Alex Brandon / Associated Press |
Obama says he’ll cut taxes, end oil dependence
DENVER — Barack Obama promised an end to the “broken politics in Washington and the failed presidency of George W. Bush” tonight as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation’s first black president. [More]
By David Espo And Robert Furlow
Associated Press | August 28
Boeing makes final offer to Machinists
The Boeing Co.'s Machinists union won several concessions from the aerospace company, which presented its final offer this morning. [More]
Herald Staff | August 28
More Than 600 WA Schools Fall Short of Federal Performance Goals
The number of schools that failed to meet annual performance targets defined in the federal No Child Left Behind law more than doubled this year to 628, according to preliminary data released by the state Office of Superintendent of Public... [More]
Seattle Post-Intelligencer/The Seattle Times/The Herald | August 28
Enterprise/CHRIS GOODENOW |
‘Oh, how they wiggle and squirm’
He warned the children to back away as he topped a cheeseburger with 18 meal worms. "One, two, three ..." Mill Creek librarian Mickey Gallagher counted slowly. "I should have made you all sign wavers: 'In case the librarian throws up on me, I... [More]
By Alexis Bacharach
Enterprise editor | August 28
Associated Press |
McCain makes decision on a running mate
DENVER -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate today, and one top prospect, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, abruptly canceled numerous public appearances. [More]
By Liz Sidoti
Associated Press | August 28
Hastings and Reichert to skip GOP convention
WASHINGTON -- Reps. Doc Hastings and Dave Reichert of Washington state are the latest Northwest Republicans to announce they are skipping the Republican National Convention. [More]
By Matthew Daly
Associated Press | August 28
AP |
Two U.S. gold medalists to appear on Wheaties boxes
MINNEAPOLIS -- First the gold, then the Wheaties. [More]
Associated Press | August 28
NFL clears 'Pacman' to play for Cowboys
IRVING, Texas -- Adam "Pacman" Jones has been cleared to play for the Dallas Cowboys this season. [More]
Associated Press | August 28
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