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Friday, November 20, 2009 - Page updated at 08:52 p.m.

NEW - 08:10 PM

175 foster kids in Wash. get 'forever families'

Families adopted 175 foster children today in ceremonies at courthouses throughout the state. The celebrations recognized National Adoption Day.

People continue to buy TVs during the recession, often unaware that newer models are less energy efficient than old ones. Above, Video Only customer Doug Niemi, center, talks with employee Victor Martinez about the Niemi's next purchase at the Tukwila store.

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Energy use becomes a factor in TV-buying

People continue to buy TVs during the recession, often unaware that newer models are less energy efficient than old ones. Above, Video Only customer Doug Niemi, center, talks with employee Victor Martinez about the Niemi's next purchase at the Tukwila store.

NEW - 08:44 PM

Man shot in Capitol Hill

Police said the victim appeared to have suffered life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened at an apartment building in the 700 block of East Union Street tonight.

Case of accused 'Street Mobb' pimp goes to jury

Deliberations begin for accused pimp and human trafficker DeShawn Clark.

Guilty pleas in Gold Bar puppy-mill case

NEW - 08:23 PM

China says 15 dead, 114 trapped in mine explosion

NEW - 08:52 PM

Politics NW | McGinn's victory party draws hundreds of curious revelers

Surviving travel over the holiday season

State will skip first round of Race to the Top

Man gets 31 years for I-5 slaying

$26 million sought to buy land for portion of Eastside rail corridor

'Excellent' worker Monfort suddenly turned unreliable

Italian prosecutors: Knox staged break-in

NEW - 08:25 PM

Man sentenced for Wash. bank robberies

Boeing breaks ground for S.C. assembly plant

NEW - 08:34 PM

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

"Twilight" fans:

Whether you're rooting for Edward + Bella, or Bella + Jacob, you'll want to check out our tandem Ticket/MovieTimes covers in Friday's Seattle Times featuring the stars of the cast of "New Moon." In the paper or online, read the review of the movie and an interview with the cast and a list of "Twilight"-related events in and around Seattle.

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

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

From our blogs

The Business of Giving

Kristi Heim takes a fresh look at the economy of good intentions: philanthropy, non-profits and socially motivated business.

NEW - 11/20, 11:48 AM

Tweeting for $10: new appeals for holiday giving in tough times

AP regional wire

Nicole Brodeur | A welcome extended to everyone

Swedish threatens to end Regence BlueShield's contract

$335 million in education grants

2010 county budget cuts services, 311 jobs

Feds deny appeal on move of NOAA fleet to Oregon

Judge: Seattle July 4 fireworks don't need review

North Cascades Highways closes for the winter

King County bonds get highest rating

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

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

UPDATE - 08:37 PM
Blast near aid offices wounds 1 in NW Pakistan

Gates says Afghan surge could happen swiftly

Gates: US to do its part to slow Afghan corruption

Senate Democrats want to tax nips and tucks

Palestinians to set new date for elections

200 Web sites spread al-Qaida's message in English

6 world powers press Iran on nuclear issue

Hal Bernton chats about his time in Afghanistan

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

Read the chat | Read Hal's Afghanistan Journal Blog

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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.

From our blogs

Womens Hoops Blog

Jayda Evans covers college and pro women's basketball.

NEW - 11/20, 02:12 PM

WNBA loses another team: Sacramento Monarchs folded

AP sports wire

NEW - 08:15 PM
Seattle U Womens Hoops | Seattle U stays close for a while in Purdue game

NEW - 08:24 PM
Both teams want the home crowd on their side

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

UPDATE - 07:35 PM
Mariners to try Dustin Ackley at second base

Olympic committee settles legal battle over ticket sales

Seattle U Men's Hoops | Redhawks rally for 85-84 win over Fresno State

UPDATE - 08:41 PM
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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Entertainment: Movies | Restaurants | Music | The Arts | Books | Comics

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Matson on Music

Andrew Matson loves music like it's his family. And he loves his family. He offers music news, reviews and analysis.

NEW - 11/20, 12:12 PM

Friday Favorites: fresh tracks from Past Lives, Champagne Champagne, Animal Collective, Edan

AP entertainment wire

End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years

Restaurant review | Artisanal at The Bravern shows French flair in delicious style

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

Longtime sax buddies rekindle days of soulful club gigs

Preview: 'Equivocation' speaks to the sacred in life

Review: Pianist Gabriela Montero shimmers with silken improvisations

Seattle industrial artist Rusty Oliver is the man behind 'Smash Putt'

Book review | Tony Angell evokes Northwest nature in 'Puget Sound Through an Artist's Eye'



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.

Jon Talton's Sound Economy blog

From our blogs

Microsoft Pri0

Welcome to Microsoft Pri0: That's Microspeak for top priority. Sharon Chan provides the news and observations.

NEW - 11/19, 11:25 AM

Microsoft shareholder meeting: Sunnier overall, with wispy Apple clouds

AP business & technology wire

Glass half full for Microsoft shareholders

Boeing warns of 49 possible layoffs locally

Brier Dudley | Brad Pitt company buys film rights to Redmond-based Airtight Games' 'Dark Void'

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

Dendreon's Provenge gets FDA review date

Retail Report | Energy use becomes part of TV-buying equation

More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff

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

Layoff Ledger

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.

Microsoft's job cuts 'complete' — for now

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

Editorials/Opinion: Times' editorials

From our blogs

Ed cetera

Join the informed, opinionated journalists of The Times' editorial staff in lively discussions.

NEW - 11/20, 03:29 PM

Round one: Washington out

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

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

See what's happening on the slopes in the NW. Check the weather, follow the resort twitter feed, share your photos from the mountain and more.

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The 'un-Olympics' | What's new on the slopes

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.)

Best bets for the weekend

Stevens Pass ski area opens today

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Living: Food & Wine | Home & Garden | Pacific Northwest Magazine

Holiday cooking

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!


From our blogs

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

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

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

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

Invite flower girl to an adults-only wedding reception?

Group decries saturated fat in movie popcorn

Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu

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