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Local & Regional (New) Jury convicts Steve Powell of voyeurism charges (Photo Gallery)

By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:41 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 1:17 PM PDT

A jury has convicted Steve Powell of voyeurism charges that stemmed from an investigation into the 2009 disappearance of his daughter-in-law Susan Powell, a mother of two from Utah who has never been found.

Local & Regional (Updated) Teen girl killed, young man wounded in Shoreline shooting (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 7:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 12:44 PM PDT

A 17-year-old girl was fatally shot and an 18-year-old man was critically wounded when someone opened fire on their car early Wednesday.

Sports Agreement reached on Seattle arena plan

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer & KOMO Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 10:58 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 12:56 PM PDT

The city of Seattle, King County and investor Chris Hansen have reached an agreement in the effort to build an arena that could bring professional basketball back to the Puget Sound.

Local & Regional (New) City: Raw sewage flowing into Bitter Lake for years

By Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:14 AM PDT

An unknown amount of raw sewage has been flowing into Bitter Lake – possibly for as many as eight years, according to the city.

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Local & Regional (New) Jury convicts Steve Powell of voyeurism charges (Photo Gallery)
A jury has convicted Steve Powell of voyeurism charges that stemmed from an investigation into the 2009 disappearance of his daughter-in-law Susan Powell, a mother of two from Utah who has never been found.
Local & Regional (Updated) Teen girl killed, young man wounded in Shoreline shooting (Photo Gallery) (Video)
A 17-year-old girl was fatally shot and an 18-year-old man was critically wounded when someone opened fire on their car early Wednesday.
Sports Agreement reached on Seattle arena plan
The city of Seattle, King County and investor Chris Hansen have reached an agreement in the effort to build an arena that could bring professional basketball back to the Puget Sound.
Local & Regional (New) City: Raw sewage flowing into Bitter Lake for years
An unknown amount of raw sewage has been flowing into Bitter Lake – possibly for as many as eight years, according to the city.
Local & Regional (New) Wash. unemployment rate falls to 8.1 percent
Washington state's unemployment rate fell in April to 8.1 percent, despite a loss of 300 jobs last month, officials said Wednesday.
Local & Regional Bail set at $1M for man accused of terrorizing elderly victims (Video)
Prosecutors say an ex-con running from a warrant spent months beating and terrorizing the elderly in Pierce County, and now he's facing life in prison.
Local & Regional (New) Kucinich announces he won't run in Washington State
In an email sent to supporters Wednesday, Kucinich wrote that he's decided "that, at this time, I can best serve from outside the Congress."
Opinion Schrammie: Pasco bent on silencing the ice cream truck
In Pasco, the sounds associated with summer are under attack by city officials.
Local & Regional Volunteers using photography to 'ReUnite' military families (Video)
Kristi Lloyd is a one man army, and her battle on this day: capturing the homefront while a sailor is overseas.
Health FDA panel backs first rapid, take home HIV test
American consumers may soon be able to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes, after a panel of experts on Tuesday recommended approval of the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.

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Entertainment Photos: Zoo-like Cannes opens with 'Moonrise' (Photo Gallery)

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 9:38 AM PDT

The sunbaked Cannes Film Festival got under way with Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom," whose carefully composed whimsy stood in stark contrast to the zoo-like atmosphere at the annual French Riviera extravaganza.

Entertainment (New) CBS moving 'Men,' 'Mentalist' for new season

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM PDT

Dominant CBS shuffled its schedule for the fall on Wednesday, giving Ashton Kutcher and Simon Baker new nights and adding four new series.

Entertainment Another star is dismissed from `Dancing'

By Associated Press Published: May 15, 2012 at 10:05 PM PDT

Maria Menounos earned a perfect score on Monday's episode of "Dancing With the Stars," but on Tuesday, she was ousted from the show.

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Offbeat (New) Horse runs into sea, rescued a mile offshore

By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 12:09 PM PDT

An Arabian horse named William got spooked during a California beachside photo shoot Tuesday and swam a mile out to sea before rescuers got to him and helped him back to shore.

Offbeat (New) Arizona man suing Flagstaff is now its mayor

By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 12:08 PM PDT

A Flagstaff, Ariz., man who is suing the city is now its mayor.

