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Israeli leaders to debate "final" Gaza push
Reuters -1 hour ago
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Israeli leaders will debate on Wednesday whether to order their armed forces to storm into the Gaza Strip's urban centres, the planned culmination of a nearly two-week-old offensive, political sources said.
Video: Israel's attack on UN-run school in Gaza - 07 Jan 09AlJazeeraEnglish
Fighting continues as Israel considers peace planThe Associated Press
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111th Congress opens with drama in Senate
San Francisco Chronicle -1 hour ago
(01-07) 04:00 PST Washington - -- San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi - the first female speaker of the House - was elected to her second term Tuesday, but that milestone was overshadowed by high drama in the Senate.
Video: Burris Barred As New Congress Starts WorkAssociatedPress
BRIAN DICKERSON More than one way to sell a seatDetroit Free Press
Newsday - The Associated Press - Baltimore Sun - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Gazprom Halts Gas Supply to Europe Via Ukraine Pipes
Bloomberg -49 minutes ago
By Kateryna Choursina Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- OAO Gazprom, Russia’s gas exporter monopoly, halted all natural gas shipments to Europe via Ukraine at 7:44 am Kiev time, as a dispute over pricing escalated, Ukraine’s state-run energy company NAK Naftogaz ...
Video: Europe running out of gasRussiaToday
RPT-ANALYSIS-Europe gas stocks tested by Russia crisisReuters
Financial Times - The Associated Press - PRESS TV - BBC News
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Report: Pakistan intel chief says no India war
The Associated Press -42 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's intelligence chief said there will not be war with India over the Mumbai attacks and emphasized terrorism - not India - was the greatest threat to the country, according to a rare interview.
Video: Singh: Pakistan Agency Had Hand in AttackAssociatedPress
SCENARIOS-What next after India presents Mumbai evidence?Reuters India
Aljazeera.net - Financial Times - Houston Chronicle - New York Times
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Restrained Obama leaves many displeased
Los Angeles Times -1 hour ago
Anja Niedringhaus / AP Israeli soldiers fire artillery toward the southern Gaza Strip. One critic of the attack asked on his blog, “Where is Obama, in the war for hearts and minds?
Obama Breaks Silence, Vows To Work for Peace in GazaWashington Post
Analysis: The Obama factor in the Gaza equationJerusalem Post
Reuters - Times Online - Jewish Telegraphic Agency - euronews
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California may delay tax refunds amid budget impasse
Los Angeles Times -1 hour ago
With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of Democrats' $18-billion package of tax hikes and cuts, the state could begin issuing IOUs as soon as Feb. 1. GOP legislators join a suit against the package.
Video: Anti-Tax Groups Sue Over Budget Packagekcratv
Governor rejects Dems' budget, as he promisedSan Francisco Chronicle
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Barack Obama's team lobbying Democrats to back Leon Panetta pick ...
Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago
By Greg Miller and Peter Nicholas | Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - After promising during the campaign to restore order and accountability to the nation's spy agencies, President-elect Barack Obama has been beset by an uncharacteristic set of missteps ...
Obama defends choice for CIA chiefLos Angeles Times
Obama Faces Heavy Fire Over Panetta SelectionWashington Post
Wall Street Journal - New York Times - USA Today - San Jose Mercury News
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Stimulus aside, Obama vows future budget restraint
The Associated Press -1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - To a public wary of government spending, President-elect Barack Obama is offering a salve with his massive economic stimulus package: the promise of long-term fiscal discipline.
Video: Obama to Bring Accountability to Spending PlanAssociatedPress
For 111th Congress, Somber Topics Eclipse CeremonyWashington Post
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Alcoa to close plants and trim work force
International Herald Tribune -3 hours ago
By Julie Creswell Alcoa, one of the world's largest aluminum makers, described plans Tuesday to close plants and slash its work force in an effort to contend with the continued economic downturn.
Alcoa to slash 13500 jobs, cut spending, freeze hiringChicago Tribune
Alcoa Will Cut JobsForbes
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Bank Of America Raises Cash In China
Forbes -2 hours ago
US lender sells $2.8 billion worth of shares in China Construction Bank, with no apparent objections from Beijing. The second time appears to have been the charm for Bank of America.
