Washington state's Makah tribe clears major hurdle toward resuming traditional whale hunts

SEATTLE — The United States granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999.

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