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Deputies: Essay contest for Seaside motel a scam
Investigators say an essay contest to win a Seaside beach house was a scam. Tue, 3/16
Nicole Brodeur
Let's give a little, learn a lot
Every once in a while, a stranger will press a $50 bill into Lilly Ledbetter's hand. Or she'll reach into her purse after giving a speech... Mon, 3/15
'Uptight Seattleite' not so uptight after all
A conversation with the "Uptight Seattleite" to talk about his weekly column, his new book and navigating life in Seattle. Mon, 3/15
2 shot in Kirkland home invasion
A medical-marijuana activist survived a shootout with robbers who broke into his Kirkland-area home early Monday, apparently to steal the pot he grows there. Mon, 3/15
ConocoPhillips to pay extra $588,000 for 2004 spill
ConocoPhillips will fork over $588,000 to pay for environmental restoration work around Maury Island where it spilled at least 1,000 gallons of oil in 2004. Mon, 3/15
Normandy Park couple sue Toyota over vehicle's lost value
A Normandy Park couple have sued Toyota in federal court, demanding that the company either take back the vehicle they just bought or reimburse them for its loss in value since the automaker's sudden-acceleration troubles became news. Mon, 3/15
Silverdale mother and young son missing after van found in water near Olympia
Authorities are searching for a missing Silverdale, Kitsap County, woman and her 8-year-old son near Olympia. Mon, 3/15
Bellevue council backs downtown tunnel
A united Bellevue City Council agreed Monday night to support a light-rail tunnel for downtown Bellevue. The council directed city staff... Mon, 3/15
Man appeals federal ruling about gun ban in Seattle parks
A Kent man has appealed last week's federal court ruling that found Seattle's ban on carrying firearms in city parks and community centers is constitutional. Mon, 3/15
Pilots who overshot airport reach deal with FAA
Two Northwest Airlines pilots who got distracted and overshot the Minneapolis airport have agreed not to fight the revocations of their licenses. Mon, 3/15
AARP offers job fairs for older workers
Unemployed workers 50 and older will get help in their job searches beginning Tuesday, when the AARP kicks off a series of free career fairs, including one in Seattle. Mon, 3/15
Broken water main leads to gas leak in West Seattle
About a hundred households in West Seattle remained without water Monday night after a water-main break turned into a natural-gas leak, authorities said. Mon, 3/15
Cleveland High plan is revised, goes back to the board
An $800,000 contract to help Cleveland High open a new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program is back before the Seattle School Board for a second time. Mon, 3/15
Federal Way soldier dies in Iraq
Army Spc. Erin McLyman, of Federal Way, died in Iraq, military officials have confirmed. Mon, 3/15
Garfield High principal wins outstanding leadership award
Ted Howard II, principal at Garfield High, is this year's winner of the Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence, given to a Seattle secondary school principal for outstanding leadership. Mon, 3/15
Is it warm? Yeah. Is it record warm? Not quite.
High temperatures around Western Washington on Monday were unseasonably balmy, National Weather Service meteorologist Johnny Burg says. Seattle hit 65; Vancouver, Wash., 66; Bellevue, 69. One TV report pegged Issaquah's high at 71. Mon, 3/15
NW real estate firm John L. Scott lists on Zillow
Northwest real estate giant John L. Scott says it will start automatically publishing its listings on the popular Web site Zillow.com. Mon, 3/15
Fish and Game officials count 843 wolves in Idaho
A count by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game show that Idaho's wolf numbers remained largely unchanged in 2008 and 2009. Mon, 3/15
Nation & WorldWavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote
Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes. Tue, 3/16
Aide: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban boss' arrest
The Afghan government was holding secret talks with the Taliban's No. 2 when he was captured in Pakistan, and the arrest infuriated President Hamid Karzai, according to one of Karzai's advisers. Tue, 3/16
ESPN reporter's stalker gets 2 1/2 years in prison
An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison after giving a tearful apology that was harshly rebuked by his victim. Tue, 3/16
Sharks threatened by Asian consumers, says group
