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Monday, November 14, 2011
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Russian spacecraft launches at last
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A2 MOSCOW – A Russian spacecraft carrying an American and two Russians blasted off successfully today from the Kazakh steppes on a mission to the International Space Station. The Soyuz TMA-22 …
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Embassies in Syria attacked
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 BEIRUT – The Arab League’s vote to suspend Syria continued to send shock waves through the region Sunday, as Turkey decided to evacuate diplomatic families from Damascus, Saudi Arabia and …
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In brief: Iranian was missile expert
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 TEHRAN, Iran – A Revolutionary Guard commander killed in an explosion at an ammunition depot west of Tehran was a key figure in Iran’s missile program, the elite military force …
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Economist to govern Italy
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 ROME – Eager to win back confidence from financial markets, Italy’s president appointed economist Mario Monti on Sunday to lead the country’s new government. The move came almost 24 hours …
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Brazilian police seize slum
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – More than 3,000 police and soldiers backed by armored personnel carriers raced into Brazil’s biggest slum early Sunday, quickly gaining control of a shantytown ruled …
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WWII vet finally receives his medals
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 SALT LAKE CITY – More than six decades after being freed from a Japanese prisoner of war camp, a Utah veteran was compelled to relive the horrors and triumphs of …
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Indonesians killed 750 orangutans in year
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Villagers living on the Indonesian side of Borneo killed at least 750 endangered orangutans over a yearlong period, some to protect crops from being raided and others …
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Mexico vote reflects on president
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 MORELIA, Mexico – Mexicans voted in the western state of Michoacán in a crucial political test Sunday for President Felipe Calderon in his home state, where his sister sought the …
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French hostages freed
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 PARIS – The French president’s office says three French aid workers kidnapped in Yemen have been freed, with the help of the sultan of Oman, after nearly six months in …
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Afghan war detainee dies
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 KABUL, Afghanistan – The U.S. military says a man captured during an operation in eastern Afghanistan nearly three weeks ago has died in detention. U.S. Central Command says in a …
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In brief: Wife says Cain ‘respects women’
November 14, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Herman Cain’s wife says the claims of sexual harassment against the GOP presidential candidate don’t ring true because he “totally respects women.” Gloria Cain told Fox News’ Greta … 5
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Kershner: Happiness is yours if the price is right
November 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 Money cannot buy happiness, but $75,000 a year sure helps. That’s the peak “happiness” number, according to some economists. Surveys have shown that people’s happiness level rises along with their …
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Blogroll
November 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 The Slice By Paul Turner
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Jim Kershner’s This day in history
November 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 75 years ago The suspect behind the notorious 1935 Rosalia bank robbery-murder was nabbed in a shootout on an Ohio chicken farm.
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Photos: King made his fortune with Monroe Street grocery
November 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 Spokane grew around the rocky falls of the river, but soon after the furious growth of the 1880s and 1890s, Spokane’s footprint began to expand north. As neighborhoods sprang up, …
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In brief: One person dies in Colville in officer-involved incident
November 14, 2011 in City on Page A6 A person was killed by police who were called to investigate a report of a vehicle prowler near Benny’s Colville Inn, 915 S. Main Street, at about 11:30 Saturday evening …
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Occupy Portland erupts into battle with police
November 14, 2011 in Region on Page A6 PORTLAND – Several hundred protesters, some wearing goggles and gas masks, marched past authorities in a downtown street Sunday, hours after riot police forced Occupy Portland demonstrators out of a …
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Police gather tips in toddler’s disappearance
November 14, 2011 in Region on Page A8 SEATTLE – Police in Bellevue set up a kind of roadblock for five hours Sunday to talk to people passing the site where a missing toddler was last seen at … 2
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Park pass not raising expected revenue
November 14, 2011 in City, Outdoors on Page A8 TACOMA – Sales of a new Washington state park parking pass – the Discover Pass – is not raising the cash officials expected. Lawmakers have mostly cut off parks from … 4
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Lethal drugs stolen from pet shelter in Idaho
November 14, 2011 in Region on Page A8 POCATELLO, Idaho – Somebody broke into the Pocatello Animal Shelter in eastern Idaho and stole a safe containing medication used to end the lives of old and seriously injured animals, …
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A blow to moral clarity
November 14, 2011 in Opinion on Page A11 Moral clarity is one of the most seductive traits of social conservatism. Those of us outside that ideology may struggle to untie the Gordian knot of complex moral issues, may … 103
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Stanford turns back Gonzaga on court
November 14, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 STANFORD, Calif. – Gonzaga set a school record for wins last year and reached the Elite Eight for the first time in history. Three starters are back, along with a … 1
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Kahne ends winless streak; leaders stymied
November 14, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 AVONDALE, Ariz. – Kasey Kahne snapped an 81-race winless streak Sunday by holding off championship contenders Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart at Phoenix International Raceway. Stewart dominated the race, leading …
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Bulldogs gear up for Cougars’ 3-pointers
November 14, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Gonzaga’s season-opening men’s basketball victory over Eastern Washington was barely 20 minutes old Friday night, but the Bulldogs already knew what would be on the list of drills for tonight’s …

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