HK shares extends losses as CCB slidesReuters
Bank of America in Chinese saleBBC News
Capital FM - CNN International - International Herald Tribune - Reuters UK
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Judge weighs whether Madoff poses danger to others
BusinessWeek -6 hours ago
By LARRY NEUMEISTER A judge who will decide within days whether Bernard Madoff must await trial in jail rather than under house arrest says he wants to know whether the ability to commit economic harm can make someone like the failed Wall Street ...
Madoff victims may get some cash within a month-reportReuters
Frank Says Role of SEC as Markets Cop Should Be ‘Beefed Up’Bloomberg
Los Angeles Times - New York Times - Washington Post - BloggingStocks
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Apple unveils software updates, new laptop
San Francisco Chronicle -1 hour ago
(01-06) 12:59 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- There was no Steve Jobs or game-changing gadget at Macworld's keynote presentation Tuesday, but Apple marketing chief Philip Schiller kept things lively by introducing eye-catching software updates and a supercharged, ...
Video: Steve Jobs Weight Loss Due to Hormone ImbalanceAssociatedPress
The amazing vanishing Mac desktop machineMacworld
San Jose Mercury News - CNET News - USA Today - Seattle Times
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ITunes strips songs' copy protection
Boston Globe -1 hour ago
Macworld attendees check out display models of the new MacBook Pro laptops yesterday. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc., the most popular source of music in the United States, stripped copy protection from all the songs in its ...
IPhone Can Download Music Over EDGE TooPC World
Apple activates iTunes downloads over 3G, with a caveatCNET News
PC Magazine - New York Times - USA Today - InformationWeek
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CES: Greener in 2009
BusinessWeek -3 hours ago
By Katie Fehrenbacher The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES)—at which every new gadget debuting in the year ahead is trotted out for display in a stadium-size convention center in Las Vegas—is upon us again.
CEA at CES 2009: “2009 will be a very bad year”TG Daily
Magid goes to Las VegasSan Jose Mercury News
TheStreet.com - Barron's Blogs - paidContent.org - CNNMoney.com
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Craig Blankenhorne / Associated Press
Los Angeles Times -1 hour ago
ADVERSARIES: Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne, left) tries to bring Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) down on “Damages.” Can the second season of FX's delicious 'Damages' possibly surpass the first?
On 'Damages,' some new foils for CloseBoston Globe
Close, Hurt join forces for exemplary 'Damages'USA Today
San Francisco Chronicle - Seattle Times - Newsday - New York Times
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Bill Daley: Where to look for a low-price wine
Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago
So, the party's over. It's January. It's dark and cold and icy and icky. Holiday bills are coming due. The kids have the flu.
Educating the consumer helps boost wine salesThe Tennessean
Wine Buzz: Thinking of wines for 2009Sacramento Bee
Monroe News Star - Detroit Free Press - Daily Press - Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Travoltas plan private service for son
Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago
Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have returned to Florida with the ashes of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died at the family vacation home in Grand Bahama, according to The Associated Press.
Travoltas latest of many celebs who lost childrenMiamiHerald.com
Death of Travolta's son raises medical questionsThe Associated Press
People Magazine - Los Angeles Times - New York Daily News - FOXNews
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Lakers run into a buzz saw
Los Angeles Times -1 hour ago
Kobe Bryant finished with 39 points but only two in the fourth quarter as the Lakers lost to the Hornets, 116-105. David West and Chris Paul combined for 72 points in Hornets' victory at Staples Center.
Hornets clip Lakers’ winning streak at 6Boston Herald
West, Hornets end Lakers' home win streakSports Network
ESPN - Washington Post - The Associated Press - Press-Enterprise
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A's expected to announce Giambi's return today
San Francisco Chronicle -1 hour ago
Eight years ago, the A's were so close to announcing they'd re-signed first baseman Jason Giambi, they had a news release ready to go, but the deal fell apart at the last moment over a no-trade clause.
Baseball Notes: A's, Giambi are said to be close to a dealPhiladelphia Inquirer
Briefs | Baseball: Jason Giambi nears deal to go back to OaklandSeattle Times
Seattle Post Intelligencer - San Jose Mercury News - Sacramento Bee - Inside Bay Area
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Bobcats sink Celtics in OT
Boston Globe -1 hour ago
By Frank Dell'Apa CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Bobcats went small and came up big against the Celtics last night. The backcourt combination of DJ Augustin and Raymond Felton made the difference as the Bobcats took a 114-106 overtime victory, ...
