UPDATE - 03:05 PM
Dozens arrested in drug raid at Pa. Boeing plant
Federal agents on Thursday raided a Boeing plant that makes military helicopters in a Philadelphia suburb and charged more than three dozen people with distributing or trying to get prescription drugs, among them powerful painkillers.
UPDATE - 03:03 PM
Portrait emerges of Loughner's daily prison life
Jared Lee Loughner passes his days alone in a cell at a Missouri prison facility in therapy sessions with psychologists, watching TV, looking at photos of his pets and snacking on junk food.
UPDATE - 03:02 PM
Hundreds of plants, animals up for new protections
The Obama administration is taking steps to extend new federal protections to a list of imperiled animals and plants that reads like a manifest for Noah's Ark - from the melodic golden-winged warbler and slow-moving gopher tortoise, to the slimy American eel and tiny Texas kangaroo rat.
Cheap Fun: La Conner Quilt Festival
The La Conner Quilt Festival takes place Friday through Sunday at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum and nearby Maple Hall. For even more quilts, stroll among La Conner's downtown shops for Quilt Walk 2011, which runs through Oct. 15.
Salmon Days Festival reels in family fun
Celebrate the salmon, join the parade and more at Issaquah Salmon Days on Oct. 1-2.
Man who wanted murder to look like mauling jailed
A New York man who had abused his ex-girlfriend and then plotted to kill her and make it look like she had been mauled by a bear was sentenced to prison for trying to hire someone to kill her in a staged car crash.
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For winter's storms, a stay bag
The Pragmatist: Assembling an emergency kit, for essentials like heat and light, before storms arrive and the power fails.
Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 4.01 pct.
Fixed mortgage rates have fallen to historic new lows for a fourth straight week and are likely to fall further.
Oil rebounds on encouraging economic news
Oil rebounded Thursday following encouraging economic news in the U.S. and Europe.
NW Briefs
Former Seahawk Joe Tofflemire dies
He bought himself a snub-nosed football shoe in the ninth grade to further his ambitions as a kicker. So, instantly — and forever...
UPDATE - 02:40 PM
Police: NY woman said man paid her to kill him
A New York woman was accused of running over a bound man who she said promised her $180,000 if she ended his life, but police said they have no evidence he wanted to die.
Japan's ANA: Co-pilot error sent 737 into nose-dive
A Japanese airline says one of its jets nose-dived and rolled almost upside down earlier this month because the co-pilot hit the wrong controls while trying to open the cockpit door so the captain could return from a restroom break.
GOP starting line inches toward New Year's Day
So much for pushing back the start of primary season.
Election-year ruling looms for health overhaul
President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul appears headed for a Supreme Court ruling as the presidential election season hits full stride in the coming year.
UPDATE - 02:33 PM
Huntsman moving campaign to New Hampshire
Jon Huntsman is moving his presidential campaign headquarters from Florida to New Hampshire, a sign that his struggling bid for the Republican nomination probably couldn't survive a poor showing in the nation's first primary contest.
UPDATE - 02:31 PM
Ala. immigration law stands, but cops still wary
The police chief of a small town in the Appalachian foothills of Alabama didn't know what to do about checking the immigration status of a Hispanic man his department recently arrested on an old warrant. So he didn't do anything.
New trial ordered in Ephrata boy's 2003 murder
A state appeals court Thursday ordered a new trial in Ephrata for Evan Savoie, who was the youngest defendant charged as an adult with murder in the state's modern history.
Debt inspectors back in Greece, protests swell
As international debt inspectors returned to Greece on Thursday, the government promised to fast-track deeper public-sector pay cuts and protesting civil servants occupied the Finance Ministry and other government buildings.
UPDATE - 1:48 PM
Carrie Clark to play Columbia City Theater
The Seattle singer and her band, the Lonesome Lovers, kick off a West Coast tour with a new album, "Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine."
UPDATE - 02:17 PM
More bad news for bank customers: Debit card fees
Will a monthly debit card fee soon be the norm? Bank of America said Thursday that it plans to start charging a $5 monthly fee when customers make debit card purchases. The fee will be rolled out starting early next year.
Seattle may ease tent-city rules for churches
The City Council on Monday will vote on an ordinance to allow churches — but not secular groups — to host temporary tent encampments for the homeless without a permit and without setting limits on the length of stay or the number of encampments in the city.
