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Sunday, February 19, 2012
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You gotta know Jack
February 19, 2012 in Sports Athletes take it one step at a time. That’s what they say, anyway. Three years ago, Jack Loofburrow couldn’t even do that. The former high school basketball star “had lost …
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Chiefs, Engel blank Seattle
February 19, 2012 in Sports Goalie Mac Engel stopped all 18 shots he faced to guide the Spokane Chiefs to their first shutout victory of the season – 3-0 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds in …
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Police investigating fatal stabbing in downtown Spokane
February 19, 2012 in City, News A man is dead after being found in downtown Spokane with a stab wound this morning, police said.
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Police boat on West Side served personal purposes
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 SEATTLE – Federal fish cops in Seattle bought a $300,000 luxury boat to spy on whale-watching tours – but didn’t go through an appropriate bidding process, held barbecues onboard, ferried … 16
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With no SPD property crimes unit, neighbors helping others
February 19, 2012 in City on Page A1 The thieves are brazen in Veronica Evans’ neighborhood. They kicked in her door three weeks ago and ransacked her home, stealing valuables and leaving her fearful. They’ve hit other homes … 110
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Early jump at pump likely to pinch drivers
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 NEW YORK – Gasoline prices have never been higher this time of the year. At a national average of $3.53 a gallon, prices are already up 25 cents since Jan. … 26
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Two Americans among new cardinals
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday brought 22 Catholic churchmen into the elite club of cardinals who will elect his successor, cementing the Italian majority in a future …
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Stars bid Houston farewell
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 NEWARK, N.J. – After all the testimonials from relatives and friends, the songs from legends and pop stars, the preaching and even laughter, the raw emotion of Whitney Houston’s funeral …
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High court to hear liar’s free-speech case
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Fake hero Xavier Alvarez lied to his fellow Californians. He never rescued an American ambassador. He was never a Marine. Most definitely, contrary to what he told a … 3
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Santorum questions Obama’s Christianity
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lashing out on two fronts, Rick Santorum on Saturday questioned President Barack Obama’s Christian values and attacked GOP rival Mitt Romney’s Olympics leadership as he courted tea … 12
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Sheriff denies deportation threat
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 An Arizona sheriff running for Congress as a Republican denied accusations Saturday that he threatened to deport an alleged ex-lover, a Mexican national. In the process, he also resigned from …
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Ali’s birthday bash continues in Vegas
February 19, 2012 in City on Page A4 Muhammad Ali turned 70 last month, but some of the world’s most famous people are still wishing the boxer known simply as “The Greatest” a happy birthday. “Happy birthday, champ,” …
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Mardi Gras beads are eco-hangover
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A6 NEW ORLEANS – The beads were flying all around them, some pooling in the street, some caught by revelers and cherished for a moment – most of them destined, in … 1
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Cocaine traces found on ship captain’s hair
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A7 ROME – Lawyers for survivors of the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship on Saturday pressed for new drug tests on the ship’s captain after traces of cocaine were reportedly found … 1
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Urinary tract infections traced to chickens
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A7 Urinary tract infections are common conditions that occur when bacteria from the intestines enter the urinary tract. New research, however, suggests that the bacteria causing these infections may come from …
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In brief: Egypt preparing for trial of 19 Americans
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A8 Cairo – Egypt said Saturday the criminal trial of 16 Americans and 27 others will start Feb. 26 in a politically charged case against foreign-funded pro-democracy groups that has badly …
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Iran reportedly boosting nuclear capacity
February 19, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A8 VIENNA – Iran is poised to greatly expand uranium enrichment at a fortified underground bunker to a point that would boost how quickly it could make nuclear warheads, diplomats tell …
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That’s NEWS to you
February 19, 2012 in City on Page B1 Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of recent news events. After you warm up with this quiz, you can try the interactive version, and compete for prizes like a …
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Spokane Public Schools chief wish list outlined
February 19, 2012 in City on Page B1 Integrity, a sense of humor, honesty. It’s not a dream date wish list. Those are just a few of the character traits community members want to see in the next … 6
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Jim Kershner’s This day in history
February 19, 2012 in City on Page B1 From our archives, 100 years ago The Spokesman-Review editorial page opined that a certain large European nation was a strong force for “international peace.”
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Clark: Hard Rock Café serves full Jimi Hendrix experience
February 19, 2012 in City on Page B1 “ Scuse me while I kiss the sky” – from the song “Purple Haze” SEATTLE – The lyric has wormed into my brain here on the second floor of the … 5
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Annual conference shares Buddhist traditions, beliefs
February 19, 2012 in City on Page B1 There’s a lot more to Buddhism than monks in flowing orange robes who eschew society in the pursuit of the meaning of life. Nearly 300 adherents gathered at the 65th …
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Condon family feud could trouble mayor
February 19, 2012 in City on Page B1 A family squabble could become a big headache for new Spokane Mayor David Condon. Two of Condon’s brothers, who formed a compost operation that has a $2 million city contract, … 38
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BP refinery fire probe under way
February 19, 2012 in Region on Page B2 SEATTLE – State safety inspectors are investigating the cause of a dramatic blaze Friday at Washington’s largest oil refinery near Blaine, as BP launched its own review into why it … 1
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