Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday he would use his considerable power to topple the fragile coalition government if Prime Minister Ehud Olmert does not step aside to face corruption allegations.

Cantwell, Inslee focus on acidic oceans at seattle hearing
Move over, global warming. There’s a new environmental anxiety on the block: acidic oceans. Days after scientists announced finding unusually…

Report says courts can handle terrorism cases
Two former federal prosecutors say that when it comes to handling accused terrorists, the best way is the old way: Put them on trial in civilian courts, not military tribunals.

Marijuana clinic owner is arrested
The owner of six Los Angeles-area medical-marijuana dispensaries was arrested by federal agents Tuesday after an investigation sparked by…

Boy who hopped flights caught again at Sea-Tac
A boy who made national news when he talked his way onto airline flights to Texas last year has attempted another getaway.

Mistrial declared in Pasco WA arson trial
A Franklin County jury was unable to reach a verdict against a Pasco man accused of setting fire to his home so he could collect the insurance money.

Prep Notebook | Baseball all-star games scheduled this week
The top senior baseball players throughout the seattle area will play today and Thursday at four sites. Top players from the all-star games…

Man convicted in 1985 slaying of Philly officer
A man freed after spending seven years in prison for the slaying of a police officer has been convicted again - nearly a quarter century after the killing.

Iran may limit cooperation with nuclear watchdog
Iran’s new parliament speaker warned Wednesday that Tehran could impose new limits on its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog after a critical report from the agency.

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