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Sunday, September 2, 2012
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Seahawks like current roster, find no need to look around
September 2, 2012 in Sports The Seahawks were last-minute shoppers the past two years. They were elbows deep, searching through other teams’ leftovers in the days after NFL rosters were reduced to 53 players. Seattle …
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Montero, Iwakuma deliver for M’s
September 2, 2012 in Sports SEATTLE – Jesus Montero eschewed any technical explanation for his ongoing success against Jered Weaver. “I get lucky,” Montero said. If that’s true, then maybe Montero should be playing the …
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No time like the present for WSU
September 2, 2012 in Sports PULLMAN – Mike Leach has as much time for excuses as he does patience for poor effort. Very little, it turns out. Washington State’s quest to play in its first …
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UI freshman drowns in northern Idaho
September 2, 2012 in City An 18-year-old University of Idaho freshman has drowned in Dworshak Reservoir.
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Police arrest man after South Hill stabbing
September 2, 2012 in City Police said a man was stabbed in the throat on South Hill on Sunday.
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The Dunes reopens after volunteer cleanup
September 2, 2012 in Outdoors The Illia Dunes recreation area was reopened today as student volunteers from Washington State University helped the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers clean up trash left by more than 3,000 …
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Boomers may face doctor shortages
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Nina Musselman had no trouble finding a family doctor when she retired to rural Oregon nine years ago to be closer to her children. But then … 14
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Democrats will try to rekindle spirit of ’08
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Thousands of Democrats descend on Charlotte for their party’s national convention Tuesday, two months before an election that will determine the direction of a divided nation. The … 69
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World-renowned aircraft designer at home in Coeur d’Alene
September 2, 2012 in City, Idaho on Page A1 Burt Rutan is the ultimate fly guy. After creating innovative and eye-catching aircraft for 40 years, Rutan has amassed enough awards and aerospace trophies to fill two wall bookcases in … 16
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Rare turtle taken to hospital
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 MARATHON, Fla. – An endangered female hawksbill sea turtle, laden with eggs, has arrived at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital after being flown to the state from the U.S. Virgin …
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Accuracy watch
September 2, 2012 in City on Page A2 For 09-02-2012
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Legendary lyricist Hal David dies
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 LOS ANGELES – Hal David, the stylish, heartfelt lyricist who teamed with Burt Bacharach on dozens of timeless songs for movies, television and a variety of recording artists in the …
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Gulf Coast flood recovery slow
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 NEW ORLEANS – As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac pushed their way up the Mississippi valley on Saturday, spinning off severe thunderstorms and at least four tornadoes, some on the …
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Drought revives ethanol debate
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – This summer’s brutal weather is the backdrop for a renewed battle between fuel and food interests: The meat industry and several governors want less of the nation’s corn … 1
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White House releases beer recipe
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Beer lovers, the secret is out. The White House has made public the recipe for two homemade beers that have become an object of fascination for beer drinkers …
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North Korea, Iran to share technology
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 TEHRAN, Iran – Iran and North Korea signed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement Saturday, bringing the two nations deeply at odds with the U.S. closer together. Iranian state TV …
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‘Hobbit’ release dates announced
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 “Hobbit” fans need only wait seven months between the second and third installments of Peter Jackson’s highly anticipated trilogy. Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures announced Friday that the final …
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In brief: Suicide bombings kill more than a dozen
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 Kabul, Afghanistan – Two suicide bombings Saturday in a restive province near Kabul killed 12 Afghans and injured a small number of U.S. troops, military and local officials said. In …
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Top ICE aide resigns under cloud
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A7 WASHINGTON – A senior Obama administration political appointee and longtime aide to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigned Saturday amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior lodged by at least three … 4
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Romney touts agenda for ‘winning season’
September 2, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A8 CINCINNATI – Unveiling a new campaign speech, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney vowed Saturday to lead America to a “winning season” and insisted that his party would stick to the …
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In Brief: Officers catch suspected burglar with his pants down, literally
September 2, 2012 in City on Page B1 One burglary suspect was caught because his pants got stuck on security window bars late Friday night, while a police dog tracked and caught his accomplice, police said. Responding to …
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That’s NEWS to you
September 2, 2012 in City on Page B1 If you followed the news last week, you might do well on this week’s quiz. After warming up below with the newspaper edition, why not try your hand at our …
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Finding work in ‘restructured’ post-recession economy difficult
September 2, 2012 in City, Idaho on Page B1 More than 15,000 jobs were lost in Spokane and Kootenai counties when the housing bubble burst in 2008, and most of those haven’t come back. Labor market economists say jobs … 1
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Jim Kershner’s this day in history
September 2, 2012 in City on Page B1 From our archives, 100 years ago A North Idaho rancher stood outside a socialist meeting in Enaville, Idaho, with a rifle in his hand. Then he waited until the crowd …
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