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WEEK IN REVIEW
Wednesday


Sorrow fills Snohomish County court in drug-dea...
Mukilteo promises battle over Paine Field flights
Port of Everett likely to tear down Collins Bui...
Tuesday


High school students welcome college-level work
No word on fate of men jailed in Mexico
County Clerk's Office workers agree to unpaid d...
Monday


Living at the mercy of the Stillaguamish River
Former Gold Bar worker accused of sabotaging wells
Gregoire makes reforms for leaner, smoother sta...
Sunday


New schools chief wastes little time in wrestli...
Prisoners' case will be heard in Mexico
Coupeville shelter dog at center of legal fight...
Saturday


Racy espresso stand upsets preschool's parents
Girl, 9, hit by car, then left at store miles away
Whidbey animal shelter sued over plans to eutha...
Friday


Lake Goodwin woman fights to keep her trees
Lawmakers may loosen mandates on schools
Kennel in puppy mill probe has long, troubled h...
Thursday


Libraries' popularity rises as economy sinks
County won't fund Paine Field terminal
Home prices in Snohomish County tumble 14%
 

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Team in Germany maps Neanderthal genome

LEIPZIG, Germany -- Researchers in Germany have completed the first draft of the Neanderthal genome, more than 3 billion genetic building blocks that will shed new light on the ancient hominid as well as the origins of its closest relation -- modern... [More]






PHOTO BY RON WURZER
Retailers Scramble to Make Sense of New Toxic Toy Rules

On any given day, the tight quarters at Clover Toys are packed with parents scanning shelves and racks crammed with books, clothes and, you guessed it, toys. The long, narrow shop in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood offers a treasure trove of many... [More]


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Court says measles vaccine not to blame for autism

WASHINGTON -- In a big blow to parents who believe vaccines caused their children's autism, a special court ruled today that the shots are not to blame. [More]






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Crash of U.S., Russian satellites a threat in space

MOSCOW -- The collision between U.S. and Russian communication satellites this week -- the first such crash in space -- has created speeding clouds of debris that threaten other unmanned spacecraft in nearby orbits, Russian officials and experts... [More]






AP
Obama urges Americans to follow Lincoln's example

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama called on Americans today to follow Abraham Lincoln's example of showing generosity to political opponents and valuing national unity -- above all else. [More]





Report: Mariners make offer to Griffey

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Seattle Mariners have made a contract offer that would bring outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. back to the organization, according to a report this morning on mlb.com. [More]





Lawyers: South Carolina officers making arrests in Phelps case

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Authorities in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, lawyers for two arrested people said... [More]





Dunn deal: Slugger joins the Nationals

WASHINGTON -- Adam Dunn has a new team, and the Washington Nationals have a new cleanup hitter. The Nationals scheduled a news conference at their stadium Thursday to introduce Dunn, a free agent who agreed to a $20 million, two-year deal. [More]





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Australian towns no longer under fire threat  February 12
New jobless claims drop slightly; retail sales inch up  February 12
Russia sending more ships, scientists to Arctic  February 12
Israel lets Gaza export Valentine's Day flowers  February 12
Prince Harry to attend equality course, reports say  February 12
Pope meets Jewish leaders, announces May visit to Israel  February 12
NYC marriage bureau rebuffs same-sex couples  February 12

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1. Sorrow fills Snohomish County court in drug-death sentencing
2. Airbus wants a bigger presence in the U.S.
3. Ichiro itching to pitch in World Baseball Classic
4. Mukilteo promises battle over Paine Field flights
5. Everett Animal Shelter given control of seized dogs
6. Port of Everett likely to tear down Collins Building
7. Mexican ruling on jailed Arlington man still secret
8. Thief takes Smiley the dog from animal shelter in Coupeville
9. Unions seem determined to undermine job growth
10. Fresh debate on UW branch in Snohomish County
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Mavericks edge Hawks
Shorecrest boys finish .500 for first time in 13 years
Firefighters free trapped man
LHS' first grads reminisce
Eighth-grader goes vegetarian, volunteers at animal shelter
Economics class a hot commodity during recession
E-W's Johanson wins title
Rep. Hope proposes tax cuts to jump-start economy
Feeling betrayed and outraged
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