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Bosh scores 34, leads Heat past Bulls
May 22, 2011 in Sports MIAMI — Chris Bosh missed his first three shots, and never worried. He was in rhythm. He was catching the ball where he wanted. And then midway through the first …
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‘60 Minutes’ report: Armstrong encouraged doping
May 22, 2011 in Sports Lance Armstrong’s former teammate, Tyler Hamilton, says Armstrong and other team leaders encouraged, promoted and took part in a doping program in an effort to win the Tour de France …
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Alpine College abruptly shuts down
May 22, 2011 in City, News A Spokane Valley vocational school, Alpine College, has gone out of business. 1
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Felix dominates Padres as M’s complete sweep
May 22, 2011 in Sports SAN DIEGO — Felix Hernandez tied his career high with 13 strikeouts in eight dominant innings to lead the Seattle Mariners over the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Sunday. 3
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State prisoners being evicted from county jail
May 22, 2011 in City, News The Spokane County Jail will quit housing state prisoners next month in a dispute over payment. State officials refuse to pay the new $125-a-day rate the county charges Spokane and … 8
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Royal court among highlights at Spokane’s annual promenade
May 22, 2011 in City on Page A1 Thousands of people swarmed downtown Saturday to enjoy one of Spokane’s oldest and most cherished traditions, the Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. The parade began in 1938 and has … 2
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Unusual bills come to statehouses after shift toward tea party
May 22, 2011 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – It wasn’t just in Idaho that state lawmakers ventured onto unusual ground this year, attempting to unilaterally nullify a federal law, debating allowing guns on college campuses and … 87
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Pentagon in talks over new bombers
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 LOS ANGELES – Deep in the Mojave Desert, surrounded by tiers of barbed-wire fence, the nation’s largest defense contractors work in secrecy designing and building the latest military aircraft at … 12
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Sixteen killed in landslide at orphanage
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A2 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Two landslides that hit a Malaysian orphanage killed 15 boys and one adult but nine other people survived, police said today. District police chief Abdul Rashid …
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Iran claims U.S. spy ring bust
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 BEIRUT, Lebanon – Iran declared Saturday it had uncovered and dismantled what it called a U.S. “espionage and sabotage network” and arrested 30 people allegedly spying for the CIA. Tehran … 1
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Saudi woman defies driving ban
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Authorities detained a Saudi woman on Saturday after she launched a campaign against the driving ban for women in the ultraconservative kingdom and posted a video …
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Syrian forces unrelenting, raising death toll past 900
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 BEIRUT, Lebanon – Syrian security forces opened fire on a funeral procession for slain anti-government protesters Saturday, pushing the number of people reported killed in a two-month uprising to more … 4
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In brief: Private to plead guilty in Taliban killing, but reduced term expected
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 Washington – An Army private accused of killing a Taliban prisoner last year in Afghanistan has agreed to plead guilty, according to his attorney, even though several military psychiatrists concluded …
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Royal hat bid rises to $120,000
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 LONDON – Auction site eBay says a bidder has offered $120,000 for the spiraling headpiece worn by Princess Beatrice to last month’s royal wedding. The 22-year-old granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth … 1
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It’s apocalypse later for evangelist’s faithful
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 LOS ANGELES – Sue Espinoza was planted before the television, awaiting news of her father’s now infamous prediction: cataclysmic earthquakes auguring the end of humanity. God’s wrath was supposed to … 1
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Israeli leader says ties with U.S. not in crisis
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A7 WASHINGTON – Israel’s leader, trying to defuse reports of a crisis with the U.S. over his rejection of President Barack Obama’s proposed foundation for future Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, said Saturday … 2
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Daniels won’t try presidential run
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A7 WASHINGTON – Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said early today that he won’t run for president because of family considerations, narrowing the field in the race for the GOP nomination. “In … 3
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Series ducats case closed
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A7 ALBANY, N.Y. – Former New York Gov. David Paterson won’t be charged with perjury on allegations that he lied to the state ethics board about taking free Yankees tickets for …
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Cain says he’ll seek GOP nomination
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A7 ATLANTA – Herman Cain has run a pizza chain, hosted a talk radio show and sparred with Bill Clinton over health care. He’s never held elected office. Now the tea … 6
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For many non-Jews, Israel a potent issue
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A7 WASHINGTON – Hours after President Barack Obama gave a major speech on the Middle East, Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota flooded Iowa with automated phone calls and posted an online …
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Parade results
May 22, 2011 in City on Page A8 2011 Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade Float winners 2
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Featured moments on president’s tour
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A9 Highlights of President Barack Obama’s schedule during his trip to Europe. He departs Washington late today. • Monday: Obama arrives in Ireland for meetings with the Irish president and prime …
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Obama trip to Europe aims to shore up ties
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A9 WASHINGTON – Weaving together strands of pomp, policy and summitry, President Barack Obama’s weeklong European tour is all about tending to old friends in the Western alliance and securing their … 2
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Benedict makes first papal call to outer space
May 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A9 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pope Benedict XVI had a direct line to the heavens Saturday, with NASA’s help. Speaking from the Vatican, the pontiff bestowed a historic blessing upon the …
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