Stories for April 6, 2007

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  Parenting in poverty

  In City on Page A1 RAPID LIGHTNING, IDAHO – Several miles down a pocked and muddy road, past the wooden bridge over Lightning Creek, around the last bend from the snowbound carapace of a Chevy …

• U.S. ignored skepticism about Iraq, al-Qaida link

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Captured Iraqi documents and intelligence interrogations of Saddam Hussein and two former aides “all confirmed” that Saddam’s regime was not directly cooperating with al-Qaida before the U.S. invasion …

• Developers seek delay

  In Idaho on Page A1 The developers of the proposed Chateau de Loire golf retreat want to postpone an April 19 public hearing so they can have more time to prepare their application. The French-themed …

• It’s BYOB for poet

  In City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Washington will have a poet laureate, it seems, but without a butt. After 12 years of unsuccessful attempts, state lawmakers have agreed to hire an official state poet …

• Cat rescues family from deadly fumes

  In Nation/World on Page A2 NEW CASTLE, Ind. – A cat helped spare a family from death by carbon monoxide poisoning by jumping on the bed and meowing wildly as fumes filled the home, the …

• Inherited disease may have fueled Hatfield-McCoy feud

  In Nation/World on Page A2 The most infamous feud in American folklore, the long-running battle between the Hatfields and McCoys, may be partly explained by a rare, inherited disease that can lead to hair-trigger rage …

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  Questions follow Britons’ return

  In Nation/World on Page A3 LONDON – A joyous reception for 15 British sailors and marines freed from Iran turned to hard questioning Thursday about the British military’s handling of the event and the ready …

• World in brief: 1,600 evacuated from cruise ship

  In Nation/World on Page A3 Scores of passengers climbed down rope ladders to rescue vessels after a Greek cruise ship struck a reef Thursday and started listing in the Mediterranean, forcing the evacuation of 1,600 …

• Study projects long-term drought

  In Nation/World on Page A3 The driest periods of the last century – the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and the droughts of the 1950s – could become the norm in the Southwest United States …

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  Pelosi stops by Saudi council

  In Nation/World on Page A4 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Saudi Arabia’s unelected advisory council Thursday, the closest thing in the kingdom to a legislature, where she tried out her …

• Cheney scolds Pelosi for traveling to Syria

  In Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Vice President Dick Cheney scolded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday for her “bad behavior” in traveling to Syria, a country that he said promotes terrorism. In a …

• Chinese deny blame for pet food

  In Nation/World on Page A4 BEIJING – China has denied responsibility for several pet deaths in the United States which U.S. authorities blame on a batch of chemically contaminated wheat gluten from China, state media …

• Scientists solve big mystery of small dogs

  In Nation/World on Page A5 Researchers have finally solved one of the great canine mysteries: Why are small dogs small? As it turns out, small dogs all bear a tiny piece of regulatory DNA that …

• Activities

  In City on Page A6 The following events and activities are scheduled during the communitywide “Our Kids: Our Business” campaign, which runs the month of April. For more community events, lists of agencies and stories, …

• Coming Saturday

  In City on Page A6

• Justice Department faces new records fight

  In Nation/World on Page A7 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is refusing to release hundreds of pages of additional documents related to the firings of eight U.S. attorneys, setting up a fresh clash with Capitol …

• Nation in brief: Voters approve spaceport tax

  In Nation/World on Page A7 Voters in a southern New Mexico county have approved a tax to raise an estimated $49 million toward a $198 million tourism spaceport, according to unofficial returns Thursday. Residents of …

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  FBI may have shot own agent

  In Nation/World on Page A7 READINGTON, N.J. – An FBI agent who was killed Thursday in a shootout with three bank robbery suspects might have been shot accidentally by another agent on his stakeout team, …

• Here’s the dirt: 17 condos slated for downtown

  In Business on Page A8 An alleyway that borders the railroad viaduct is on track for 17 new condominiums in downtown Spokane. Mauer Construction plans to transform three buildings at Jefferson Street and Railroad Avenue …

• Women paying more for care

  In Business on Page A8 ATLANTA – High-deductible health insurance plans favored by many employers often wind up being an unfair burden to women, a new study says, largely because women need many routine medical …

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  Big digs reflect big changes at food co-op

