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60 hurt as Connecticut trains collide
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday’s evening rush hour,…
Business
Boeing webcast seeks to boost 787 image
As 787s return to the sky, the Boeing Co. and Dreamliner operators are trying to reassure the public…
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Southwest to save by delaying delivery of planes
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. is delaying delivery of new airplanes and filling the gap with used planes…
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Columbia River ethanol plant now exports crude oil
PORTLAND, Ore. — An ethanol plant on the Columbia River that was built with the help of $36…
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Passenger goes berserk on ferry
SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer was bitten while arresting a man who threatened passengers with a knife…
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Website funds UW Bothell researcher’s coal-train dust study
BOTHELL — Ask just about any scientist. They have far more ideas for things they want to investigate…
Business
Small airports’ towers won’t close
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will keep open for now the 149 control towers at small airports…
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Auto review: Mini Paceman a small object moving at high speed
Linguistically, the Paceman is a Britishism wrapped in an Anglicism. It’s a term from the decidedly English sport…
Business
Tesla Model S gets Consumer Reports’ top score
DETROIT — The Tesla Motors Inc. Model S electric car has tied an older Lexus for the highest…
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Ferrari to limit sales to boost brand exclusivity
Ferrari will limit sales of its high-performance street cars this year to protect the brand’s aura of exclusivity,…
Business
Subaru invests $400 million in Indiana plant
TOKYO — Subaru said Wednesday it is investing $400 million to expand its Indiana factory and will add…
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FAA safety oversight of aircraft repairs faulted
WASHINGTON — The government’s oversight of hundreds of domestic and overseas repair stations that service U.S. airliners is…
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Seattle rally highlighting coal train concerns
SEATTLE — The Sierra Club organized a small rally on Seattle’s waterfront Saturday to highlight concerns local business…
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Portland grain terminal locks out union workers
PORTLAND, Ore. — The operator of a Columbia River grain terminal locked out union dock workers Saturday amid…
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Where the 777X fits in the Boeing catalog
Last week, the Boeing Co. board gave the OK to begin offering to customers an updated version of…
Life
Site promises to find the best airline seats
If you fly, chances are you have a story to tell about an uncomfortable airline seat.
Business
Updated Outlander Sport still roomy and efficient
Next month the completely redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander compact crossover arrives at dealerships. Meanwhile, there’s the 2013 Mitsubishi…
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Alaska ferries lose nature experts to budget cuts
JUNEAU, Alaska — As the sun creeps into the sleeping quarters of the Tustumena, passengers who take a…
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White House: Anthony Foxx in line for transportation post
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday will nominate Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx as his new transportation…
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Coal trains would worsen Marysville’s traffic problem
MARYSVILLE — When it comes to traffic backups from more coal trains, Marysville is Snohomish County’s ground zero.