The Seattle Times

One new, custom-built Boeing 767. Never flown. Needs engines. Asking $54 million ... or best offer. Anyone in the market for a large, leftover airplane? Built as a prototype for...

After four years in low gear, can Microsoft Corp. shift into overdrive and become technology's hot company again? Chairman Bill Gates said Microsoft already is a "hot, sexy company." Gates'...

War -- and the way a father took part in it -- plays a pivotal role in "The Harmony Silk Factory" (Riverhead, 384 pages, $24.95), an ambitious and accomplished debut...

Italian focaccia is a great introduction to making yeast breads, rewarding the senses with tactile pleasures and yeasty scents. A member of the flatbread family, these rustic peasant breads are...

Italian focaccia is a great introduction to making yeast breads. A member of the flatbread family, these rustic peasant breads are made with few ingredients and simple preparations. Because they're...

When Ani Sakya of Shoreline, Wash., looks at his son, he sees a 5-year-old boy doing typical 5-year-old things: cheering while playing a computer game, giggling during a game of...

Dreaming of a family trip overseas? Think London. The powerhouse city has something for everyone--and no language barrier. Better yet, think London in winter. Airfare is half the summer price,...

They strain in their seats, stretching their hands as high as tiny arms can reach -- hoping to be called on to read. "Oooo! Oooo! Call on me!" says a...

Let this dramatic and classic entree dress up the New Year's holiday table. Standing rib roast of beef Preparation time: 5 minutes Standing time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Cooking time:...

Video games are good for your 3-year-old. Or so claim several companies hawking new electronic games for preschoolers this season, despite critics' contention that tots need to spend more time...