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Arts & Life

Hitch a ride at Albuquerque's annual Balloon Fiesta

This week, hundreds are launching colorful hot air balloons in the 53rd annual Exxonmobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Law & Courts

How one previously incarcerated mother in Chicago is working with young people to prevent gun violence

Chicago is one of several American cities where the homicide rate has significantly dropped in recent years.

Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to help public TV after funding cuts

Public broadcasting helped make artist Bob Ross a household name. Now, the late painter’s company wants to give back.

Sports

The pressure’s on for the Mariners. Can Seattle keep its playoff run alive?

We'll find out Friday if the Seattle Mariners have what it takes to make it to the American League Championship Series for the fourth time in their 49-season history. That's what's at stake in game five of the team's division series against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park. To catch up on some M's history and get a look at what may be ahead, KUOW’s Kevin Kniestedt checked in with longtime Seattle sportswriter Art Thiel.

Arts & Life

Every moment pops in the nuclear thriller 'A House of Dynamite'

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch.

Casual Friday with Jeff Shulman and Joe Veyera

This week… A group of Mexican restaurants in Washington are asking for stricter enforcement against unpermitted food carts. The city has Mariners fever as the team prepares for a do-or-die game this evening. And what’s the first rule of Fight Club? A backyard fighting organization in Gig Harbor is giving people a place to blow off steam. UW Business Professor Jeff Shulman and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

World

Israeli forces begin pullback in Gaza after government agrees to ceasefire plan

After the Israeli government approved the first stage of President Trump's ceasefire plan, Israeli forces in Gaza began pulling back to agreed positions Friday.