http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/home en-us Copyright 2012 The Seattle Times Company Thu, 9 Feb 2012 06:11:04 PST Thu, 9 Feb 2012 06:11:04 PST XML::RSS 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/home http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461346_apusbarbourpardons.html?syndication=rss The Mississippi Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over whether ex-Gov. Haley Barbour legally pardoned 10 current and former inmates. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461346_apusbarbourpardons.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:09:42 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461239_apeueuropeweather.html?syndication=rss Serbia was struggling to keep its power system going, officials warned Thursday, after weeks of record low temperatures in Europe that have snarled traffic, frozen rivers and challenged officials to step up outreach to the vulnerable homeless. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461239_apeueuropeweather.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:09:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/matsononmusic/2017461994_spokanarchy_plays_at_the_grand.html?syndication=rss Matson on Music http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/matsononmusic/2017461994_spokanarchy_plays_at_the_grand.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:08:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/technologybrierdudleysblog/2017461983_wtia_award_finalists_revealed.html?syndication=rss So what are the top tech companies in Washington this year? Brier Dudley's Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/technologybrierdudleysblog/2017461983_wtia_award_finalists_revealed.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:08:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461248_apeugreecefinancialcrisis.html?syndication=rss Greece has reached a tentative agreement on new austerity cuts demanded by creditors to release a euro130 billion ($173 billion) bailout, hours before a crucial meeting of finance ministers in Brussels, Prime Minister Lucas Papademos' office said Thursday. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461248_apeugreecefinancialcrisis.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:07:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461441_apusfordmanagementchanges.html?syndication=rss Ford says two top executives who helped lead its comeback are retiring. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461441_apusfordmanagementchanges.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:05:11 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461577_apusoracletaleoacquisition.html?syndication=rss Oracle is paying $1.9 billion for Taleo Corp., a company that helps businesses manage their employees. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461577_apusoracletaleoacquisition.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:05:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461430_apussouthparkthreat.html?syndication=rss A Muslim convert from Brooklyn who ran a website that posted threats against the creators of the Comedy Central television show "South Park" for supposedly insulting the prophet Muhammad is expected to enter a guilty plea. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461430_apussouthparkthreat.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:04:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461327_apapnewsalert.html?syndication=rss Ford chief financial officer and product development chief to retire; CEO says he's staying Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461327_apapnewsalert.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:03:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461294_apusmortgagesettlement.html?syndication=rss Federal officials say a deal has been reached between states and the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461294_apusmortgagesettlement.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:02:12 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461345_apusmarinesallegedhazing.html?syndication=rss Attorneys are scheduled to deliver closing arguments in the court-martial of a Hawaii-based Marine sergeant accused of hazing a lance corporal who later committed suicide. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461345_apusmarinesallegedhazing.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:02:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461344_apuskodakcameras.html?syndication=rss Kodak says it will stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in order to focus on its more profitable businesses. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461344_apuskodakcameras.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:01:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017461259_apusmusicwoodieawards.html?syndication=rss The eclectic mix of The Black Keys, Skrillex and Mac Miller lead nominees for the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017461259_apusmusicwoodieawards.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461277_apusearnspepsico.html?syndication=rss PepsiCo plans to cut 8,700 jobs, or about 3 percent of its workforce, as it seeks to offset high commodity costs and increases investment in advertising and marketing in North America. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461277_apusearnspepsico.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:39 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461342_apuspregnantteenbeaten.html?syndication=rss Police say a pregnant teenager was held captive nine days in a California home, where she was bound with tape and beaten by a jealous boyfriend. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461342_apuspregnantteenbeaten.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461343_apusalariverdrowning.html?syndication=rss Authorities in northeastern Alabama say a man dove into the Tennessee River after seeing his girlfriend's car sinking and drowned in the fast-moving water. But authorities say he may not have realized the girlfriend had already escaped from the car and was helped to shore by a fisherman. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461343_apusalariverdrowning.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:59:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461298_apasmaldivespolitics.html?syndication=rss A Maldives court issued an arrest warrant Thursday for former President Mohamed Nasheed, one day after his supporters rampaged in the capital and his claim of being ousted by a coup left unclear the stability of the fledging Indian Ocean democracy. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461298_apasmaldivespolitics.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:55:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461319_apeuspainjudgeontrial.html?syndication=rss The Spanish judge celebrated for pursuing international human rights cases was convicted of overstepping his jurisdiction in a domestic corruption probe on Thursday - the culmination of a spectacular fall from grace of one of Spain's most prominent people. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461319_apeuspainjudgeontrial.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:55:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461275_apworldmarkets.html?syndication=rss Stock markets extended gains and the euro struck a two-month high against the dollar Thursday after the Greek Prime Minister's office said a deal has been struck with coalition parties on new cuts that are necessary for the country to get crucial bailout funds. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017461275_apworldmarkets.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:49:12 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461303_apeuvaticanchurchabuse.html?syndication=rss A top Asian church official told a Vatican-backed conference on fighting priestly sex abuse Thursday that a culture of silence prevalent on the continent has kept many victims from coming forward, as concerns rise that Asia may be the next ground zero in the abuse scandal. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017461303_apeuvaticanchurchabuse.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:49:10 PDT