  In Business on Page A8 MOSCOW, Idaho – The irony of running a natural foods co-op from a former Safeway store isn’t lost on Kenna Eaton. After years of cramped quarters, the Moscow Food Co-op …

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  Anti-roll features will be required

  In Business on Page A8 NEW YORK – All new vehicles will be required to have anti-rollover technology by the 2012 model year, the government said Thursday, predicting it could prevent thousands of roadway deaths …

• In brief: AFL-CIO targets Verizon’s board

  In Business on Page A8 The AFL-CIO, a major shareholder in public companies, is targeting Verizon Communications Inc. this year for a shakeup of its board of directors as it accuses the company’s chief executive …

• Report: Geffen still wants to buy Times

  In Business on Page A8 CHICAGO – Movie and music mogul David Geffen is negotiating with Sam Zell on a possible deal for the Los Angeles Times following Zell’s successful bid for Tribune Co., a …

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  Kerkorian bids again for troubled Chrysler

  In Business on Page A9 NEW YORK – Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, who lost out in Chrysler’s 1998 merger with Daimler-Benz, wants to buy the troubled automaker back from its now-unhappy German owners. Kerkorian’s wholly-owned …

• Company News: ConAgra identifies cause of salmonella

  In Business on Page A9 ConAgra Foods said Thursday that moisture from a leaky roof and faulty sprinkler was the source of the salmonella bacteria that contaminated peanut butter at its Georgia plant last year, …

• Investors cautious after recent streak

  In Business on Page A9 NEW YORK – Wall Street neared the end of a winning week in light pre-holiday trading Thursday as investors, awaiting the release of March employment figures, remained cautiously optimistic after …

• New claims support Alger Hiss

  In Nation/World on Page A11 NEW YORK – Scholars probing anew into the Cold War’s most famous espionage case suggested Thursday that another U.S. diplomat, not Alger Hiss, was the Soviet agent code-named Ales. Meanwhile, …

• Eight U.S. soldiers killed in Baghdad area

  In Nation/World on Page A12 BAGHDAD – The U.S. military reported Thursday that eight U.S. soldiers were killed in the Baghdad area over the past three days as militants fought back against a security plan …

• Wastewater option awaits OK

  In Idaho on Page B1 To help clean up the Spokane River and nip summertime algae blooms on Long Lake, communities in Kootenai County must clean up their wastewater. Really clean it up. Within a …

• People ‘very scared’ of suspect in students’ deaths

  In Idaho on Page B1 BOISE – A 21-year-old man accused of killing a University of Idaho student and under investigation in the killing of a Boise State University student had been described as behaving …

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  CdA launches abuse fight

  In Idaho on Page B1 Coeur d’Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem issued a special proclamation Thursday asking residents to each pledge to do one thing to make the community safer for kids. Hundreds of pinwheels symbolizing …

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  Huckleberries: Mayor shares her thoughts over coffee

  In Idaho on Page B1 This is the first in a new weekly series in which D.F. Oliveria interviews regional newsmakers live online at businesses with wireless Internet. Readers of his blog can ask questions, …

• Onion named official state vegetable

  In City on Page B1 OLYMPIA – After a three-year campaign that included platoons of determined school kids, a political deadlock with miffed potato growers and free onion-flavored sausages handed out at the state Capitol, …

• Children taken from home after raid

  In City on Page B2 At least two children were removed from a home Wednesday when officers raided two drug businesses operated by family members. Spokane police detectives turned two children over to Child Protective …

• First-degree murder charges planned in shooting

  In City on Page B2 A 59-year-old Ferry County house guest faces arraignment next Friday in the shooting death of his host. District Court Judge Lynda Eaton set bail Wednesday at $500,000 for murder suspect …

• Activist seeking council position

  In City on Page B2 The first of several entries into the races for Spokane City Council was made official Thursday. Donna McKereghan, a member of the state Legislative Ethics Board, is challenging Bob Apple …

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  Kalispel Tribe holds conference

  In City on Page B2 It was time to put away the notebooks and break out the basketballs at the Spokane Convention Center where nearly 40 teams of American Indian youths participated in a little …

• In brief: Crash with truck kills bicyclist

  In Idaho on Page B2 A 25-year-old Spokane Valley man died shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday when his bicycle collided with a pickup near the Liberty Lake Off-Road Vehicle Park, according to a Spokane County …

