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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Milestones

Ten years ago: South Africa announced that Nelson Mandela would be released after 27 years in captivity.

Five years ago: The House passed a crime bill boosting funding for state prisons but requiring states to get tougher on violent criminals.

One year ago: House prosecutors said public opinion polls had made a stronger impression on senators than any evidence that President Clinton committed a crime.