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• Egypt’s new President Morsi debuts at UN

  September 26, 2012 in Nation/World UNITED NATIONS — Egypt’s new President Mohammed Morsi debuts at the United Nations today with a speech that will be closely watched by world leaders for clues about his democratic …

• Hollande becomes 2nd Socialist president of modern France

  May 15, 2012 in Nation/World PARIS — Francois Hollande became the president of France today in a ceremony steeped in tradition, taking over a country worried about Europe’s future and pledging to make it a …

• Presidential candidates have differing views of tax cut debate

  December 21, 2011 Mitt Romney refused to be pinned down today on how Congress should break an impasse that threatens to raise taxes for 160 million workers — the latest pressing policy debate … 10

• National Guard at border cut to fewer than 300

  December 20, 2011 in Nation/World The Obama administration will keep a reduced contingent of National Guard troops working along the Mexican border for the next year, the Defense Department said Tuesday. Starting in January, the … 3

• Meyer deserved Medal of Honor, his comrades say

  December 14, 2011 in Special Dakota Meyer’s commander had good reason to nominate the former Marine Corps corporal for the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military’s highest decoration for valor.

• Marines promoted inflated story for Medal of Honor winner

  December 14, 2011 in Nation/World With Dakota Meyer standing at attention in his dress uniform, sweat glistening on his forehead under the television lights, President Barack Obama extolled the former Marine corporal for the “extraordinary … 5

• Obama on foreign policy: ‘Ask bin Laden’

  December 8, 2011 in Nation/World President Barack Obama today forcefully rejected Republican accusations that his foreign policy is timid and amounts to a policy of “appeasement.” “Ask Osama bin Laden and the 22 out of … 32

• Herman Cain ends his bid for presidency

  December 3, 2011 Republican candidate Herman Cain says he’s suspending his bid for the Republican presidential nomination to avoid news coverage that is hurtful to his family. 46

• As you surf the Web, candidates surf with you

  December 3, 2011 in Business Online advertising, once used primarily as a way to reach young and heavily wired consumers, has emerged as an essential communications tool in the 2012 presidential contest.

• Coming to a debate near you - ‘The Donald’

  December 2, 2011 in Nation/World Real estate mogul Donald Trump will moderate a Republican presidential debate in Iowa a week before the state holds the first in the nation caucuses. 5

• Whitworth board approves president pick

  April 16, 2010 in City An economics professor from Birmingham, Ala., has been appointed president of Whitworth University, the Board of Trustees announced this afternoon.

• Arevalo will be back at EWU on Monday

  March 19, 2009 in City Eastern Washington University President Rodolfo Arévalo, who took leave in early December to recover from cancer treatment, will return to the Cheney campus on Monday, the acting president said.

• Inmate on Idaho presidential ballot

  April 16, 2008 in Idaho on Page B3 BOISE - Three candidates will appear on the Democratic ticket for president in Idaho’s May primary this year – the two front-runners, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and a …

• Sense Of The District Primary Concerns Region’s Voters Are Worried About Way Things Are, Yet Skeptical Of Major Changes

  March 24, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. Picking a president. Businessman Rick Walsh says the government shouldn’t abandon social programs. “You’ve got to care about other people,” he says. “And that’s what government should do.” Photo …

• Forbes Cites Dole Smear; Charge Called ‘Totally False’ Race Heats Up In Weekend Before Iowa Precinct Caucuses

  February 11, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Steve Forbes accused GOP presidential rival Bob Dole on Saturday of hiring a Utah company to smear Forbes in anonymous calls to voters. But the company said the charge was …

• New Hampshire Is Indicator State Better Record Than Iowa For Picking President

  February 11, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Forget Iowa. Ignore the hype that network television and national political writers will dish out today and Monday. Take a pass on all those stories about the flannel-clad residents of …

• Panel Formed To Find Zinser Successor Selection Process Expected To Take About One Year

  July 13, 1995 in Idaho on Page B8 A panel of 25 people will work to nominate a successor to Elisabeth Zinser as president of the University of Idaho, including three members of the state Board of Education. …

• California’s Dornan Running For President 62-Year-Old Conservative Seeking Republican Nomination

  April 14, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Dornan, with wife Sallie and grandchildren, announces his candidacy. Photo by Associated Press

• Californian Named New Scc President First Black President In City’s Community College System

  April 13, 1995 in City on Page B1 Spokane Community College will have a new president in June. James H. Williams, the dean of the college of arts at California State Polytechnic University, will become the first black …

• Line-Item Veto May Head For Showdown In The Courts

  March 25, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 The line-item veto, on track for congressional passage and President Clinton’s signature, appears a sure bet for one more challenge - in court. “Breathtaking in its questionable constitutionality” is how …

• Clinton’s Ratings Improve In Poll

  February 28, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 For the first time in a year, more people approve than disapprove of both the way President Clinton is handling foreign policy and the economy, a CBS News-New York Times …

• Gramm First To Announce Candidacy

  February 25, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A4 Texas Sen. Phil Gramm. Photo by Associated Press