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WEEK IN REVIEW
Saturday
More snow expected at mountain passes
Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Thousands honor slain Seattle police officer Ti...
Friday


Officer Timothy Brenton. Gone, but not forgotten
Person sought in officer's killing is shot in head
Thousands to pay respects to slain Seattle poli...
Thursday


Tale of 1916 Everett Massacre retold in style o...
Reservist survived Iraq but not his return to c...
Swine flu suspected in infant’s death
Wednesday


‘Everything but marriage' law close to vi...
Library levy winning by 51% to 49%
Incumbents looking strong in Snohomish County C...
Tuesday


Delayed financial aid forcing college students ...
Slaying of officer reminds police of dangers of...
Edmonds turns over firefighting duties to Fire ...
Monday


Question isn't 'if' but 'how bad' for floods
Slain Seattle Police officer lived in Marysville
Rubatino Refuse allows recycling of food scraps...
Sunday


Signs were clear Boeing isn't tied to location
Swine flu shots draw crowds in Snohomish County
The Boeing buzz in South Carolina
 

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Nation & World
House approves historic health insurance reform bill

WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the... [More]





How state's delegation voted on health bill

How the state’s congressional delegation voted on the health insurance reform bill: Voting yes: Rick Larsen, Jay Inslee, Jim McDermott, Norm Dicks and Adam Smith, all Democrats. [More]





Details of the House health bill

The House health care bill approved Saturday night includes: 
  • An individual mandate that would require people to buy health insurance. [More]






    Los Angeles Times
    Leader of Hasan’s mosque says he saw trouble signs

    FORT HOOD, Texas — There was the classroom presentation that justified suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the military. Conversations with a mosque leader that became incoherent. [More]





    Officer says he downed Fort Hood shooter

    KILLEEN, Texas — One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man’s weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation’s worst killing spree on a... [More]





    Teen burglary ring preyed on celebs, authorities allege

    LAS VEGAS — Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood’s rich and famous, often brazenly walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said. [More]






    Rebecca Blackwell / Associated Press
    W. Africa’s last giraffes make surprise comeback

    KOURE, Niger — A crisp African dawn is breaking overhead, and Zibo Mounkaila is on the back of a pickup truck bounding across a sparse landscape of rocky orange soil. [More]





    Forget Arizona — retirees now flocking to Texas

    GALVESTON, Texas — After trying out Atlanta, Miami and Southern California, Lilian Junco decided that Texas was the place to retire. [More]





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