• House official slams leader’s spouse

  In City on Page B2 OLYMPIA – House Republicans lambasted trial lawyers during raucous debate Thursday. But when one lawmaker singled out the Democratic House majority leader’s husband for scorn, the place erupted in shouts. …

• Egg hunts in North Idaho

  In Idaho on Page B2 Community Easter egg hunts will be happening at various locations in North Idaho this weekend. Today

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  Spokane Valley woman killed in crash

  In City on Page B2 A woman died and her husband was critically injured Thursday when their small car was broadsided by a large pickup on Sprague Avenue in Spokane Valley. The wreck closed all …

• Officers cleared in trucker’s ‘delirium’ death

  In City on Page B3 An investigation into the death of a methamphetamine-injecting Texas trucker, who later died during a scuffle with Spokane police last May, has cleared officers of any wrongdoing. Spokane County Prosecutor …

• VA center gets interim director

  In City on Page B3 A shuffle in leadership of Veterans Affairs medical centers in the Northwest has sent a new interim director to the Spokane site. Sharon M. Helman, 36, began work this week …

• ESPN analyst Campbell coming to NIC

  In Idaho on Page B3 Former Major League Baseball player and ESPN baseball analyst Dave Campbell will be the guest speaker at the North Idaho College Booster Club luncheon Tuesday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. …

• Idaho Records

  In Idaho on Page B3 For 04-06-2007

• Official Records

  In City on Page B3 Spokane County Marriage licenses

• Iraq brinkmanship risky

  In Opinion on Page B4 Just as a stopped clock is right twice a day, President Bush finally made some sense on Iraq this week. His forceful attack on the Democrats’ deadline for withdrawing our …

• Tribunals leave truth in lurch

  In Opinion on Page B4 Onward Bush’s soldiers, torture as ye may, but do it in Guantanamo and not in the U.S.A. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court turned down the habeas corpus plea of …

• Our View: Casting shadows

  In Opinion on Page B4 Spokane’s future does not depend on the fate of one proposed condo tower on West Riverside Avenue. Still, the City Council’s decision on the controversial project on Monday will clarify …

• Monkey business as usual in D.C.

  In Opinion on Page B4 Congressman Tom Lantos, who is a member of the delegation that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led to Syria, put the mission clearly when he said: “We have an alternative Democratic …

• Why publish Sgt. Torok’s photo?

  In Opinion on Page B5 Question: A policeman was recently involved in a fatal shooting; names wouldn’t be released for 72 hours. Bystander Pom Collins abruptly snapped a few post-incident pictures which appeared in the …

• Fast Break

  In Sports on Page C1 For 04-06-2007

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  Surprising starts

  In Sports on Page C1 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Arnold Palmer, golf’s acknowledged king and undisputed legend-icon-god, got the 2007 Masters Tournament under way Thursday with an early-morning ceremonial drive off the first tee. Afterward came …

• UI basketball takes big hit

  In Sports on Page C1 The University of Idaho men’s basketball program is losing highly touted recruit Andre McFarland and the assistant coach primarily responsible for recruiting McFarland. McFarland, a one-time USC commitment, has asked …

• Bill Jennings: Here’s to the year’s best of the best

  In Sports on Page C1 After taking full advantage of a memorable winter, it’s time for a debriefing. I made the rounds, distributing my days evenly at the local hills. Sometimes I visit a friend …

• Paralyzed Stingley dies of aftereffects

  In Sports on Page C1 Darryl Stingley spent more than half his life in a wheelchair, a symbol of the violence of the NFL, where large bodies collide at high speeds on every play. He …

• Murrell resigns after five years

  In Sports on Page C1 Sherri Murrell shocked the Cougars family Thursday afternoon by abruptly resigning as the Washington State head women’s basketball coach. “It’s a hard day, I love those kids,” Murrell said after …

• Cougars go back to basics

  In Sports on Page C2 PULLMAN – Vanilla is the flavor of the day for Washington State football this spring, especially on defense. With their ranks thinned and their experience level low, the Cougars are …

• In brief: Huggins leaves K-State to coach West Virginia

  In Sports on Page C2 After one season at Kansas State, Bob Huggins resigned Thursday to become the men’s coach at West Virginia. Although the Wildcats appreciate what Huggins accomplished in that single season, they …

• NBA : Miami clinches playoff spot

  In Sports on Page C2 Bumped and bruised, but playoff bound. The Miami Heat will officially defend their NBA title.

