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Local & Regional (Updated) Missing Fircrest boy turns up at hospital with serious injuries

By KOMO Staff Published: May 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 10:11 PM PDT

The search is on for a 3-year-old boy after an 18-month-old baby was found severely beaten inside an apartment Thursday afternoon.

Local & Regional Cop killer accomplice being released from prison in July

By KOMO Staff Published: May 17, 2012 at 5:16 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 10:35 PM PDT

The sister of Lakewood cop killer Maurice Clemmons, sentenced to five years in prison for her role in helping others involved in the shooting, is set to be released from prison this summer, prosecutors said Thursday.

National & World Evidence: Zimmerman bloodied, marijuana in Trayvon's blood (Photo Gallery)

By MIKE SCHNEIDER and KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 4:56 PM PDT

Prosecutors have released evidence in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, including a photo showing George Zimmerman with a bloody nose and an autopsy report showing marijuana in Martin's bloodstream.

Local & Regional Extremely rare condition breeds pain for infant, heartbreak for mom (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Molly Shen Published: May 17, 2012 at 6:33 PM PDT

Of the billions of people in the world, Casen Buswell is one of 14 known to suffer from a painful condition that makes his mother nervous to embrace him. "I want to cuddle him. I want to hold him, but when that cry comes that I know is the pain, it's hard not to think that I just did that," said his mother.

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Local & Regional (Updated) Missing Fircrest boy turns up at hospital with serious injuries
The search is on for a 3-year-old boy after an 18-month-old baby was found severely beaten inside an apartment Thursday afternoon.
Local & Regional Cop killer accomplice being released from prison in July
The sister of Lakewood cop killer Maurice Clemmons, sentenced to five years in prison for her role in helping others involved in the shooting, is set to be released from prison this summer, prosecutors said Thursday.
National & World Evidence: Zimmerman bloodied, marijuana in Trayvon's blood (Photo Gallery)
Prosecutors have released evidence in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, including a photo showing George Zimmerman with a bloody nose and an autopsy report showing marijuana in Martin's bloodstream.
Local & Regional Extremely rare condition breeds pain for infant, heartbreak for mom (Photo Gallery) (Video)
Of the billions of people in the world, Casen Buswell is one of 14 known to suffer from a painful condition that makes his mother nervous to embrace him. "I want to cuddle him. I want to hold him, but when that cry comes that I know is the pain, it's hard not to think that I just did that," said his mother.
Local & Regional (New) Detectives identify suspect in murder of Shoreline teen
Detectives from the King County sheriff's office say they have identified a suspected in the Wednesday morning murder of a 17-year-old Shoreline girl.
Local & Regional (New) Rescued Skagit Co. horses have long road to recovery (Video)
As police continue their investigation into 26 abused horses found earlier this month in Skagit County, volunteers say the animals have a long road to recovery.
Local & Regional Steve Powell's legal troubles may not be over
The voyeurism conviction of a missing Utah woman's father-in-law may not be the last of his legal troubles, as an attorney said Thursday she is working on a lawsuit that could keep pressure on Steve Powell.
National & World Welfare fraud couple in $1.2 million home pleads guilty
A local couple accused of drawing welfare and other government benefits while living in a $1.2 million Lake Washington home and traveling around the world has pleaded guilty to defrauding the government.
Local & Regional SPD leaders brings 20/20 plan to the public (Video)
Seattle police met a deadline this week to show their list of department fixes to the federal government, and on Thursday officials reached out to the public to explain their positions.
Local & Regional 2 critically injured in crash with telephone pole in Wallingford
Two people critically injured when a car crashed into a pole in Wallingford Thursday afternoon.

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Entertainment (New) 'American Idol' down to final 2 singers

By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 17, 2012 at 9:21 PM PDT

American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown.

Entertainment Prosecutors charge man with stalking Mila Kunis

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 6:25 PM PDT

Prosecutors have charged a man with stalking Mila Kunis and violating a restraining order that was issued after he broke into a vacant condo owned by the actress.

Entertainment TV's Joey Lawrence joins Chippendales for 3 weeks

By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 3:39 PM PDT

Joey Lawrence is shedding his clothes: The actor has joined the male erotic dancing troupe Chippendales.

