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Autopsy Set for Mary Kennedy, Wife of RFK Jr.

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:58:00 PDT

MT. KISCO, New York-- A New York medical examiner will begin an autopsy Thursday on Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was found dead at her Westchester County home. She was 52.

Charlie Hales, Jefferson Smith to Runoff for Portland Mayor

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:59:00 PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Charlie Hales and Jefferson Smith are advancing to the November general election after winning the majority of votes in the primary for Portland mayor, The Oregonian newspaper reports.

Endangered red wolf pups born at Point Defiance Zoo

Web reporter — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:05:00 PDT

Six pups born since Mother's Day

It took more than 30 hours but Millie, an endangered red wolf at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, has given birth to a litter of 6 pups.

It really is hot in here: U.S. has warmest 12 months on record

By Matt Pearce — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:53:00 PDT

Americans just lived through the hottest 12 months ever recorded, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Tuesday.

'Ring of fire' eclipse to make rare Seattle appearance Sunday

Web reporter — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:36:00 PDT

About 80 percent of eclipse viewable from Seattle

Sky gazers in the Pacific Northwest may have the chance Sunday to see a rare “ring of fire” solar eclipse.

Skechers to pay $40 million for false toning shoe claims

Julie Deardorff — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:19:00 PDT

If you bought Skechers Shape-ups or the company’s other toning shoes but still, somehow, have a flabby rear end, here’s your chance to apply for a refund.

Sit-ups stump many WSP cadets

Web reporter — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:11:00 PDT

38 sit-ups required for male recruits between 20 and 29 years old

A large number of Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper hopefuls are falling short in one very important area — fitness.

Kodak confirms it had weapons-grade uranium in underground lab

Dugald McConnell and Brian Todd — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:20:00 PDT

Kodak turned the material over to the government in 2007

Kodak -- the company known for decades for its cameras and film -- this week confirmed it used weapons-grade uranium in an underground lab in upstate New York for upwards of 30 years.

Facebook Boost Size of First Stock Sale by 25%

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:07:00 PDT

Facebook announced Wednesday that 25% more shares of the company will be sold in its planned initial public offering later this week.

Virgin Atlantic to Allow Cellphone Calls During Flights

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:53:00 PDT

LONDON -- Virgin Atlantic will now allow passengers to make and receive cell phone calls while in flight.