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Monday, September 17, 2012
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Space trio returns to Earth
September 17, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 ALMATY, Kazakhstan – An international three-man crew aboard a Russian-made Soyuz capsule touched down successfully on the cloudless central Kazakhstan steppe this morning after 123 days at the International Space …
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Minaj, Urban named newest ‘Idol’ judges
September 17, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 The “American Idol” judges’ panel is now complete with the naming of singer-rapper Nicki Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban. The Fox network announcement also settles the status of Randy …
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Then and Now photos: Elks Club
September 17, 2012 in City on Page A5 A century ago, the elk population in Spokane was booming. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, commonly known as the Elks Club, had almost 8000 members in Spokane, rivaling …
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Photo: Every little bit helps
September 17, 2012 in City on Page A6 Taking the initiative: After being told to evacuate his home by Spokane police officers, Austyn Holm, 15, stuffed some clothes into his backpack and grabbed a hose to water his …
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Help battling fires arrives from north
September 17, 2012 in City on Page A6 SEATTLE – Washington and Oregon crews just aren’t big enough for the wildfires in Washington, so officials are calling Canada for help. More than 100 firefighters and support crew were …
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In brief: Army prepares to prosecute soldier
September 17, 2012 in City on Page A6 TACOMA – The Army is preparing to prosecute a soldier for the death of Pfc. Neil Turner, of Tacoma, in Afghanistan earlier this year. The News Tribune reports Army officials …
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Police handcuff biting child
September 17, 2012 in Idaho on Page A6 TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Police here say an officer put a 10-year-old boy in handcuffs because the child posed a threat to himself and his parents. Staff Sgt. Terry Thueson … 2
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Spokane turning ugly
September 17, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A7 Am I the only one in the city and county who is thoroughly disgusted with the way our city looks? The trees and flowers in the medians are not being … 18
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Voters have clear choice
September 17, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A7 As small donors to President Barack Obama’s campaign, we’d like to thank the Koch brothers, Sheldon Adelson, big corporate oil, the pharmaceutical industry, the insurance industry and Wall Street. You … 54
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Adults should know better
September 17, 2012 in Opinion on Page A7 I was not aware of a film insulting to Islam until American embassies were attacked in Libya and Egypt. Thus, Muslim extremists managed, through the expedient of riot and rampage, … 6
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Seahawks manhandle Cowboys to even record
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 SEATTLE – Golden Tate circled back around and lined up Sean Lee with a crushing block that sent the burly Dallas linebacker flat to his back with his cleats in …
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Rangers slip past M’s
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 ARLINGTON, Texas – Seattle Mariners right-hander Blake Beavan has a good time pitching games in Texas. This trip home won’t rank among his favorites, even though he didn’t pitch poorly.
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Seattle plays smashmouth, leaves Dallas bruised, beaten
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 SEATTLE – The big chuckle of the National Football League’s opening weekend was Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones being caught on camera delegating the cleaning of his glasses to a …
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Shin rolls to record win at British Open
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Golf: Jiyai Shin avoided mistakes in miserable weather conditions to cruise to a record nine-stroke victory in the Women’s British Open on Sunday in Hoylake, England. With the last two …
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Chase off and running
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Brad Keselowski raced to an impressive victory in the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup, outdueling five-time champion Jimmie Johnson at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., on …
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Storm stumble to fourth consecutive loss
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 SEATTLE – Renee Montgomery made two free throws with 14.4 seconds left to help the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Seattle Storm 60-58 on Sunday night. Montgomery drew a foul …
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Fans greet Murray
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Thousands of people lined the streets in gloomy Scottish weather Sunday to give Andy Murray a rousing welcome to his hometown of Dunblane, Scotland, as he celebrated his Olympic and …
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Best bet on the Tube
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Matt Ryan was in seventh grade when Peyton Manning was the top overall pick in 1998. Now, two elite quarterbacks from different football generations will be on the same field, …
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Vick rescues Eagles
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 PHILADELPHIA – With the game on the line, Michael Vick made all the right decisions – again. Vick scored on a 1-yard TD run with 1:55 left, helping the Philadelphia …
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Today’s menu
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 For 09-17-2012
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Wren’s goal rallies Pirates
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 Will Wren scored with 6 minutes left in the match to lift the 16th-ranked Whitworth Pirates (5-0-1, 2-0) to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Willamette Bearcats (3-3-1, 0-1-1) in …
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On the air
September 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 For 09-17-2012
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Your week
September 17, 2012 in Features on Page C1 Your fun On CD (Tuesday)
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The Slice: Oh rats – we forgot one other pet-door problem
September 17, 2012 in Features on Page C1 Last week The Slice noted a couple of problems with pet doors. “Sorry, but you missed a third big one,” wrote Sue Kelly. “Our cat Jack (he’s actually our grandcat, …
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