Surging demand for shark fin soup among Asia's booming middle classes is driving many species of these big fish to the brink of extinction, a marine conservation group said Tuesday. Tue, 3/16
US envoy cancels Mideast trip, Israel feud deepens
A U.S. envoy's postponement of his Mideast trip appeared Tuesday to deepen one of the worst U.S.-Israeli feuds in memory - even as Israel's foreign minister signaled his government had no intention of curtailing the contentious construction at the heart of the row. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 07:05 AM
$70M in prescription drugs stolen in Conn. heist
Authorities say prescription drugs worth tens of millions of dollars have been stolen in a brazen, well-planned heist at a pharmaceutical company warehouse in Connecticut. Tue, 3/16
NEW - 06:49 AM
Break the law and your new 'friend' may be the FBI
The Feds are on Facebook. And MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter, too. Tue, 3/16
Pakistani officials: Suspected US missile kills 9
An apparent U.S. missile attack destroyed a suspected militant compound in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, intelligence officials said. Tue, 3/16
US envoy cancels Mideast trip amid US-Israel feud
A U.S. envoy's postponement of his Mideast trip appeared Tuesday to deepen one of the worst U.S.-Israeli feuds in memory - even as Israel's foreign minister signaled his government had no intention of curtailing the contentious construction at the heart of the row. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 06:50 AM
Wavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote
Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes. Tue, 3/16
Sandbags delivered ahead of expected Fargo flood
Marc Shannon says the prospect of using a sandbag wall to protect his Fargo home from the rising Red River doesn't seem so alarming. Not after last year, when the city dealt with record flooding and Shannon had to maneuver around a 10-foot-high clay dike that cut his house off from the outside world. Tue, 3/16
Health Care 101: A consumer primer on Obama's bill
It took lawmakers a year to shape President Barack Obama's health care bill. If it finally passes Congress, it'll take the better part of a decade to write the user manual for consumers and doctors, employers and insurance companies. Mon, 3/15
After Tiller's death, N.M. doctor offers late-term abortions
Last year, after Kansas abortion provider George Tiller was murdered in church, his supporters worried about what would happen to ... Mon, 3/15
Cruise industry sees a resurgence
After the worst-ever downturn for the industry in 2009, cruise bookings are going up. Mon, 3/15
Investigators seek motive in 3 slayings in Mexico
The two families climbed into white SUVs and almost simultaneously left the children's birthday party put on by the U.S. consulate. One headed deeper into one of the world's most dangerous cities, the other toward a bridge to El Paso, one of America's safest. Mon, 3/15
SeaWorld trainer's family can keep death photos, video private
The family of the SeaWorld Orlando trainer drowned by a killer whale last month gained a temporary order to keep photos and videos ... Mon, 3/15
TSA official says scans will be mandatory someday
All airline passengers in the U.S. will eventually be required to undergo a full-body scan before boarding planes, just as metal ... Mon, 3/15
Yale slaying suspect's fiancee gave saliva sample to police
An attorney for the fiancee of an animal lab technician accused of killing Yale University graduate student Annie Le said his ... Mon, 3/15
FCC to reveal plan to expand broadband to underserved Americans
In an acknowledgment that high-speed Internet has joined telephone service and electricity as essential tools of modern life, the ... Mon, 3/15
Stubborn storm darkens, floods much of Northeast
Torrential rains and high winds pounded the Northeast for a third day Monday, taking a heavy toll on people and property in a region that only recently restored power or finished digging out from the last of several major winter storms. Mon, 3/15
Two months after the quake, many Haitians still wonder where they will live
Where will Haiti's 1 million displaced people find new homes, and how fast will they get there? During a recent visit to Port-au-Prince, Seattle Times reporter Hal Bernton found that the answers to those questions grow more urgent with each passing week. Mon, 3/15
U.S. botched Haiti medical flights to Fla.