Bobcats give Celtics 5th loss in past 7 gamesDetroit Free Press
Charlotte's turn to bounce CelticsSan Francisco Chronicle
Boston Herald - Los Angeles Times - New York Times - Hartford Courant
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Parkinson's treatment shows promise in patients, study says
Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago
By Deborah L. Shelton | Tribune reporter Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who received deep brain stimulation showed greater improvement in movement and quality of life after six months than those treated with medication, a new study shows.
Brain implant better than meds for Parkinson's diseaseCNN
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced Parkinson'sU.S. News & World Report
Minneapolis Star Tribune - Reuters - Newsday - USA Today
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Woman dies of bird flu in China
CNN -3 hours ago
(CNN) -- A 19-year-old woman who handled ducks in northern China has died in Beijing from bird flu, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Beijing Woman Dies of Avian FluWall Street Journal
China inspects poultry after bird flu deatheTaiwan News
China Daily - New York Times - Xinhua - Reuters
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Teens Behaving Badly?
TIME -2 hours ago
By MJ Stephey Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009 Scientists at Seattle Children's Research Institute and the University of Washington randomly selected 500 MySpace profiles belonging to self-described 18-year-olds in the US to determine what sort of information ...
Health Buzz: Teens Using MySpace and Other Health NewsU.S. News & World Report
Study finds many teens publicize risk behaviors on MySpace pagesMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
ABC News - Washington Post - New York Times - CNN
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CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post
The Associated Press -1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama's reported choice for surgeon general, CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, could bring a dose of star power to a job that hasn't had that much clout in decades.
Video: CNN Correspondent Approached for Surgeon GeneralAssociatedPress
Novi native is on short list for surgeon generalDetroit Free Press
Atlanta Journal Constitution - New York Times - Reuters - DetNews.com
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Bush shelters ocean treasures
Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago
By Kenneth R. Weiss | Tribune Newspapers President George W. Bush created three national monuments in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, protecting waters near US-controlled islands that contain a rich diversity of corals, fish and other sea life as well as ...
Bush protects unique areas across the PacificSan Jose Mercury News
Bush to Protect Three Areas in PacificWashington Post
CNN - CBS News - USA Today - Christian Science Monitor
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Next up: Heavy rain, floods across W. Wash.
Seattle Times -1 hour ago
Next up: Floods. Heavy rain expected to raise rivers across Western Washington to flood stage by Thursday. By Sandi Doughton High winds and rain on Tuesday caused cars to inch along the 520 bridge.
Flooding threat looks seriousTheNewsTribune.com
Area prepares for rain and potential floodingThe Olympian
KVIA - Bellingham Herald - MSNBC - WBIR-TV
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Israeli leaders to debate "final" Gaza push - Reuters
 Financial Times |
Reuters -
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Israeli leaders will debate on Wednesday whether to order their armed forces to storm into the Gaza Strip's urban centres, the planned culmination of a nearly two-week-old offensive, political sources said.
Video: Israel's attack on UN-run school in Gaza - 07 Jan 09
Fighting continues as Israel considers peace plan
111th Congress opens with drama in Senate - San Francisco Chronicle
 ABC News |
San Francisco Chronicle -
(01-07) 04:00 PST Washington - -- San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi - the first female speaker of the House - was elected to her second term Tuesday, but that milestone was overshadowed by high drama in the Senate.
Video: Burris Barred As New Congress Starts Work
BRIAN DICKERSON More than one way to sell a seat
Gazprom Halts Gas Supply to Europe Via Ukraine Pipes - Bloomberg
 Reuters |
Bloomberg -
By Kateryna Choursina Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- OAO Gazprom, Russia’s gas exporter monopoly, halted all natural gas shipments to Europe via Ukraine at 7:44 am Kiev time, as a dispute over pricing escalated, Ukraine’s state-run energy company NAK Naftogaz ...