UPDATE - 01:26 PM
Defense: Amanda Knox 'crucified' in Italy's media
An Italian defense lawyer argued Thursday that Amanda Knox is an innocent girl "crucified" in the media and wrongly convicted of killing her roommate, urging an appeals court not to be afraid to correct a mistake.
Campaign to keep dog droppings out of Puget Sound
A campaign was launched Wednesday to urge south Puget Sound dog owners to pick up after their pets to prevent waste from polluting shellfish beds.
Elderly woman found dead at Everett home
Police call the death of an elderly woman at her home in Everett very suspicious.
SPD ordered to pay $20K for denying records in excessive-force complaint
A King County judge has ordered the Seattle Police Department to pay a penalty of nearly $20,000 for denying public records to an antiques dealer.
Lineman injured on Aberdeen power line
A Grays Harbor PUD lineman has been injured while working on a power line in Aberdeen.
Courtney Love memoir to 'set the record straight'
Courtney Love is ready to spill.
UPDATE - 1:44 PM
Vashon Island man convicted of raping teens
A Vashon Island man accused of creeping into the homes of teenage girls and raping them while their family members slept was convicted of rape, attempted rape and burglary by a King County jury that spent just a day in deliberation.
Wildfire burns 2,000 acres near Sunnyside
A wildfired burned about 2,000 acres of brush Wednesday near Sunnyside before Yakima Valley firefighters got the upper hand.
Centralia woman charged with murder in baby death
The Centralia woman charged with murder in the death of her baby son was under investigation by state Child Protective Services at the time of the fatal injury.
Dead man appeals his murder conviction
Christopher Harrison Devlin, a convicted killer who was found dead in his cell, is appealing his case from the grave — at taxpayers' expense.
Holder reiterates resolve to find killer of Seattle federal prosecutor
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder sought the public's help Wednesday in solving the decade-old slaying of Seattle-based federal prosecutor Thomas Wales.
Issaquah gunman claimed links to devil
In the days before Saturday's fatal encounter with Issaquah police, Ronald Ficker told friends to watch the news for something big, and claimed to be communing with the devil, officials said Wednesday.
Jerry Large
Bad economy is getting personal
The economy is out to get me. I'm sorry you got caught up in all of this, but it is really after me.
Every day is Saturday for former Seattle Deputy Fire Chief Steve Oleson, who retired six months ago after a 38-year career.
2 more small gas leaks found in North Seattle
Puget Sound Energy crews hunting for natural-gas leaks in North Seattle found two more small leaks, but neither appears to be related to an electrical problem blamed for Monday's huge explosion and house fire.
Backpage letter claims it has taken steps to protect kids
Backpage.com, the online classified site affiliated with The Seattle Weekly, sent a letter last week to the nation's attorneys general outlining how it protects children from sexual exploitation. At the same time it was being drafted, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn said Wednesday, the Seattle Police Department was busy helping rescue three female children advertised on the site.
Environmentalists cast doubts on biofuel plans
Some environmental groups expressed skepticism Wednesday that wood can be turned into fuel without causing unforeseen environmental consequences. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced millions in grants to the UW and WSU to research such biofuels.
Trident fined $2.5M for fish-waste discharges
A major Seattle seafood-processing company has agreed to pay a $2.5 million penalty and spend millions more upgrading fish facilities throughout Alaska to settle federal charges it violated the Clean Water Act.
Husband of missing Utah mom not getting kids back
The husband of a missing Utah woman is temporarily losing the right to care for his children after officials questioned Wednesday whether he is responsible for his wife's disappearance.
Ambassador Locke admired, reviled in China
Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke has been praised for his down-to-earth manner since becoming the first Chinese-American ambassador to Beijing. He's also been denounced as a showboater, a neocolonialist tool and a traitor to the Chinese race.
Husband of missing mom loses custody of kids
The husband of a missing Utah woman is temporarily losing custody of his children after officials Wednesday questioned whether he is responsible for his wife's disappearance.
Another arrest in Longview union strife
Another longshoreman has been arrested and their union boss says a labor dispute in Longview will get worse.
Local Digest
PSE finds 2 more small gas leaks
Survey crews working around the clock found two small leaks Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, Puget Sound Energy spokesman Andy Wappler said Wednesday
David Beckham delighted with new daughter
David Beckham says his new baby girl is nothing like his three sons.
