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Local & Regional Volunteers pore over 10 tons of recycled paper for Powell clues (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 12:44 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:31 PM PST

Volunteers sifted through 20,000 pounds of recycled paper Sunday at a landfill where Josh Powell may have dumped some material before killing himself and his sons in a gasoline-fueled inferno last weekend.

Local & Regional Seattle woman dies after shooting at Redmond home

By KOMO Staff Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 1:17 PM PST

A 20-year-old Seattle woman has died after she was shot in the neck early Sunday at a home in Redmond, investigators said.

Entertainment Investigators seek answers to Houston's death

By ANTHONY MCCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 12, 2012 at 6:28 PM PST

Investigators worked Sunday to piece together what killed Whitney Houston as the music industry's biggest names gathered for a Grammy Awards show that felt as much like a memorial as a celebration.

Local & Regional Bill means shorter flights, less waiting at Sea-Tac (Video)

By Elizabeth Dinh Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:28 PM PST

A new FAA bill that passed both the U.S. House and Senate earlier this month will bring major upgrades to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the coming years.

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Local & Regional Volunteers pore over 10 tons of recycled paper for Powell clues (Video)
Volunteers sifted through 20,000 pounds of recycled paper Sunday at a landfill where Josh Powell may have dumped some material before killing himself and his sons in a gasoline-fueled inferno last weekend.
Local & Regional Seattle woman dies after shooting at Redmond home
A 20-year-old Seattle woman has died after she was shot in the neck early Sunday at a home in Redmond, investigators said.
Entertainment Investigators seek answers to Houston's death
Investigators worked Sunday to piece together what killed Whitney Houston as the music industry's biggest names gathered for a Grammy Awards show that felt as much like a memorial as a celebration.
Local & Regional Bill means shorter flights, less waiting at Sea-Tac (Video)
A new FAA bill that passed both the U.S. House and Senate earlier this month will bring major upgrades to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the coming years.
Local & Regional Man killed after high-speed chase near Deception Pass
An Anacortes man who led a state trooper on a high-speed chase up Highway 20 was killed Sunday morning when he was ejected from his car in a crash and then was run over by the trooper's vehicle.
Local & Regional 2 severely injured by gunfire outside SoDo nightclub
Two young men are hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after they were hit by gunfire in a disturbance early Sunday outside a SoDo nightclub.
Boeing Boeing says it's frustrated with Dreamliner glitch
A top Boeing Co. executive says that the plane maker is frustrated with the latest 787 Dreamliner production glitch, but that it shouldn't delay output goals.
Local & Regional Family, teachers remember Powell boys in Tacoma (Photo Gallery) (Video)
Hundreds gathered at a Tacoma church Saturday morning to remember and honor the sons of Susan Powell, who were killed on Sunday after their father killed them in a gas-fueled blaze.
Local & Regional 7 injured in suspected DUI crash near Sequim
Seven people were injured Saturday evening when a suspected drunk driver crossed the center line of Highway 101 near Sequim and slammed into two oncoming vehicles, the Washington State Patrol reported.
Local & Regional Pilot rescued after plane crash on Mount Baker
A 28-year-old pilot is resting at home in Bellingham after crashing a small plane on Mount Baker.

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Entertainment Adele wins big at Grammys (Photo Gallery)

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 8:05 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 12, 2012 at 8:50 PM PST

Adele, who captured the world's heart with an album about a broken romance, emerged as the top winner at Sunday's Grammy Awards, winning six trophies including the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year.

Entertainment Photos: Red carpet arrivals at the 2012 Grammy Awards (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:48 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 12, 2012 at 8:19 PM PST

Entertainment 'The Artist' named best picture at UK film awards (Photo Gallery)

By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM PST

Silent movie "The Artist" had a night to shout about Sunday, winning seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards.

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Offbeat Carnival goes to the dogs with Rio pet parade (Photo Gallery)

By JENNY BARCHFIELD, Associated Press Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 6:39 PM PST

Most pre-Carnival street parties in Brazil are all about samba, but the moves on display at Sunday's Blocao parade were focused more on wagging and strategic sniffing than on fancy footwork.

