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WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday


From behind bars, pal tells Colton Harris-Moore...
Commercial airlines would cause few problems at...
Fund set up to benefit children of couple kille...
Thursday


5 die of swine flu in Snohomish County
Red Cross honors acts of heroism, many by ordin...
Barista clothing rules delayed by County Council
Wednesday


Father gets 13 years in 6-year-old's fatal shoo...
‘One bad choice' blamed in death of 4 fri...
Reps. Larsen, Inslee split on Obama's plans for...
Tuesday


Lynnwood swimmer turns therapy into competitive...
Highway 9 crash is worst alcohol-related accide...
Crash victim warned his students against DUI
Monday


Victims of Highway 9 crash ID'd; suspect booked...
Suspect in officer killings eludes law in Seattle
New laws for Snohomish County bikini baristas?
Sunday


Extended lack of work takes its toll on Snohomi...
Four die in car crash near Marysville
Gathering in Tacoma mourns slain Lakewood officers
Saturday


Contest inspired by ‘Biggest Loser' helps...
Everett building rules may be loosened
Marysville 's Electric Lights Parade goes dark
 

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Airbus investments in the U.S. begin to take off

LOS ANGELES — For decades, workers at McStarlite Co. in Los Angeles pounded billboard-sized sheets of metal into doughnut-shaped lipskins that cover the edges of Boeing Co. jet engines. But about 10 years ago, Boeing switched suppliers after... [More]





Unemployment rate drops for October

WASHINGTON — A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month raised hopes Friday for a sustained economic recovery. [More]





Korean Air orders five Boeing 747-8 passenger jets

Korean Air Co. said Friday that it will buy five 747-8 passenger planes in what will be a key deal for Boeing’s jumbo jet program. It has been three years since Boeing has won orders from a commercial airline for its revamped 747-8 passenger... [More]






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Free-shipping promos common, but check details

NEW YORK — There was a time when free shipping was a rare deal. This holiday season, you might feel it's your right as a paying customer. [More]





Long-term unemployed reach record-high number

WASHINGTON — Within the vast pool of 15.4 million unemployed workers, a split is emerging: The number of long-term jobless — those out of work six months or longer — is growing, while the number of short-term unemployed is... [More]






Paul Sancya / Associated Press
Acting CEO says GM’s bureaucracy must go

DETROIT — When auto industry veteran Bob Lutz returned to General Motors in 2001 after 30 years with other companies, he quickly grew tired of GM’s numbers-oriented bureaucracy, printing up post-it notes that asked, “Says... [More]





Obama jobs plan would send aid to states

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Even as he trumpeted a slowdown in the nation’s job losses, President Barack Obama put finishing touches Friday on a proposal he’ll unveil next week to “jump-start” business hiring across America. [More]





Office romance? Consider these realities

The Web site www.theofficelife.com offers some things to consider before entering into an office romance: [More]





events:

• Seattle Children's Chorus - Once Upon a Christmas: 5:00pm - 7:00pm, December 6, at Everett Civic Auditorium. Seattle Children’s Chorus presents "Once Upon a Christmas: Stories of... [Details]

• Friday Music: 1:00pm - 3:00pm, December 11, at Arlington United Church. Visiting musicians of all abilities are invited to volunteer with Village C... [Details]

• A Festival of Lessons & Carols: 7:30pm - 9:00pm, December 11, at Our Lady of the Lake Parish. The Northwest Boychoir celebrates its 31-year tradition with the presentati... [Details]
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Software glitch slows down GI Bill college payments  December 5
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Snohomish County home sales up; prices fall  December 4
2009 jet order tally so far: Airbus 194, Boeing 91  December 4
Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism  December 4
The pros and cons of real and fake Christmas trees  December 4
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Job No. 1 for summit: More jobs  December 3
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