Three Seattle police officers have asked the Supreme Court to sign off on their use of a Taser on a pregnant woman in a traffic ticket case.

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Sidebar: Police Taser Use on Pregnant Woman Goes Before Court

Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers belted four home runs on Tuesday night in Baltimore, just 17 days after Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox tossed a perfect game in Seattle.

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Tuesday marked a noisy return to the national stage for the Occupy movement, which had been dormant for much of the winter. Activists called it “A Day Without the 99 Percent.” But as protesters across the country responded to the movement’s call for a general strike, the 99 percenters seemed to be everywhere: marching to the White House and through Midtown Manhattan; smashing windows in downtown Seattle; and forming picket lines at restaurants, banks and hospitals. Read full article > >

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Occupy movement returns for May Day protests in D.C., New York and around U.S.

Violence erupts in Oakland and Seattle.

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Occupiers Protest in 100 Cities

Hundreds of Occupy protesters marched, chanted and scuffled with law enforcement officers in New York, San Francisco, Seattle and other cities around the world as they joined with labor activists to take part in a May Day “general strike” for economic equality Tuesday. Read full article > >

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Occupy protests underway in New York, D.C. and across globe; 30 arrested in N.Y.

Authorities pumped tear gas Friday in a fortified bunker east of Seattle where a Washington state man wanted in the killings of his wife and daughter was believed to be holed up.

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Police: Wash. murder suspect in bunker

Feeling flush this Tax Day and looking to blow your whole refund on a single meal? You're in luck, because Triomphe restaurant in New York City is hosting a 12-course “Great Write-off” dinner at a mere $1040 a head. While you're busy gobbling down caramelized foie gras and toast with ramp jam and Ossetra caviar with traditional accompaniments, the rest of us will be frantically clicking “like” on Facebook, shaking printer cartridges and rifling for couch change to take advantage of these national Tax Day food deals. – Facebook Arby's Get a free value-sized order of curly fries today only by liking Arby's on Facebook and printing a coupon. The roast beef chain has also started an #arbystaxrelief hashtag on Twitter to promote their $5000 sweepstakes. Bruegger’s Bagels A coupon for a $10.40 Big Bagel Bundle (that's a baker's dozen of bagels and two tubs of cream cheese) is yours for liking the bakery chain on Facebook . The offer is valid through today. Panda Express Today only, like Panda Express on Facebook and download a coupon good for a single serving of the chain’s new Shanghai Angus Steak. White Castle Like White Castle on Facebook and receive a “Prep For Tax Day” discount of 15 percent good through midnight tonight. Non-Facebook fans can go to the White Castle website to download the coupon. – Online coupons and ordering Boston Market Print a coupon from BostonMarket.com and bring it into a participating location to receive a free individual meal with the purchase of an individual meal and a fountain drink, valid today only. Chili's Print an online coupon to receive a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an adult entree at participating Chili's restaurants through April 18. P.F. Chang's Place an online order today only and receive 15 percent off. The offer is also available for dine-in and does not include happy hour items or P.F. Chang's for Two. Souplantation Pop over to the chain's Fresh Ideas Blog for a printable coupon for a buy one, get one for $1 lunch or dinner, valid today only. No printer access? No problem. Just show the website on your phone. – In store Chevy's Stop by participating locations today to enjoy two premium Herradura margaritas for $10.40 and have Chevy's pick up the tax on your meal. Cinnabon Visit a participating Cinnabon location today (sorry – no airports or travel plazas) from 6 to 8 p.m. to receive two free mini Cinnabon bites. Hooters All day today, Hooters offers a Tax Day special of 20 boneless wings for $9.99. As the site notes, there is an additional charge for dressing. Marble Slab Creamery and Maggie Moo's Ice Cream and Treatery The frozen treat chains are offering a “Yobate” today only. Visit a participating location of either Marble Slab or sister store Maggie Moo's between 4 and 7 p.m. and receive a free scoop of their new yogurt. The offer is in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and customers can offer a donation throughout the month of April. McCormick & Schmick’s Locations across the country are offering an extended happy hour from 3:30 to 11 p.m., with a menu including $2.95 to $5.95 “bar bites” and special Tax Day drinks like “The Clear Conscience” and “The Bloody Mary Tax Code.” Seattle’s Best Coffee Visit a participating location today only for a free small brewed coffee on the house or like Seattle’s Best Coffee on Facebook during the “Great American Coffee Refund” to get a free sample of Level System coffee to brew at home. Sonic The drive-in chain is offering an all-day happy hour today with a “Tax Cut” – half price drinks and slushes at participating locations. Know of a Tax Day deal we missed? Earn some serious culinary karma and share it in the comments below. We'll add it to the list and give you credit for the tip. Previously – Tax Day wines that won't break the bank

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The US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghans at the weekend had been unhappy to be sent to serve in Afghanistan, a Seattle lawyer says.

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Afghan accused ‘loath to serve’

The guitars squeal. The bass grumbles. The drums feel like bully punches. It’s Wednesday night, and a hundred-ish young fans have crammed into Trailer Space, a record store in East Austin, to hear the Seattle trio Night Beats . Read full article > >

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At SXSW, real rock-and-roll lives

Kevin Durant might return to his home town as a most valuable player candidate on a team with the NBA’s best record, but he didn’t exactly begin his career in the best environment to succeed. Drafted second overall by a mediocre Seattle franchise that was rumored to be on the move, surrounded by players who weren’t focused on winning, Durant won just 20 games as a rookie. Read full article > >

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Kevin Durant, Thunder turned around a losing culture, a lesson the Wizards could learn from

Could be worst snowstorm for Seattle since 1985.

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The Yankees moved quickly to get two starting pitchers from the Seattle Mariners, Michael Pineda and Jose Campos, and agreed to a one-year deal with Hiroki Kuroda.

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Yanks Trade Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda and Sign Kuroda

Northeastern University, based in Boston, opened its first satellite campus, which combines virtual and in-person instruction, this year in Charlotte, N.C. Seattle is next.

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Northeastern University Expands Its Geographic Reach

SEATTLE — For the first time since October 2, Washington Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan smiled during a postgame news conference. After watching his team overcome two interceptions, a blocked field goal, a blocked extra point and a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit, Shanahan saw the team’s six-game losing streak come to an end with a 23-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Read full article > >

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AMSTERDAM — Police say an argument about loud music could be the reason Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death. Police spokeswoman Patricia Wessels tells The Associated Press that loud music “appears to be the reason the victim walked downstairs,” but police are still trying to piece together what happened after that. Read full article > >

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Dutch police say loud music may have led to the slaying of Seattle Mariners outfielder Halman