As hundreds of injured survivors of the Haiti earthquake overwhelmed Florida hospitals in January, state officials pleaded with the federal government for basic information about arriving patients but got little assistance, e-mails obtained by The Associated Press show. Mon, 3/15
Danger signs apparent before Mexico attacks
Signs of trouble were apparent at U.S. Consulate sites in Mexico before this past weekend's fatal shootings. Mon, 3/15
Edwards mistress: Still in love, living 'truth'
The mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live "a life of truth" and the two remain in love even after their affair helped trigger his downfall from the pinnacle of U.S. politics. Mon, 3/15
First dot com came 25 years ago
Twenty-five years ago Monday, a Massachusetts computer-systems firm registered the first ".com" Internet domain name. Mon, 3/15
German diocese suspends convicted sex abuser
A German archdiocese that Pope Benedict XVI oversaw from 1977 to 1982 said Monday that a priest convicted in 1986 of sexually abusing children has been suspended for violating a condition that he have no contact with minors. Mon, 3/15
Jackson's estate, Sony Music make $250M deal
Administrators of Michael Jackson's estate and his longtime record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Monday announced a seven-year distribution deal valued at as much as $250 million. Mon, 3/15
Official: Pentagon probing alleged spy operation
A Defense Department official is under investigation for allegedly hiring private contractors to gather intelligence on suspected insurgents in Afghanistan and Pakistan, a U.S. official said Monday. Mon, 3/15
Pelosi says she may try to pass health bill without a vote
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Monday that she might attempt to pass the health-care measure without having members vote on it. Mon, 3/15
Priest who had worked for pope is suspended in child sex-abuse case
The priest at the center of a German sex-abuse scandal that embroiled Pope Benedict XVI continued working with children for more than 30 years, even though the pope was personally involved in his case. Mon, 3/15
Some miss George W. Bush, and they're not shy about it
More than a year after President George W. Bush left the White House, some people are getting a little sentimental about him. ... Mon, 3/15
'Quiet corruption' hurting Africa's poor: report
A World Bank report says teachers and other public servants who don't show up for work are fueling "quiet corruption" throughout Africa that is disproportionately hurting the continent's poor. Mon, 3/15
Old-school manufacturing leads U.S. recovery
Improbable as it seems, the brightest spot so far in the nation's spotty economic recovery is a sector long considered all but dead — good-old-fashioned manufacturing. Mon, 3/15
Russia criticized by UN over Olympics construction
The top U.N. environmental watchdog has criticized Russia in a report to be released Tuesday for ignoring the effects that several construction projects for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi will have on the region's unique wildlife. Mon, 3/15
Bin Laden's son calls on Iran to free his siblings
One of Osama bin Laden's sons has called on Iran's supreme leader to release members of his family believed to be under house arrest there since they fled Afghanistan in 2001, according to a letter posted Monday on the Internet. Mon, 3/15
Man charged with punching children at Wal-mart
Police in Ohio have brought more charges against a Wal-mart shopper accused of punching children in the head for kicks. Mon, 3/15
Ohio woman says Pa. doc gave wrong breast implants
An Ohio woman claims in a lawsuit that a Pennsylvania plastic surgeon used the wrong kind of breast implants on her, then kept her knocked out longer than necessary and continued with the botched operation on the advice of her fiance. Mon, 3/15
Business & TechnologyUPDATE - 5:23 AM
City Bank of Lynnwood faces regulatory ultimatum
City Bank revises 2009 loss upwards and receives strictest level of FDIC oversight. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 06:34 AM
Air Berlin to cut $1.7B in Boeing aircraft orders
German airline Air Berlin Plc said Tuesday it will cancel $1.7 billion worth in orders for Boeing 787 aircraft to adjust to lower market demand. Tue, 3/16
NEW - 7:13 AM
Weyerhaeuser CEO Fulton's compensation falls 27%
Weyerhaeuser CEO Dan Fulton received $3.4 million in 2009 compensation, down 27 percent in a year in which the lumber and wood products producer lost $545 million. Tue, 3/16
China criticizes US pressure over currency
China on Tuesday rejected U.S. calls to ease currency controls and said criticism would not help efforts to end the global crisis. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 06:38 AM
Fed weighs how and when to signal higher rates
Debate is heating up within the Federal Reserve over how and when to signal that the days of record-low interest rates are numbered. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 06:40 AM
Housing construction drops 5.9 pct in February
Housing construction fell in February as winter blizzards held down activity in the Northeast and South. The decline highlighted the challenges facing builders as they struggle to emerge from the worst housing slump in decades. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 07:03 AM
OPEC ministers to keep present output targets
Saudi Arabia's oil minister said Tuesday he expected OPEC to keep output steady for the rest of this year, in comments reflecting expectations that crude prices and supply are in sync with the fitfully recovering world economy. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 07:22 AM
Stocks trade in tight range ahead of Fed meeting
Major stock indexes were little changed Tuesday while investors awaited results from the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates. Tue, 3/16
Michelle Obama talks anti-obesity to food giants
Michelle Obama has talked to schools and nutrition groups across the country in her effort to reduce childhood obesity. On Tuesday she will face the food companies that make the snacks and junk food that stuff grocery aisles and school vending machines. Tue, 3/16
NEW - 06:42 AM
Saab may locate North American HQ in Royal Oak, Mich.
