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World Cup soccer could return to Seattle in 2031, according to new FIFA report • Nov. 11, 2026, 3:25 PM ET (USA Today)
Boeing to cut 5% of commercial airplane workers as production increase takes longer than expected • Nov. 9, 2026, 12:47 PM ET (CNBC)
Amazon adds Uber Eats to list of services for Amazon Prime members • Nov. 5, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (AP)
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Puget Sound and Seattle
Seattle's Lake Washington Ship Canal
Public Market Center sign at the main entrance to the Pike Place Market, Seattle
Space Needle, Seattle
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