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Big cat attacks, kills dogs in fenced Boise back yards
May 22, 2013 in Idaho Three next-door neighbors in east Boise have had their small dogs attacked by a mountain lion in their fenced back yards in the past two weeks, and two of the … 4
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Suspect in Spokane ricin letters indicted
May 22, 2013 A suspect is in custody in connection with the two ricin-laced letters mailed to federal officials in Spokane. 19
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4 Americans killed since 2009 in drone strikes
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen. The disclosure to … 9
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Doctors save Ohio boy by ’printing’ an airway tube
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop … 2
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Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World ORLANDO, Fla. — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent … 6
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Brass fire hose hookups stolen from buildings
May 22, 2013 in City A rash of thefts of brass fittings on the sides of buildings in Spokane Valley is threatening fire crews’ abilities to fight fires in those buildings, the Spokane County Sheriff’s … 8
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Fairchild loses bid to host new tankers
May 22, 2013 in City Wichita’s McConnell Air Force Base has been selected over Fairchild Air Force Base and two others to be the main operating base for the Air Force’s new KC-46A air refueling … 138
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Track awards keep coming for Valley Christian’s Marchant
May 22, 2013 in Sports Come Saturday, Grant Marchant figures to be alone at the finish line of the 3,200 meters at the State 1B track meet.
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High-tech gun disables remotely
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A1 SAN JOSE, Calif. – A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being … 19
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Testing for breast cancer gene can help women take preventive measures
May 22, 2013 in City, Health on Page A1 Heather Scholten used to get a deer-in-the-headlights look from just about everyone who heard her story. They couldn’t understand how she could elect to remove both her breasts and her … 2
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Sonnelands say developer mistakenly tried to rezone South Hill land
May 22, 2013 in Business on Page A1 Penni Swartzwelder and 160 other property owners in Spokane’s Lincoln Heights neighborhood were half-expecting the notice that recently landed in their mailboxes. It informed them that a developer wanted to … 7
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Court strikes down Arizona abortion law
May 22, 2013 in Health, Nation/World on Page A2 SAN FRANCISCO – A federal court Tuesday struck down Arizona’s ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy absent a medical emergency. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said … 7
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Key IRS official will take the Fifth
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – As the Internal Revenue Service’s last two directors struggled to provide answers Tuesday about the agency’s improper scrutiny of conservative groups, a lawyer for another key IRS official … 9
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Rallies protest scrutiny by IRS
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 CINCINNATI – Tea party activists waving flags and signs, singing patriotic songs and chanting anti-IRS slogans held rallies outside federal buildings across the country Tuesday to protest the agency’s extra … 2
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General suspended in sex case
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Army suspended the commander of its main basic training camp Tuesday for alleged adultery, the latest in a string of military officers accused of sexual misconduct. Brig. … 1
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Senate panel approves immigration reforms
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote … 3
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Arias asks jury for life in prison
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 PHOENIX – Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she “lacked perspective” when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution …
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Burnett receiving Twain humor prize
May 22, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, was named the winner of the nation’s top humor prize … 1
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Idaho still ranks low on education spending
May 22, 2013 in City on Page A5 Idaho remains stuck near the bottom of public education funding, ranking second to last of all states in per-student spending for a third straight year, according to U.S. Census Bureau … 17
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Domini Sandwiches losing a familiar face
May 22, 2013 in City on Page A5 First things first: Domini Sandwiches, home of the largest small in town, is not closing. But Joe Domini, the familiar face behind the cramped front counter, is retiring. Many familiar … 30
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Suit tests whether candidate a resident
May 22, 2013 in City on Page A5 The race for a City Council seat representing northeast Spokane could soon be down to one. Two voters in Spokane’s northeast council district are suing Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton, … 22
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GOP activists’ grip broken on CdA board
May 22, 2013 in City on Page A5 Candidates backed by a group of Republican activists were defeated Tuesday night in unusually lively races for the nonpartisan Coeur d’Alene School Board and Kootenai Hospital District board. In a … 24
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Jim Kershner’s this day in history
May 22, 2013 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago Did you know that there were once houseboats in Spokane?
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Photo: Plenty to ponder
May 22, 2013 in City on Page A6 Sobering reminder: Lake City High School students watch as senior Jacob Wilkinson is transported to an ambulance during a mock DUI accident near the school in Coeur d’Alene on Tuesday. …
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