Saab Spyker Automobiles NV may announce that it is locating its U.S. headquarters in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 06:40 AM
China without Google: 'a lose-lose scenario'
China without Google - a prospect that looks increasingly likely - could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has helped to fight piracy might be in jeopardy. China's fledgling Web outfits would face less pressure to improve, eroding their ability to one day compete abroad. Tue, 3/16
UPDATE - 06:50 AM
Dollar slips before Fed decision on interest rates
The dollar slipped Tuesday against key currencies before the Federal Reserve's expected mid-afternoon announcement on U.S. interest rates. Tue, 3/16
Toyota counts rising cost of recall woes
A massive global recall, mounting legal bills and a battered reputation add up to a very expensive problem for Toyota. Tue, 3/16
Boeing execs reap stock's gains in 2009 pay
Boeing's top executives saw modestly smaller bonuses and flat salaries in 2009, but they also received blocks of company shares and options that — thanks to the rise in Boeing's stock price — make their total compensation last year much higher than it was in 2008. Mon, 3/15
Microsoft hungry for mobile apps for Windows Phone
To woo developers to build applications for its upcoming mobile phone, Microsoft scattered technology catnip throughout the MIX tech conference... Mon, 3/15
Rain, even urine, would help make Bullitt HQ city's 'greenest building ever'
The Bullitt Foundation plans to build Seattle's greenest building ever, a six-story structure generating as much electricity as it consumes and relying almost exclusively on rain for its water. Mon, 3/15
On the move
Appointments, promotions and awards in the business community. Mon, 3/15
Google's China advertising clients urged to defect
Google advertisers in China are being advised to switch to rivals such as Baidu as speculation grows the U.S. company will shut its Web site in China. Mon, 3/15
Prosecutors want Nacchio in court for new sentence
Federal prosecutors are objecting to former Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio's request to not be present in court when he is given a new sentence. Mon, 3/15
Pay czar limits exec pay at still-struggling GMAC
The Obama administration's pay czar is limiting 2010 compensation for top executives at GMAC Inc. because the auto finance giant continues to lose money and can't yet repay its $16.3 billion taxpayer bailout, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Mon, 3/15
Q&A: FCC chairman talks about broadband goals
Since Julius Genachowski became chairman of the Federal Communications Commission last year, his main priority has been overhauling the government's strategy for expanding high-speed Internet access. Mon, 3/15
SportsBud Withers
Time to get caught up in the madness
It's mid-March, and suddenly, the two most important material possessions in your life aren't your home and your car — they're your bracket and the remote. Tue, 3/16
UConn, Stanford, Tennessee and Nebraska top seeds
On their way to a record 72-game winning streak, the Connecticut Huskies have beaten just about every power program in women's college basketball. Tue, 3/16
Larry Stone
Mariners' David Aardsma ready to handle extra pressure
Mariners closer David Aardsma has a new contract and a baby on the way. Mon, 3/15
Huskies' video tech is MVP on Selection Sunday | NCAA tournament
In the immediate hours following Sunday's Selection Show, first-year video technician Trevor Wade was perhaps the most important person at Washington, because it was his job to find video of Marquette. Mon, 3/15
Seahawks release Deon Grant, re-sign Darryl Tapp
The Seahawks cut safety Deon Grant, keep restricted free agent Darryl Tapp and sign receiver Ruvell Martin. Mon, 3/15
Terry Boss will be backup goalkeeper to Kasey Keller | Sounders FC
While Kasey Keller is the clear starter, there was an open competition for the backup role between Terry Boss and Chris Eylander before the team's second season begins. Mon, 3/15
Mariners Cliff Lee ejected after pitching over batter's head
Mariners' pitcher Cliff Lee was ejected with two outs in the third inning Monday after throwing a pitch over the head of Arizona catcher Chris Snyder on Monday. Mon, 3/15
Auburn Riverside's Mercedes Wetmore earns Times' State Player of Year | Girls basketball
