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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Page updated at 08:16 a.m.

The Seattle Art Museum will host an exhibit detailing more than 150 works of art by Pablo Picasso beginning in October. Above is a piece from Picasso's personal collection known as "The Reading."

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Seattle is first U.S. stop for Picasso exhibit

The Seattle Art Museum will host an exhibit detailing more than 150 works of art by Pablo Picasso beginning in October. Above is a piece from Picasso's personal collection known as "The Reading."

747-8 soars smoothly on first outing

The smooth maiden flight of the huge jet raises hopes Boeing has moved beyond a tough year.

Belltown boulevard plan moving forward

Plans to build a four-block "park boulevard" with trees, lights and play areas on Bell Street are expected to be completed in early 2011.

NEW - 6:53 AM

Early risers gather for glimpse of Olympic Torch

Dicks next in line for Murtha's chairmanship

NEW - 7:01 AM

Man found shot dead in truck near Harborview Medical Center

Intelius co-founder ordered back to court

UPDATE - 6:34 AM

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

Republicans may be no-shows at health-plan summit

UPDATE - 8:13 AM

Stocks climb on hopes for Greece debt assistance

Chrisceda Clemmons' house wasn't the only casualty | Nicole Brodeur

Mariners' Cliff Lee out about 3 weeks after minor foot surgery

Huskies softball pitcher Lawrie is a pretty big deal around here | Brewer

KING-5's planning for Winter Olympics began 7 years ago

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Olympia man averts robbery by pocket-dialing 911 | The Blotter NEW - 6:06 AM

Woman struck and killed on I-5 in south Seattle NEW - 5:02 AM

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Interactive Map | Whistler's new digs

• Ron Judd | Let the Northwest's Olympic Games begin

• Guide to Winter Olympic events | Video and photo galleries

• An arts-lover's guide to Vancouver's cultural delights

• Your nitty-gritty guide to Vancouver | Gold-medal dining options

• Interactive Map | 2010 Olympic venues and Vancouver sights

Olympics home   Blogs:Ron Judd's Olympics Insider|Olympic Outsiders

Local news: Mapping the news | Today's news index

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Seniors for Sale

Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes

Part 1: The Owners | Part 2: The Homes | Part 3: The Exodus

 Rewind: Live Chat

"It just breaks my heart that he had to go through that."

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Olympic Outsiders

If you can't be inside the Olympic Games, then follow Seattle Times producers, reporters, videographers and Olympic fans as we take you to the streets of Vancouver, B.C., to show you what's happening on the ground and give you a taste of the scene swirling around the 2010 winter games.

NEW - 2/08, 08:16 PM

Canadians have no sense of humor about brown slopes

AP regional wire

Seattle is first U.S. stop for Picasso exhibit

Answers to biggest Olympic TV questions

UPDATE - 7:38 AM
Lewis-McChord soldier charged with abusing 4-year-old over alphabet lesson

Anti-whalers, Japanese fleet fire water cannons

Coach Young shares her passion for ice skating | Seattle Sketcher

Fund set up for family in fatal South Park house fire | The Blotter

Gregoire wants more clarity on school funding case | Politics Northwest

Major polluter tax bills introduced in Olympia | Politics Northwest

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

UPDATE - 08:02 AM
Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program

UPDATE - 08:07 AM
Greece leads European stocks higher on rescue hope

HHS secretary asks insurer to justify rate hike

Rumors swirl about New York Governor Paterson

UPDATE - 07:07 AM
Russian military calls US missile defense a threat

UPDATE - 06:43 AM
State Farm says it warned NHTSA on Toyota in 2007

UPDATE - 08:02 AM
64 feared dead, 400 hurt in Afghan avalanches

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Olympic Outsiders

If you can't be inside the Olympic Games, then follow Seattle Times producers, reporters, videographers and Olympic fans as we take you to the streets of Vancouver, B.C., to show you what's happening on the ground and give you a taste of the scene swirling around the 2010 winter games.