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Indy 500 winner Al Unser Jr. arrested for DWI
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of drunken driving and reckless driving in New Mexico after authorities said he was driving more than 100 mph, officials at the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department said.
Austin Seferian-Jenkins next great Huskies TE?
Washington's coaches might tell you the answer Austin Seferian-Jenkins gave about potentially becoming one of the great tight ends in Washington history is exactly why he will become one.
Jerry Brewer
Justin Smoak: "I feel like I'm a lot better player than what I've shown"
Can Mariners rely on Justin Smoak, or should they look elsewhere? The answer is key to rebuilding the team.
Aaron Curry on his strange Seahawks trip: 'I'm at peace'
Seattle's benched defender doesn't try to explain Twitter posts earlier this week.
Mariners end season with 2-0 shutout to Oakland
Seattle manages two hits in suffering 95th loss as crucial offseason looms. Ichiro talks about young teammates, and says pressure of reaching 200 hits a media creation.
Cougars' Wilson gaining marquee status
WSU receiver Marquess Wilson has taken a huge step. He's now the guy opposing defenses have to account for in their game plan.
Mariners excited about opening 2012 season in Japan
The Mariners' first two games next season will be played in Tokyo, against the Oakland Athletics, on March 28-29.
Rookie K.J. Wright rises rapidly, replacing Aaron Curry at linebacker
K. J. Wright loved to compete. That's what made him different from everyone else at Mississippi State.
Anthony Gold sparkles for Renton | South Football Notebook
Dynamic senior Anthony Gold is measuring up to the standards set by his father, Ahmad Gold, with Renton's 1986 state semifinal team.
1991 Husky flashback: UW 54, Arizona 0
A weekly look back at the 1991 Rose Bowl-winning Husky football team.
Seattle Prep coaches have some history / Metro Football Notebook
Head coach D.R. Clawson of the Panthers and his assistant, former Lakeside coach Bill McMahon, have an extensive coaching background together.
Red Sox complete collapse; Cardinals in playoffs
A frenzied finish all over the majors on Wednesday night, more than any fan could've asked for. And it's not even October yet.
The long, painful recovery of UW volleyball player Amanda Gil
Doctors had to break transfer 6-foot-6 Amanda Gil's femur, realign it and fuse it earlier this month. Now the Washington volleyball player's excruciating rehab is filled with tears and sweat.
A badly bruised hand isn't going to keep Michael Vick off the field. Vick practiced Wednesday and said there's a "100 percent" chance he starts when the Philadelphia Eagles (1-2) host San Francisco (2-1) on Sunday.
Woodinville reaching for new goals / KingCo Football Notebook
When Woodinville players and coaches gather for the first practice of the week, they have a goal-setting session. The Falcons set a football...
Sports KC retakes lead in East race
Sporting Kansas City retook the lead in the crowded MLS Eastern Conference race, beating the Columbus Crew 2-1 Wednesday night on an own...
Associated Press state football rankings
Voting by a panel of sports writers, with won-lost records through Sept. 24 and total points (first-place votes in parentheses):
Unselfish Oak Harbor off to perfect start / North Football Notebook
The ninth-ranked Wildcats are unbeaten, thanks to hard work and an unselfish attitude by the players.
A look at this week's football Top Ten
Mason Kelley's Class 4A and 3A Top Ten and their opponents this week.
Lakers' Bryant says playing in Italy 'very possible' | A.M. Briefing
Kobe Bryant said it's "very possible" he will play in Italy during the NBA lockout, adding the country is like home because he spent part...
Live chat with Silvertips' and Thunderbirds' new coaches
Highlights of a live chat with Seattle Thunderbirds coach Steve Konowalchuk and Everett Silvertips coach Mark Ferner.
Ozzie Guillen begins new era with Marlins / Baseball Notebook
Fresh off a divorce in Chicago, Ozzie Guillen has been reunited with the Florida Marlins and owner Jeffrey Loria. Guillen tends to speak...
This week's top ticket football games
A look at four top high-school football games in the Seattle area this weekend.
Vancouver holds off Everett rally, 6-5
The Everett Silvertips turned a 6-3 deficit into a one-goal game late in the third period, but fell 6-5 to the Vancouver Giants on Wednesday night at Pacific Coliseum.
Coho salmon should be best in northern Puget Sound
Right now there's a huge silver lining moving from the Strait of Juan de Fuca into Puget Sound. That glitter in the water comes in the shape of big coho salmon, better known as "silvers," and fishing has been fairly good.
