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Pope expresses sorrow for suffering of Canadian aboriginal students
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a step toward reconciling a long-standing historical injustice, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sorrow for the suffering of Canadian aboriginal children over decades in church-run residential schools.
Gordon Brown in retreat after Gurkha manoeuvres
Gordon Brown was struggling to maintain his authority over Labour MPs last night after suffering a shock Commons defeat on restricting the right of former Gurkhas to settle in Britain.
Libya and Britain 'sign extradition deal'
TRIPOLI (AFP) — Libya and Britain on Wednesday signed a judicial cooperation agreement, a Libyan official said, after Tripoli indicated it would seek the extradition of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet.
Press release war in Seattle City Hall over utility-rate freeze
Several politicians at Seattle City Hall are vying for credit for staving off utility rate increases in 2009.
Humpback Whale Visits New York Harbor
A humpback whale was spotted for several hours Thursday in New York Harbor near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, the Coast Guard said.
Michael Phelps dives into New York City club scene
Tsk, tsk, Michael Phelps. Partying your face off in public is not the way to reclaim your good-guy image.
Another Blow to the Self-Regard of New York
In the past six months, many New Yorkers have had to learn to swallow their pride. Instead of entertaining bidding wars for their homes, they’re ready to throw in the All-Clad pans and the family dog for an offer. Instead of bragging about their t...
Facebook in New York City?
Now that investment banks are nearly extinct, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants tech companies to fill the void.
Seattle to Unveil New Cruise Terminal
Seattle’s new cruise facility, recently named Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, will open April 24. The facility is located at Pier 91, 15 minutes from Seattle’s downtown core.
Dangling power lines trap Seattle crash victim
A driver who crashed into a power pole in south Seattle was trapped upside down and couldn't be rescued until a crew turned off the electricity in dangling wires.
Seattle officials want closed-door budget meetings
Members of the Seattle City Council will discuss mid-year cuts to the city's general fund in a series of closed-door meetings with the mayor's staff, budget committee chairwoman Jean Godden said.
2 horse racing incidents draw criticism
The incidents that triggered investigations into trainer Jeff Mullins for illegally administering a race-day medication in a security barn at Aqueduct and owner-breeder Ernie Paragallo for the treatment of horses at his farm are "very troubling," ...
Colony of penguins takes first swim at Seattle zoo
A new colony of Humboldt penguins waddled into their new home at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo and took their first dip in the pool.
Seattle Times reporter wins Pulliam national writing award
A Seattle Times story was selected for this year's Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Writing Award. The story, by reporter Maureen O'Hagan, was titled "Aging father agonizes over the fate of his son," and was part of the series, "A Lifetime of...
Seattle Basketball Broadcasting Icon Switches To Soccer
The former NBA Seattle Supersonics announcer, a veteran broadcaster of 20+ years of experience, shares his insights with Goal.com’s John Zielonka on his approach, challenges and preparation required to broadcast “The Beautiful Game.”
Stonewall Anniversary as Gay Tourism Event
The Stonewall riots of 1969, in which protesters clashed with the authorities after a violent police raid on a Greenwich Village bar, are a defining moment in the history of the gay rights movement. Now New York City officials hope to capitalize o...
3 out of 4 New Yorkers think Albany's a dysfunctional mess, shows new poll
Nearly three of four New Yorkers see their state government as dysfunctional, a new poll shows.
Pilot's odd journey in stolen plane
After Adam Dylan Leon leads authorities in a nearly six-hour chase across 5 states, he lands in Missouri and calmly waits for law enforcement officials.
Opening day on Seattle water taxi sets record
Spring weather brought record ridership to the water taxi in Seattle on the first day of the season.
Seattle City Council strikes back on Mercer
The Seattle City Council froze funds for the Mercer Street rebuild at its meeting today.