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State scholarship paves way to college
May 21, 2008 in City on Page A1 Aley and Sydney Roberts want to go to college. The sisters, eighth- and seventh-graders, respectively, at Spokane’s Shaw Middle School, might not know what they will study four or five …
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Brain tumor bears bleak prognosis for Kennedy
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The kind of cancer that Sen. Edward Kennedy is fighting is a common, usually incurable form of brain tumor that is very difficult to treat, experts said Tuesday. …
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WSU to cut courses, degrees
May 21, 2008 in City on Page A1 Washington State University will cut the number of courses it offers by 20 percent, eliminate majors and minors, and redirect resources toward its strongest areas, a new university report says. …
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Carter strategist dies after battle with cancer
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – Hamilton Jordan, a fun-loving political operative who helped propel a virtually unknown politician from the Georgia statehouse to the White House, died Tuesday night at his home in …
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Lottery numbers
May 21, 2008 in City on Page A2 Tuesday’s Washington Daily Game: 8-1-8 Tuesday’s Washington Keno: 1-3-8- 14-18-19-20-22-24-32-35-41-50- 53-56-57-70-75-77-79
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Obama says victory ‘within reach’
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 DES MOINES, Iowa – Barack Obama took a major stride in the marathon campaign for the Democratic nomination Tuesday, winning in Oregon, locking up a majority of the elected delegates …
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Obama the clear leader in fundraising prowess
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, his presidential money apparatus slowed only slightly, raised more than $31 million in April, outdistancing Republican John McCain, who nevertheless enjoyed his best fundraising …
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McCain, Obama spar over foreign policy
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Sen. John McCain stepped up his assault on Sen. Barack Obama’s foreign policy credentials at a rally in Miami Tuesday, criticizing Obama’s willingness to talk to Cuban president …
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China needs shelter for 5 million
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 CHENGDU, China – The death toll in China’s devastating earthquake topped 40,000 Tuesday as the country entered a second day of national mourning and struggled to shelter more than 5 …
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World in brief: Myanmar allows nine U.N. copters
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 The United Nations has received permission from Myanmar to use nine helicopters to ferry relief supplies to stranded cyclone victims, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday as he warned that …
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Aid may piggyback on Boeing deliveries
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 Aid agencies aim to piggyback on Boeing’s booming sales to China, loading earthquake-relief supplies in new jets being delivered to Chinese airlines. Managers of Medical Teams International are negotiating to …
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Iraqi troops move into Sadr City neighborhood
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 BAGHDAD – Sadr City residents awoke Tuesday to a sight many had not seen in years: Iraqi soldiers deployed in the deepest reaches of the Baghdad district that is a …
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Nanotubes may pose asbestos-like risk
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A5 WASHINGTON – Microscopic, high-tech “nanotubes” that are being made for use in a wide variety of consumer products cause the same kind of damage in the body as asbestos does, …
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Nation in brief: Yamaguchi wins ‘Dancing’ crown
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A5 Kristi Yamaguchi came into the “Dancing With the Stars” finale with a perfect score and left with the mirrorball trophy. The figure skater’s victory Tuesday over pro football star Jason …
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Government proposes ban on ‘downer’ cattle
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A5 WASHINGTON – The Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that it wants to ban all “downer” cattle from the food supply, a step that consumer advocates say would promote food safety …
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After long delays, arguments begin in R. Kelly trial
May 21, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A5 CHICAGO – The paparazzi and TV news crews have spent weeks scouting the Cook County Criminal Courts Building for the perfect spot to shoot arrivals, departures and stand-ups. The judge …
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Grease stolen to fuel cars
May 21, 2008 in Business on Page A6 SAN FRANCISCO – A few years ago, drums of used french fry grease were only of interest to a small network of underground biofuel brewers, who would use the slimy …
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Airlines’ high-fare bookings down sharply
May 21, 2008 in Business on Page A6 WASHINGTON – The number of international air travelers flying in business or first-class fell in March by the largest amount in five years, the latest bad news for an industry …
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Gregoire touts Spokane WorkSource center
May 21, 2008 in Business on Page A6 Expect Washington’s other WorkSource centers to borrow from Spokane’s award-winning model, Gov. Chris Gregoire said Tuesday. Gregoire said the center, which earlier this month was named the best among 1,800 …
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In brief: Housing costs keep index low
May 21, 2008 in Business on Page A6 It’s cheaper to live in Spokane County, thanks mostly to what we live in, according to a cost-of-living survey done earlier this year by the Council for Community and Economic …
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Paper money loses in court
May 21, 2008 in Business on Page A6 WASHINGTON – Close your eyes, reach into your wallet and try to distinguish between a $1 bill and a $5 bill. Impossible? It’s also discriminatory, a federal appeals court says. …
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Dow falls nearly 200 as oil hits $129
May 21, 2008 in Business on Page A7 NEW YORK – Wall Street stumbled Tuesday after oil prices spiked to a new record more than $129 a barrel, and a government report raised investors’ concerns about the impact …
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Linens ‘n Things liquidators duel
May 21, 2008 in Business on Page A7 Liquidators are vying for the right to run closing sales at 120 Linens ‘n Things stores, with Gordon Brothers Group ready to top a $118 million opening offer from Tiger …
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From Netflix to TV
May 21, 2008 in Business on Page A7 SAN FRANCISCO – Preparing for the eventual extinction of its DVD-by-mail rental service, Netflix Inc. on Tuesday introduced its first solution for subscribers who want entertainment delivered directly to their …
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