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Bonneville Seattle is raising funds for the construction of a second Fisher House at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma and we need your help.-
June 19, 2013 @ 3:06 am
Study: Wiser medication use could cut health costs
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications and longer, more-expensive treatments, researchers conclude. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 9:01 pm
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, June 19, the 170th day of 2013. There are 195 days left in the year. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 7:16 pm
Singapore fumes as air pollution hits 16-year high
Singaporeans rolled back military training, kept cough-stricken children indoors and considered wearing protective masks to work after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia caused air pollution to briefly hit its worst level in nearly 16 years. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 7:10 pm
18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 6:17 pm
Author, teacher of endangered Lakota language dies
The endangered Lakota language has lost one of its greatest supporters. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 5:49 pm
Especially grim encephalitis toll feared in India
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season in what officials worry could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 5:08 pm
Chef describes kids' grief over Jackson's death
Michael Jackson's personal chef described for jurors the home lives of the children during the final months of the singer's life and their ongoing grief over their father's death nearly four years ago. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 2:38 pm
The top 10 books on Apple's iBookstore
The iBookstore's Official Book Charts for the week ending June 17, 2013: Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 1:25 pm
Playmate admits helping boyfriend in US illegally
A former Playboy Playmate has admitted helping her Canadian boyfriend after he illegally entered the United States in northern New York last summer. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 12:53 pm
Nonprofit launches campaign to reach uninsured
A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism with straightforward messages. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 11:58 am
Miss Utah USA takes 2nd stab at pageant question
After a bumbling response during pageant finals on Sunday, Miss Utah USA took a second stab at the interview question that launched her to brief Internet infamy. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 11:56 am
Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar _ but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 10:44 am
Burberry showcases latest menswear in London
Womenswear and accessories like handbags may be the mainstays of the luxury goods market, but right now menswear is where the growth is. Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 9:30 am
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending June 17, 2013: Continue reading > -
June 18, 2013 @ 9:29 am
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending June 17, 2013 Continue reading >