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Friday, February 22, 2013
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Israel/Palestine focus shifts
February 22, 2013 in Opinion on Page A11 The Academy Awards ceremony will make history this year with the first nomination of a feature documentary made by a Palestinian. “5 Broken Cameras” was filmed and directed by Emad …
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Climate science sound
February 22, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 I am writing in response to David Boleneus’ Feb. 15 letter rebutting the science behind anthropogenic climate change. 44
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Four indicted in tainted peanuts case
February 22, 2013 in Health, Nation/World on Page A12 A federal grand jury, investigating one of the largest food-related recalls ever, indicted four executives at the now-defunct Peanut Corporation of America, accusing them of knowing that their products were …
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Winter storm blankets much of the Midwest
February 22, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A12 ST. LOUIS – Powdery snow bombarded much of the nation’s midsection Thursday, leaving as much as 17 inches in some places, shutting down airports, schools and state legislatures. The storm …
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Chiefs call on Gal right wing to play defense
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Spokane Chiefs fans have watched Blake Gal play for five years, but they’ve seen a different side to him during the last month. Injuries to defensemen Tyler King and Jason …
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GU women clinch share of WCC title
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 College basketball: Taelor Karr matched her career high with 27 points Thursday night as the Gonzaga women clinched at least a share of their ninth consecutive West Coast Conference title …
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Gebbers leads Whitworth into NWC title game
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Some of Wade Gebbers’ shots were definitely not suitable for framing. “There were some ugly ones there,” the Whitworth senior guard said. “But when you’re a shooter, you just have …
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Saunders pens new chapter with Bard
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 PEORIA, Ariz. – First it was rubber bands and an oversized bat; now a “swimming pool noodle” is helping Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders maintain his newfound hitting career. It was …
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Women main event for UFC 157
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Ronda Rousey has an Olympic judo medal, an undeniable personal magnetism and a merciless string of victories in her short mixed martial arts career. Now she’s finally got a showcase … 1
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McIlroy, Woods ousted in Match Play
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Golf: The snow is gone from the Match Play Championship in Marana, Ariz., and so are Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. In a stunning conclusion Thursday, Shane Lowry made a …
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Newsmakers
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Traded The Orlando Magic traded veteran shooting guard J.J. Redick, center Gustavo Ayon and reserve point guard Ish Smith to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for guards Doron Lamb and …
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Varied group of offensive linemen for NFL draft
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 INDIANAPOLIS – This year’s NFL rookie offensive linemen are chock full of stories and characters. Luke Joeckel and Barrett Jones have the neatly trimmed hair, the clean-cut faces, the All-American …
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NBA greats show up for Buss service
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Jerry West were among a host of NBA greats who gathered to remember the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry …
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Harvick and Kyle Busch wins Daytona 500 Duels
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – There are two certainties heading into the Daytona 500: Kevin Harvick is the favorite, and no one is sure what the action will look like in …
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Yankees consider swapping outfielders
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 Yankees outfielders Curtis Granderson and Brett Gardner could be switching positions. Granderson worked out in left field Thursday and the speedy Gardner switched to center.
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Patrick hangs on to Daytona pole after safe run
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – All Danica Patrick needed to do was keep her car intact. She didn’t exactly follow her team owner’s advice – start and then park after two …
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As the NHL season speeds forward, surprises abound
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B4 This unusual NHL season is already one third of the way over, with roughly two more months for teams to grind through the lockout-condensed schedule. With so many games packed …
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Conference all-sports trophy named for former CCS athletic director
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B4 Maury Ray left a mark of excellence during three-plus decades as athletic director at the Community Colleges of Spokane. Now he’ll do the same for Northwest Athletic Association of Community …
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Canadian prime minister turns heads during visit to WHL game
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B4 SASKATOON – Fast skating and stellar saves weren’t the only things that caught fans’ attention Wednesday at a Western Hockey League game in Saskatoon. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who was …
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South Africa police replace top Pistorius investigator
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B4 PRETORIA, South Africa – South African police appointed a new chief investigator Thursday in the Oscar Pistorius murder case, replacing a veteran detective after unsettling revelations that the officer was …
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Pac-12 men’s basketball standings
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 For 02-22-2013
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Bears top Ducks in Pac-12 basketball
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Justin Cobbs’ jumper with 0.7 seconds to play gave California a 48-46 victory over No. 23 Oregon in Pac-12 basketball on Thursday night in Eugene. Cobbs’ shot, which came after … 1
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Moscow advances to state tournament
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Dane Randall and Nick Ellison combined to score 26 points as the Moscow Bears recovered from a shaky third quarter to beat the visiting Lakeland Hawks 60-53 for the 5A …
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Pirates in title game
February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Emily Travis fueled a late 11-1 run with two 3-pointers Thursday night and the Whitworth Pirates (20-6) advanced to the Northwest Conference women’s basketball tournament championship game with a 55-54 …
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