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the resettlement process in Seattle provides a limited window for refugees to build new lives.

We meet one such refugee family from Afghanistan. That's after a rundown of today's top stories.

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In news today, welcome to the world L-128.

Baby Orca announcement to start the show.

The L-Pod of the endangered southern resident orcas is welcoming a new calf for the first time in a year, scientifically named L-128.

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