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Thursday, November 8, 2012
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State agrees to cover therapy for autistic children on Medicaid
November 8, 2012 in City, Health on Page A5 After three children, Jennifer Collins thought she had it down. But it became clear early on that her youngest son was struggling. Derek began talking late. He struggled with focus, … 9
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Clark: Friendship, hug are election night surprises
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Presidential Press Posse had just prowled into the Lair of Democrats in the Red Lion Hotel at the Park when a guy I barely know sidled up to me. … 7
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Jim Kershner’s this day in history
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 50 years ago A big new shopping center at 30th Avenue and Grand Boulevard cleared a key hurdle in a 1962 zoning vote.
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Symphony cancels four additional concerts
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Spokane Symphony announced Wednesday that several more performances will be canceled as its musicians continue to strike. Spokane Symphony Board President Peter Moye said in a news release that … 22
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In brief: Magnitude 6.3 quake off Canadian coast
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A6 VANCOUVER, British Columbia – A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck off the west coast of Canada but no damages have been reported and no tsunami warning has been issued. Natural …
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Whitworth restricts access after notes target student
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A6 Inflammatory notes targeting a student’s sexual orientation found in a Whitworth University dormitory last month have prompted a re-evaluation of the school’s harassment policies. University spokeswoman Nancy Hines said more … 2
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Photo: Holiday preparations
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A6 Just in time: “Looks like I’m going to get this done before the bad weather hits,” said Kenneth Harris of Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association as he hung holiday lights on …
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Jury deems rapist unfit for release
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A6 A convicted child rapist who also preyed on prostitutes and used to work as a “stunt man” in sexually explicit movies likely will spend the rest of his life locked … 2
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Pot pilot sentenced to 10 years by judge
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A6 SEATTLE – A helicopter pilot from Armstrong, British Columbia, who flew loads of marijuana into the United States from Canada has been sentenced in federal court in Seattle to 10 … 1
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Washington records
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A7 Spokane County Marriage licenses
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Idaho records
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A7 For 11-08-2012
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Florida still counting ballots
November 8, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A8 MIAMI – Not so long ago, in the days of the hanging chad and the butterfly ballot, a nation was held hostage by one state’s electoral dysfunction. On Wednesday, America … 3
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Women make Senate gains
November 8, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A9 WASHINGTON – For the first time in history, women will occupy one-fifth of the seats in the Senate, and white males will no longer hold a majority in the Democratic … 1
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Romney faces cloudy future
November 8, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A9 BOSTON – Mitt Romney spent the past six years running for president. After his loss to President Barack Obama, he’ll have to chart a different course. His initial plan: spend …
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Netanyahu’s pro-Romney stance brings worry to Israel
November 8, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A9 JERUSALEM – Israeli leaders scrambled Wednesday to retract and reword their staunchly pro-Republican statements made during the U.S. presidential campaign, fearful of the fallout that might come with news that …
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Voters clear path for Brown
November 8, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A10 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Gov. Jerry Brown took a big step toward delivering on a campaign promise he made two years ago to fix the state’s perpetual budget deficits and …
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Democrats to control Oregon Legislature
November 8, 2012 in Nation/World, Region on Page A10 PORTLAND – Expect a distinctly different flavor from the Oregon Legislature next year. Democrats were on track to muffle the loud voice that an evenly divided House of Representatives gave …
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Tester retains seat, Bullock in as governor
November 8, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A11 HELENA, Mont. – U.S. Sen. Jon Tester prevailed Wednesday in a tight re-election battle, beating back nearly two years of attacks for his support of some Obama administration policies to …
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Greece passes austerity bill amid protests, violence
November 8, 2012 in Business on Page A12 ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s parliament narrowly passed a crucial austerity bill late Wednesday as violence rocked Athens with tens of thousands protesting the measures that threaten to further erode the …
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Tariffs to be put on solar panels
November 8, 2012 in Business on Page A12 WASHINGTON – A federal trade panel found China responsible Wednesday for harming the U.S. solar panel industry, clearing the final hurdle for U.S. attempts to impose steep tariffs on Chinese … 1
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Investors dump stocks
November 8, 2012 in Business on Page A12 Wall Street greeted a second Obama term the way it greeted the first. Investors dumped stocks Wednesday in the sharpest sell-off of the year. With the election only hours behind … 1
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Thanksgiving week to bring stuffed turkeys … and planes
November 8, 2012 in Business on Page A12 NEW YORK – The recipe for Thanksgiving travel is likely to make travelers a little bitter this year. Americans can expect airports to be busier and planes to be fuller …
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DC offering comic books via tablets
November 8, 2012 in Business on Page A12 PHILADELPHIA – DC Comics is expanding its digital storefront, putting all its monthly titles – from Batman to Superman – on sale at iTunes, Amazon’s Kindle store and Barnes & …
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Northwest wheat
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