• On the Air

  In Sports on Page C2 For 04-06-2007

• Pickler sets heptathlon mark

  In Sports on Page C2 Washington State’s Diana Pickler broke the 17-year-old Pac-10 Conference record by scoring 6,204 points to win the women’s heptathlon at the 80th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Thursday at Austin, Texas. …

• Thursday’s NL results

  In Sports on Page C3 Reds 5, Cubs 2: At Cincinnati, Michael Barrett’s passed ball let in the tiebreaking run during a wild seventh inning that helped the Reds rally to a victory over Chicago. …

• Relaxed Matsuzaka mows down Royals

  In Sports on Page C3 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Daisuke Matsuzaka looked about as carefree after his highly anticipated major league debut as he did before taking the mound. In between, he validated the heavy …

• NO HEADLINE

  In Features on Page C3 American League Athletics 4, Angels 3

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  Playing with something to prove

  In Sports on Page C3 Horacio Ramirez will walk to the mound today for the Seattle Mariners in Cleveland with every reason to prove a lot of people wrong. There are those who believe he’ll …

• Dodgers will wear No. 42

  In Sports on Page C3 Every player on the Dodgers will be No. 42 for a day. Los Angeles will honor the late Jackie Robinson by having all of its players wear his jersey number …

• Lester returns with solid outing at Class A

  In Sports on Page C3 CHARLESTON, S.C. – If Jon Lester stays this sharp, it shouldn’t take him long to return to Fenway Park. Lester made his first start of the year Thursday night for …

• Thursday’s AL results

  In Sports on Page C3 Red Sox 4, Royals 1: At Kansas City, Mo., Daisuke “Dice-K” Matsuzaka struck out 10 in seven innings to lead Boston over Kansas City. Manny Ramirez had an RBI double …

• By the numbers

  In Sports on Page C3 10 Number of strikeouts Boston’s Daisuke Matsuzaka threw in his highly anticipated major league debut. Matsuzaka’s outing was the first time a pitcher had reached double figures in strikeouts in …

• stats

  In Sports on Page C4 Baseball College

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C4 For 04-06-2007

• Hunting+Fishing

  In Sports on Page C5 Trout Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fish hatchery crews are busy stocking trout in Eastern Washington in preparation for the April 28 lowland lakes fishing season opener. They are …

• RECREATION CALENDAR

  In Sports on Page C5 For 04-06-2007

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  A frightening pair

  In Features on Page D1 In an age of pristine digital images and violence watered down to the point where 13-year-olds can see it without a parent, old pals Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez present …

• The Slice: T. rex advice: Floss, and don’t bet on Cubs

  In Features on Page D1 With a life-size replica of the world’s largest Tyrannosarus rex fossil coming to town at the end of this month, The Slice wanted to check in with the original dinosaur. …

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  ‘Humble’ cast

  In Features on Page D1 Patty Duke doesn’t actually need, in any practical sense, to appear in “Humble Boy” with the Actor’s Repertory Theatre. She’s had plenty of high-profile Hollywood jobs, beginning with “The Miracle …

• Carolyn Hax: Talk to partner about your needs

  In Features on Page D2 Carolyn: Last night I got together with some friends, which was wonderful, but it made me realize how much I miss hanging out with them. All my free time is …

• He’s not quite currying favor

  In Features on Page D2 You may have heard the latest “American Idol” conspiracy theory: that call center operators in India are phoning in votes en masse for Sanjaya Malakar. But while Indians are usually …

• Horoscope

  In Features on Page D2 For 04-06-2007

• Hints from Heloise

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Heloise: I am a flight attendant, and I have a travel hint that I’ve wanted to send to you. This is for people who are prone to forgetting their …

• Reunions

  In Features on Page D3 New listings Plaza Community Annual Reunion – July 28, noon-p.m., at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Call (509) 448-0783.

• Miss Manners: Cell-phone calls may be ignored

  In Features on Page D3 Dear Miss Manners: My cell phone is my only phone line, and I have taken to treating it as I would a landline. That is, when I am not at …