Facebook adds safeguards to protect kids

Washington's attorney general says the changes are designed to thwart sexual predators, fraud and online bullies at the popular online hangout.

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Seattle company aims to 'fix' the ticketing industry

Woman on crusade to teach kids manners

Higher prices forcing some retirees to go back to work

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This week we visit Furneys Nursery in Des Moines to prove a point - late summer and early fall are prime time for buying plants. Nurseries are full, and conditions are perfect for new plants to establish themselves.

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Best of Taste

P. Allen Smith's cold carrot soup

This Mother's Day, P. Allen Smith is preparing a cold carrot soup for his mom.

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Driving Northwest

Find a sporty, useful hatchback in the Toyota Matrix

In today's market the Matrix should thrive unless buyers suddenly decide they want screaming deals on Suburbans, Armadas and Sequoias.

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Entertainment

Speedy new character debuts on new season of NBC's `Heroes'

'CSI' star Gary Dourdan charged with felony drug possession

How Iron Man was trounced by a scruffy car thief

Study of 'Daily Show': It's a lot like O'Reilly

Pace picks up `The Fall,' but won't push it too much

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Home & Garden

Some edible plants have a dark side

Perennial vegetables are an enduring lot. Many are capable of surviving drought, recurring cold, deep shade and short periods of flooding.

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Northwest Backroads

To the forgotten corner of Washington state

Travel with us to a place that few people venture -- the "forgotten corner" of Washington state. Plus, find out how this 1150-foot deep lake was created, and stumble upon good fortune when we visit Serendipity Golf Course.

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