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Thursday, December 6, 2012
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UI rallies from 17 points down, beats EWU in OT
December 6, 2012 in Sports Stephen Madison scored 29 and Kyle Barone scored 20 to lead Idaho to an 81-79 overtime victory over Eastern Washington on Thursday night at Cheney.
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M’s said to be close to deal with Josh Hamilton
December 6, 2012 in Sports Patience appears to be paying off this time for Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik as he wrapped up the baseball winter meetings with some big targets in his sights. 1
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Tate, Rice step up for Seahawks
December 6, 2012 in Sports Sidney Rice and Golden Tate have become the go-to targets for Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson.
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EWU’s Edwards “weathers the storm”
December 6, 2012 in Sports As injury followed insult earlier this season, Nicholas Edwards responded the only way he can: by working just a little bit harder.
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Montana coal deal could boost exports to Asia
December 6, 2012 in Region BILLINGS — A pair of coal companies have struck a deal on a disputed Montana mine that both sides said could boost Asian exports through the West Coast, but won’t … 14
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Report: Calif. stem cell agency needs overhaul
December 6, 2012 in Health, Nation/World LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has transformed into a powerhouse player in stem cell research, but the taxpayer-funded institute responsible for that needs an overhaul, a report released Thursday found. …
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Spokane County same-sex couples receive marriage licenses
December 6, 2012 in City After waiting years—some upwards of 35 or more—the last few hours and minutes of anxious anticipation were joyful. 47
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CdA math instructor named Idaho Teacher of the Year
December 6, 2012 in Idaho A Coeur d’Alene mathematics teacher who embraces technology in the classroom and carves out lots of time for her students was named Idaho Teacher of the Year in a surprise … 2
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Heavier snowfall likely in Northwest mountains
December 6, 2012 in City, Idaho A pair of winter storms expected over the Inland Northwest today and Friday could bring heavy snow to portions of the region’s mountains, but Spokane will only see light accumulations, … 3
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Gay couples line up for marriage licenses
December 6, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — Two by two, dozens of same-sex couples obtained their marriage licenses in Washington state early this morning, just hours after Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing … 14
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Smokers celebrate as Wash. legalizes marijuana
December 6, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — The crowds of happy people lighting joints under Seattle’s Space Needle early this morning with nary a police officer in sight bespoke the new reality: Marijuana is legal … 46
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Bunco group has set aside money for years
December 6, 2012 in City on Page A1 For the Christmas Bureau, donations are a lot like Christmas presents. They come in every size, from a few dollars to thousands, and are received with gratitude from a huge …
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County budget raises taxes, CEO pay
December 6, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane County commissioners are planning to cut services and raise property taxes for 2013 at the same time they are handing their top administrator a $33,800-a-year pay increase. CEO Marshall … 24
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Second Harvest needs funds to get farm food to table
December 6, 2012 in City on Page A1 Second Harvest has the chance to reap an abundance of fresh produce donated by regional farmers but needs more money to deliver the food to those in need. The organization …
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Jazz legend Dave Brubeck, 91, dies
December 6, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 HARTFORD, Conn. – Jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck, whose pioneering style in pieces such as “Take Five” caught listeners’ ears with exotic, challenging rhythms, has died. He was 91. …
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In brief: Death toll rises in typhoon to 350; nearly 400 missing
December 6, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 New Bataan, Philippines – A powerful typhoon that washed away emergency shelters, a military camp and possibly entire families in the southern Philippines has killed almost 350 people with nearly …
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Fun., Ocean each receive six Grammy nominations
December 6, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 New York indie-rock trio Fun. and L.A.’s breakout R&B/hip-hop star Frank Ocean scored big in Grammy Award nominations, scoring six nods apiece predominantly in the most prestigious Grammy categories. Absent …
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Egyptian rivals square off
December 6, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 CAIRO – Anger between Egypt’s rival political camps erupted into street battles Wednesday after Islamist supporters of President Mohamed Morsi tore down tents belonging to anti-government demonstrators, raising the possibility …
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Police arrest McAfee in Guatemala City
December 6, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 GUATEMALA CITY – Software company founder John McAfee was arrested by police in Guatemala on Wednesday for entering the country illegally, hours after he said he would seek asylum in …
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In brief: Tamoxifen works better over 10 years
December 6, 2012 in Health, Nation/World on Page A4 Breast cancer patients taking the drug tamoxifen can cut their chances of having the disease come back or kill them if they stay on the pills for 10 years instead …
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Witherspoon honored by March of Dimes
December 6, 2012 in City on Page A4 New mom Reese Witherspoon is being honored by March of Dimes for being a model celebrity parent. The 36-year-old Oscar winner and mother of three will receive the organization’s Grace …
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More disability claims will get quick action
December 6, 2012 in Health, Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – In an effort to ease the burden of being stricken with a debilitating condition, the Social Security Administration is expanding a program that fast-tracks disability claims by people … 1
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Man calls canoe on Boston Harbor home
December 6, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 BOSTON – Michael Richard Smith is a man without a fixed address, someone who leaves it to the wind and tide in Boston Harbor to help decide where he’ll dream …
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Mother recalls devastating house fire
December 6, 2012 in City on Page A5 Jessica Hammond remembers just about everything from Tuesday morning. How they needed to escape the thick smoke, but her fiance couldn’t fit through the small window in their basement-level bedroom. 10
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