB Gardner Minshew named as one of three finalists for the Davey O’Brien Award, recognizing the top QB in the country.
#komonews
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My 8-year-old niece had a dream of having a bake sale to raise money for her mom - who has stage 4 brain cancer.
So today she had the bake sale.
She raised $1,138 in 2 hours.
That’s the tweet. Enjoy your night.
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UPDATE: A smile and a wave. Kittitas Police Officer Benito Chavez is on his way home after suffering a shattered femur in a gun battle Tuesday that took the life of Deputy Ryan Thompson. Hear from Officer Chavez on
@komonews
at 5&6pm.
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Are you missing your kid? They’re probably here. ❄️🛷
(Also check out the hops from the guy in the yellow pants)
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WELCOME HOME: The University of Washington band is back in Seattle after one of its buses flipped and crashed Thursday night near George. Fans, players and band alumni are hear to welcome them back.
#komonews
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Such a powerful image:
Thousands kneel in downtown
#Seattle
.
It’s day 5 of protests. Some wins, some losses. This is a determined city.
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UPDATE: Residents of this apartment complex in Midtown tell me this is where the suspect lived.
This was the first shooting scene in a triple-shooting that killed two people. Residents say that apartment management staff was targeted on the plaza level.
@cbs46
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ICYMI: A day to remember for
@ZayJones7
. 19 catches, 185 yards, TD. The stats are nice, but the sideline surprise...just special.
#ECU
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The ref asked the 2 teams to shake hands...Havelock stepped forward...West Craven walked away. Yeah, it's like that.
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Seattle - Thank You!
After 5 years, I’m moving. I’m excited to say that I’m joining the reporting team at
@CBS46
in Atlanta later this month.
But before I shift my focus (& drive across the country), I must celebrate this city. Bear with me - and this cheesy video montage. 🧵
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Last day at KOMO! More details to come! Sappy goodbye posts on my IG today...thanks for the 4+ years Seattle!
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NEW: South Downtown Atlanta is set to get a major facelift.
10 city blocks, 53 buildings are now under new ownership.
ATL native
@JonnyBird
took roughly 100 people on a walking tour detailing his 40-year vision.
Big takeaway: Parking lots are out, housing is in.
@ATLNewsFirst
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Salute to Greenville's Cornell Powell. Reps the
#252
on the nation's biggest stage. Congrats bud!
@CornellPowell17
@JHRoseAthletics
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Hey
@B_Ingram13
, Kinston's got your back. No matter where you go!
@bigdaddy4693
@WNCT9
@kinstonmbb
@NBA
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RIGHT NOW: Protesters are rallying at Georgia Tech for and against Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer at UPenn, ahead of the 500 Freestyle final of the NCAA Championships.
If Thomas wins, she’ll be the first known transgender woman to win a NCAA swimming title.
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BREAKING: A federal judge just granted AG Bob Ferguson’s request to halt implementation of
@POTUS
' immigration executive order NATIONWIDE.
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HAPPENING NOW: Seattle is closing its mass vaccination sites. Mayor Durkan says there’s no need for large-scale fixed sites given low demand. More than 76% of city is partially vaccinated.
Officials believe they’ll reach 70% fully vaccinated in next 3 weeks.
#komonews
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“I'm looking back and then I see all these balls and I said "Holy S***!" - the driver of this semi-truck that lost hundreds of steel balls in West Seattle.
#komonews
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An emotional Cliff Godwin fired up for the future. Watch out,
@ECUBaseball
will be back!
@cgodwin23
@WNCT9
@NCAACWS
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BREAKING: Another person in custody at the Fulton County Jail has died, per
@FultonSheriff
.
This is the 10th this year.
Shawndre Delmore, 24, was found unresponsive by a detention officer on 8/31 & died at Grady 9/3. He was being held on a $2,500 bond for a burglary charge.
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Gruden wasn't emailing himself. This investigation shouldn't stop with him.
What Jon Gruden did was repugnant, that's not in debate.
But NFL's diversion here is diabolical: focusing on then-ESPN broadcaster who wouldn't join NFL for five more years.
This case was about the Washington franchise.
Gruden was sacrificed for the greater (NFL owners) good.
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INBOX:
@Mariners
announce its plan for vaccinated-only sections, starting May 13. Capacity expands to up to 14,000 fans.
Fully-vaccinated fans incentives:
-tickets starting at $10
-access to the ‘Pen
-20% off food/drinks/gear
-free T-shirt
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UPDATE: Just got on scene. Hundreds of these steel balls poured out of this truck and rolled down Genesee Street. Some cars damaged. About the size of a shot put.
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This is unbelievable when you consider only 30 (of 160) employees from the Life Care Center in Kirkland have been tested...where 63 residents have tested positive with at least 13 deaths of COVID-19.
