Quoted: Israel celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence this month. President Bush is in Israel along with other world leaders. Many American Jews are celebrating, while some stand in solidarity with Palestinians. Today we speak with leaders in Western Washington's Jewish community across the political spectrum. What does Israel mean to American

Quoted: Some say the 21st century will be the Chinese century. The Chinese government is using its growing clout to secure resources and establish strong ties with many nations. The controversy over Tibet underscores some nations' uneasiness with China's emergence. As China makes new alliances around the world and launches a blue–water navy to protect

Quoted: In 2005, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared "eating more fish and shellfish will lead to a healthier, smarter and longer–lived U.S. population." Consumers responded. But in this new world where seafood is farmed, the wild supply dwindles, and seafood firms are barely inspected, can we consume fish with a clear

Quoted: Are American high schoolers falling behind their international teenage counterparts? Studies show American students don't do as well on academic tests, and don't study as much as their global peers. Are American schools too easy? How does the high school experience in American compare with equivalent schooling elsewhere? Did you go to high school in

Quoted: There are a lot of bad movies in the world. Movie critics hated 88 Minutes starring Al Pacino, and audience goers agreed. But bad movies are more personal than 'expert' opinions. What is the worst movie you've ever seen? It might have won awards, or received countless accolades, but for whatever reason, you hated it. Share your titles with us today,

Quoted: Many people fall to addiction and depression, and healthcare workers are not exempt. However, when it comes to patient safety, a practitioner can not be impaired. There is no margin for error. The Washington Physicians Health Program helps healthcare workers get treatment for depression or drug and alcohol dependence. The program also endorses physicians

Quoted: When foster youth turn 18, they "age out" or are "emancipated" from the foster care system. About 24,000 "age out" every year. What happens when they leave? Do they get help moving onto school or work – or are they on their own? Today, we take a look at the system in Washington. Also, what happens years down the road?

Quoted: Imagine you're overseas, and you fall ill. There's a persistent headache behind your eyes. Your joints feel pierced with knives. You ache like you've never ached before. The locals say its Dengue fever. What should you do? Take an aspirin? Go to the hospital? Could you die? Staying healthy abroad requires knowledge of disease risks. What should you

Quoted: When Lawrence Cheek decided he wanted build a sailboat in his garage, there was no logic in it. He barely knew how to sail. His woodworking skills were minimal. He did it anyway. There is a lot of adventure in do–it–yourself projects. Sometimes you discover new skills. Sometimes you get in your own way. Have you taken on such a project?