Among employers in the Seattle metropolitan area, 30 percent said they expect to hire workers next quarter, up from 20 percent in second-quarter 2006, according to figures released Monday by labor supplier Manpower Inc...

Malcolm Byrd sat at his father's kitchen table Tuesday, reading bits of his poetry and writing a eulogy. His father, Sylvester Berry, died early Friday during an apparent hit-and-run, officials said...

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Cavalli to design collection for H M Roberto Cavalli, known for sexy, extravagant clothes frequently spotted on the red carpet, will create a collection for H M as the Sweden-based mass retailer continues its series of successful limited-edition designer...

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Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life...