Thursday College football TV Radio 5 p.m. South Florida at Pittsburgh ESPN MLS soccer 5 p.m. D. C. United at Philadelphia ESPN2 NHL exhibition...
Common sense thoughts about nutrition:
Evan Cheung, I, beat Jake Arlan 6-2, 6-1; Andrew Kim, I, beat Dakota Newton 6-3, 6-4; Richard Bennett, I, beat Tim Bultman 6-0, 6-0; Daniel...
Tuesday's prep swimming results
* State qualifying time 200 medley relay — Snohomish (Hannah Pieper, Amy Stevens, Jalyn Buckley, Katarina Behla) 2:08. 23. 200 free — Madelene...
Tuesday's prep water polo results
Puyallup 16, Lakes 8 (Puyallup highlights — Beck 8 goals; Griffin 4 goals. Lakes highlight — Edgecomb 5 goals). Curtis 20, Wilson 14...
Wednesday's detailed prep cross-country results
At Issaquah High School Team scores — Ballard 18, Issaquah 41. Individuals — 1, Alex Browns, B, 15:46; 2(tie), Victor Bailey...
Wednesday's detailed prep golf results
Bainbridge 142 points, Lakeside 108. Individuals — 1, Will Whealdon, B, 37 strokes; 2(tie), Adam Pool, B, Casey McKay, B, John Lunzer...
Wednesday's detailed prep tennis results
Bill Narita, J, beat Josh Hamann, 6-1, 6-0; Austin Chen, J, beat Nate Popp, 7-6(7-2), 6-0; Alex Wallin, J, beat Azhar Khandekar, 6-2, 6-0...
Privacy groups ask FTC to investigate Facebook
Nine privacy groups have sent a joint letter to the Federal Trade Commission saying it should investigate the ways Facebook collects data about users' online activity after recent changes to its site.
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Late-day rally sends stocks higher; Dow rises 143
It was another day of big swings in the stock market.
Discover faces FDIC action on protection sales
Discover Financial Services is facing an enforcement action by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. over the way it sold its payment protection, identity theft protection and other products.
Google plans data centers in HK, Taiwan, Singapore
Google Inc. plans to invest at least $200 million to build its first three data centers in Asia as it expands its infrastructure to keep pace with the region's burgeoning Internet use.
Boeing flies sub-hunting plane destined for India's Navy
Boeing's first P-8 anti-submarine jet destined for the Indian Navy took off on its first flight out of Renton, landing at Boeing Field 2 ½ hours later.
GDP revised upward, but economy still weak
The economy grew slightly faster in the spring than previously estimated but remained dangerously weak in the face of high unemployment and higher gas prices. Many economists foresee slightly better growth in the current July-September quarter.
Contracts to buy homes fell 1.2 percent in August
The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes fell in August, after a weaker-than-expected peak buying season.
Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, an encouraging sign that layoffs are easing.
Survey: CEOs of big companies foresee less hiring
Only about one-third of chief executives of the nation's largest companies expect to hire or spend more in the next six months, down sharply from about half who said so three months ago.
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Wheat prices rebound on signs of tighter supplies
Wheat prices are rebounding on signs of tighter U.S. spring wheat supplies.
Nokia to slash 3,500 jobs by 2012
Nokia Corp. on Thursday announced a further 3,500 job cuts by 2012 as it strives to save costs while its global market share continues to fall in stiff competition against rivals.
Amazon adds Fire, sizzle to tablet wars
With a low-priced entry called the Kindle Fire, Amazon is figuring to disrupt a surging market for Web tablets. The $199 Fire is poised to be the biggest iPad rival at less than half the price.
Emirates airline pushing Boeing to update 777
Middle Eastern airline giant Emirates is demanding a 777 that will carry more passengers, fly farther and be 10 to 15 percent cheaper to operate. President Tim Clark announces Seattle to Dubai service starting March 1.
Theaters group upset Sony to end free 3-D glasses
Sony Corp.'s movie studio will save millions of dollars per movie after it told theater owners it will stop paying for 3-D glasses next May. But moviegoers could end up footing the bill.
FCC sued over new Internet rules
A group called Free Press filed a new legal challenge to the Federal Communications Commission's open Internet rules set to take ...