Offbeat Dozens of flyswatters wash up on Alaska beaches

By Associated Press Published: May 15, 2012 at 4:19 PM PDT

Dozens of fly swatters bearing logos of collegiate and professional sports teams have been washing up on the beaches of an Alaska island.

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Local & Regional (New) KeyArena could become a theater venue or exhibition center

By Scott Sistek Published: May 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM PDT

One of the details that needs to be dealt with if the new agreement for a new NBA arena announced Wednesday is approved is what to do with the old home of the Sonics – KeyArena.

Local & Regional (New) Momentum builds in cinematic effort to fight human trafficking (Video)
Local & Regional BP restarting Cherry Point refinery after fire
The refinery was hit by a fire Feb. 17 and the company decided to move up scheduled maintenance during the outage. The work used more than 3,000 contract workers.
Local & Regional Sex offender caught taking upskirt photos at Lynnwood store
A convicted sex offender was arrested at a Lynnwood store where he was caught trying to take pictures up a woman's skirt with a camera hidden in his shoe.
Local & Regional Lake Stevens warns of thieves posing as people you trust (Video)
Lake Stevens police want you to be on the lookout for thieves posing as someone you would trust after an officer noticed a pattern recently in calls about suspicious people

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National & World (New) Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress (Video)

By MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 12:18 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 1:12 PM PDT

John Edwards' defense team rested Wednesday without calling the two-time Democratic presidential candidate or his one-time mistress to the witness stand, a sign of confidence after presenting little more than two days of testimony and evidence.

National & World (New) Dancer: $1,000 buttocks enhancement damaged lungs
A woman who calls herself the "Black Madam" has been ordered to stand trial in Philadelphia on allegations she administered illegal buttocks injections.
National & World Killer of 3 says he may request death
A man on Connecticut's death row for the murder of a suburban mother and her two daughters says he believes the only way he will be put to death is if he volunteers for the lethal injection.
National & World Father: Woman with flesh-eating bug is alert
A week ago, doctors gave her little chance of survival. Now a Georgia grad student who is battling a rare flesh-eating infection is alert and bored enough to ask for a book, her father told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
National & World Investigators find 'black box' of plane that crashed into volcano
Investigators on Wednesday were analyzing the cockpit voice recorder from a Russian passenger jet that slammed into the side of an Indonesian volcano. They hope the final words of the two pilots will help explain what caused last week's crash, which killed all 45 people on board.

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Sports (New) McNamee: Clemens, Canseco had steroids talk

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 12:13 PM PDT

Brian McNamee conceded that the first time Roger Clemens asked for help with a "booty shot," the pitcher did not specifically use the word "steroids."

Sports (New) Ex-Syracuse hoops coach's wife: Life is ruined
The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious stories about her and about claims that her husband molested ball boys.
Sports Beckett returns with 9 Ks, Boston beats Mariners
Josh Beckett redeemed himself less than a week after being booed off the mound, striking out a season-high nine as the Boston Red Sox shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday and extended their winning streak to five.
Sports Seattle agrees to deal with OL Barron, 3 others
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with veteran offensive lineman Alex Barron following Barron's tryout during Seattle's rookie minicamp last weekend.
Sports Photos: Storm Media Day Basketball (Photo Gallery)

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Life & Style (New) The irony of real and comic book heroes in Seattle- plus Phoenix Jones costume

By Will Harris, comicsblend.com Published: May 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM PDT

The irony of real and comic book heroes in Seattle- plus Phoenix Jones costume.

Business FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads (Video)

By JENNIFER C. KERR,Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 1:13 PM PDT

The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.

Technology Google strives to enlighten with new search tool

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM PDT

Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.

Consumer Survey finds plenty of reputable local locksmiths (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: May 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM PDT

Our Problems Solvers alert about people being gouged by rogue locksmiths really touched a nerve, especially among honest locksmiths who say the problem is worse than you can imagine.

