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Information from some sites may not be reliable, or may not be vetted.
Some sources may require subscription.
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from Allen West
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
What Congress is About to Pass Could Shut Down My Website
If you’ve not read House Bill 2899, you should. This legislation would authorize the creation of a new government agency in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — as if we needed another. Incredibly enough, this new agency is being sponsored by the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Representative Mike McCaul (R-Tx). The agency is charged with Countering Violent Extremism (CVE).
Allen West: As A World Leader, We should NOT be participating in this corruption
As a world leader, the United States should lead. Instead of participating in a corrupt system where governments pick winners and losers, the United States should ditch the Export-Import Bank and lead the world to a better system of free trade, low taxes and minimal regulation.
What Congress is About to Pass Could Shut Down My Website
If you’ve not read House Bill 2899, you should. This legislation would authorize the creation of a new government agency in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — as if we needed another. Incredibly enough, this new agency is being sponsored by the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Representative Mike McCaul (R-Tx). The agency is charged with Countering Violent Extremism (CVE).
Allen West: As A World Leader, We should NOT be participating in this corruption
As a world leader, the United States should lead. Instead of participating in a corrupt system where governments pick winners and losers, the United States should ditch the Export-Import Bank and lead the world to a better system of free trade, low taxes and minimal regulation.
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from Americans Against the Tea Party
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from CNN
Carson: Planned Parenthood doesn't 'understand the sanctity of human life'
Ben Carson on Tuesday slammed Planned Parenthood, telling CNN's Jake Tapper that the women's health organization "doesn't seem to understand the sanctity of human life and is willing to destroy that."
Boy Scouts change policy on gay leaders
The Boy Scouts of America announced Monday that it's lifting the ban on gay adults as Scout leaders. "On Monday July 27 the national executive board ratified a resolution removing the national restriction on openly gay leaders and employees," Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates said in a video statement on Monday.
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
Allen West: We Don't Need Obama to Develop 'Gun Safety Laws' -- 'Guns Already Have Safeties'
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from Daily Mail (UK)
EXCLUSIVE: 'Hillary must NEVER become President', says the woman who exposed Bill's affair with Monica. Former Clinton West Wing assistant Linda Tripp says Democratic contender is a liar who treats the public with contempt
Linda Tripp, now 65, was a civil servant who had a ringside seat during Clinton's administration with office directly adjacent to Hillary's
'You can't rape your spouse': Trump in new sex attack scandal after his lawyer offers outrageous defense against ex-wife Ivana's claims he 'violated' her
Article in the Daily Beast revisits allegations against presidential candidate made during his divorce from first wife during early 1990s
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from Defense One
What the UN Can Do To Fix Its Peacekeeping Mission
UN peacekeeping missions are 'not suited to engage in military counterterror operations,' according to the first independent report on UN peacekeeping operations since 2000. Last month, an independent panel of experts released a much-anticipated review of United Nations peace operations—and not a moment too soon. The panel was the first to examine the future of UN peacekeeping since the landmark Report of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations, commonly known as the Brahimi Report, published in 2000.
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from Examiner.com
[Information from this site may not be vetted.]
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Alexander Hamilton Explains Why Supreme Court Term Limits Are A Bad Idea
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from KXLY 4 News (ABC Spokane)
Retired Marine wants stolen dog tag from Vietnam tour returned
A Spokane veteran is hoping the thief who stole his truck will take the time to return a sentimental keepsake inside his stolen truck that he carried with him through his combat tour in Vietnam. It may not sound important to those of us who have never been in combat, but for retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Moore, he wants back the dog tag he wore through his tour in Vietnam back in 1970. His Toyota Tundra pickup truck was stolen last Tuesday by a thief who had cased Moore's property, taping open a door lock on his garage and returning for the Toyota when he wasn't there.
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from MEDIAite
from New York Daily News
from New York Post
Hillary Clinton’s $600 haircut
Hillary Clinton put part of Bergdorf Goodman on lockdown on Friday to get a $600 haircut at the swanky John Barrett Salon. Clinton, with a huge entourage in tow, was spotted being ushered through a side entrance of the Fifth Avenue store on Friday.
Linda Tripp breaks silence after nearly 20 years, unloads on Hillary
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Linda Tripp breaks silence after nearly 20 years, unloads on Hillary
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from POLITICO
House conservative seeks John Boehner's ouster
Most Republicans, however, say it will be tough to round up the votes to overthrow the speaker.
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from Religion News Service
Brothers and sisters, you are not professional journalists
Nothing says, “I have no idea what I’m talking about” like a pastor, blogger, or social media troll complaining about “journalistic integrity.” Those who use this phrase are typically not saying anything about journalism; they just don’t like what the writer has to say.
from The Right Scoop
Ivana Trump REJECTS rape allegations, says Donald Trump ‘would make an incredible president’
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from Right Wing News
Obama Cost Us All Over $5 Million Just for the Flight Alone for His Vacation to Africa
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from ScienceAlert
from The Spokesman-Review
Accused restaurant burglar seen in business last week
An employee of the Peking North restaurant told police that burglary suspect Cephas Parham, 39, had been in the business twice in the previous week but never purchased anything, according to court documents. The owner of the restaurant said that zippered money bags, a flat screen television, two laptops and karaoke equipment were missing after the burglary reported shortly after 7 a.m. Monday. A Spokane police officer fired at Parham and missed during a foot chase from the scene. Police say Parham had a realistic looking fake gun at the time. Court documents state that Officer James Erickson chased Parham and got in a fight with him.
