AM Headlines — 12.18.15

Michelle Brumley, dressed as a Snow Trooper, and Mason Williams walk to the end of the line of more than 100 people waiting for the start of the premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” on Thursday at Regal Cinemas Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene. Press story here. (Jake Parrish/Press photo)

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