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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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Bonuses abound on Wall Street
February 24, 2010 in Business on Page A10 ALBANY, N.Y. – Employees at Wall Street financial firms collected more than $20 billion in bonuses in 2009, the year after taxpayers bailed out the financial sector amid the economic … 1
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ATM burglaries, car thefts coincide
February 24, 2010 in City on Page A12 A rash of burglaries last fall in which stolen vehicles were used to smash through storefronts to take ATMs came about at the same time Spokane saw a rise in …
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Balancing the budgets: Governor, House and Senate proposals
February 24, 2010 in City on Page A12 Washington’s Legislature must reconcile differing proposals regarding cuts and taxes. Note: Amounts may not add exactly because of smaller additions and subtractions.
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Brown enters GOP storm
February 24, 2010 in Opinion on Page A13 WASHINGTON – The RINO hunt is back on and the coveted trophy is Scott Brown. Inevitably and predictably, the new senator from Massachusetts – Mr. 41, Mr. I-Drive-A-Truck, tea party … 5
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Speeding up college education a smart idea
February 24, 2010 in Opinion on Page A13 Decreasing state aid to Washington’s universities and the corresponding tuition increases have put a premium on earning diplomas as quickly as possible. It’s simple math. Getting a bachelor’s degree in … 3
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Vandersloot makes final eight
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Basketball: Gonzaga junior Courtney Vandersloot is one of eight finalists for the 11th Nancy Lieberman Award, which goes to the nation’s top point guard. Vandersloot leads in the nation in …
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South Korea’s Kim cool under pressure
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Like a true Bond Girl, Kim Yu-na knocked off her rivals. Nobody did it better.
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Ultimate Chief
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 From the first time Mitch Wahl tied the laces at the age of 5, he was a natural on skates. Now, almost 15 years later, that natural ability is on …
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It’s all about team
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Angie Bjorklund was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week, which never came up in a conversation last week. But that’s hardly surprising. Until last week the Tennessee junior …
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Washington State gets its man
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 PULLMAN – Bill Moos said yes Monday to Washington State University’s offer to replace Jim Sterk as athletic director, multiple sources confirmed to The Spokesman-Review on Tuesday. Moos told WSU …
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Williams gets 5 years
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 Former NBA star Jayson Williams was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for fatally shooting a hired limo driver in 2002, ending an eight-year legal odyssey by tearfully apologizing …
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Today’s Best
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 Herb Magee Philadelphia University coach collected 903rd win, passing Bob Knight for most NCAA victories.
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Newsmakers
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 Released Running back Brian Westbrook was released Tuesday by the Philadelphia Eagles, ending an often-dynamic eight-year run that was marred by various injuries. A former All-Pro, the 5-foot-10 Westbrook led …
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Scoreboard
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 Basketball NBA
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In brief: Bryant nails winning shot in return
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 NBA: Kobe Bryant returned to the lineup after missing five games with an ankle injury and hit a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to …
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Olympic report
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 Giant slalom American skier Bode Miller lost control and failed to finish his first run down the giant slalom course, ending his chances for a record fourth Alpine medal at …
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The pride of Pakistan
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 WHISTLER, British Columbia – Pakistan’s first Winter Olympian started skiing by strapping two planks of pine wood to his rubber boots with thick rubber bands, then zipping down a tiny …
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Mancuso regains form
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Less than a month ago, Julia Mancuso finished 22nd in a World Cup downhill. The performance wasn’t all that different from most of her pre-Olympic races. …
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M’s Ichiro at ease in clubhouse
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B4 PEORIA, Ariz. – Ichiro Suzuki can talk about separating the way last season ended from the start of a new year, but all indications are that the good vibes will …
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Confident Bay talks to the media
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B4 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Jason Bay arrived at the New York Mets’ spring-training camp Tuesday and talked about everything from his health to his defense to his reaction to …
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Bullpups top Blue Devils
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B5 A year ago, Gonzaga Prep lost in the first round of the 4A regional boys basketball tournament. Until the final 11 minutes of Tuesday night’s game against visiting Walla Walla, …
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Panthers grind out win against Bombers
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B5 While scoring almost at will in the opening 16 minutes against Richland, the second half may have been more telling of the success the Mead Panthers hope to have in …
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Lake City boys end long state drought
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B5 An eight-year drought for the Lake City boys basketball team ended Tuesday. No. 3-seeded Lake City upset top-seeded Post Falls 51-46 in the 5A Region I championship game before an …
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Rosalia’s boys gun for state crown
February 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B5 What does a 22-0 record and the No. 1 ranking in the state mean to the Rosalia boys basketball team? It means Rosalia wants to finish what it has started. 1
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