Offbeat Pa. couple: We captured a purple squirrel (Video)

By Associated Press Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 9:29 AM PST

Jersey Shore resident Percy Emert says he and his wife, Connie, caught the purple squirrel Sunday in a trap with peanuts. He says even the insides of its ears were purple.

Offbeat Photos: Pretty pooches on parade (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Feb 11, 2012 at 10:01 AM PST

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Local & Regional Family, Tulalip tribe feuding over lucrative land

By MANUEL VALDES, Associated Press Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM PST

A Tulalip Tribes family is feuding with their own tribal leaders over 56 acres of prime land near the tribe's popular casino and outlet mall.

Local & Regional Police: No sign of man sought in 3 Spokane deaths
A 22-year-old man sought for investigation in the deaths of a woman and her two sons remained on the loose Sunday, and police said they believed he was armed with several stolen weapons and a bullet-resistant vest.
Local & Regional Edmonds officer evacuates burning apartment building
Early this morning, Snohomish County Fire District 1 reported an apartment fire causing more than $120,000 in damages and displacing three people.
Local & Regional State Senate passes $100 annual electric car fee
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill to charge electric car owners a $100 annual fee to compensate for the lack of gas taxes they pay.
Local & Regional Pregnant woman shot, killed in Grant County
The Grant County sheriff's office says a pregnant woman and her unborn child are dead after a shooting east of Yakima.

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National & World Induced labor allows dying man to see daughter

By JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 6:25 PM PST

Diane Aulger was about two weeks from her delivery date when she and her husband decided there was no time to wait: Mark Aulger had only days to live, and he wanted to see his child.

National & World Greece passes new austerity deal amid rioting (Photo Gallery)
Greek lawmakers on Monday approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the debt-crippled nation from bankruptcy, after riots in Athens and other cities left stores looted and burned and more than 120 people hurt.
National & World Mystery disease kills thousands in Central America
A mysterious epidemic is devastating the Pacific coast of Central America, killing more than 24,000 people in El Salvador and Nicaragua since 2000 and striking thousands of others with chronic kidney disease at rates unseen virtually anywhere else.
National & World Fuel removal under way on Italy cruise ship
Underwater pumping operations began Sunday to remove some of the 500,000 gallons of fuel aboard the Costa Concordia, officials said, nearly a month after the cruise ship ran aground off Tuscany.
National & World R.I. player wins $336 million Powerball jackpot
Lottery officials say someone who played the Powerball in Rhode Island has won the $336.4 million jackpot.

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Sports

Sports Mariners begin spring with new Japanese import

By BOB BAUM, AP Sports Writer Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 7:01 PM PST

The center of attention for the brief Sunday morning session under a bright blue sky at the Peoria Sports Complex was the team's newest import from Japan.

Sports UW outlasts Oregon State, 75-72 (Photo Gallery)
Terrence Ross had 21 points and 13 rebounds on Sunday to lead Washington to a 75-72 win over Oregon State.
Sports Ducks pull away to beat Cougars 78-69 (Photo Gallery)
E.J. Singler scored 23 points, Oregon made a season-high 11 3-pointers, and the Ducks held on to defeat Washington State 78-69 on Saturday.
Sports Linsanity: Knicks benchwarmer becomes a star
Jeremy Lin came with an intriguing story even before he escaped the New York Knicks' bench.
Sports Teenage girl from Afghanistan to box at Olympics
Besides going after a medal in the boxing ring at the London Olympics, Sadaf Rahimi will be taking a few punches in the fight for equal rights for Afghan women.

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Technology Netflix settlement trims 14 pct off 4Q earnings

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE,AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 11, 2012 at 10:52 AM PST

Netflix pressed the rewind button on its fourth-quarter earnings after settling allegations that the video subscription service violated a consumer-privacy law.

Consumer Feds investigate door fires in 2007 Camrys, RAV-4s

By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 8:04 AM PST Last Updated: Feb 10, 2012 at 8:31 AM PST

Federal safety regulators are investigating reports of fires in the driver's side doors of 2007 Toyota Camry sedans and RAV-4 crossover SUVs.

