Sunday, November 22, 2009 - Page updated at 04:15 a.m.
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Fund For The Needy offers opportunity to give
The Seattle Times today opens its 31st annual Fund For The Needy campaign. The two-month drive, which collected a record $668,183 last year, comes as social-service agencies are squeezed between increased need and sharp cutbacks in support. Above, Tom Brown, left, a volunteer with Senior Services, gives 87-year-old Les Albright a ride to an eye exam from Albright's North Seattle home.
Cutting through breast-cancer confusion
Surprising new screening guidelines have prompted widespread controversy, confusion and questions.
Senate clears hurdle on health care legislation
The 60-39 vote sets the stage for a full-scale debate starting after Thanksgiving.
State child-support error costs nearly $21,000
Denny Triangle gains skyline, but tenants slow to arrive
Chase shrugs off loss of CD investors
KING5 | Wind, rain, heavy mountain snow likely this weekend
Edmonds fundraiser descends after 113 nights on roof
Federal Way woman offers unborn baby for adoption on Craigslist
Danny Westneat | Bonus for supe with a B minus?
National Survivors of Suicide Day supports those who have lost loved ones
Street signs to honor Seattle's parks designers
Italian prosecutors request life sentence for Amanda Knox
Jerry Brewer | UW women cross country runners find recipe for success
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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Nicole Brodeur | You have more to spare than you think you do
The Wrap | Ron Judd | Back and ready to rip through all the news
Federal judge pushes for answers on salmon recovery
Sail back in time with festive ships
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Awaiting daughter's birth, astronaut busy on spacewalk
Anti-Taliban militias arise in Afghanistan
Historic health care bill nears key Senate vote
Landrieu to vote to move ahead on health-care bill
China coal mine blast death toll jumps to 87
Iran gets ready for military exercises
Hal Bernton chats about his time in Afghanistan
Hal Bernton, just back from Afghanistan, answered your questions Tuesday.
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- Man shot in chest on E. Union Street in Capitol Hill
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- Lynnwood is reinventing itself — again
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- Italian prosecutors request life sentence for UW student
- Craigslist adoption ad: A plea by young mother-to-be? A scam?
- Mariners to try Dustin Ackley at second base
- Mariners Blog | Dustin Ackley to move to second base; Mariners add six to 40-man roster
- Genetics anti-bias law takes effect
- Senate vote clears hurdle
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- Mariners add six to 40-man roster 140
- Man shot in Capitol Hill 91
- Lynnwood is reinventing itself — again 87
- Italian lead prosecutor argues Knox motive was hatred 73
- Saturday links 50
- Bye week answers, volume four 49
- Prosecutor requests life in prison for Amanda Knox 43
- Historic health care bill nears key Senate vote 37
- Washington state wines make annual best-of list
- Nonprofits get creative using Twitter and Facebook to make donation easier
- Great places to cross-country ski for free (or almost) in the Methow
- Lynnwood is reinventing itself — again
- It's possible to recover a life lost to hoarding
- UW provost tapped for Nike's board
- 175 foster kids in Washington get 'forever families'
- Recipes: Sesame Pork Roast, Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce and more
- BofA moves to take control of Mastro building in Fremont
- Food-bank donations pour in after theft in Rainier Valley
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.
Seattle U Hoops | Seattle U. women sees rally fall short
L.A. Galaxy has edge in star power at MLS Cup final
Steve Kelley | MLS endures growing pains, but continues to improve
Prep Soccer | 4A: Skyline keeps state title, beats Issaquah 2-1
Seahawks could learn a little about rushing the passer from Vikings
UW Volleyball | Fourth-ranked UW earns 3-0 sweep of Washington State in volleyball
Sounders FC Blog | 40,000 tickets sold for match, according to MLS
Husky Football Blog | Apple Cup next year apparently moving to Dec. 4
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SuttonBeresCuller: Big thinkers turn their attention to smaller-scale artworks
Book review | "Molly Ivins: A Rebel Life:" Fearless, funny and opinionated
Book review | 'Changing My Mind': Zadie Smith ponders the mad, mad world
'The Road' takes Viggo Mortensen to Mount St. Helen's and Astoria, Ore.
Director John Woo's 'Red Cliff' is an epic whose time has come
Book review | Philip Roth's 'The Humbling': an aging actor quits the stage
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
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.
Sunday Buzz | Expedia, Intelius, Classmates slapped by Senate report
Your Funds | Money for nothing: Some investors pay for advice they never get
Investing | There is no investment 'cure' for a bad feeling
The Motley Fool: Every Sunday, useful tips on investing
The art of figuring the price of art
Money Tip | Year-end goal: Use up your flexible spending account (FSA)
Layoffs of 20 employees or more at companies in Washington.
To see all layoffs by company go to the database; or send a tip about layoff news.
Leonard Pitts Jr. / Syndicated columnist | New York terror trials will restore faith in rule of law
Joni Balter / Seattle Times editorial columnist | Our team in D.C. — Locke, Sims and Kerlikowske
Guest columnist | A way to get around Karzai in Afghanistan
Ryan Blethen / Times editorial columnist | Block NBC/Comcast deal to protect consumer choice
Thanksgiving travel plans expected to grow slightly
Ask Travel | A free day in Prague
Ban Long Lao is a peek at traditional Hmong village life
New art museum helps Rome rise from the ruins
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The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy helps meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of our community — including children, families and seniors. Since 1979, our readers have donated more than $12.4 million to this cause, 100 percent of which goes directly to local agencies who address critical community needs. Donate now! | Learn more
Washington businesses break ties to industrial-food chain
This holiday gift list lets your conscience be your guide
Antique wood stove can light your decorative fire
It's time to toss out the foulest fashion fads of 2009
Northwest Living | On Whidbey, a unified home from multiple recycled parts
The People's Pharmacy | People's Pharmacy: Pain relief for people who can't use NSAID drugs
Plant Life | Good soil is the secret to successful gardening
Need help planning your Thanksgiving menu? Get tips from local chefs
See recipes for appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts, plus cooking charts and other helpful resources. And don't miss our annual Seattle Times cookie mailout!
Editorials/Opinion
Salish Sea speaks to a shared natural heritage
Guest columnist | Stop blaming Grandma for cruddy presents
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LA Galaxy's David Beckham
Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham talks about the upcoming MLS Cup final during after a team practice.
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Chittenden Locks Inspection
Interview with New Moon actors
Full interview with New Moon actors
Artistic Roller Skating
Girls Soccer: Mercer Island vs. Glacier Peak
Smash Putt! Miniature Golf
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