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Friday, May 21, 2004
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Bush warns violence in Iraq could worsen
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Iraqis are ready to “take the training wheels off” and assume political power from the U.S.-led coalition, President Bush said Thursday as his administration began to roll out …
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May 21, 2004 in City on Page A1 • Dive into a sea of hot films with 7’s guide to upcoming movies. • Check out the new lines from four big-name thread cutters.
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Gold miners walk in pay dispute
May 21, 2004 in City on Page A1 PRICHARD, Idaho – About 25 North Idaho gold miners walked off the job recently, saying they haven’t been paid for finding the pay dirt. Many of the miners gathered at …
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Al Qaeda recruits say images on Web sites part of allure
May 21, 2004 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – Web sites about violent jihad and graphic videos filled with battle scenes were “inspiring,” two young terrorist recruits told a Boise court on Thursday. Yahya Goba, an American …
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Once-favored Iraqi ally severs U.S. ties
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A1 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Ahmad Chalabi, the Iraqi Governing Council member who was once the linchpin of the Bush administration’s ambitious plans for a new Iraq, said Thursday that he’s severed …
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Ceremonies honor success of region’s minority students
May 21, 2004 in City on Page A1 Out of the 35 cousins in Michelle Moreno’s family, six have graduated from high school. So when the North Central High School senior walked across the stage to be recognized …
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Women accuse priests of abuse
May 21, 2004 in City on Page A1 In the same week that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane learned that clergy sexual abuse victims want at least $58 million in compensation, two more lawsuits were filed Thursday …
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Israelis leaving refugee camp
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A2 RAFAH, Gaza Strip – Israeli troops and tanks began pulling out of the Rafah refugee camp at daybreak today, residents said, after a three-day sweep that left 39 Palestinians dead …
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Lottery numbers
May 21, 2004 on Page A2 Thursday’s Washington Daily Game: 3-6-9. Thurs. Lucky for Life: 11-61-62-70.
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House OKs $422 billion bill for defense
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The House broke with the Bush administration over military base closings Thursday, disrupting the otherwise smooth passage of a massive defense bill aimed at securing the nation’s military …
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Portland lawyer cleared
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A3 PORTLAND – An American lawyer who was arrested two weeks ago in connection with the terror attacks in Spain was set free Thursday after evidence pointed to another suspect in …
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Lawmakers bolster Boeing tanker deal
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – In what critics called a symbolic vote, the House on Thursday approved an amendment to boost a sagging Air Force plan to acquire 100 refueling tankers from the …
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Rumsfeld OK’d tough questioning techniques for detainees, officials say
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld last year personally approved a series of aggressive interrogation techniques for suspected Taliban and al Qaeda detainees to extract more information about the …
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Conciliatory speech fails to impress China
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A7 BEIJING – Taiwan’s president, Chen Shui-bian, gave a conciliatory inauguration address Thursday designed to defuse tensions with China, but its tone was rejected in Beijing even before Chen spoke. Chen, …
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Sesame Street to herald healthy habits campaign
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A9 WASHINGTON – With almost one in three American children packing too many pounds, “Sesame Street” muppets Elmo and Rosita went to Capitol Hill on Thursday to join senators in kicking …
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New rules for tissue donation, FDA says
May 21, 2004 in Nation/World on Page A9 WASHINGTON – Donors of sperm, cartilage and other commonly transplanted tissues and cells must be closely checked for infectious diseases, the government said Thursday in rules that aim to tighten …
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High gas prices not expected to hurt summer travel
May 21, 2004 in Business on Page A10 ORLANDO, Fla. — Gas prices that have soared above $2 a gallon should be little more than a speedbump for a record number of American vacationers expected this summer, according …
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Couple’s designs can take the heat
May 21, 2004 in Business on Page A10 KELLOGG — Larry Stinson once thought that successful small companies eventually passed some kind of magic mark. It might be a big sale, or perhaps a new client. Whatever it …
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Economy appears to be gaining some momentum
May 21, 2004 in Business on Page A10 NEW YORK — A closely watched gauge of future economic activity edged higher in April, providing more evidence of a sustained recovery. The Conference Board said its Composite Index of …
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Triple Play teams up on hotel project
May 21, 2004 in Business on Page A10 HAYDEN — Triple Play is teaming up with Holiday Inn Express to create a 7 1/2 -acre hotel-and-entertainment complex on U.S. Highway 95. The hotel will feature an indoor water …
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Itronix Corp. honored at LaunchPad 6.0
May 21, 2004 in Business on Page A10 Spokane’s annual tech party, LaunchPad, saluted the success of one area business on Thursday and launched a regional effort to help other companies reach the same level. The networking event …
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Tech promo
May 21, 2004 in Business on Page A10 Shooting, racing, punching, slashing — these are the pursuits of many of the thousands of video-game titles published each year. A new crop of games, however, has “love,” or at …
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Microsoft cuts worker benefits to save cash
May 21, 2004 in Business on Page A11 SEATTLE — Even with $60 billion cash in the bank, Microsoft Corp. is telling employees they’re not immune to corporate cost-cutting. Microsoft told employees in an e-mail this week that …
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Summit will focus on economic development
May 21, 2004 in Business on Page A11 A daylong gathering next week in Coeur d’Alene will present an action plan to push regional economic development. The event, the Inland Northwest Regional Competitiveness Summit, will run from 8 …