Mercedes Wetmore, a 5-foot-8 guard who will play at Washington next season, keyed the Ravens' 29-0 campaign and earned an array of honors that include tournament MVP and Gatorade state Player of the Year. She also is the Times' state player of the year. Mon, 3/15
Building the perfect bracket, in 10 easy steps | NCAA tournament
But you don't need a masters in bracketology to do well. When you fill out your bracket, here are 10 things to think about. Mon, 3/15
Gonzaga hoping for better results this time around in Buffalo | NCAA tournament
Buffalo, N. Y., the site for Gonzaga's first-round game against Florida State, is memorable for GU program insiders. But the Zags would... Mon, 3/15
Gonzaga women get favorable draw | NCAA tournament
Gonzaga, making its second consecutive trip to the tournament, was placed in a subregional 280 miles from its campus alongside two teams it played this season. Mon, 3/15
Kentwood's Joshua Smith wins Male State Player of the Year
A monster Class 4A state boys basketball tournament lifted 6-foot-9 Kentwood center Joshua Smith to Seattle Times State Male Player of the Year honors for 2009-10 Mon, 3/15
Seattle Pacific women earn spot in Elite Eight
With five players scoring in double figures, Seattle Pacific defeats Chico State 76-68 Monday night in the NCAA Division II West Regional title game in front of 756 at Brougham Pavilion. The victory puts SPU in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 and the fourth time in school history. Mon, 3/15
All-league boys basketball teams
All-league boys basketball teams reported to The Seattle Times through March 13. Mon, 3/15
All-league girls basketball teams
All-league girls basketball teams reported to The Seattle Times through March 13. Mon, 3/15
Mariners ace Lee ejected for throwing at Snyder
Seattle Mariners ace Cliff Lee was ejected from a spring training game Monday against Arizona for throwing at Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder. Mon, 3/15
Connecticut women have No. 1 overall seed status in NCAA tournament | College basketball
If both top-seeded teams advance through their regions, Connecticut and Tennessee could meet in the NCAA women's tournament national semifinals in San Antonio. Mon, 3/15
David Beckham has operation to repair his torn Achilles tendon
David Beckham, who had surgery on a torn Achilles tendon, will miss this summer's World Cup. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six months. Mon, 3/15
Iowa coach Todd Lickliter is fired after 10-22 season | College basketball
Iowa fired coach Todd Lickliter, ending a brief and disappointing tenure that included three losing seasons in a row and a parade of players leaving the once-proud program. Mon, 3/15
Trade talk surrounds Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard | Baseball
Albert Pujols for Ryan Howard? The National League MVP sluggers don't plan to pack their bags. Talk of a megatrade kept baseball buzzing Monday after an ESPN report the Philadelphia Phillies were thinking about asking the St. Louis Cardinals if they would like to swap star first basemen. Mon, 3/15
Blazers' Brandon Roy named Western Conference player of the week | NBA
The former Garfield High School and Washington Huskies standout averaged 27 points while leading the Trail Blazers to four victories last week. He had 41 points in a comeback win at Golden State. Mon, 3/15
Derek Lamely wins PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open | Golf
Derek Lamely won the rain-delayed Puerto Rico Open, a PGA Tour event. Mon, 3/15
Visually impaired cross-country skier strikes gold
The medal was eight years in the making, and it helped ease some of Brian McKeever's Olympic heartache. Mon, 3/15
Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren discusses his decisions on quarterbacks | NFL
New Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren knows quarterback Jake Delhomme is 35 years old and coming off the worst season of his career. But ex-Seahawks coach Holmgren said, "My own belief is, this team needs an aging veteran." Mon, 3/15
Cliff Lee tossed in D-back's 13-5 rout of Mariners
The anticipated spring pitching matchup of Seattle ace Cliff Lee and his Arizona counterpart Dan Haren ended abruptly when Lee was tossed from the game for allegedly throwing at the Diamondbacks' Chris Snyder. Mon, 3/15
Monday's detailed prep golf results
Archbishop Murphy 209 strokes, Lakewood 234. Individuals — 1, Joey Green, AM, 38 strokes; 2 (tie), Sam Hogensen, AM, and Ryan Anderson... Mon, 3/15
Monday's detailed prep lacrosse results