Video: Europe running out of gas
RPT-ANALYSIS-Europe gas stocks tested by Russia crisis
Report: Pakistan intel chief says no India war - The Associated Press
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The Associated Press -
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's intelligence chief said there will not be war with India over the Mumbai attacks and emphasized terrorism - not India - was the greatest threat to the country, according to a rare interview.
Video: Singh: Pakistan Agency Had Hand in Attack
SCENARIOS-What next after India presents Mumbai evidence?
Restrained Obama leaves many displeased - Los Angeles Times
 GulfNews |
Los Angeles Times -
Anja Niedringhaus / AP Israeli soldiers fire artillery toward the southern Gaza Strip. One critic of the attack asked on his blog, “Where is Obama, in the war for hearts and minds?
Obama Breaks Silence, Vows To Work for Peace in Gaza
Analysis: The Obama factor in the Gaza equation
California may delay tax refunds amid budget impasse - Los Angeles Times
 KNX1070 |
Los Angeles Times -
With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of Democrats' $18-billion package of tax hikes and cuts, the state could begin issuing IOUs as soon as Feb. 1. GOP legislators join a suit against the package.
Video: Anti-Tax Groups Sue Over Budget Package
Governor rejects Dems' budget, as he promised
Barack Obama's team lobbying Democrats to back Leon Panetta pick ... - Chicago Tribune
 Times Online |
Chicago Tribune -
By Greg Miller and Peter Nicholas | Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - After promising during the campaign to restore order and accountability to the nation's spy agencies, President-elect Barack Obama has been beset by an uncharacteristic set of missteps ...
Obama defends choice for CIA chief
Obama Faces Heavy Fire Over Panetta Selection
Stimulus aside, Obama vows future budget restraint - The Associated Press
 The Miami Herald |
The Associated Press -
WASHINGTON (AP) - To a public wary of government spending, President-elect Barack Obama is offering a salve with his massive economic stimulus package: the promise of long-term fiscal discipline.
Video: Obama to Bring Accountability to Spending Plan
For 111th Congress, Somber Topics Eclipse Ceremony
Alcoa to close plants and trim work force - International Herald Tribune
 BBC News |
International Herald Tribune -
By Julie Creswell Alcoa, one of the world's largest aluminum makers, described plans Tuesday to close plants and slash its work force in an effort to contend with the continued economic downturn.
Alcoa to slash 13500 jobs, cut spending, freeze hiring
Alcoa Will Cut Jobs
Bank Of America Raises Cash In China - Forbes
 BBC News |
Forbes -
US lender sells $2.8 billion worth of shares in China Construction Bank, with no apparent objections from Beijing. The second time appears to have been the charm for Bank of America.
HK shares extends losses as CCB slides
Bank of America in Chinese sale
Judge weighs whether Madoff poses danger to others - BusinessWeek
 Telegraph.co.uk |
BusinessWeek -
By LARRY NEUMEISTER A judge who will decide within days whether Bernard Madoff must await trial in jail rather than under house arrest says he wants to know whether the ability to commit economic harm can make someone like the failed Wall Street ...
Madoff victims may get some cash within a month-report
Frank Says Role of SEC as Markets Cop Should Be ‘Beefed Up’
Apple unveils software updates, new laptop - San Francisco Chronicle
 Sydney Morning Herald |
San Francisco Chronicle -
(01-06) 12:59 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- There was no Steve Jobs or game-changing gadget at Macworld's keynote presentation Tuesday, but Apple marketing chief Philip Schiller kept things lively by introducing eye-catching software updates and a supercharged, ...
Video: Steve Jobs Weight Loss Due to Hormone Imbalance
The amazing vanishing Mac desktop machine
ITunes strips songs' copy protection - Boston Globe
 New York Times |
Boston Globe -
Macworld attendees check out display models of the new MacBook Pro laptops yesterday. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc., the most popular source of music in the United States, stripped copy protection from all the songs in its ...
IPhone Can Download Music Over EDGE Too
Apple activates iTunes downloads over 3G, with a caveat
CES: Greener in 2009 - BusinessWeek
 ABC News |
BusinessWeek -
By Katie Fehrenbacher The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES)—at which every new gadget debuting in the year ahead is trotted out for display in a stadium-size convention center in Las Vegas—is upon us again.
