The holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865 when U.S. troops announced the end of slavery in Texas and began to enforce emancipation there.
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Job losses included 6,600 retail positions and 3,800 professional and business services jobs.
People are encouraged to come out and cheer on the torch carriers.
3 of the 5 markets are in Washington state.
Some minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas near the Nooksack River in Ferndale.
River level forecasts show the river cresting at unseasonably high levels while remaining below action stage levels.
Several atmospheric river-like systems are likely to begin arriving late Thursday.
A driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.
The average cost of a gallon of gas across the US a year ago was $3.05.