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Monday, July 9, 2012
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Oscar-winner Borgnine, 95, dies
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 LOS ANGELES – He was a tubby tough guy with a pug of a mug, as unlikely a big-screen star or a romantic lead as could be imagined. Yet Ernest … 1
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Annan brings U.N. plan to Syria
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Special United Nations envoy Kofi Annan flew to the Syrian capital Sunday to demand an end to the violence and to present an internationally backed plan …
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Bombings in Afghanistan kill dozens
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 KABUL, Afghanistan – In what was an extraordinarily violent day even by Afghan standards, separate incidents on Sunday killed seven Western troops, including six Americans who died in a single … 1
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Morsi reconvenes Egypt’s parliament
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 CAIRO – Egypt’s president fired the first volley Sunday in his battle with the nation’s powerful generals, calling on the Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene despite a military-backed court ruling that …
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Libya vote hints at blow to Islamists
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 TRIPOLI, Libya – Libya’s first nationwide elections in nearly five decades brought hints Sunday of an Arab Spring precedent: Western-leaning parties making strides over Islamist rivals hoping to follow the …
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In brief: Greek government backed by vote
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s new three-party coalition government won a vote of confidence in parliament early today, ending a period of uncertainty that led to two elections in less than …
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Thousands could be Internet-less today
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Internet providers have plans to help their customers today and others are braced for calls to help lines because thousands around the country whose computers were infected with …
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‘Cosby Show’ alum returning to TV
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 Actress Tempestt Bledsoe said she’s thrilled to be returning to network television on a show that portrays “a positive black family” similar to the long-running hit sitcom she was a …
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Then and Now photos: Paulsen Building
July 9, 2012 in City on Page A5 Cliff Drive was a popular spot for photographers to document the growth of early Spokane. Prominent in the center of the 1908 picture is the August Paulsen Building, the tallest … 2
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Site of city’s last brothel bought
July 9, 2012 in Region on Page A6 BUTTE – Two Butte men have purchased the building that housed the last brothel to operate in this mining town’s former red-light district with plans to renovate the crumbling property. …
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Wolf-trapping plan draws huge response
July 9, 2012 in Region on Page A6 HELENA – The public response to the plans for this year’s wolf hunt in Montana has been staggering: A whopping 6,500 comments have been received on the proposal set for … 8
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In brief: Two teens killed dirt-biking
July 9, 2012 in City on Page A6 HELENA – Authorities say two western Montana teenagers were killed in a dirt-biking accident on U.S. Highway 12 east of Elliston. A third teenager, 14-year-old Whitney Laine, remained in stable …
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Photo: Union Pacific celebration
July 9, 2012 in Region on Page A6 On the right side of the tracks: Jack Cornell, 5, left, and Reid Eichberg, 5, both of Boise, watch in fascination as a scale model train moves along a table …
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Israel column disappoints
July 9, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A7 Your June 30 Guest Opinion column, “Israeli policies costly to us,” seemed odd. When it comes to human behavior, there is plenty of blame to go around, but to present … 2
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Term limits are appealing
July 9, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A7 I agree with Judy A. Layton’s June 23 letter on term limits. Just think: no more career politicians, no more constant campaigning and they might even accomplish what they are … 20
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Farewell, Sheriff Andy
July 9, 2012 in Opinion on Page A7 MAYBERRY, N.C. – Former Sheriff Andy Taylor died here last week. Mayberry is in mourning. Sheriff Taylor was one of the last links to another, simpler time. Before there was … 8
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Sen. Collins of Maine nearing 5,000-vote streak
July 9, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A8 PORTLAND, Maine – Sen. Susan Collins has gone to great lengths to preserve her unbroken voting streak in Washington. On one occasion, it meant deplaning from a commercial flight to …
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Roger Federer wins seventh Wimbledon singles title
July 9, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 WIMBLEDON, England – A Grand Slam title drought did indeed end in Sunday’s historic and riveting Wimbledon final, only it was Roger Federer’s lengthy-for-him gap between trophies that came to …
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Triplett wins Champions Tour’s First Tee Open
July 9, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Kirk Triplett won the First Tee Open on Sunday at Pebble Beach for his first Champions Tour title, making an early eagle and closing with a …
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Felix sharp, but M’s falter in 13
July 9, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Seattle Mariners once again failed to capitalize on a strong start by ace Felix Hernandez. Hernandez held Oakland in check into the eighth inning before the …
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Frame wins Lilac City Invitational golf tournament
July 9, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 It’s not often a golfer can overcome a triple bogey on the back nine in the final round and still hoist a championship trophy a couple of hours later. Amateur …
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Na Yeon Choi holds on to win U.S. Women’s Open
July 9, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Na Yeon Choi was cruising to victory in the U.S. Women’s Open when her trademark consistency suddenly deserted her. After yanking her tee shot into the woods on the 10th …
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Bird’s 31 points pace Storm past Mercury
July 9, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Sue Bird (pictured) scored 31 points and the Seattle Storm earned an 83-68 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday in Seattle. Camille Little added 18 and Ewelina Kobryn scored …
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Poland takes gold
July 9, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Poland beat the United States 25-17, 26-24, 25-20 on Sunday to win its first gold medal in the World League volleyball finals. No. 4-ranked Poland grabbed the title in its …
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