CEA at CES 2009: “2009 will be a very bad year”
Magid goes to Las Vegas
Craig Blankenhorne / Associated Press - Los Angeles Times
 Boston Globe |
Los Angeles Times -
ADVERSARIES: Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne, left) tries to bring Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) down on “Damages.” Can the second season of FX's delicious 'Damages' possibly surpass the first?
On 'Damages,' some new foils for Close
Close, Hurt join forces for exemplary 'Damages'
Bill Daley: Where to look for a low-price wine - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune -
So, the party's over. It's January. It's dark and cold and icy and icky. Holiday bills are coming due. The kids have the flu.
Educating the consumer helps boost wine sales
Wine Buzz: Thinking of wines for 2009
Travoltas plan private service for son - Chicago Tribune
 Times Online |
Chicago Tribune -
Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have returned to Florida with the ashes of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died at the family vacation home in Grand Bahama, according to The Associated Press.
Travoltas latest of many celebs who lost children
Death of Travolta's son raises medical questions
Lakers run into a buzz saw - Los Angeles Times
 Los Angeles Times |
Los Angeles Times -
Kobe Bryant finished with 39 points but only two in the fourth quarter as the Lakers lost to the Hornets, 116-105. David West and Chris Paul combined for 72 points in Hornets' victory at Staples Center.
Hornets clip Lakers’ winning streak at 6
West, Hornets end Lakers' home win streak
A's expected to announce Giambi's return today - San Francisco Chronicle
 Seattle Times |
San Francisco Chronicle -
Eight years ago, the A's were so close to announcing they'd re-signed first baseman Jason Giambi, they had a news release ready to go, but the deal fell apart at the last moment over a no-trade clause.
Baseball Notes: A's, Giambi are said to be close to a deal
Briefs | Baseball: Jason Giambi nears deal to go back to Oakland
Bobcats sink Celtics in OT - Boston Globe
 The Money Times |
Boston Globe -
By Frank Dell'Apa CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Bobcats went small and came up big against the Celtics last night. The backcourt combination of DJ Augustin and Raymond Felton made the difference as the Bobcats took a 114-106 overtime victory, ...
Bobcats give Celtics 5th loss in past 7 games
Charlotte's turn to bounce Celtics
Parkinson's treatment shows promise in patients, study says - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune -
By Deborah L. Shelton | Tribune reporter Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who received deep brain stimulation showed greater improvement in movement and quality of life after six months than those treated with medication, a new study shows.
Brain implant better than meds for Parkinson's disease
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced Parkinson's
Woman dies of bird flu in China - CNN
 stv.tv |
CNN -
(CNN) -- A 19-year-old woman who handled ducks in northern China has died in Beijing from bird flu, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Beijing Woman Dies of Avian Flu
China inspects poultry after bird flu death
Teens Behaving Badly? - TIME
 Newsweek |
TIME -
By MJ Stephey Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009 Scientists at Seattle Children's Research Institute and the University of Washington randomly selected 500 MySpace profiles belonging to self-described 18-year-olds in the US to determine what sort of information ...
Health Buzz: Teens Using MySpace and Other Health News
Study finds many teens publicize risk behaviors on MySpace pages
CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post - The Associated Press
 Sify |
The Associated Press -
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama's reported choice for surgeon general, CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, could bring a dose of star power to a job that hasn't had that much clout in decades.
Video: CNN Correspondent Approached for Surgeon General
Novi native is on short list for surgeon general
Bush shelters ocean treasures - Chicago Tribune
 WELT ONLINE |
Chicago Tribune -
By Kenneth R. Weiss | Tribune Newspapers President George W. Bush created three national monuments in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, protecting waters near US-controlled islands that contain a rich diversity of corals, fish and other sea life as well as ...
Bush protects unique areas across the Pacific
Bush to Protect Three Areas in Pacific
Next up: Heavy rain, floods across W. Wash. - Seattle Times
 WJBF-TV |
Seattle Times -
Next up: Floods. Heavy rain expected to raise rivers across Western Washington to flood stage by Thursday. By Sandi Doughton High winds and rain on Tuesday caused cars to inch along the 520 bridge.
Flooding threat looks serious
Area prepares for rain and potential flooding
