Sholnn Freeman | The Seattle Times

August 5, 2009 at 12:00 am

‘Clunkers’ drive giving foreign automakers a lift

Four of the five top-selling cars in the government's "cash for clunkers" program are made by foreign automakers, according to new data released Tuesday by...

Nation & World

February 6, 2009 at 12:00 am

US Airways pilot: “We’re gonna be in the Hudson”

"We're gonna be in the Hudson." That was the final communication from pilot Chesley Sullenberger before he crash-landed a US Airways jetliner into freezing waters...

Nation & World

June 4, 2008 at 12:00 am

Stepped-up rules for foreign visitors to U.S.

Residents of 27 friendly nations who can travel to the United States without a visa will be required to register online with the U.S. government...

May 11, 2008 at 12:00 am

Maliki, al-Sadr reach Sadr City cease-fire

A top aide to Muqtada al-Sadr said Saturday that the influential Shiite cleric had reached an agreement with lawmakers aligned with Prime...

May 9, 2008 at 12:00 am

Al-Qaida in Iraq leader’s capture reported

Iraqi police said they captured Abu Ayyub al-Masri — also known as Abu Hamza al-Muhajir — the leader of the Sunni insurgent...

Nation & World

April 28, 2008 at 12:00 am

Green Zone shelled amid sandstorm

Shelling rocked the Green Zone as a sandstorm blanketed Baghdad on Sunday, days after U.S. commanders said they had nearly eliminated deadly...

January 4, 2008 at 12:00 am

Toyota races past Ford as No. 2 in U.S. market

Ford was knocked from the No. 2 position in the U.S. auto market, outmanneuvered by Toyota's surging sales of small cars and gas-electric...

Business

October 11, 2007 at 12:00 am

UAW, Chrysler reach deal, end strike

The United Auto Workers announced Wednesday that it reached a tentative contract agreement with Chrysler after a seven-hour strike against...

Business

September 27, 2007 at 12:00 am

UAW-GM deal sign of new era

General Motors and the United Auto Workers agreed on a new four-year contract early Wednesday morning, ending a two-day nationwide strike...

Business

April 6, 2007 at 12:00 am

Kerkorian steps up with offer for Chrysler

Kirk Kerkorian, the 89-year-old billionaire investor who has agitated boardrooms from Hollywood to Detroit, proposed a $4.5 billion buyout for Chrysler...

Business