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Shackleford moves ahead with wins, not grudges
July 13, 2011 in Sports If you don’t have at least a minor rooting interest for Adam Shackleford, there just may be a hole in your soul.
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Indians win to tie for first place
July 13, 2011 in Sports Brett Nicholas tied the game with a two-run homer, Edwin Garcia put Spokane ahead for good with a solo shot and the Indians moved into a tie for first place …
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Sounders stop Galaxy at U.S. Open Cup
July 13, 2011 in Sports Nate Jaqua and Fredy Montero scored in the first half, and Lamar Neagle added an insurance goal in the second, giving the Seattle Sounders a 3-1 victory over the Los …
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NIC Foundation announces Really BIG Raffle winners
July 13, 2011 in News An Ephrata woman won a house worth $250,000 built by students in the North Idaho College Really BIG Raffle Wednesday. 1
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Nugent’s beliefs don’t square with most hunters’
July 13, 2011 in Sports Don’t dismiss Ted Nugent for being a windbag. The rock-star hunter is enviable to some degree because he’s so good at it. 12
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Obama to GOP: Don’t call my bluff
July 13, 2011 in News, Nation/World President Barack Obama bluntly told Republican congressional leaders Wednesday they must compromise quickly if the government is to avoid an unprecedented default, adding, “Don’t call my bluff” by passing a … 24
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Leaders lack followers to resolve debt showdown
July 13, 2011 in News, Nation/World For President Barack Obama and congressional leaders, the debate over raising the nation’s debt ceiling has provided a stark lesson on the limits of their power. Each of their proposals … 4
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Poll finds most Wisconsin residents unhappy with governor
July 13, 2011 A majority of Wisconsin residents disapprove of Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s performance and are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the state, according to a new poll released … 8
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Group sues to stop Texas governor’s prayer day
July 13, 2011 A group of atheists and agnostics filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to stop an evangelical Christian prayer event next month that was proposed and is endorsed by Texas’ … 15
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North Idaho senators propose redistricting plan
July 13, 2011 in Idaho Two North Idaho state senators have submitted a proposed redistricting plan for North Idaho that would eliminate the oddly shaped District 2, but would also lump two other senators into … 2
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Mariners must decide if they can contend
July 13, 2011 in Sports An underperforming offense, mixed with dominating pitching, has left the Seattle Mariners at the All-Star break with a surprising record, mixed with a tinge of missed opportunity.
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Poachers will spend next four deer seasons in jail
July 13, 2011 in News, Outdoors, Region An Oregon man and his son who pleaded guilty to poaching will spend the next four deer seasons in jail and have been stripped of their hunting privileges for life. 8
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Fatal police shooting outside Shari’s ruled justified
July 13, 2011 in City The Spokane County Prosecutors Office has ruled that police were justified when they shot and killed a 29-year-old man who was running with a shotgun outside a busy Spokane restaurant … 16
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Chrysler recalling Ram pickup trucks
July 13, 2011 in News Chrysler is recalling nearly 250,000 Ram pickups because a bad part in the steering system can cause drivers to lose control of the truck. 8
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U.S. women’s soccer team heading to finals
July 13, 2011 in Sports, Nation/World The United States is in the World Cup final for the first time since it last won the title in 1999, and once again, it was Abby Wambach coming up …
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Pills prevent HIV in straight men and women
July 13, 2011 in Nation/World Two new studies found that daily pills prevented infection with the AIDS virus in heterosexual men and women in Africa, bringing new hope for someday offering a medical shield against … 5
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NW today: Suspect allowed to view child porn in jail
July 13, 2011 in Region A Washington state man accused of child sex crimes is allowed to view child pornography in jail.
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Obama raises more than $86 million for campaign, DNC
July 13, 2011 in Nation/World President Barack Obama collected $86 million combined for his re-election campaign and the Democratic party during the past three months, giving him a large fundraising advantage over the Republican field … 12
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Murdoch drops bid for British Sky Broadcasting
July 13, 2011 in Nation/World In a stunning retreat, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. media empire dropped its bid today to take over full control of British Sky Broadcasting amid a political and legal firestorm over … 9
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Rain showers bring good dousing to region
July 13, 2011 in City, Idaho Up to a half inch of rain or more fell across the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene areas since Tuesday evening, and forecasters said more is on the way today. 9
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Picturesque lakeside trees could fall victim to the ax
July 13, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page A1 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is calling for the city of Coeur d’Alene to remove hundreds of trees from its levee, which separates North Idaho College and the Fort … 3
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Republican plan would give Obama debt-limit power
July 13, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – With compromise talks at a vituperative standstill, Senate Republicans unexpectedly offered Tuesday to hand President Barack Obama new powers to avert a first government default threatened for Aug. … 112
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Shawn Vestal: Young vandals compound Ridpath’s woes
July 13, 2011 in City on Page A1 Now for the insult. The Ridpath Hotel has suffered several years of gradual injury. Now, just as the city is pressing property owners to address health and safety problems, five … 11
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Police ombudsman rules downgraded
July 13, 2011 in City on Page A1 An arbitrator this week revoked a law that strengthened Spokane’s police ombudsman powers because the city did not consult the Spokane Police Guild before it was approved last year. The … 26
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