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Thursday, January 26, 2012
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SEALs stormed into armed compound
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Navy SEALs parachuted into the darkness, landing more than a mile from their objective: a small bush camp in north-central Somalia where an American aid worker … 2
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In brief: Army reducing number of combat brigades
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 Washington – The U.S. Army plans to slash the number of combat brigades from 45 to as few as 32 in a broad restructuring of its fighting force aimed at … 3
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Lunch rules come with side of veggies
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings – including the always-popular pizza – will come with less sodium, …
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Brewer says Obama ‘disturbed’ about book
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 MESA, Ariz. – Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer came to greet President Barack Obama upon his arrival outside Phoenix Wednesday. What she got was a critique. Of her book. The two … 16
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Tax ideas aim for U.S.-made
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 A number of tax proposals form the backbone of President Barack Obama’s blueprint to support American manufacturing by discouraging outsourcing. A series of six proposals are designed to change aspects …
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Indiana House passes bill limiting unions’ powers
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 INDIANAPOLIS – Lawmakers on Wednesday all but guaranteed Indiana will become the first Midwest, industrial state to limit the ability of labor unions to collect dues, but opponents are not … 1
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Building collapses in Rio de Janeiro
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 RIO DE JANEIRO – A multistory building collapsed in Rio’s center Wednesday evening, leaving rubble strewn over a wide area but confusion about the number of possible victims and the …
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Country star wins suit against hospital
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 An Oklahoma hospital that failed to build a women’s health center in honor of Garth Brooks’ late mother must pay the country singer $1 million, a jury has ruled. Jurors …
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Argentina’s president back to work following cancer scare
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina’s president joked about her cancer scare Wednesday, then responded harshly to the British prime minister’s claims that her government has “colonialist” aims on the Falkland …
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Divided crowds in Egypt mark anniversary
January 26, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 CAIRO – Hundreds of thousands thronged major squares across Egypt on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak with rallies that laid bare the divisions …
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Jim Kershner’s This day in history
January 26, 2012 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago The exuberant kids of Spokane got a little too exuberant during the snow-covered January of 1912 – and the city authorities moved to put …
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In brief: Events connect homeless with services, free meal
January 26, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Spokane Homeless Coalition is holding an event today to connect those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with social service agencies. Homeless Connect will take place … 1
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Doug Clark: Thompson’s ‘responsibility’ stance tests justice
January 26, 2012 in City on Page A5 And now for the latest in legalized leg pulling. Ex-Spokane police Officer Karl Thompson Jr. has “accepted responsibility” for pounding Otto Zehm to pulp in 2006 and lying to investigators … 52
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Geiger escape sparks discussion
January 26, 2012 in City on Page A5 The escape of two inmates Tuesday from Geiger Corrections Center was the first such incident from that facility in at least five years, the staff said on Wednesday as sheriff’s … 13
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Court won’t hear redistricting appeal
January 26, 2012 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – The Idaho Supreme Court stepped in Wednesday and halted two top GOP leaders’ power play over redistricting that was threatening to delay the state’s primary election. The court …
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In brief: Meeting will focus on Nez Perce trail
January 26, 2012 in City on Page A6 Management of the Nez Perce National Historic Trail will be discussed at a 6 p.m. meeting Feb. 2 at the Nez Perce Long House in Nespelem, Wash. The 1,170-mile trail …
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Idaho records
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Alaska Airlines eliminating prayer cards
January 26, 2012 in City on Page A6 SEATTLE – Alaska Airlines is ending decades of giving passengers prayer cards with their meals, saying Wednesday the decision was made out of respect for all passengers. Airline spokeswoman Bobbie …
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Washington records
January 26, 2012 in City on Page A6 Spokane County Marriage licenses
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Plan to dart tag orcas raises concerns
January 26, 2012 in Region on Page A6 SEATTLE – Federal biologists plan next month to attach tiny satellite devices on Puget Sound’s endangered orcas off the West Coast to understand better where they go during winter. But … 2
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USPS revamps business pitch
January 26, 2012 in Business on Page A8 In an effort to improve its own business, the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging more local businesses to go postal. The government mailing service is even hosting workshops urging businesses …
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Unity vital for Europe, Merkel says
January 26, 2012 in Business on Page A8 DAVOS, Switzerland – German Chancellor Angela Merkel insisted Wednesday that Europe will remain an economic power only if it deepens the integration that has caused it so many problems. Without …
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Briefcase: Rock-bottom interest rates likely to stay
January 26, 2012 in Business on Page A8 Rock-bottom interest rates likely to stay through 2014 WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it was likely to leave short-term interest rates at rock-bottom levels at least through …
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Sterling posts $39 million profit
January 26, 2012 in City on Page A8 Sterling Financial Corp. earned a $39.1 million profit in 2011, continuing its turnaround from near-collapse during the height of the nation’s financial crisis. According to financial reports released Wednesday, Sterling’s … 2
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