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Offbeat (New) Texas boy suspended over NBA shave scores tickets

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM PDT

A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner scored tickets to a playoff game and props from his favorite NBA player.

Offbeat New father accidentally steals car from hospital parking lot

By Ian Sterling Published: May 17, 2012 at 4:52 PM PDT

Most new dad's probably remember where they were right after their baby was born, but for a new Kent father, the story of his daughter's arrival will include the part about how he accidentally stole a car.

Offbeat Boy finds piece of finger in Arby's sandwich

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 9:44 AM PDT

A Michigan teen made a gristly discovery after biting into an Arby's junior roast beef sandwich.

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Local & Regional (New) Oregon bans Native American mascots in schools

By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 9:59 PM PDT

Eight Oregon high schools will have to retire their Native American mascots after the Board of Education voted Thursday to prohibit them, giving the state some of the nation's toughest restrictions on Native American mascots, nicknames and logos.

Local & Regional Winthrop seniors' prank a job 'weld' done (Photo Gallery)
It's the time of year when graduating high school seniors all across the country put their heads together and come up with devious school pranks.
Local & Regional Law firm questions safety of Bellevue trampoline fun center (Video)
Lawyers just filed their 15th lawsuit, claiming that Sky High is responsible for another child's serious injury.
Local & Regional U.S. Senate takes up issue of Japanese tsunami debris (Video)
Northwest lawmakers pressed officials from the Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday, demanding to know what's being done to prepare for a potential onslaught of debris from last year's Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
Local & Regional Army to review PTSD diagnoses after Madigan revelations
Army leaders said Wednesday they are launching a sweeping, independent review of how the service evaluates soldiers with possible post-traumatic stress disorder following recent complaints that some PTSD diagnoses were improperly overturned.

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National & World Reno air race organizers get OK to continue event

By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM PDT

Organizers of the Reno National Championship Air Races cleared a major hurdle Thursday in their bid to continue the annual event this fall, winning approval of a special one-year permit and moving closer to securing the necessary $100 million in insurance in the aftermath of last year's tragic mass-casualty crash.

National & World (New) Notorious 1980s drug dealer arrested in NYC
A notorious drug dealer who got his start during the crack epidemic of the 1980s and was so good at hiding his whereabouts that he was known as "the ghost" has been arrested along with dozens of others on new charges, police and prosecutors said Thursday.
National & World (New) Postal Service to begin closing plants this summer
The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan that will close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying on Thursday it can no longer wait as Congress remains deadlocked over how to help.
National & World Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63 (Photo Gallery) (Video)
Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," "Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63.
National & World Man who cannibalized bus passenger wins right to leave mental hospital
A man who beheaded and cannibalized a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus in Canada won his bid to leave the grounds of the mental hospital where he is being kept, a criminal review board ruled Thursday.

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Sports

Sports M's slide continues in extra-inning loss to Indians

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:07 PM PDT

Carlos Santana hit a game-ending single with one out and the bases loaded in the 11th inning, capping a two-run rally and lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.

Sports Seahawks' Baldwin hoping to build off breakout '11
At this time a year ago, Doug Baldwin was an undrafted, unsigned rookie waiting for the NFL lockout to end and with no clue what his football future might hold.
Sports Selig: Oakland A's move might be considered
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Oakland owner Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, raising the possibility of a move from the Bay Area.
Sports Clemens trainer admits initially lying about steroids
Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded Thursday he initially lied about his involvement with steroids.
Sports Indians pound Mariners' Hernandez in 9-3 win
Ubaldo Jimenez overcame a shaky start to get the win and the Cleveland Indians pounded out a season-best five doubles to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 Wednesday night.

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Consumer (New) Safeway launches new couponing app (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: May 17, 2012 at 8:04 PM PDT

With new grocery stores going up in almost every neighborhood, food retailers are doing everything they can to get you to shop with them, instead of the competition.

Technology Commercial rocket will fly to the space station

By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer Published: May 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM PDT

For the first time, a private company will launch a rocket to the International Space Station, sending it on a grocery run this weekend that could be the shape of things to come for America's space program.

Life & Style New city hall exhibition features diverse media and styles by 22 artists (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO staff Published: May 17, 2012 at 12:41 PM PDT

Members of the Columbia City Gallery are sharing more than 70 pieces in the exhibition Columbia City Gallery Artists Step Out, on view now at Seattle City Hall through July 2.

