The secret phrase at Washington: bowl game
If Washington hadn't gotten the quirkiest of bounces to beat Arizona, talk of returning to a bowl game would be considered outlandish and inconceivable. read the full story
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An American is 1st woman to win Nobel in economics
WASHINGTON -- Elinor Ostrom became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in economics, honored along with fellow American Oliver Williamson on Monday, making her the fifth woman to win a Nobel award this year -- a record for the prestigious honors. read the full story
Insurers' warning shot has Democrats scrambling
WASHINGTON — Insurance companies aren't playing nice anymore. read the full story
Brodeur shines as Devils edge Capitals in shootout
WASHINGTON (AP) -- First, Martin Brodeur denied the Washington Capitals' top scorers in a shootout. Then the New Jersey goalie deftly deflected praise for preserving the Devils' third straight victory.... read the full story
Fort Worth says it has resources to get out word to residents about 2010 Ce
WASHINGTON — With the 2010 Census looming, many major U.S. cities whose residents are at high risk of being missed are struggling to find money and manpower to prepare for an accurate count. A study by the Pew Charitable Trusts released Monday found several... read the full story
2 Nobel winners may shape world financial crisis debate
WASHINGTON - One scholar studies how best to manage resources such as forests, fisheries and oilfields. A fellow American looks at why some companies grow so large. Together they're winners of this year's Nobel Prize in economics for groundbreaking work that could... read the full story
Puget Sound area emerging as wine region, thanks to warmer climate
A small explosion of new Western Washington wine-grape growers appears to be capitalizing on climate shifts that are redrawing the global wine-growing map. read the full story
Turnabout: Insurers blast health care bills
WASHINGTON - Insurance companies aren't playing nice any more. read the full story
The secret phrase at Washington: bowl game
SEATTLE (AP) — If Washington hadn't gotten the quirkiest of bounces to beat Arizona, talk of returning to a bowl game would be considered outlandish and inconceivable. But the Huskies did get the strangest of breaks in beating Arizona 36-33 on Saturday night and... read the full story
Wind Drives Wildfire In Clark County
A wildfire has spread to between 60 and 70 acres on forest land in southwest Washington. read the full story
Insurers attack reform on eve of vote
WASHINGTON — The health-insurance industry is warning that a comprehensive Senate bill would increase the cost of a typical policy by hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars a year after lawmakers eased up on the requirement that all Americans get coverage. The... read the full story
GOP uses ACORN to fight bank redlining law
WASHINGTON -- Conservative Republicans are capitalizing on the troubles of community activist group ACORN -- ranging from charges of voter registration fraud to embarrassing videos of its employees -- to revive their long-standing fight against a federal law that... read the full story
2 Nobel winners may shape financial crisis debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elinor Ostrom became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in economics, honored along with fellow American Oliver Williamson on Monday for analyzing economic governance — the rules by which people exercise authority in companies and economic... read the full story
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