1) China rescuers seek survivors in hard-hit town
BEICHUAN, China -- Piles of broken concrete rise seven stories high, and a few buildings stand askew, knocked at odd angles. People cry out the names of missing relatives and rescue workers shout, "Is anyone there? Is anyone there?"
2) Spokeswoman: Sen. Kennedy is 'conscious, talking'
BOSTON -- A spokeswoman for Sen. Edward Kennedy said he is "conscious, talking, joking with family."
3) Enjoy heat wave while it lasts; cooldown begins Sunday
Seattle went a little crazy Friday. The sun was out. The temperatures rose. And an endless winter was forgotten.
4) Public wasn't notified of toxic waste spill
One of the biggest toxic spills in years in Seattle went largely unnoticed until now because of the agencies involved bothered to inform the public.
5) State suspends license of motel on Aurora Avenue
The Green Lake Motel on Aurora Avenue has been ordered to vacate after the state suspended its license citing health and safety concerns.
6) One hurt in Auburn rollover crash
Firefighters had to peel the top off a vehicle after the driver inside became trapped following a two-car collision Saturday morning.
7) Mariners notebook: Bedard offers no excuses
In his nonchalant, unassuming style, Erik Bedard acknowledged that the Mariners are a disappointed bunch with their performance at the quarter point of the season.
8) Ex-Husky takes shot at Sonics' summer roster
While many of their college contemporaries were on vacation, in the NBA playoffs or resting their aching bodies, a handful of league hopefuls were participating in a two-day minicamp at the Furtado Center.
9) Car found in Lake Washington
Seattle police and firefighters determine no one is inside the car, spotted underneath I-90 early Friday.
10) Griffey trade won't happen any time soon
Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Friday that a deal to send Ken Griffey Jr. to the Mariners won't happen any time soon.
11) From NBA glory to homeless shelter
Thirty years ago, Joe Pace helped the Washington Bullets win an NBA championship in Seattle. He stayed in fancy hotels. Today, he's a homeless person, relegated to a short mat and cold floor downtown.
12) Parents want to flush N.C. school's potty policy
BURGAW, N.C. -- Going potty without a partner can lead to punishment for students at a Burgaw elementary school, but parents want the policy flushed.
13) Clinton not entitled to veep spot
Clinton seemed to feel entitled to the Democrats' nomination, and having been denied it, she may feel really entitled to be Obama's running mate. But for him, choosing her would be even more dangerous than Bosnian sniper fire.
14) Tight family bonding floors a new mother
EDITOR'S NOTE: Adapted from a recent online discussion.
15) King County deaths
16) Ohio township to feds: We don't want your money
CLEVELAND -- The federal government isn't used to being snubbed when it offers to help local governments.
17) Retirees are joining Peace Corps, bringing valued skills with them
The Peace Corps is embracing a wave of interest from would-be volunteers in their 50s, 60s and 70s, particularly in and around Seattle. But can the baby boomers cut it?
18) Woman sentenced for having son dress up as Scout
EASTON, Pa. -- A former Bethlehem woman will serve up to 23 months in prison for having her 7-year-old son dress as a Cub Scout to collect money for a nonexistent cause.
19) Seattle burlesque troupe needs help getting to Vegas
Seattle burlesque dancers competing in the Superbowl of the striptease world, the 18th annual "Miss Exotic World Burlesque Pageant" in Las Vegas
20) 12 Reasons Why Grand Theft Auto IV is better on Xbox 360 than PlayStation 3
Update : Rockstar just shipped a patch to the PS3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV. It is supposed to stop the Gamespy network servers from being overloaded. No word yet to see how this patch will solve the stability problems.
