Marcie Sillman
Stories
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What's Next For The Convicted Parents of Hana Williams?
Sentencing begins soon for Carri and Larry Williams. They were convicted of several charges this week in the death of their 13-year-old adopted daughter
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The News From Canada: Shifting Toward Diplomacy In Syria
President Obama used a White House address on Tuesday night to delay a vote on military action against Syria in favor of a possible diplomatic solution. So
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Dismantling Chemical Weapons In Umatilla, Ore.
The international community may soon be charged with the destruction of the Syrian government’s chemical weapons stockpile. After the US and Russia, Syria
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Should Parents Post Baby Pics Online?
We’ve all seen them: cute baby pictures in our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds. For many parents, it’s hard to resist the temptation to share just...
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Looking Ahead At The School Year With Superintendent José Banda
It’s been one week since the first day of school, and to say that the start was rocky would be an understatement. A highly contested teacher contract...
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Gates Foundation CEO Jeff Raikes Announces Retirement
The head of the Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says he’s stepping down. Jeff Raikes made the announcement Tuesday morning. He says he’ll
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Should Kids Get Lawyers?
In Washington state, children in dependency cases where parental rights have been terminated are not provided legal representation. That's not the case...
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Salmonella Found In Spices
Salmonella is not just in poultry anymore; it's in our spices. In a recent study of more than 20,000 food shipments, the United States Food and Drug
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Jamie Ford's "Songs Of Willow Frost"
Jamie Ford’s debut novel was a sensation: "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” was the story of a Chinese-American boy who falls for a Japanese
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Understanding The Situation In Syria
Congress reconvenes today, and at the top of their agenda is deciding whether to sanction President Obama’s proposal to launch military attacks on Syria.