Health Nearly 1 in 20 Americans over 50 have fake knees

By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 8:02 AM PST

Doctors know the number of knee replacement operations has surged in the past decade, especially in baby boomers. But until now, there was no good fix on the total number of people living with them.

Life & Style 12 critters available for adoption at Seattle Humane Society (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 4:03 PM PST

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Opinion Schram: Utah police share the blame for Powell boys' deaths (Video)

By Ken Schram Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 10:47 AM PST Last Updated: Feb 10, 2012 at 6:56 PM PST

The grief and anger that have gripped so many over the deaths of the Powell boys has also led to frustration about how things seemed to spiral out of everyone's control. But I am left to wonder why Utah authorities have escaped any real criticism.

Weather Where not to go to avoid the mother of all bad hair days (Photo Gallery)

By Scott Sistek Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 12:13 PM PST

You've spent several minutes working to get your hair just right, and then you decided to take a day trip to the Columbia Gorge this week. Oooooo...bad choice.

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Entertainment

Entertainment Love beats action as 'The Vow' bows with $41.7 million
Love triumphed over action at the weekend box office with a No. 1 debut for the romantic drama "The Vow."
Entertainment Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies at 48 (Photo Gallery)
Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.
Entertainment Photos: NY Fashion Week hits full stride (Photo Gallery)
Entertainment First public photos of Blue Ivy Carter go online (Photo Gallery)
he's been a sensation since she's been born, and now Blue Ivy has made her public debut.
Entertainment Rural residents strike back at Lucas film empire
Luke Skywalker would be proud. A rebel alliance has formed in the hills north of San Francisco to fight a perceived Evil Empire.

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Technology

Technology U.S. video game sales fall 34 percent in January
U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 34 percent in January from a year earlier to $751 million due to the lack of new game titles, according to market researcher NPD Group.
Technology NY attorney general ends lawsuit against Intel
Intel Corp. is paying $6.5 million as part of a deal to terminate an antitrust lawsuit filed against the chip-maker by the New York attorney general's office.
Technology Report says Apple to unveil new iPad in March
A news report says Apple plans to unveil a new iPad early next month.
Technology Facebook discloses details on bonuses
Facebook's top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are eligible for twice-a-year bonuses of up to 45 percent of their base salaries and other earnings, according to a Wednesday regulatory filing.
Technology Oracle to pay $1.9 billion for Taleo Corp.
Oracle is paying $1.9 billion for Taleo Corp., a company that helps businesses manage their employees.

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Business

Business Faces beyond the numbers of long-term unemployed
About 12.8 million people are out of work and what's especially troubling, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, is the large number of long-term unemployed - more than 40 percent have been jobless more than six months.
Business Obama's budget offers short-term help for economy
The president will send Congress a budget that will provide short-term help to a struggling economy while offering a long-term plan to deal with soaring deficits, the White House said Sunday.
Business Micron CEO: 'Nothing interim' about new job
The new chief executive officer of Micron Technology Inc. says there is nothing interim about his job.
Business Drillers cut natural gas production as prices drop
As natural gas prices continue to drop, the recent nationwide boom in drilling is slowing. Drillers don't make money if prices go too low - and drilling wells isn't cheap.
Business Iraq opens new oil export terminal in Persian Gulf
Iraq inaugurated a new offshore oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf on Sunday in a vital step to ease infrastructure constraints and to bring sorely needed cash for reconstruction after decades of war and international sanctions.

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Offbeat Hundreds ask Vermont to keep prank pig on police decal
Remember the pig hidden within the decal on the doors of some Vermont State Police cruisers? There's now a movement under way to keep it there.
Offbeat Uggie, `War Horse' among Pawscar award winners
The Oscars aren't until Feb. 26, but winners of the Pawscars are already celebrating.
Offbeat Necklace flushed down toilet returned months later
A California woman has her gold necklace back months after she accidentally flushed it down her toilet.
Offbeat Man wins race up Empire State Building for seventh time (Photo Gallery)
Stuttgart resident Thomas Dold completed the Empire State Building Run-Up on Wednesday in 10 minutes and 28 seconds.
Offbeat Photos: Best of your pet photos (Photo Gallery)

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