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1 Gems, pigs part of Anna Nicole Smith money woes Nation and World
Newly released government files offer a glimpse into the money troubles that plagued Anna Nicole Smith at the height of her notoriety, ranging from millions in missing jewels to unpaid utility bills.
1/27/2010 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
2 In ravaged Haiti, aid workers among the victims Nation and World
Haiti's limitless poverty and hardship have long drawn aid groups and charities from across the world. Now the same people who tried to do good before the earthquake find themselves trapped in the rubble, out of touch with their loved ones and struggling to carry on their missions.
1/14/2010 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
3 Haitian-Americans awaiting word from loved ones Nation and World
Alourrde Pierre stood inside a Little Haiti community center, wringing her hands as she waited for news of her parents and 15 siblings in Port-au-Prince. Her children ask what happened to their grandmother, but she has no answer. "It is so hard not knowing," said 37-year-old Pierre.
1/14/2010 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
4 Haitian-Americans awaiting word from loved ones Nation and World
Alourrde Pierre stood inside a Little Haiti community center, wringing her hands as she waited for news of her parents and 15 siblings in Port-au-Prince. Her children ask what happened to their grandmother, but she has no answer. "It is so hard not knowing," said 37-year-old Pierre.
1/14/2010 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
5 US forecasters to send hurricane warnings earlier Nation and World
The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday it will begin issuing storm watches and warnings about half a day sooner in the biggest change to its warning system in decades.
1/5/2010 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
6 Senior-citizen volunteers fighting Medicare fraud Nation and World
MIAMI — The first box that arrived at Shirley Shupp's door was filled with braces to help with her arthritis. Then came a motorized scooter, just like the one the 69-year-old already owned. She hadn't asked for any of it — but Medicare was apparently footing the bill.
12/29/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
7 Senior-citizen volunteers fight Medicare fraud Business
The first box that arrived at Shirley Shupp's door was filled with braces to help with her arthritis. Then came a motorized scooter, just like the one the 69-year-old already owned. She hadn't asked for any of it - but Medicare was apparently footing the bill.
12/29/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
8 Seniors worry about Medicare Advantage cuts Business
Insurers constantly caution seniors that their Medicare Advantage perks such as hearing aids, dental payments and even gym memberships will fizzle if Democrats get their way and cut government subsidies for them.
12/28/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
9 'Doughnut hole' unites seniors wary of health bill Health and Family
Lawmakers have wooed seniors skeptical of the health care overhaul by emphasizing the plan would close the "doughnut hole" - a gap in Medicare drug coverage that can cost thousands of dollars a year.
12/4/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
10 'Doughnut hole' unites seniors wary of health bill Nation and World
Lawmakers have wooed seniors skeptical of the health care overhaul by emphasizing the plan would close the "doughnut hole" - a gap in Medicare drug coverage that can cost thousands of dollars a year.
12/4/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
11 Giving thanks leads to a happier life Health and Family
Bill Golden survived more than 20 years in the Army and an additional 30 in law enforcement. He fell sick with colon cancer, and at 86, he has an artificial hip and arthritis in his knees. Golden still gives thanks, though, and researchers say that appreciative attitude can be good for you, too.
11/29/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
12 Research: Giving thanks brings health, happiness Nation and World
Bill Golden survived more than 20 years in the Army and another 30 in law enforcement. He fell sick with colon cancer, and at 86, he has an artificial hip and arthritis in his knees. Golden still gives thanks, though, and researchers say that appreciative attitude can be good for you, too.
11/24/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
13 Fla. man gets deal in dementia-plagued dad's death Nation and World
A man charged with killing his dementia-plagued father by dragging him into the ocean has reached a plea deal, his attorney said Thursday, in a case that illuminated the stresses faced by those who care for people with Alzheimer's disease.
11/12/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
14 Few Americans make end-of-life wishes known Business
Lillian Landry always said she wasn't afraid to die. So when death came last week, the 99-year-old was lying peacefully in a hospice with no needles or tubes. Her final days saw her closest friend at her side and included occasional shots of her favorite whiskey, Canadian Mist.
11/12/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
15 Few Americans make end-of-life wishes known Health and Family
Lillian Landry always said she wasn't afraid to die. So when death came last week, the 99-year-old was lying peacefully in a hospice with no needles or tubes. Her final days saw her closest friend at her side and included occasional shots of her favorite whiskey, Canadian Mist.
11/11/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
16 Man takes plea deal in central Fla. steroids bust Sports
A Florida man who claimed he sold anabolic steroid pills to professional athletes, including members of the Washington Nationals and Capitals, has pleaded guilty in a deal with prosecutors.
11/11/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
17 Marine reservist accused of attacking Greek priest Nation and World
A Marine reservist accused of attacking a Greek Orthodox priest with a tire iron after apparently calling him a terrorist was actually defending himself after being sexually attacked by the cleric, his defense attorney said Tuesday. Jeff Brown said Lance Cpl.
11/10/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
18 Murder case a glimpse into stresses of caretaking Nation and World
The scenes seared into the minds of those who know Bobby Yurkanin differed only in place: Whether in the pool, around the dinner table or at the bowling alley, he was the 50-something man whose life had long before been handed over to the sickness of his parents. Always his father was by his side.
11/7/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
19 Office shooting suspect's life spiraled downward Nation and World
Jason Rodriguez's marriage long ago went sour, his home taken in foreclosure, his job lost to incompetence, his finances sunk in bankruptcy. It was a "stress overload" for the man accused of a deadly shooting rampage at his former office, his lawyer said Saturday.
11/7/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
20 Pelosi: Health care 'public option' needs new name Nation and World
A government-sponsored "public option" for health care lives, though it may be more attractive to skeptics if it goes by a different moniker, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday.
10/26/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results