The Jazz announce that they administered 58 coronavirus tests on players/personnel, and that Donovan Mitchell was the only positive test
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BREAKING: King County health officials now declaring 8 people have died from the coronavirus, with 21 people now confirmed to be infected.
#komonews
@KCPubHealth
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Right now at the Life Care Center of Kirkland:
Residents with COVID-19: 0
Working staff with COVID-19: 0
Residents showing signs of COVID-19: 0
Staff showing signs of COVID-19: 0
Oh what a month can do.
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8 CATCHES AWAY! On Saturday,
@ZayJones7
could set the record for most receptions in
@NCAA
history. *Also: no drops today during 1-on-1.
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130 Mariners staff are gathered at T-Mobile Park watching the HOF announcement hoping to hear Edgar’s name!
#komonews
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WATCH: Georgia State Senator
@JoshforGeorgia
was eating lunch near Northside Medical when his restaurant went into lock-down. I talked w/ him moments after. He’s calling for stricter gun laws in GA.
(I’m still working to confirm the suspect was battling mental health issues.)
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Why is Matthew’s outspokenness against the training center the headline? I agree it’s worth a mention - but why lead with it…Matthew is not an elected official or public figure. The illegal act should be the focus, not his stance on a controversial issue. This doesn’t sit right.
Traffic cameras on Moreland Avenue recorded the frightening moments last Friday as a reckless driver in a stolen car slammed into the vehicles.
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JUST IN: Looking for a COVID test in Washington? It's about get much easier.
@GovInslee
just announced 5.5 million at-home tests are coming to WA this month. A new web portal will soon be live where you can order tests to be shipped to your door. (W/
@amazon
/
@careevolution
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RIGHT: "Do the right thing and send this back to committee."
Killer Mike, w/ an intro by 2Chainz, just gave very critical remarks to the Atlanta City Council on a 'public nuisance' proposal he says will target nightclubs and black-owned businesses.
@KillerMike
@2chainz
@cbs46
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Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈
I came out publicly 3 years ago…with the “Love is Love” Target t-shirt and all 😂😂
Here’s to everyone being able to just be themselves…and finding less cliche ways of communicating that 💪
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Every Christmas Eve as a kid our family ate
@McDonalds
. No family tonight, have to work, but not breaking tradition.
Merry Christmas twitter fam!
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RIGHT NOW: WA Governor Jay Inslee, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and others set to announce the opening of the Seattle mass vaccination site at Lumen Field Event Center.
They’re coining it “the largest civilian-led vaccination site in the country.”
#komonews
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HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds packed into Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill. This crowd calling to defund SPD - and reallocate that money to improve equity in communities, including healthcare and schools.
#komonews
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BREAKING: NHL Seattle will break ground on their practice facility and training center at Northgate on Thursday, February 27. The estimated $70 million dollar project is set to open June 2021.
#komonews
@NHLSeattle_
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BREAKING: DOH has approved the City of Seattle to be a vaccine distributor.
@SeattleFire
mobile teams will first vaccinate those in adult family homes. Mayor Durkan said shots in arms start as soon as Thursday.
#komonews
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RIGHT NOW: Just minutes after crowds cleared, City crews are already cleaning the chalk messages written by protesters - derogatory messages about the police.
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Mount Vernon native and Everett product, TJ Oshie is playing for the Stanley Cup. His dad is battling Alzheimer’s disease. Tim’s memory often fails him, but he says TJ never does! Story on
@komonews
at 10:45pm.
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WATCH: A Marietta Muslim wrestler was barred from competing at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials today after winning a national title.
USA Wrestling told me it's because her uniform doesn't comply with international guidelines for the Paris Games.
Full story on
@ATLNewsFirst
at 6pm.
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UPDATE: She’s been found! Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Twitter.
MISSING CHILD: Its been nearly 24 hours and search crews still haven’t found 7-year-old Gwynn Dilstrom. Her family reported her missing at her campground near Newhalem in the North Cascades National Park. Details at 5&6pm on
@komonews
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BREAKING: Former Pirate C.J. Wilson (
@cjwilson95
) has officially signed a 2-yr, $4.6 million contract w/ the
@RAIDERS
http://t.co/7h9DInDJ2M
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TONIGHT: Midtown neighbors are frustrated by nitrous oxide use outside Widespread Panic shows in Atlanta. They tell us users often pass out on the sidewalk & in the street.
The band's manager tells
@CBS46
they're aware of the issues often stemming from the pre-show activity.
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ECU's Avion Jones clears 7 feet, advances to Sunday's high jump finals at the Olympic Trials. Top 3 will go to Rio.
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BREAKING: The NHL executive committee, including the Commissioner, unanimously recommended to the full Board of Governors that Seattle become the 32nd franchise in the National Hockey League. That full vote will come December 3-4 in Georgia.
#komonews
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