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The essence of Hajj in a Seattle school
Student Yunus Mahgoub, 7, center, prepares for the annual Hajj ceremony at The Islamic School of Seattle in the Central District. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. For 14 centuries, millions of Muslim men and women from all over the world have made the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam. Students and staff re-enacted the pilgrimage Wednesday at their school.
Palin spends Thanksgiving with family in Richland
Sarah Palin signed copies of her book, hugged fans and took pictures as she prepared for a benefit race during her visit to the state.
Agency helps kids in foster care
Sharon Cormier has taken in dozens of foster kids, some who have been severely abused or neglected, raising them with love, discipline, a sense of gratitude.
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Truck driver falls asleep, crashes on I-5 in Marysville
Verizon, AT&T getting snippy in rival ads
Holiday Wrap | Buyer beware: Top 10 money-saving suggestions from state AG
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Holiday Web shopping looks brighter than last year
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Americans give thanks, see parades, feast in space
Body's defenses fight fat but don't always win
Officer Brenton's family thankful for support
Renton's Greensource sees steady demand for 'green' clothing
Hearing due for Fort Lewis soldier accused in killings
To fix the Seahawks, team must learn from 2002 twist
Prep Football | Liberty's Trey Wheeler not all shook up
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Exclusive chat with Tom Bainter and Mat Taylor
The heavyweights of 4A football — No. 1 Bothell and No. 2 Skyline — meet again in the state semifinals on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Tacoma Dome. Cougars coach Tom Bainter and the Spartans' Mat Taylor talked about the showdown in a live chat at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday on seattletimes.com.
Times reporters Ron Judd and Christine Willmsen participated in a live Q&A on Friday on their four-part special report about the Olympic ticket monopoly. Read the Q&A.
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Jerry Large | Good people give back with thanks
Floods and winter storms: are you ready?
Citizen panel weighs toll-rate options for Narrows Bridge
Health care expanded for state's poor
Cargo ships seek shelter in South Kitsap County
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Obama to pledge cut in greenhouse gases by about 17%
Tight economy forces some to stay home for holiday
Clan suspected in massacre in the Philippines
Rocket man lands safely in sea after losing way
UN report: Congo rebel network spans 25 countries
Obama's first pardon: A turkey named Courage
Hal Bernton chats about his time in Afghanistan
Hal Bernton, just back from Afghanistan, answered your questions Tuesday.
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Seattle U. women lose, fall to 0-6 on season
Cougars cruise to 87-68 win over Alaska-Anchorage
Gonzaga tops Cincinnati in OT, 61-59, to win Maui Invitational
Huskies and Cougars are young — but so are most of the other Pac-10 teams
Sounders FC loses Sebastien Le Toux to Philadelphia in expansion draft
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tops a long list of TV picks for Thursday
"Give Thanks" discount-ticket sale is Black Friday
Matson on Music | THEESatisfaction brings "Icing" to Thanksgiving
'Superior Donuts' to fold up shop on Broadway
A list of nominees at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards
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Q & A with Sound Economy columnist Jon Talton
Sound Economy columnist Jon Talton answered reader questions about the latest state jobless report. Read the Q & A.
Zion Prep sells campus in Columbia City to developer for $5 million
Dollar falls to 14-year low vs yen on US outlook
Frontier Bank's holding company executes reverse stock split
Iran's leader makes inroads in Latin America
US demand for cheap wine buoys global market
Ex-aerospace town of Downey, Calif., tries to lure electric-car maker Tesla
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Counting blessings, embracing strengths this Thanksgiving
Seattle Schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson: Tis not the season for a bonus
Lance Dickie / Seattle Times editorial columnist | Blues master John 'Curley' Cooke shares his gifts
Froma Harrop / Syndicated columnist | The country needs a sane debate about the cost of health care
Ellen Goodman / Syndicated columnist | Mammogram flap a case of communication malpractice
Free wine tastings and a day on the bus make for a great cheap date
Weekend highlight | Downtown holiday season kicks off with Friday parade
Walkabout | Glorious views from Heybrook Lookout (often without snow)
Friday celebration welcomes salmon to Carkeek Park
Birders' Top Spots | It's fowl season at Potlatch State Park
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NWsource Holiday Shopping 2009
It's holiday shopping season, and NWsource is offering new ideas every day.
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Buyer beware: Top 10 money-saving suggestions from state AG
Expect more eco-friendly gifts under the tree this season
In the Garden | New member of mondo-grass clan can spruce up your garden
Pacific Place begins snowflakes, longer hours on Friday
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Recipe: Herb-Roasted Turkey With Cider Baste
Recipe: Traditional Pumpkin Pie
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Try Pumpkin Bars with Hazelnut Streusel, Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies, Chocolate Cinnamon Madeleines, Salted Caramel Nut Bars, and more. Our 2009 holiday cookie recipes were prepared by chefs at the Seattle Culinary Academy at Seattle Central Community College. Order your set today!
Editorials/Opinion
Count blessings, embrace strengths this Thanksgiving
Guest columnist | Kent Police Department as marijuana dispensary?
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New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
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Real Salt Lake wins MLS Cup
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