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Airstrikes — and Libyan attacks on civilians — continue - Seattle Times
"This no-fly zone doesn't mean anything to us because Gadhafi only had a few planes and they were doing nothing," said the doctor, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he fears Libyan forces may retake the city soon. ...
DUI cases in jeopardy because of possible rubber stamping, defense attorneys say - Seattle Times
Officers used a rubber stamp to put Abe's name on arrest reports, the source said. The practice appeared to evolve into instances where the stamp was used without officers first contacting Abe, the source said. Seattle police said they are looking into ...
Disaster takes highest toll on nation's elderly - Seattle Times
"What you are seeing are desperate efforts; just throwing everything at it in hopes something will work," said one US official with long nuclear experience who asked that his name not be used. "Right now this is more prayer than plan. ...
Feds sue WaMu ex-CEO Killinger and two others - Seattle Times
The agency has a $125 million settlement with WaMu's outside directors pending approval in bankruptcy court, the source said. The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Seattle names Kerry Killinger, WaMu's former CEO; Stephen Rotella, former chief ...
Somalia's Puntland suspends security contractors - Seattle Times
A person familiar with the project, who insisted on anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the media, confirmed that the project had been suspended partly due to pressure from the UN and the US government. The two organizations were ...
Trials to start in case of Conn. child molester - Seattle Times
He said he was abused more than 20 times by Reardon and, like the vast majority of alleged victims, has asked to remain anonymous. Reardon, an endocrinologist, died in 1998 without ever facing criminal charges. The lawsuits of the now-middle-aged ...
Years of nothing, then a quick arrest in rape case - Seattle Times
He also had been charged with assault and was stopped for loitering near one of the crime scenes shortly before the attack, according to a law enforcement person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the case is continuing. ...
Remains believed to be those of three men missing since December - Seattle Times
The remains of three men found at a Kent nursery on Thursday are believed to be those of three men who went missing in December after work in Seattle, sources close to the investigation say. By Jennifer Sullivan The remains of three men found at a Kent ...
Can legal use of medical marijuana get you fired? State Supreme Court to decide - Seattle Times
The woman, who declined to be identified for this story to protect her children and her future work prospects, said she never had used marijuana before she turned to it as medicine. After obtaining an authorization from a clinic specializing in medical ...
Imagine Apple's future without Jobs - Seattle Times
"Everyone knows that he might not return," said one former executive, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preserve his relationship with Apple. "The company is prepared for all eventualities." Many analysts are putting their faith in Apple's ...
Ill-advised budget cuts can be devastating to rebounding from recession - Seattle Times
One business leader I spoke with, who asked that his name not be used because of the sensitivity of budget negotiations, gives Gov. Chris Gregoire high marks for her leadership. But the crunch will come, he said, if Olympia understands the old revenue ...
Arianna Online: AOL bets on Huffington's cachet - Seattle Times
I would do it again," said a former employee who nonetheless spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid angering Huffington. And of course, there were the sweaters. Her employees get an expensive one each Christmas, hand-picked by Huffington. ...
Civil-rights cases against cops are rare - Seattle Times
The source spoke on condition of anonymity because he did not have permission to talk publicly about the Birk case. "In a shooting, it's often just seconds. It's hard to prove what they were thinking," the source said. ...
Nicole Brodeur Can handy iPhone app make peace with God? - Seattle Times
Same with that iPhone app, said the volunteer, who asked not to be named. "It's like watching a Mass at the Vatican on TV on Christmas Eve," he said. ...
Weight of War: Gear that protects troops also injures them - Seattle Times
It would just break me," said the veteran who requested anonymity. For some soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental ...
Exact tipping point in regime's collapse remains a mystery - Seattle Times
Two senior administration officials said they believe the tipping point came after the speech, but they doubted the actions of some of the army's conscript ...
Iraq refugees in US scrutinized for al-Qaida links - Seattle Times
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss sensitive security issues. Mueller's remarks suggested the focus ...
Report: Nokia and Microsoft near mobile deal - Seattle Times
Citing an anonymous source, the report said Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer and Nokia CEO Stephen Elop have held talks. Elop is the former president ...
Detroit will try to lure police with deal on houses - Seattle Times
The officers also will be able to pick out the carpet and cabinets and receive new appliances, administration officials said. Police Chief Ralph Godbee, ...
On streets of Cairo, anti-US feeling arises - Seattle Times
"Everybody's afraid of Egypt turning out like Iran," said one demonstrator who did not want to be identified. "Why would Egypt turn out like Iran? ...
Ex-husband: Drugs found in Busch's dead girlfriend - Seattle Times
The source close to the investigation, who did not have authority to release results and spoke on the condition of anonymity, would not speculate as to ...
Obama trying to forge link with Chamber of Commerce - Seattle Times
... looking forward to working with someone he can argue with at 10 am and work with at 2 pm," a White House official said on the condition of anonymity. ...
Vladimir Guerrero, Baltimore Orioles reportedly agree on 1-year contract ... - Seattle Times
Slugger Vladimir Guerrero has agreed to a one-year contract worth $8 million with the Baltimore Orioles, sources said. Guerrero reportedly will get $8 ...
US officials discusses Mubarak resignation plan - Seattle Times
Senior administration officials said the proposal was one of several options under discussion with high-level Egyptian officials around Mubarak in an effort ...
Business Highlights - Seattle Times
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the younger brother of the hedge fund founder is not identified publicly by the government. ...