Tired consumers treat themselves to splurges
Consumers at all income levels have been splurging on indulgences while paring many humdrum household expenses, according to industry data for the last year. Many retailers also report that while fripperies like purses and perfumes are best-sellers, they cannot get shoppers interested in basics like diapers, socks and vacuum bags.
Q&A at Kindle demo: What Fire can and can't do
Amazon.com Kindle Vice President Dave Limp answers a few questions about the company's new device, the Kindle Fire.
Ford's success stirs UAW resentment in labor talks
Ford's turnaround over the past five years has resulted in big profits and won its CEO — former Boeing executive Alan Mulally — a reputation for brilliant management.
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Tips for avoiding user errors with computers
Make sure the problem is not sitting in the chair: Technical support professionals say that users create the need for at least half of all computer repairs by unknowingly damaging their machines.
Nobel Peace Prize for Arab Spring?
The Arab Spring is the focus of speculation over this year's Nobel Peace Prize, with an Afghan human rights activist and the European Union as possible outsiders.
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Syrian regime supporters pelt US envoy with eggs
Angry supporters of President Bashar Assad's regime hurled tomatoes and eggs at the U.S. ambassador to Syria on Thursday as he entered the office of a leading opposition figure and then tried to break into the building, trapping him inside for three hours.
China launches module for space station
China launched an experimental module to lay the groundwork for a future space station on Thursday, underscoring its ambitions to become a major space power over the coming decade.
Engineer: Monument rappel a career high
An engineer who is part of team inspecting the exterior of the Washington Monument says the job is a highlight of her career.
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Guard: Jackson doc collected vials before 911 call
One of Michael Jackson's bodyguards had barely stepped into the singer's bedroom when he heard a scream: "Daddy!" Jackson's young daughter cried.
Cat with 2 faces lives record 12 years
A two-headed cat has survived for 12 years, making it into the 2012 Guinness Book of World Records as the longest surviving member of a group known as Janus cats, named for a Roman god with two faces.
Man accused in 'erectile pumps' Medicare scam
An Illinois man plans to plead guilty in Rhode Island to charges he shipped unwanted "erectile pumps" to diabetes patients as part of a Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Strong quake rocks northeast Japan
A strong earthquake has rocked northeastern Japan, which is still recovering from the devastating tsunami six months ago.
UPDATE - 01:25 PM
AP Exclusive: US fugitive lived openly in Africa
A convicted American killer who disappeared after a 1972 hijacking lived openly in West Africa under his real name for years and even socialized with U.S. embassy officials there, a former U.S. ambassador said Thursday.
28 bodies bring India's monsoon flood toll to 335
Authorities stepped up efforts Thursday to deliver food and evacuate villagers stranded by monsoon flooding in eastern India, as searchers reported finding 28 more bodies, bringing the country's seasonal death toll to 335.
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9,000 Mexican migrants repatriated from Arizona
Mexico's government says nearly 9,000 Mexicans caught as illegal migrants in Arizona have been flown to Mexico City the past two months under a voluntary repatriation program.
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Al-Qaida rejects Iran's 9/11 conspiracy theories
Al-Qaida has sharply criticized Iran's president over his suggestions that the United States government was behind the Sept. 11 attacks and not al-Qaida, dismissing the comments as "ridiculous."
Feds: Mass. man planned to blow up US buildings
A Massachusetts man with a degree in physics was charged Wednesday with plotting to blow up the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol using remote-controlled airplanes filled with explosives.
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Judge refuses to block Kan. abortion insurance law
A federal judge refused Thursday to block a new Kansas law restricting insurance coverage for abortions, meaning women will have to pay for the procedure on their own or buy separate policies as a lawsuit challenging the controversial law plays out in court.
Obama's uncle makes court appearance in Mass.
President Barack Obama's uncle has completed a brief appearance in a Massachusetts court on a drunken driving charge.
Ophelia expected to strengthen in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves away from the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica.
Iran never showed envoy evidence against U.S. hikers
Switzerland's ambassador to Iran says she was never shown evidence to back up Iranian convictions of two American men for spying, despite acting as their consular representative in the country.
Ala. police to enforce parts of immigration law
Police in Alabama are getting ready to enforce what is considered by many as the toughest immigration law in the nation.
Calif. toddler swallows cocaine, parents jailed
The California parents of a toddler have been arrested after the boy swallowed cocaine.