NEW - 2/08, 08:16 PM

Canadians have no sense of humor about brown slopes

AP sports wire

Mercer Island thrives on team in its drive for five

New Orleans celebrates Super Bowl title

Quincy Pondexter earns fourth Pac-10 Player of Week honor

Whip around the league and American soccer | Sounders FC Blog

"Community Shield" match March 11 vs. Portland, Qwest Field | Sounders FC Blog

Boys high-school basketball rankings -- Week 11 | High School Sports Blog

Canadians have no sense of humor about brown slopes | Ron Judd's Olympics Insider

Gao Leilei arrives, Sounders FC practice report, Feb. 8 (from the club) | Sounders FC Blog

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Idol Confessions

Season 9 of "American Idol" is under way. Watch for news and take-no-prisoners critiques.

NEW - 2/08, 09:24 PM

"American Idol" hopeful from Seattle didn't make it to Hollywood afterall

AP entertainment wire

A Q&A with director Wilson Milam, at the helm of 'Glengarry Glen Ross'

Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing

Review: 'Love Song' at ArtsWest tries to examine the power of love and make-believe

"American Idol" hopeful from Seattle didn't make it to Hollywood afterall | Idol Confessions

'American Idol' news and more for Monday, Feb. 8 | Idol Confessions

A decade of Valentine's Day movies: What's your favorite? | Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog

CD review: Hot Chip's 'One Life Stand'

Music Monday: Sabzi (Blue Scholars) vs. Tay Sean (Helladope) in the curious case of "Just So You Know" | Matson on Music

Business/Technology: Personal technology

iPad lifts off to much hype

Tech writer Brier Dudley reported from Apple's invitation-only event in San Francisco on Wednesday, Jan. 25, where the company introduced a single-button, tablet-style iPad.

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Brier Dudley offers a critical look at technology and business issues affecting the Northwest.

NEW - 2/08, 04:35 PM

Hard Rock Seattle gets interactive audio tour, rocking patio

AP business & technology wire

Cell Therapeutics stock plunges on negative FDA review of cancer drug

UPDATE - 07:41 AM
Europe searches for way out of debt crisis

UPDATE - 06:53 AM
Strong overseas sales put fizz in Coca-Cola's 4Q

Ex-Boeing analyst gets more than 15 years in prison for espionage

Hard Rock Seattle gets interactive audio tour, rocking patio | Brier Dudley's Blog

NEW - 07:36 AM
Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American

Sinofsky: Don't blame Windows 7 for battery problems | Brier Dudley's Blog

Starbucks' new heart cup reminds customers of its partnership with (Red) to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa | Coffee City

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NEW - 2/08, 04:07 PM

GOP ready to lay an egg

First United Methodist Church opens the doors to its new home

Lake Tapps, for cities, fish and recreation

Cities like Seattle look abroad for prosperity at home | Neal Peirce / Syndicated columnist

Rep. Jay Inslee on health reform: 'Finish the kitchen' | E.J. Dionne / Syndicated columnist

As the Senate goes (unfortunately), so goes America | Paul Krugman / Syndicated Columnist

DSHS strives for continued improvement in Washington's long-term care system | Guest columnist

Travel/Outdoors: Seattle guide | Washington guide | Oregon guide | B.C. guide

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Where they're biting, where they're not | Reel Time Fishing Northwest

Part of Detroit airport evacuated after security breach

A foodie tour of New York follows "Top Chef" footsteps

American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets

Oregon's Steen Mountain, prized for wilderness views, to get wind farm

Faulty elevator to blame for Dubai tower shutdown

Yosemite will require permits for some Half Dome hikes

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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 - 2/08, 08:49 AM

Portage chef Vuong Loc takes Cremant space in Madrona

UPDATE - 08:02 AM
First lady begins fight against childhood obesity

Portage chef Vuong Loc takes Cremant space in Madrona | All You Can Eat

Buyers seek smarter and smaller homes, survey says

Clothes that transition from workout to workplace

First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'

How clean are those pre-washed salad greens?

5 tips on adding fish to a healthful diet

Collectors drink up beer cans and memorabilia

A love story turned mystery

Snap out of your photo funk: How to make sense of all those piles of images

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