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Monday, August 22, 2011
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In brief: Panel expels nine Afghan lawmakers
August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghanistan’s election commission on Sunday announced the expulsion of nine lawmakers because of allegations of vote fraud, an apparent attempt to bring an end to months of …
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Assad ‘not worried’
August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 BEIRUT – Syria’s president said Sunday he was “not worried” about security in his country and warned against any foreign military intervention in a speech designed to portray confidence as …
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Biden reaffirms China-U.S. ties
August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 CHENGDU, China – Vice President Joe Biden wrapped up a five-day visit to China on Sunday that offered him extensive face-time with the country’s expected future leader, Xi Jinping, and … 3
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Kershner: Search for virtual me: some hits, no Mrs.
August 22, 2011 in City on Page A5 It’s amazing what you can find out about a person online. For instance, there’s a remarkable website called PeekYou.com, a people search engine visited by nearly 6 million people per … 3
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Then & Now: Lake CdA has long been airport to motorized birds
August 22, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page A5 Although Coeur d’Alene’s Weeks Field was among Idaho’s first airports, seaplanes have long been common on Lake Coeur d’Alene. They have been used for commercial purposes such as scouting timber …
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Blogroll
August 22, 2011 in City on Page A5 Outdoors Rich Landers
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Jim Kershner’s This day in history
August 22, 2011 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 75 years ago It took more than a year, but a federal grand jury indicted two men for a deadly 1935 Rosalia bank robbery in which the …
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In brief: One person dies in apartment fire
August 22, 2011 in City on Page A6 An apartment fire in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition claimed one person’s life and sent a woman to the hospital Sunday night. The fire quickly engulfed the 11-unit complex on the West … 4
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Leonard Pitts: Reality TV ‘star’ ended as its victim
August 22, 2011 in Opinion on Page A7 One imagines the promo will pretty much write itself. “Don’t miss a moment of the high fashion, high drama and hijinks as ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ returns for Season … 11
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In brief: Awesome Gem wins Longacres
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 HORSE RACING: It took an awesome horse to spoil the day for local hero Noosa Beach in the 76th running of the $200,000 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs in Auburn, …
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Time for inventory of Seahawks preseason
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 SEATTLE – There were a couple of red flags in Saturday’s Seahawks exhibition game. Those were just for replay reviews, though.
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Busch outlasts Johnson for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 BROOKLYN, Mich. – Kyle Busch won his 23rd race on NASCAR’s Sprint Cup circuit, pulling even with brother Kurt in career victories. Now, Kyle would like to match another of …
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Walkoff HR sends M’s to 5th straight loss
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – When he stepped to the plate to lead off the bottom of the ninth, Johnny Damon briefly contemplated bunting to “set the table for Longo (Evan …
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In brief: Injury ends streak, hands Murray title
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Tennis: Novak Djokovic’s remarkable winning streak ended with a grimace, stopped by a sore shoulder that forced him to retire in the second set on Sunday and gave Andy Murray …
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Today’s Best
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 James Loney Dodgers first baseman was 4 for 4 with a homer and two RBIs in a loss to Rockies.
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Eto’o strikes it rich
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Inter Milan has reportedly reached a deal with Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala for the transfer of striker Samuel Eto’o, a deal that should make the Cameroon international the highest paid …
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Scoreboard
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Baseball American League
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NFL Notes: Burress catches touchdown in Jets’ win over Bengals
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 In East Rutherford, N.J., Plaxico Burress caught three passes, including a terrific over-the-shoulder 26-yarder for a touchdown, in his first game in nearly three years to help the New York …
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Golf notes: Fred Couples wins first Champions Tour major title
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Fred Couples finished off John Cook with a nifty wedge shot to 3 feet on the third hole of a playoff Sunday in the Seniors Players Championship in Harrison, N.Y. …
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MLB Notes: San Diego Padres retire Hoffman’s 51
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 The San Diego Padres retired the No. 51 worn by Trevor Hoffman, baseball’s career saves leader. Known for his menacing glare, high leg kick and wicked changeup, Hoffman had 601 …
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On the air
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B4 For 08-22-2011
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Indians win pitchers’ duel
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B4 PASCO – Brett Nicholas’ double in the sixth inning drove in Rougned Odor with the game’s only run and three Spokane pitchers held Tri-City to four hits as the Indians …
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Today’s menu
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B4 For 08-22-2011
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NASCAR standings
August 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B5 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings through 23 of 26 regular-season races. Top 15 in points 1. Kyle Busch 799 2. Jimmie Johnson 789 3. Kevin Harvick 760 4. Carl Edwards …
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