The man behind Obama's shift in tone
Since joining the White House in January, David Plouffe has acted as chief choreographer of the president's performance, advocating a strategy that struck Obama's Democratic base as either the most protracted rope-a-dope routine in political history or a monumental exhibition of masochism.
Noncandidates are keeping presidential buzz alive
Chris Christie isn't running for president but says he's listening to those who want him to. Donald Trump opted out of a bid for the Republican nomination but hasn't ruled out running as an independent. Rudy Giuliani's aides are courting New Hampshire activists. And Sarah Palin says she'll decide soon whether to join the field, even as she worries the White House might be "too shackling."
Cantaloupe warnings continue as death toll rises
With 13 confirmed fatalities so far, a series of listeria illnesses linked to recalled Colorado cantaloupes has become one of the deadliest food-related outbreaks in decades.
Death-penalty charges OK'd in USS Cole case
A senior Pentagon official Wednesday referred the first death-penalty case under President Obama for trial by military commission at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
In unlikely quest, Muslims seek Israeli converts
In an unprecedented endeavor, a few Muslim believers are crossing the Holy Land's volatile boundaries of culture, faith and politics to bring Islam to Israel's Jews.
Calif. town shaken by manhunt for slaying suspect
An ominous photograph recently snapped by a surveillance camera at a cabin the police believe was burglarized is the latest sighting of Aaron Bassler, a Fort Bragg, Calif., man wanted in connection with two slayings.
Cheaper pill to stop smoking just as effective
For as little as $6, there may be a smoking-cessation remedy that actually works. A clinical test of Tabex, sold in Eastern Europe for more than four decades, shows that the plant-based medicine can triple smokers' chances of quitting compared with a dummy pill.
Crackdown leads to 2,900 immigrant arrests
About 2,900 illegal immigrants with criminal records have been arrested in what authorities Wednesday called the largest such nationwide crackdown.
Florida man executed for killing cop
A Florida man convicted of killing a police officer during a traffic stop 33 years ago has been executed at the Florida State Prison.
Florida to foil GOP's primary plans
Florida's expected move to set a late January primary will force other states to move their nominating contests ahead in kind, pushing the start of the Republican presidential sweepstakes closer to — and perhaps even earlier than — New Year's Day.
Obama admin approves 2 solar loans worth $1B
The Energy Department on Wednesday approved two loan guarantees worth more than $1 billion for solar energy projects in Nevada and Arizona, two days before the expiration date of a program that has become a rallying cry for Republican critics of the Obama administration's green energy program.
Snitching is a growth industry in South Korea
South Koreans roam cities secretly videotaping fellow citizens breaking the law, then deliver the evidence to government officials and collect the rewards. Some do it full time.
Leonard Pitts Jr. / Syndicated columnist
Maybe it's time we took the tea party at its word
Those of us who have regarded the tea-party as a temporary temper tantrum from people who feel threatened and dislocated, may have been entirely too sanguine, writes Leonard Pitts Jr. They say they've come to take "their" country back. Maybe we should take them at their word.
Core academic standards bring promise of consistent student preparation
A coherent educational system with the opportunity of education truly equalized is the promise of a set of core academic standards adopted by about 40 states so far, including Washington.
Thomas Friedman / Syndicated Columnist
The Israel-Palestinian conflict: back to square one
The whole United Nations soap opera over Palestinian statehood was just another reminder of how broken the peacemaking effort is today, writes Thomas L. Friedman. Both sides still suspect the other of really wanting two states for one people rather than two states for two people.
Guest columnist
Not so fast: Solving state's budget deficit will take careful deliberation
The state's $1.4 billion budget shortfall requires action, but two Democratic state Senate leaders say a hastily called special session is not the answer. Sens. Ed Murray and Derek Kilmer say the deficit's magnitude requires a special session but only after thoughtful early work toward solutions.
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Movie review
'50/50' has a great chance of survival
A review of "50/50," a "cancer comedy" starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen that you'll likely be glad you saw.
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Courtney Love book will 'set record straight'
The rock singer and widow of Kurt Cobain has signed a deal for a book to come out next fall.
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Movie review
'What's Your Number?': Faris deserves better
A movie review of "What's Your Number?," a comedy starring former local Anna Faris. She plays a woman who's shocked to learn, from a magazine article, that she's had twice as many lovers as the national average — and still hasn't met the right man.