Snohomish 9, Seattle Prep 7 (Justin Jones, SNO, 3 goals, 2 assists; Nick Hund, SNO, 2 goals, 2 assists; Ryan Mcallister, SNO, 2 goals, 2... Mon, 3/15
Monday's detailed prep tennis results
Julie Mills, E, beat Bailey Abdo, 6-1, 6-0; Katie Stewart, E, beat Kelsey Ghirardo, 6-0, 7-5; Hollis Gordon, E, beat Toria Morcom, 6-3... Mon, 3/15
Sports on the air
Tuesday College basketball TV Radio 4 p.m. NIT men, Northeastern at UConn ESPN2 4 p.m. Women, NCAA bracket special ESPN 4:30 p.m. NCAA men, Winthrop vs... Mon, 3/15
Stalker of ESPN's Erin Andrews gets 2-1/2-year prison sentence | Media
An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced Monday to 21/2 years in prison after giving a tearful apology that was harshly rebuked by his victim. Mon, 3/15
Washington accepts bid to Women's Basketball Invitational
The Huskies (12-17) accepted an invitation to play in the new Women's Basketball Invitational, a 16-team tournament with a base cost of $10,000 to host a game. Washington will play Portland (18-12) at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Edmundson Pavilion. Mon, 3/15
EntertainmentABBA, Hollies, Genesis, Iggy Pop enter Rock Hall
An English band steeped in harmony, a reggae pioneer, progressive rockers who thrived despite a defection, four Swedes who combined their nation's traditions with their rock heroes and a man who prowled a ballroom floor singing "I Wanna Be Your Dog" wouldn't seem to have much in common. Tue, 3/16
Seattle's Sub Pop takes on the world with new Next Ambiance imprint
There's a world of music out there, and Sub Pop is out to capture some of it with new recordings such as "I Speak Fula," by Mali's Bassekou Kouyate and his band Ngoni Ba. Mon, 3/15
'Under Great White Northern Lights' album and DVD show White Stripes are white hot
A review of the White Stripes' new live album, "Under Great White Northern Lights." Recorded on a cross-Canada tour, it confirms that the duo is one of the best rock outfits going. Mon, 3/15
Lady Gaga plans a 'Monster Ball' in Tacoma, Aug. 21
Lady Gaga will play Tacoma Dome on Aug. 21. Mon, 3/15
Take a walk on the funky side with Maceo Parker at Seattle's Jazz Alley
One hundred percent funky: Maceo Parker heads to Seattle's Jazz Alley, March 18-21. Mon, 3/15
A steampunk workshop for teens at Third Place Commons
An illustrated introduction to literature's new genre, steampunk. This program and writing exercise are presented by art historian Susan... Mon, 3/15
New DVDs | 'The Princess and the Frog,' 'Broken Embraces,' 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'
New DVD releases for Tuesday, March 16, include "The Princess and the Frog" and "Broken Embraces." Out on Saturday, March 20: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." Mon, 3/15
Newly released books with local ties include 'Kiss'em Goodbye' and 'Out of Body'
Seattle-area authors deliver true tales of vanishing sports teams and pregnancy difficulties, along with fiction encompassing everything from modern-day piracy to historical romance. Mon, 3/15
The new 'Justified' on FX is a Tuesday TV pick
Watch 'Justified' at 10 p.m. on FX Mon, 3/15
'Alice in Wonderland' keeps hopping with $62.7M
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" still reigns at the box office, pulling in $62.7 million in its second weekend and becoming the first film released in 2010 to top the $200 million mark. Mon, 3/15
British actress Kate Winslet splits from husband
British movie star Kate Winslet has separated from her film director husband Sam Mendes after nearly seven years of marriage, their law firm said Monday. Mon, 3/15
Farrell, Duvall bring films to Tribeca Film Fest
The ninth annual Tribeca Film Festival will include a new movie from Neil Jordan, a documentary on Joan Rivers and a Southern folk tale starring Robert Duvall. Mon, 3/15
Judge grants Evans temporary injunction against ex
A judge has ordered a temporary injunction against the ex-husband of country singer Sara Evans. Mon, 3/15
No prison for ex-jailer in Girls Gone Wild case
A former sheriff's employee in Nevada will serve no prison time after admitting her part in a bribery scheme to give special treatment to Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis while he was jailed in Reno on tax charges. Mon, 3/15
Prince Charles and Camilla begin visit to Poland
Britain's Prince Charles arrived in Poland on Monday with his wife, Camilla, to start a nine-day tour that will take them through central Europe. Mon, 3/15
