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Breakthrough cancer treatment reprograms immune system with disabled form of virus that causes AIDS

It's a breakthrough in the fight against cancer: A 7-year-old girl who was dying from leukemia is in remission after doctors reprogrammed her immune system to kill the cancer.

14 years ago

Suspect shot after leading Lakewood cops on 10-mile chase

Two Lakewood police officers shot a man late Sunday night after he opened fire on them following a 10-mile chase.

14 years ago

FareStart transforming lives through food

It's about great food but more importantly, it's also about transforming lives. A program in Seattle called FareStart is empowering homeless people and addicts to leave their demons behind and learn how to live on their own.

14 years ago

School year gets much longer for students in pilot program

School for thousands of public school students is about to get longer. Five states are announcing Monday they are adding at least 300 hours of learning time to the calendar starting next year.

14 years ago

Hospice nurse shares list of five things you must say before you die

A 52-year-old ad executive from New Zealand died last month of cancer, and now that he's passed, his rant on his blog has taken on a new life. In it, Linds Redding says he wasted countless late nights and weekends, and missed many holidays and birthdays, all for nothing. In the end, he says it was not worth it.

14 years ago

Man reports rape in Seattle community college bathroom

North Seattle Community College is beefing up security after a man says he was raped in a school bathroom.

14 years ago

Seattle area pet owners going all out for Halloween and beyond

Halloween is here, and kids and adults aren't the only ones dressing up. This year, Americans will spend $370 million on costumes for their pets.

14 years ago

Puget Sound sets a dry weather record

If you have been loving the dry weather we've been having, there is good news.

14 years ago

Tacoma teacher charged with rape of 6th grade student

A Tacoma middle school teacher is accused of having sex with a 6th grade student over five years ago.

14 years ago

University president calls student suicide an epidemic

When you send your kid off to college, it's a time filled with hope and promise. The last thing you think about is the possibility they may not return alive. But the harsh reality is, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-age kids, and yet so many people still don't want to talk about it.

14 years ago

Department of Health reports 16 percent increase in ‘death with dignity’

At least 70 people died in Washington last year after requesting and taking a lethal prescription through Washington's Death with Dignity law, the Department of Health reported Wednesday.

15 years ago

Oldest Americans share lessons for living in new book

You hear it all the time-- live life to the fullest and have no regrets. A Cornell University professor and gerontologist interviewed more than 12-hundred people who are nearing the end of their life journey to learn valuable lessons about everything from marriage, careers, and being happy.

15 years ago

Twelve more join Bill Gates, Buffett in Giving Pledge

Wealthy people across the world are following Microsoft founder Bill Gates' example in giving a fortune to those who are less fortunate.

15 years ago

Mothers speak up for the right to breastfeed, regardless the place

Breastfeeding moms told the Seattle City Council it should be against the law to make them cover up or move elsewhere to breastfeed their babies.

15 years ago

CDC finds 23 percent increase in Autism

One in 88 kids in the US, and one in 54 boys, now has autism. That means autism is nearly twice as common as the government reported just five years ago.

15 years ago

Proposal would ban use of school helmets for off-season football training

Football season is still a few months away, but there's a battle off the field that could dramatically change the way all high school players in our state get ready for their first game.

15 years ago

Non-stop flights from Seattle to Dubai start Thursday

Starting Thursday, you'll be able to fly directly from Seattle to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

15 years ago

New monitoring tools keep tabs on teen drivers

One of the most nerve-wracking times for a parent is when your teenager starts driving. It's scary enough driving when you're in the car with them but how can you make sure they're doing the right thing when you're not around?

15 years ago

Budget cuts mean parents more responsible for teen driver training

Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in Washington. At the same time, fewer high schools are offering drivers education because of budget cuts.