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Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Page updated at 02:46 a.m.

First key vote today on Senate health bill

The measure, which would cost $848 billion over 10 years, is designed to expand coverage to another 31 million Americans, while restraining federal deficits.

Families adopted 175 foster children on Friday in ceremonies at courthouses throughout Washington. The public celebrations were held to recognize National Adoption Day. Above, Steve Parsons gives his newly adopted daughter Tara, 2, a kiss during a ceremony at King County Courthouse. At left is Tara's new mother, Sara.

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Foster kids in Washington get 'forever families'

Families adopted 175 foster children on Friday in ceremonies at courthouses throughout Washington. The public celebrations were held to recognize National Adoption Day. Above, Steve Parsons gives his newly adopted daughter Tara, 2, a kiss during a ceremony at King County Courthouse. At left is Tara's new mother, Sara.

NEW - 12:51 AM

Hatred turned to murder, Knox prosecutor says

Former UW student Amanda Knox, who was studying abroad in Italy, had a growing hatred for her roommate and fatally stabbed her, a prosecutor contended Friday.

UW provost tapped for Nike's corporate board

University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise has taken a second job as a director on Nike's board.

UPDATE - 01:53 AM

Man shot in chest Friday in Capitol Hill

Case of accused 'Street Mobb' pimp goes to jury

Food-bank donations pour in after theft in Rainier Valley

Lynnwood again is searching for a new identity

Snohomish County pair pleads guilty in puppy-mill cruelty case

Bank of America moves to take control of Mastro building in Fremont

Washington state wines make annual best-of list

King Co. executive-elect Constantine to trim personal staff and salaries

Both teams want the home crowd on their side in MLS Cup final

Prep Football | 4A: Top-ranked Bothell stops Issaquah, 30-9

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Q&A Freezing out the fans

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.

Read the series | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

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Politics Northwest

The Seattle Times political team explores state and local politics.

NEW - 11/20, 08:35 PM

Mike McGinn's victory party draws hundreds of curious revelers

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Boeing breaks ground for historic SC plant

175 foster kids in Washington get 'forever families'

Man gets 11 1/2 years in I-90 floating-bridge stabbing

31 years for man who killed girlfriend, then lit cigarette and waited for police

County asked to buy Eastside railway for $26.5 million

Judge: Seattle July 4 fireworks don't need review

Nonprofits get creative using Twitter and Facebook to make donation easier

North Cascades Highways closes for the winter

Nation/World: Politics | News in a Minute video | Mapping the news: World Edition

The new EU chiefs: Rompuy-pumpy and Cathy Who?

UPDATE - 02:46 AM
Conflicting blast reports reflect fear in Pakistan

Gates: US to do its part to slow Afghan corruption

Palestinians to set new date for elections

6 world powers press Iran on nuclear issue

UN committee targets Iran's rights violations

Midday shooting in central Paris kills 1, wounds 2

Russia's Gorbachev considers political comeback

Hal Bernton chats about his time in Afghanistan

Hal Bernton, just back from Afghanistan, answered your questions Tuesday.

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MLS Cup 2009

The final is set and it's an all Western Conference affair. The L.A. Galaxy and Real Salt Lake meet Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in Major League Soccer's championship match at Qwest Field. We'll have full coverage all week on seattletimes.com. On Thursday, commissioner Don Garber participated in a live chat.

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The Hot Stone League

Larry Stone gives his take on a wide array of baseball issues and weighs in about the Mariners too.

NEW - 11/20, 02:26 PM

Mariners lose Chris Jakubauskas to Pirates

AP sports wire

Zags Men's Hoops | Sacre, Bouldin lead Gonzaga over IPFW 90-55

Seattle U Womens Hoops | Seattle U stays close for a while in Purdue game

Steve Kelley | David Beckham talks of ups, downs of game he loves

Mariners to try Dustin Ackley at second base

Prep Football: 4A: Skyview knocks out No. 3 Auburn, 34-21

2006 Cup ends in penalty kicks: Dynamo takes Revolution 4-3

3A Girls Soccer | Mercer Island reaches title game, beats Camas 2-1

Mariners Blog | A Mariners-Tigers swap makes a whole lot of sense for both teams

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All You Can Eat

Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson serves up the best info and tips on Northwest food, cooking, dining and restaurants.

NEW - 11/20, 09:00 AM

Wok not ready to roll? Try this trick for cleaning it

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Freeloader alert: Free fries, free hot drinks, free donuts

Review: 'Peter Pan' boasts a charming hero, a cool crocodile — and a few missteps

Review: Pianist Gabriela Montero shimmers with silken improvisations

'So You Think You Can Dance' tour visits Everett

Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog | An update: DVD recall of John Huston's "The Dead"

Matson on Music | Friday Favorites: fresh tracks from Past Lives, Champagne Champagne, Animal Collective, Edan

Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog | News flash: Movie popcorn is bad for you. And, it's raining.

All You Can Eat | Wok not ready to roll? Try this trick for cleaning it



Dining Out 2009

Seattle's classic restaurants meet re-imagined new eateries

A vibrant restaurant scene is made all the more interesting with a mix of old-school traditions and new ways of imagining them. In 10 pairs of eateries, Nancy Leson compares how local chefs are mixing it up, for your dining pleasure. Read the story

Business/Technology: Personal technology

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.

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From our blogs

Sound Economy with Jon Talton

Veteran financial journalist Jon Talton blogs on the region's most important economic news, trends and issues.

NEW - 11/20, 10:05 AM

State and local government deficits will be major drags on recovery

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Boeing warns of 49 possible layoffs locally

Jon Talton | State and local government deficits will be major drags on recovery

Dendreon's Provenge gets FDA review date

More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff

B&N Nook sells out, too late for holiday orders

Coffee City | Starbucks seeks managers of social media, digital strategy

Dell misses tech rebound, posts weak 3Q

Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens

Layoff Ledger

Layoffs of 20 employees or more at companies in Washington.
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Microsoft's job cuts 'complete' — for now

State's jobless rate lets employers ask more from potential hires

Editorials/Opinion: Times' editorials

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Northwest Voices

Read The Seattle Times' online letters to the editor, a sampling of readers' opinions.

NEW - 11/20, 04:02 PM

South Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

An urgent need for action on the state's budget

Salish Sea speaks to a shared natural heritage

Joni Balter / Seattle Times editorial columnist | Our team in D.C. — Locke, Sims and Kerlikowske

Ellen Goodman / Syndicated columnist | The rogue elephant book tour

Guest columnist | A way to get around Karzai in Afghanistan

Ryan Blethen / Times editorial columnist | Block NBC/Comcast deal to protect consumer choice

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Airlines add more holiday surcharges

Holiday travel challenge eases, but plan for surprises

Amtrak adding trains for holiday

Olympic organizers scuttle plan to turn cruise ships into hotels

Faulty luggage scales fixed at NY airports

Free Wi-Fi at Sea-Tac

Speedy airport screening for low-risk travelers

From Methow Valley to Paradise, here are 5 great spots to stage your own winter games. (Hold the glam.)

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From our blogs

Coffee City

Melissa Allison tracks Seattle's — and the world's — caffeine addiction.

NEW - 11/20, 01:34 PM

Starbucks seeks managers of social media, digital strategy

Turn a fireplace mantel into a holiday masterpiece

EcoConsumer | Some fresh new ideas for 'greening the holidays'

Prepare your car for winter

Wing Luke Family Day and other weekend community events

Nicole Brodeur | A welcome extended to everyone

It's possible to recover a life lost to hoarding

9 things to know before buying a furnace

Treasures: Glass bowl's 'peacock and urn' design offers clues to its origin

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