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Maybe Van Gogh painted over it for a reason
The art world is all atwitter about a newly discovered Van Gogh drawing, which is at right. The…
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Thank you, thank you, Sam-I-Am
Toddlers start really jabbering when they figure out easy words and then move on to hard ones, according…
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Nerds take their revenge on TV
Nerds are taking over television, with several new shows focusing on the people who were on the receiving…
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Resume-writing tips
Drew Carey is everywhere. Before he takes on “The Price Is Right,” he’s hosting “Power of 10.”
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It was a dark and stormy Buzz
Yesterday, we read something so loathsome, so terrifying, so repugnant to the human spirit that we almost couldn’t…
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How to identify a scammer
Send those scammers to the slammer. Today business editor Mike Benbow shares some warnings about phone and e-mail…
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It’s not safe on the Discovery Channel
Hide the kids. It’s “Shark Week.” The Discovery Channel’s annual gorefest begins tonight with “Ocean of Fear.” Stay…
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Pirate show goes to Davy Jones’ Locker
Azmyth Kaminski of Snohomish just walked the plank on “Pirate Master.” The pirate-themed reality-TV show is a goner,…
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Giant head vs. giant head
Pac-10 football predictions are out. We predict they will make Husky and Cougar fans sad.
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New meaning to ‘yellow jersey’
County detectives are looking for anyone who may have seen Friday’s carjackings and high-speed chase between Lake Stevens…
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A fond farewell to the Weekly World News
The newspaper industry was rocked Tuesday by news that its shining star, the Weekly World News tabloid, is…
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What’s your sign?
Based on a thorough reading of today’s horoscopes, we’ve determined what astrological sign some of today’s news stories…
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A hefty piece of literature
After a weekend of frenzied reading, along with some tears and “minor fist pumping,” as one avid Harry…
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"The Simpsons," with a magic touch
Fans of “The Simpsons” toasted the TV family with pints of Duff on Saturday in Springfield, Vt., which…
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Special Harry Potter edition
It’s been a long night for many who stayed up to find out Harry Potter’s destiny. For those…
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When The Buzz rules
I fought the law, and the law won. So sang Bobby Fuller, The Clash, Hank Williams Jr. and…
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Who’s hiding Harry Potter?
Harry Potter’s secret is out. The secret being: Who’s printing the final edition of J.K. Rowling’s wildly successful…
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Wanted: One punchline
A monkey, a parachutist and a taxi walk into a bar. Put your thinking cap on to see…
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We’re swinging for the fences
Going the distance: It seems that the president and other members of his administration have a flair for…
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A short quiz on civics
Immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship are facing long delays and a steep increase in fees.