
Associated Press |
Mariners score in 9th, beat Red Sox 3-2

BOSTON -- Seattle closer David Aardsma is a lot like the rest of the Mariners. He wasn't expected to do a lot this season. [More]

Associated Press | July 5



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Everett may have to lobby for Lincoln's replacement

EVERETT -- Anytime uncertainty arises surrounding the Navy, community leaders in Snohomish County pay close attention. [More]

By Jerry Cornfield and Elaine Helm
Herald Writers | July 5



Two U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan attack

KABUL -- Taliban militants fired rockets and mortars at a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing two American troops in a fierce battle as thousands of Marines in the south continued with their massive anti-Taliban push. [More]

Associated Press | July 5



Associated Press |
N. Korea launches 7 missiles on U.S. birthday

TOKYO -- Taunting the United States on its birthday, North Korea fired seven missiles into the Sea of Japan early Saturday in a move some experts said might have been intended to discourage deployment of new missile defenses against the communist... [More]

The Washington Post | July 5



Associated Press |
Biden visits son, other troops in Iraq

BAGHDAD -- Vice President Joe Biden spent the Fourth of July with his son and other American troops in Iraq on Saturday, while the Iraqi government spokesman publicly rejected the American's offer to help with national reconciliation, saying it's an... [More]

Associated Press | July 5



Associated Press |
Palin cites 'higher calling' day after resignation announcement

JUNEAU, Alaska -- Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines. [More]

Associated Press | July 5


The curious case of Brandon Morrow

Two years and four months ago, I sat at a picnic table outside the Seattle Mariners' spring training clubhouse in Peoria, Ariz., talking with Pat Rice, who was the organization's minor league pitching coordinator. The topic: Brandon Morrow. [More]

Kirby Arnold
Herald Writer | July 5


Readers turn to romance novels in stressful times

With an out-of-work husband and two children to support, Christine Mead needs a cheap -- and uplifting -- break from life. [More]

By Megan K. Scott
Associated Press | July 5


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