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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 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 > -
May 20, 2013 @ 12:40 pm
Feds: NYU researchers took bribes from Chinese co.
Three researchers are charged with taking bribes from a Chinese government-supported institution in exchange for access to restricted research from a New York University lab. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 10:52 am
Archie Comics' gay kiss a poke at real controversy
It's just a quick kiss, but it's a long step forward for Archie Comics' only openly gay character Kevin Keller. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 10:30 am
CNN's Peter Bergen writing book on terrorism in US
The author of best-sellers about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida is working on a book about terrorists in the U.S. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 7:34 am
What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 7:34 am
Measles surges in UK years after flawed research
More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of now discredited research that linked the vaccine to autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 7:21 am
Court: woman can seek lawyer fees in vaccine case
The Supreme Court says a woman can seek lawyers' fees from the government even though her lawsuit over damage she said was caused by a vaccine was ruled untimely. Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 5:44 am
Khaled Hosseini's new book is another tear-jerker
"And the Mountains Echoed" (Riverhead Books), by Khaled Hosseini Continue reading > -
May 20, 2013 @ 4:45 am
Man falls from NYC theater window onto marquee
Officials in New York City say a man suffered minor injuries after falling out of a window onto the marquee of a Broadway theater. Continue reading > -
May 19, 2013 @ 8:45 pm
Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen
Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous, according to a consumer watchdog group. Continue reading > -
May 19, 2013 @ 12:06 pm
OJ Simpson lawyers say he is closer to freedom
The latest high-stakes court hearing for O.J. Simpson in the glitzy capital of big gambles has come to a close with the former football star's defense team feeling confident that their client is closer to getting out of prison. Continue reading > -
May 19, 2013 @ 8:49 am
Ron Chernow receives biography award
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow was honored by his peers this weekend and in turn shared a few tips about his craft. Continue reading > -
May 19, 2013 @ 7:06 am
Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco
The glittering star power of Cannes migrated up the coast to Monaco for front-row seats at Dior's colorful, sexy cruise fashion show. Continue reading > -
May 18, 2013 @ 8:12 pm
Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood
A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says `Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend. Continue reading >