http://www.mail.com/people/207536-mike-mcginn.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/207536-mike-mcginn.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2058104-violence-mars-day-rally-seattle.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Supporters of immigration reform rallied across the nation on May Day in lively gatherings that were marred by a burst of violence in Seattle, where police fired pepper spray at rock-throwing protesters in clashes that left 17 people arrested. Thousands joined May Day rallies in dozens of cities from Concord, N.H., to Bozeman, Mont., ma... Thu, 02 May 2013 12:51:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2058104-violence-mars-day-rally-seattle.html 2013-05-02T12:51:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2057946-day-rally-turns-violent-seattle.html SEATTLE (AP) — Police used "flash bangs" and pepper spray against some protesters who pelted them with rocks and bottles late Wednesday, as violence erupted during May Day in Seattle. Several dozen protesters, many using bandanas to cover their faces, began clashing with police in downtown Seattle hours after a peaceful immigrant-rights march ended. Prote... Thu, 02 May 2013 07:57:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2057946-day-rally-turns-violent-seattle.html 2013-05-02T07:57:43Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2055400-immigration-debate-life-to-annual-rallies.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Demonstrators demanded an overhaul of immigration laws Wednesday in an annual, nationwide ritual that carried a special sense of urgency as Congress considers sweeping legislation that would bring many of the estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally out of the shadows. Thousands joined May Day rallies in dozens of cities... Thu, 02 May 2013 06:54:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2055400-immigration-debate-life-to-annual-rallies.html 2013-05-02T06:54:46Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2055418-seattle-to-downsize-living-spaces.html SEATTLE (AP) — Developers in Seattle have been leading the U.S. in building hundreds of tiny apartments — some about the size of a generous parking spot — to cater to solo young workers, retirees who prefer city living, students and others looking to downsize. Now, some residents are complaining that micro-apartments crowd too many people together, aren't... Wed, 01 May 2013 07:42:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2055418-seattle-to-downsize-living-spaces.html 2013-05-01T07:42:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052914-hansen-no-plans-to-up-fight-kings.html The recommendation has been made, the vote is set and the Sacramento Kings seem all but assured of staying in California's capital city. Or are they? In yet another twist to this unprecedented fight between two West Coast cities, investor Chris Hansen has vowed to "move forward with the transaction" he has with the Maloof family to buy the Kings and move ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:36:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052914-hansen-no-plans-to-up-fight-kings.html 2013-04-30T07:36:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052156-nba-committee-recommends-rejecting-kings-move.html Here they stay, for now. In an emotional saga that has dragged on for nearly three years, the NBA's relocation committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend that owners reject the application for the Sacramento Kings to move to Seattle, the latest — and by far the strongest — in a long line of cities that have tried to land the franchise. ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:34:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052156-nba-committee-recommends-rejecting-kings-move.html 2013-04-30T05:34:44Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2006186-seattle-chief-retires-amid-use-force-order.html SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Police Chief John Diaz retired Monday as his department faces a court-overseen monitoring plan to address the use of force by officers. The announcement came after difficult negotiations led the Police Department to enter a court agreement with the U.S. Justice Department last summer to address concerns that officers were too quick ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:09:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2006186-seattle-chief-retires-amid-use-force-order.html 2013-04-08T21:09:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1995780-sacramento-seattle-groups-to-nba-owners.html NEW YORK (AP) — The future home of the Kings may not be settled this month after all. With owners facing a difficult choice between a move to Seattle or the team staying put in Sacramento, NBA Commissioner David Stern said Wednesday the expected vote in two weeks may be delayed. "We've never had a situation like this," Stern said. ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:33:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1995780-sacramento-seattle-groups-to-nba-owners.html 2013-04-04T00:33:08Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1876492-seattle-mayor-ends-police-drone-efforts.html SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle's mayor on Thursday ordered the police department to abandon its plan to use drones after residents and privacy advocates protested. Mayor Mike McGinn said the department will not use two small drones it obtained through a federal grant. The unmanned aerial vehicles will be returned to the vendor, he said. "Today I spoke with Seattl... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1876492-seattle-mayor-ends-police-drone-efforts.html 2013-02-08T00:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1834286-maloofs-agree-to-sell-nbas-kings-to-seattle-group.html SEATTLE (AP) — Nearly five years after their colors, banners and history were packed away into storage and their franchise relocated, the SuperSonics are one significant step closer to returning to Seattle. And the Kings are on the edge of leaving Sacramento. All that appears to stand in the way now is approval by NBA owners. The Maloof family has agreed ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1834286-maloofs-agree-to-sell-nbas-kings-to-seattle-group.html 2013-01-22T13:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1809456-ap-sources-investor-seeking-to-buy-kings.html SEATTLE (AP) — Investor Chris Hansen has contacted the Maloof family about buying the Sacramento Kings, setting up the possibility of the NBA's return to Seattle. Hansen's interest was confirmed Wednesday by people with knowledge of the situation. They spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because no deal has been reached. One person sai... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1809456-ap-sources-investor-seeking-to-buy-kings.html 2013-01-10T01:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1753906-same-sex-couples-wash-start-wedding-vows.html SEATTLE (AP) — Scores of same-sex couples crowded Seattle City Hall for a day of wedding ceremonies on Sunday, the first day they could marry after the state's voter-approved gay marriage law took effect. While numerous weddings were taking place across the state, both private and public, the city hall weddings were the largest public event, with more tha... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1753906-same-sex-couples-wash-start-wedding-vows.html 2012-12-10T02:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1753124-same-sex-weddings-wash-to-sunday.html OLYMPIA, WASH. (AP) — Two retired military women who fought for the rights of gays in the military were among the hundreds of couples who received their marriage licenses this week as Washington state's voter-approved law allowing same-sex marriage took effect. Former Air Force flight nurse Maj. Margaret Witt, of Spokane, and retired nurse, Army Col. Gret... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1753124-same-sex-weddings-wash-to-sunday.html 2012-12-08T19:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1746774-gregoire-signs-wash-gay-marriage-law.html OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in Washington state, which now joins several other states that allow gay and lesbian couples to wed. Gregoire and Secretary of State Sam Reed certified the election on Wednesday afternoon, as they were joined by couples who plan to wed and community ac... 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