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Friday, December 28, 2012
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U.S. shapes global gun trade
December 28, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 While the final funerals for the victims of the Newtown, Conn., school massacre have been held, gun violence continues apace, most notably with the Christmas Eve murder of two volunteer …
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Suicide risk in older patients
December 28, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 Most physicians do not routinely screen for – or assess – suicide risk in older patients, even if treating them for depression. While receiving medical care, 73 percent of elderly … 3
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Editorial: ’13 could be taxpayers’ year to get money back
December 28, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 Former Idaho state Sen. Phil Hart has for years used specious litigation, legislative privilege and bankruptcy to avoid his state and federal tax obligations. At last, his one-man game of … 8
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Have the courage to act
December 28, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 I usually don’t care for sarcasm, but Shawn Vestal used it effectively Dec. 15 in his column on it being past time to talk about gun control. I know it’s … 5
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Respect service, pay for war
December 28, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 I, my wife and 22 others in our retirement community informed Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray that we believe: 12
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Sherman wins appeal and the chip on shoulder grows bigger
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 RENTON, Wash. – In the Seattle Seahawks’ locker room Thursday morning, Richard Sherman put down his cellphone and, like the town crier, hollered the news to his teammates. Sherman had … 8
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Baylor buries UCLA in Holiday Bowl
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 SAN DIEGO – Glasco Martin ran for three touchdowns, Nick Florence threw for two scores and ran for another, and Baylor overwhelmed UCLA 49-26 in the Holiday Bowl on Thursday …
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Gonzaga must contend with Baylor’s talent
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Gonzaga’s minitour of the Big 12 Conference resumes with Baylor visiting the McCarthey Athletic Center for a men’s basketball game tonight. The 13th-ranked Bulldogs (11-1) have wins by a combined … 1
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Scoreboard
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Basketball NBA
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Today’s Best
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Kevin Durant Scored 40 points to help Oklahoma City beat Dallas 111-105 in OT for its 11th straight win at home.
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Johnson fired following 3-10 slump by Nets
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Nba: Coach of the month in November, out of a job by New Year’s. The Brooklyn Nets have elevated expectations this season, and a .500 record wasn’t good enough. Coach …
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Beckham ponders his soccer future
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Nearly a month after leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy, David Beckham is considering “a number of serious proposals” but is in no rush to find a new team. Beckham (pictured …
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Ex-Series MVP Matsui retires
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Free-agent slugger Hideki Matsui has retired from professional baseball, saying he is no longer able to perform at the level that earned him a World Series MVP with the New …
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Health concerns force Jones to quit basketball
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 OMAHA, Neb. – As hard as it is for Creighton’s Josh Jones to give up basketball, he says it’s not worth risking his life to keep playing. Doctors advised Jones …
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Charlotte coach preaches patience during losing skid
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It would be easy for Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap to tear up the blueprint amid a 16-game NBA losing streak and come up with an entirely new …
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Saints say bounty scandal affected season
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 METAIRIE, La. – Blame the bounty scandal. That’s what many in New Orleans are doing, including some Saints.
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McElroy’s concussion makes Sanchez starter for Jets
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 Rex Ryan stepped to the podium, looked out at the cameras and opened his news conference with a warning. “You’re not going to believe this one,” the New York Jets …
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Rams running back Jackson must decide path
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 ST. LOUIS – Running back Steven Jackson will have the option to explore free agency after the season, raising the question of whether Sunday’s finale at Seattle will be his …
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49ers maintain hope that DE Smith could return
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The San Francisco 49ers are hoping the veteran anchor of their defensive line, Justin Smith, can return from a painful and strength-sapping triceps injury in time …
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Today’s menu
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 For 12-28-2012
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On the air
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Military Bowl win gives SJSU 11th win
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 WASHINGTON – The best season in San Jose State history? There’s a good case for it, yet it’s one nobody could make if the person with the awkward role of …
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Texas Tech isn’t distracted by coaching change
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 HOUSTON – Texas Tech quarterback Seth Doege has seen this before. The Red Raiders head into tonight’s Meineke Car Care Bowl against the Minnesota Gophers after some serious upheaval with …
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Kay leads Cincinnati over Duke 48-34 in Belk Bowl
December 28, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Brendon Kay wasn’t sure if he’d get another shot. When he did, he made the most of it. Duke running back Josh Snead fumbled at the Cincinnati …

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