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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.-
May 21, 2013 @ 1:46 pm
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending May 20, 2013 Continue reading > -
May 21, 2013 @ 10:35 am
France: Drugmaker on trial, suspected in deaths
The makers of a diabetes and weight loss drug suspected in the deaths of hundreds of people went on trial Tuesday, facing charges they misled the public about the product's safety. Continue reading > -
May 21, 2013 @ 8:53 am
Prince William joins father in conservation plea
Britain's Prince William has joined his father Prince Charles in urging global action to tackle the illegal poaching of wild animals. Continue reading > -
May 21, 2013 @ 7:55 am
Gilberto Santa Rosa leads 'Forever Tango' to B'way
The singer known as the Gentleman of Salsa is temporarily turning to tango: Gilberto Santa Rosa will make his Broadway debut in the musical "Forever Tango," which returns to New York in July for a 10-week stand featuring some of the Puerto Rican singer's hits. Continue reading > -
May 21, 2013 @ 6:00 am
New rice contamination reported in China
Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain in one of the country's largest cities was contaminated with a toxic metal. Continue reading > -
May 21, 2013 @ 3:26 am
Charismatic Las Vegas mob lawyer mayor pens memoir
Oscar Goodman ran Las Vegas for 12 years with a showgirl on his arm and a martini in his fist. Continue reading > -
May 21, 2013 @ 12:09 am
After a decade, global AIDS program looks ahead
The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 9:11 pm
Report: NPS hantavirus response followed policy
Federal investigators probing the hantavirus outbreak blamed for three deaths at Yosemite National Park recommended on Monday that design changes to tent cabins and other privately run lodging first be reviewed by National Park Service officials. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 5:38 pm
Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man
Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt local prosecutors. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 4:42 pm
Review: Spirited, sexy version of 'Master Builder'
If you didn't think Henrik Ibsen's work was sexy and racy, you'll be pleasantly surprised by BAM's production of "The Master Builder," which embraces a whole new interpretation of that classic 1892 tragedy. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 4:31 pm
Lease to Broadway's biggest theater sold
Britain's biggest theater group has reached across the Atlantic Ocean and bought the lease to Broadway's largest theater from Live Nation Entertainment for about $60 million. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 4:16 pm
Sports seem OK for many with heart-zapping device
New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 3:34 pm
NY Cuomo letter warns Kardashian over T-shirt logo
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian's (KLOH'-ee kar-DASH'-ee-uhnz) informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 3:11 pm
Bernard Waber, children's author, dies at age 91
Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favorites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 12:50 pm
Gold becomes a theme at glitzy Cannes amfAR gala
There's always glitz and glamour at Cannes, France, during its annual film festival, and it's no different this year. But there's still a heavy infusion of gold to come this week at Thursday's amfAR gala, which will treat its celebrity guests to 40 of the world's top models in "The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show," curated by Carine Roitfeld. Continue reading >