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Hanford EPA report critical of state oversight at Hanford EPA report critical of state oversight at Hanford
By SHANNON DININNY, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 3:55 PM PDT
A new report condemns Washington state for lax oversight at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site, saying state officials failed to adequately inspect the cleanup there.

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Hanford EPA report critical of state oversight at Hanford
By SHANNON DININNY, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 3:55 PM PDT
A new report condemns Washington state for lax oversight at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site, saying state officials failed to adequately inspect the cleanup there.
Business Judge: 650+ farm workers entitled to know wages
By SHANNON DININNY, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM PDT
A federal judge has ruled that a class of more than 650 farm workers should have had information about wages and other job conditions disclosed to them by the company that hired them.
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Sports James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6 James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM PDT
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
Sports San Jose sues MLB over lack of action on potential A's move
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 11:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM PDT
Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Sports Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail after apology
By CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM PDT
A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered.
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National & World Chimp attack victim not allowed to sue state for $150M
By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM PDT
A woman disfigured by a friend's pet chimpanzee in 2009 plans to appeal a decision denying her permission to sue the state for $150 million on her claim that officials knew the chimp was dangerous but didn't do anything about it, her attorney told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
National & World Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJER Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:56 PM PDT
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.
National & World Biden vows to 'beat the gun lobby' and pass laws
By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 3:13 PM PDT
A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately passing stronger firearm laws and said some lawmakers who voted against background checks have privately told him they want another chance.
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Home Engineers create robot that runs like a cat Engineers create robot that runs like a cat (Video)
Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:19 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 3:20 PM PDT
Thanks to the design of its legs, which faithfully mimic feline morphology, EPFL's four-legged "cheetah-cub robot" shares the advantages of its biological model: it is small, light and runs very fast.
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Consumer Identity thieves now targeting your prescriptions Identity thieves now targeting your prescriptions
By Herb Weisbaum Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:24 AM PDT
You know it's important to guard your Social Security and Medicare cards – you don't want an identity thief to find them. Well, you need to be just as careful with your prescriptions.
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Politics Bump in state revenue may avert government shutdown Bump in state revenue may avert government shutdown
By MIKE BAKER, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 11:46 AM PDT
A revised revenue forecast in Olympia may help avert a government shutdown, as economists determined Tuesday that an improved housing market will provide government with $120 million more than previously anticipated.

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Technology U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM PDT
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.
Technology Google settles suit, clears way for stock split
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
Technology Scientists moving 15-ton magnet to Fermi lab (Photo Gallery)
By FRANK ELTMAN Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 8:00 AM PDT
Scientists on Long Island are preparing to move a 50-foot-wide electromagnet 3,200 miles over land and sea to its new home at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. The trip is expected to take more than a month.
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Health Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM PDT
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.
Health Komen breast cancer charity names new CEO
By Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM PDT
The breast cancer charity named Judith A. Salerno to replace founder Nancy Brinker, whose promise to her dying sister begat a fundraising powerhouse that invested hundreds of millions of dollars in cancer research
Health To ease shortage of organs, grow them in a lab? (Photo Gallery)
By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 6:30 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 10:20 AM PDT
Growing lungs and other organs for transplant is still in the future, but scientists are working toward that goal. In several labs, scientists study how to build on the internal scaffolding of hearts, lungs, livers and kidneys of people and pigs to make custom-made implants.
Health Hepatitis A linked to Costco frozen berries sickens 87
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 10:18 AM PDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states, including Washington.
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Business Turnabout: Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writers Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:21 PM PDT
In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
Business U.S. consumer prices rise just 0.1 percent in May
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as higher energy costs were partly offset by cheaper food. The small increase comes after two straight declines, underscoring that American consumers are benefiting from mild inflation.
Business U.S. home construction rises 6.8 percent in May
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:15 AM PDT
U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy.
Business Sprint sues to stop Dish Clearwire buyout
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:08 AM PDT
Sprint is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout of wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier said the proposed deal violates the rights of Sprint and other Clearwire shareholders.
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Consumer New mailer promises round-trip plane tickets -- with a catch
By Connie Thompson Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM PDT
On the heels of two previous alerts, the Puget Sound region is being flooded with yet another round of post cards promising a free round-trip. The latest card shows a non-descript airplane and mentions the names of several well-known airlines and hotel chains. According to the card "You will receive 2 round-trip airline tickets... plus a 3-day/2-night weekend getaway at a hotel... "
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