India rescinds ban on Internet porn after public outrage
Over the weekend, Indian authorities ordered Internet providers to block 857 websites deemed to carry pornographic material. The order drew outrage and ridicule, particularly after many of the websites...
View Article‘Les’ Munro, last of World War II ‘Dambuster’ pilots, dies at 96
The dams in the Ruhr Valley supplied hydroelectric power and water for steel making, and were important to Hitler’s war machine.
View ArticleFour candidates move on in Seattle School Board races
The four Seattle school board candidates with the most organized campaigns were clearing the primary hurdle Tuesday and heading to the November ballot. Leslie Harris will challenge incumbent Marty...
View ArticleGregoire advances in Position 2 Seattle port race
Fred Felleman and Marion Yoshino were leading the nine-candidate pack to replace Bill Bryant for Port of Seattle Commission Position 5 in Tuesday’s initial primary election returns. Richard Pope was...
View ArticleWildfire along Lake Chelan growing fast in remote hills
The Wolverine fire in Chelan County grew 9,000 acres to 40 square miles in one day this week, threatening more than 100 homes.
View ArticleChris Matthews won’t coast on Super Bowl performance
The 6-foot-5 Matthews had four catches for 109 yards in the Super Bowl, the first receptions of his career, but he is taking nothing for granted in the crowded competition for Seahawks receiver.
View ArticleJohn Lovick and Dave Somers lead field for Snohomish County executive
Snohomish County Executive John Lovick enjoyed a small lead Tuesday night over County Council Chairman Dave Somers for a return to the top job. The Democrats were running ahead of Republican Robert...
View ArticleGeek culture has gone too far
Comic books, superhero movies, video games and other forms of popular culture have gotten self-referential to the point of tedium. Prime examples: the movie “Pixels” and the book “Armada.”
View ArticleBellevue council: Robertson leads big; Slatter and Hilhorst likely to advance
In the race for an open seat on the Bellevue City Council, biotech professional Vandana Slatter was leading Planning Commissioner Michelle Hilhorst and Parks Commissioner Sherry Grindeland in Tuesday...
View ArticleTom Brady’s testimony in ‘Deflategate’ matter is released
New England quarterback Tom Brady denied under oath to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell he tampered with footballs before the AFC Championship Game.
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