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Movie review
'Machine Gun Preacher': goodwill gone amok
A movie review of "Machine Gun Preacher," a well-intended but overly earnest drama starring Gerard Butler as a real-life former criminal who established a rescue mission for Sudanese orphans while taking up arms against insurgents.
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Movie review
'Mysteries of Lisbon': a 257-minute revelation
A movie review of "Mysteries of Lisbon," a 257-minute film with a welter of characters and themes, subplots and side stories, reversals and revelations, commentary and observation. In Raúl Ruiz's hands, it all becomes a serene, painterly dream punctuated with slyly surreal touches.
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Movie review
A stylish remake of 'Brighton Rock'
A review of "Brighton Rock," a thriller based on a Graham Greene novel that has been filmed before. Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough and Helen Mirren star.
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Movie review
'Bunraku': one long string of blows
A movie review of "Bunraku," a martial-arts melodrama that's all style and no substance. Josh Hartnett plays a nameless drifter who teams up with a Japanese warrior (Gackt) to defeat a tyrant (Ron Perlman).
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Movie review
'Courageous': 4 officers deal with faith, family
A movie review of "Courageous," a faith-based film about four sheriff's deputies who are tested by a small city's gang and drug problems.
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Movie review
'Sholem Aleichem' documents 'the Jewish Mark Twain'
A review of "Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness," a documentary by Joseph Dorman.
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Movie review
'Tucker & Dale vs. Evil': Comedy isn't a killer
A movie review of "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil," a horror comedy built around one joke: Suppose two redneck rubes — with their penchant for chewin' tobacco, bad dentistry, worse grammar and chain saws — weren't serial killers but merely innocent bystanders. Misunderstood. Victims.
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Film fests: Local Sightings, Cinerama
A list of local film events, including Local Sightings and Cinerama film festivals.
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New DVDs | 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'
New DVD releases this week include "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," out Sept. 30.
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Movie review
Not all is 'Happy, Happy' for these two couples
A movie review of "Happy, Happy," a tangy Norwegian comedy about optimism and infidelity.
Nordic Fashion Biennale in Seattle
The collection of the high fashion, Icelandic rain gear company "Rain Dear" will be one of many Nordic design collections showcased at the 2011 Nordic Fashion Biennale beginning Friday, Sept. 30.
Zombie workshops, "Thriller" dances highlight upcoming community events around the Puget Sound area.
Thursday TV picks: 'Charlie's Angels' on ABC
This reboot of the '70s TV series still concerns three female detectives working for a certain Charlie Townsend. What's new? The "angels" (Rachel Taylor...
Weekend Preview: Issaquah Salmon Days
A list of entertainment options for the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2011. On the list: Fashionably Undead Bash at EMP, Issaquah Salmon Days and Northwest Bookfest. Major movies opening include "50/50," "What's Your Number" and "Brighton Rock."
Get moving: October is National Walking Month
October is just around the corner, and it's National Walking Month. Here are five motivators to get moving.
Wobbling between love and work
Does passion suffer when you impose moderation?
Blog offers a fresh take on jogging.
Five questions about 'Crazy Sexy Cancer' survivor
Questions for Kris Carr.
Look-alike dolls comfort bereaved
Craftsmen make the doll's facial expression, hairstyle and other features capture the character of the person.
Relationship: Coping with anxiety is easier than you think
Excessive worry will paralyze you and keep you from enjoying life.
Teens with cancer wrestle with unique challenges
Lifesaving cancer treatments send acne into overdrive and high-dose steroids sometimes pack on pounds.
In the Garden
Pick peppers when their color matures
Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times Garden writer, offers tips on picking peppers, ripening tomatoes and planting garlic.
Technology is changing the once simple cookbook
With a box full of carrots and a hankering for something vaguely exotic, Mary-Claire van Leunen turned to her computer for a recipe.
Focaccia that's worth a little extra effort
A Good Appetite: A rustic flatbread enriched with olive oil and studded with grapes is the kind of harvest snack that's baked in Tuscany. Melissa Clark shares a recipe for Grape Focaccia.
Ask Carley: No need to go all out on rehearsal dinner
On the rehearsal invitations, write "Join us for dessert" and serve cupcakes and coffee.
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BETHLEHEM, N.H. -- The goal in designing the 2012 Civic Hybrid, Honda executives say, was to incorporate the hybrid virtue of superior fuel economy in...
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