Sheen pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
Actor Charlie Sheen pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges on Monday, nearly three months after his wife told Colorado police in a 911 call he put a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her. Mon, 3/15
Sony boss asks theater owners for healthier snacks
The head of Sony Pictures suggested Monday that movie theaters offer healthier snacks to help fight obesity and give audiences a broader range of food choices. Mon, 3/15
Tim Burton, Marion Cotillard get French honor
American movie director Tim Burton and Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard were added to France's cultural honor roll in a star-studded Paris ceremony Monday. Mon, 3/15
Boston art heist rattles investigators 20 years on
It remains the most tantalizing art heist mystery in the world. Mon, 3/15
LivingNEW - 7:25 AM
Barbie gets a '60s 'Mad Men' makeover
Barbie and her signature hourglass figure are getting the "Mad Men" treatment. Mattel, Lionsgate and AMC announced a partnership ... Tue, 3/16
NEW - 7:28 AM
Strategies to project your beauty by dressing around trouble areas
Unless you're an Olympian or a runway model, you probably have a zone. A certain body bulge that bedevils you in dressing rooms ... Tue, 3/16
Fashion: Goodbye, 80s excess
The month-long round of women's runway shows came to an end Wednesday in Paris, where designers heralded the return of clean ... Mon, 3/15
4 fun ways to clean out the stuff you no longer want
How to exchange, sell and recycle items you no longer want or no longer need — and have fun doing it. Mon, 3/15
Elie Saab offers up choices for Hollywood fans
Lebanese red carpet king Elie Saab had his eye on the prize Wednesday with a fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear collection of ... Mon, 3/15
English dandies in leather-heavy looks at Hermes
Paris got its own Savile Row with Hermes' fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear collection of gender-bending looks fit for a dapper ... Mon, 3/15
Everyday foods packed with hidden sugars
Sugar shockers: Everyday foods packed with hidden sugars push most of us way over new recommended limits Mon, 3/15
Removing coffee stains from carpet
Fix it: Tips on removing coffee stains and drying out a bathroom. Mon, 3/15
Spring-cleaning checklist
Follow this spring-cleaning checklist to get your home ready for guests and the new season. Mon, 3/15
LL Bean kicks off Signature brand
L.L. Bean hopes to attract more younger customers through its Signature line. Mon, 3/15
Travel & OutdoorsTravel warning issued for Mexican border towns
The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning advising Americans to stay away from towns along the Northern Mexican border following... Mon, 3/15
British prime minister calls planned Easter air, rail strikes "deplorable"
Rail workers could join British Airways cabin crews in strikes leading up to busy Easter travel holidays. Mon, 3/15
Chicago's O'Hare gets first full body scanner
Chicago's O'Hare Airport gets its first full body scanner. Mon, 3/15
Continental Airlines ends free food on most flights
Continental Airlines is ending free hamburgers, barbecue and sandwich rolls for many of its passengers in favor of a food-for-sale. Mon, 3/15
Nepal goes for gay tourists
From Everest same-sex marriages to gay-friendly policies, Nepal goes for the gay tourist market to help pull the Hindu nation out of poverty. Mon, 3/15
Trains to Machu Picchu expected to run again in late March
Peruvian officials say they expect train service to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu will be restored March 29. Mon, 3/15
OpinionThomas Friedman / Syndicated Columnist
The U.S. should not tolerate Israel taking support for granted
Israel takes U.S. support for granted and needs a wakeup call, writes syndicated columnist Thomas L. Friedman. The Israeli Interior Ministry announced new housing in Arab Israel, a move Vice President Joe Biden endangers U.Stroops who are fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mon, 3/15
Guest columnist
Washington's GAU saves people from homelessness
The Washington Legislature must not end the state's General Assistance-Unemployable program, argue guest columnists Jon Fine and Kate Joncas. The program provides stability for people with disabilities that keep them from working and saves them from homelessness. Mon, 3/15