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Weather Need to find sun on rainy days? This site will help

By Scott Sistek Published: May 15, 2012 at 12:43 PM PDT

Sequim boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, thanks to its prime location inside the Olympic Rain Shadow. Although I'm dubious Sequim gets 300 full sunshine days -- maybe if they count a peek of sun, but 300 days is more than Phoenix -- I do concur that Sequim gets a whole lot more sunshine than their Seattle counterparts. And now, thanks to David Britton, you can find out just how much sun by a click of the button.

Opinion Ken Schram: Stealing dignity from the poor (Video)

By Ken Schram Published: May 14, 2012 at 10:16 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2012 at 7:16 PM PDT

When the poor try to use coin instead of flashing a credit or debit card, a merchant will all too often just kick the low-income customer to the curb.

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Entertainment Aaron Sorkin to adapt `Steve Jobs' film for Sony
Aaron Sorkin is going from Facebook to Apple
Entertainment Ellen DeGeneres wins top humor prize
Ellen DeGeneres is winning the nation's top humor prize 15 years after breaking ground as the first lead character on primetime TV to reveal she's gay.
Entertainment 'All-Star' Dancing with the Stars among ABC's new fall lineup
ABC is casting for an all-star edition of "Dancing With the Stars" this fall and is seeking to turn its Sunday night schedule into "a battle between good and evil," the network's entertainment chief said Tuesday.
Entertainment Lady Gaga too sexy for Indonesia
Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt the youth.
Entertainment Elizabeth Banks: I'm a sleep-when-you're-dead person (Photo Gallery)
With "The Hunger Games" in the rear-view mirror, the ensemble comedy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" just ahead and a 14-month-old at home, Elizabeth Banks is tired.

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Technology

Technology Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to control robot arm
Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help disabled people.
Technology Zuckerberg's Facebook story is study in contrasts
When Hollywood set out to tell the story of how Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, it enjoyed the flexibility of portraying a man who, despite his social network's worldwide reach, was all but unknown to the public.
Technology Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears
Facebook on Tuesday increased the price range at which it plans to sell stock to the public, as investor enthusiasm in the offering continued to mount and boost the potential value of the world's most popular social network.
Technology Wireless startup LightSquared files for bankruptcy
LightSquared Inc., which hoped to create an independent wireless broadband network in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.
Technology Poll: Half of Americans call Facebook a passing fad
And, in the run-up to the social network's initial public offering of stock, half of Americans also say the social network's expected asking price is too high.

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Business

Business Key Republican: JPMorgan $2 billion loss raises questions
A key House Republican on Wednesday said that the $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase raises critical questions about how banks control their risks. But Republican lawmakers rejected calls from Democrats for stricter oversight of Wall Street.
Business Housing starts rose to 717,000 in April
U.S. builders started work on more homes and apartments last month and requested more permits to build single-family homes. The increases suggest the battered housing market is healing.
Business (New) Avoiding marriage's No. 1 pitfall: money troubles
Newlyweds and couples moving toward marriage, take note. Love, as it turns out, is not all you need. Not if your goal is to avoid the No. 1 reason marriages end in divorce: Money problems.
Business Target's 1st quarter profits up 1.2 percent
Target Corp. raised its profit outlook Wednesday after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results that were boosted by increased spending on food and cheap chic fashions.
Business JC Penney has 1Q loss as new pricing repels shoppers
Turns out, J.C. Penney shoppers don't prefer predictable pricing over blockbuster bargains - at least not yet.

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Offbeat Historic diamond sold for $9.7 million at auction
Marie de Medici wore it at her coronation as Queen Consort of Henry IV in France in 1610, and now the Beau Sancy diamond is a lavish accessory owned by an anonymous bidder who paid $9.7 million for it at Sotheby's auction.
Offbeat Robotic buttocks: Just what the planet needed?
A group in inventors at Tokyo's University of Electro-Communications has developed something we had no idea the world was in need of: robotic buttocks.
Offbeat Photos: Beer Can Derby at the Pine Box (Photo Gallery)
Offbeat Family wakes to find Lexus in their swimming pool
California Highway Patrol officer Steve Licon says the driver - 40-year-old Modesto Cabral - was able to escape from the car through the passenger side window and had only minor injuries.
Offbeat Man makes amends for stealing plants - in 1958
No matter how much digging investigators did, the crime remained open until a thief turned himself in and returned the fruits of his theft.

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