Health More doctors are ditching the old prescription pad

By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer Published: May 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM PDT

Doctors increasingly are ditching the prescription pad: More than a third of the nation's prescriptions now are electronic, according to the latest count.

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Weather Future meteorologists (and master chefs?) help explain Colorado's warm March

By Scott Sistek Published: May 17, 2012 at 11:19 AM PDT

While we were enduring a rather wet and chilly March, the rest of the nation was basking in record warmth. That included Ft. Collins, Colorado. I could tell you more in boring text, but instead, let's let Charlotte and Eva Jane from Dunn Elementary in Fort Collins fill you in on their record-breaking month:

Opinion Schrammie: Pasco bent on silencing the ice cream truck (Video)

By Ken Schram Published: May 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 1:22 AM PDT

In Pasco, the sounds associated with summer are under attack by city officials.

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Entertainment

Entertainment Swift gives $4 million to Country Hall of Fame expansion
Taylor Swift has taught a generation of kids to appreciate country music over the last five years. Now, she's donating $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to make sure that education continues.
Entertainment Larry King says his talk show resumes this summer
Larry King said Thursday that his talk show will resume this summer on the new digital network Ora.TV, earlier than he or the network had anticipated.
Entertainment A-ha's best cover band is in... North Korea (Photo Gallery)
North Korea's most famous accordion quintet has added a new 80s-era pop song to their repertoire: A-ha's "Hunting High and Low."
Entertainment Review: 'Battleship' loud, dumb but stays afloat (Photo Gallery)
"Battleship" is big, dumb fun that knows it's big, dumb fun and enthusiastically embraces its big, dumb, fun nature.
Entertainment Photos: On the red carpet at Cannes (Photo Gallery)
Diane Kruger must have arrived in France with a lot of luggage. On Wednesday, Day 1 of the 12-day Cannes Film Festival, Kruger, a member of the prestigious jury, turned up in two different outfits.

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Technology

Technology Facebook prices IPO at $38 per share
Facebook says it has priced its initial public offering of stock at $38 per share. That's the high end of its expected range of $34 to $38. It means investor demand is strong for the world's largest online social network.
Technology Brazil judge sentences Twitter user
A federal judge has sentenced a former law student to 17 months in prison for using Twitter to incite prejudice and discrimination against people from Brazil's impoverished northeast.
Technology LG upgrades flagship smartphone to revive fortunes
South Korean handset maker LG Electronics Inc. has upgraded its flagship smartphone model with a faster chip and a longer battery life, hoping to regain ground lost to more nimble rivals.
Technology Iran to sue Google over dropping Persian Gulf name
Iran says it will sue Google over dropping the name of the Persian Gulf on Google Maps.
Technology As Facebook grows, millions say, 'no, thanks'
More than 900 million people worldwide check their Facebook accounts at least once a month, but millions more are Facebook holdouts.

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Business

Business 30-year mortgage rate falls to record 3.79 pct.
Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record lows for the third straight week. The steady decline has made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify.
Business U.S. unemployment aid applications stay at 370,000
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting modest but steady gains in the job market.
Business Gauge of U.S. economy dipped 0.1 percent in April
A measure of future U.S. economic activity fell in April after six months of increases. The drop reflected weakness in housing and hiring.
Business Wal-Mart's 1st quarter profit up 10.1 percent
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported a 10.1 percent increase in first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates as its re-emphasis on low prices drove bargain-hungry U.S. shoppers into its stores.
Business Buffett's Berkshire to buy Media General papers
Billionaire Warren Buffett's company is making its largest foray into newspapers yet, agreeing to buy 63 papers from Media General Inc.

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Offbeat Huge Marilyn Monroe statue arrives in Palm Springs (Photo Gallery)
A massive statue of Marilyn Monroe has arrived in the desert resort city of Palm Springs.
Offbeat Horse runs into sea, rescued a mile offshore
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 Arizona man suing Flagstaff is now its mayor
A Flagstaff, Ariz., man who is suing the city is now its mayor.
Offbeat Dozens of flyswatters wash up on Alaska beaches
Dozens of fly swatters bearing logos of collegiate and professional sports teams have been washing up on the beaches of an Alaska island.
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.

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