Suspect in custody after Spokane police shooting
Attack on CdA goats leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Coeur d’Alene police are investigating an attack on three goats the city uses to knock down weeds at city water well enclosures. One goat was found dead and nearly decapitated this morning, a second had to be put down today, and a third survived with serious injuries, according to police and Quintin Forte, the owner of the goats.
Sacred Heart psychiatrists agree to stay on
Five of the seven psychiatrists on staff at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center have agreed to continue their employment at the hospital, officials announced today. All of the psychiatrists had submitted letters of resignation, effective in mid-August. But as a result of changes in the model of care and workload, five psychiatrists agreed to stay and several others have expressed interest in working at Sacred Heart. The hospital currently operates the only inpatient psychiatric facility in Spokane, with 48 adult beds and 24 pediatric beds. It’s the facility where police take individuals who pose an immediate threat to themselves or others. Pending changes involve a gradual reduction in the psych ward’s inpatient capacity, to 12 adult patients and 12 pediatric patients. The hospital will work with other behavioral health providers to help patients get care in the most appropriate setting. Meanwhile, Sacred Heart is continuing to recruit new psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, but a national shortage has hampered those efforts.
Pedestrian hit, killed while walking on sidewalk in north Spokane
A driver hit and killed a woman in her 60s who was pushing a stroller Tuesday morning on a sidewalk near the intersection of North Ruby Street and Augusta Avenue. Spokane police arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and vehicular homicide. The 4-year-old boy in the stroller suffered minor injuries but did not need to go to a hospital.
Brady’s suspension upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for his role in using underinflated footballs during the AFC championship game last season has been upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Avista should cut electric rates, UTC staff says
Instead of asking for more money, Avista Corp. should be giving its Washington customers a slight break on their electric bills, according to staff members for a state regulatory commission. The Utilities and Transportation Commission’s staff is recommending a 1.2 percent cut in electric revenues for the Spokane-based utility, which initially asked for a 6.6 percent rate hike. In enacted, the cut would save a typical Washington electric customer about 20 cents per month. Avista failed to demonstrate that it needed more revenue in its latest rate case, given the company’s robust earnings in 2014, according to the UTC’s staff analysis. Avista earned about $15 million more than it’s state-authorized profit margin for 2014, and the utility also received an electric rate hike for 2015 which will generate about $16 million in additional revenue. However, the UTC staff is recommending an increase in natural gas rates for Avista. The company failed to hit its authorized profit margin for the natural gas side of its business in 2014. Staff members are recommending a 5.3 percent increase in gas revenues, instead of the 7 percent requested by Avista asked.
Dog dies in Airway Heights house fire
Five people were displaced and a dog died early Monday in a house fire in Airway Heights. The Airway Heights Fire Department was called around 5:30 a.m. to a house at the corner of West Sixth Avenue and South Beeman Street. The fire apparently started on a deck in the back yard of the two-story home. The five residents made it out safely, but the dog’s body later was found inside. The house remained standing but was considered a total loss.
Grant County reports uptick in West Nile virus
At least 42 mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus this season in Grant County, an uptick from the 34 positive samples collected during last year’s mosquito season, according to the Grant County Health District. Grant County is one of four Washington counties reporting West Nile-infected mosquitoes. Benton County reported 14, Franklin County reported 3, and Yakima County reported only 1.
Man found dead in Missoula might have died in Spokane
Police are investigating after a man who died of an apparent gunshot wound was brought to St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Detective Sgt. Scott Pastian said officers were working with police in Spokane to investigate the possibility that the shooting occurred there. He says the victim was driven to Missoula from Spokane on Sunday and either died on the way or was deceased for the entire trip. Pastian said officers were investigating the death as a homicide. They were interviewing the driver and the victim’s family. No immediate arrests were made.
Boy Scouts removes full ban on gay adults
The Boy Scouts of America on Monday ended its blanket ban on gay adult leaders while allowing church-sponsored Scout units to maintain the exclusion for religious reasons. The new policy, aimed at easing a controversy that has embroiled the Boy Scouts for years, takes effect immediately. It was approved by the BSA’s National Executive Board on a 45-12 vote during a closed-to-the-media teleconference.
Rise in child ‘pot poisoning’ incidents concerns officials
Reports of kids eating marijuana-infused cookies and candies are on the rise statewide and in Spokane County, where a 4-year-old spent the night in intensive care after eating a product belonging to a parent. The number of “pot poisonings” is relatively small, but the increase is troubling to public health officials. Statewide, 14 potential marijuana poisonings were reported among children 19 and younger so far this year, according to the Washington Poison Center. Five of those incidents occurred in Spokane County. Last year, there were 19 reported incidents of children ingesting marijuana products in Washington, including six in Spokane County.
A puppy named Bonita is credited with alerting a Spokane Valley family to a fire early Monday that heavily damaged their apartment complex. Bonita started barking around 9 a.m. when a row of garages at the Broadway Square Apartments, 11910 E. Broadway Ave., caught fire. The racket alerted the dog’s owner, Tara Peters, who was at home with her 4-year-old son, Anthony. Peters said the fire jumped from the garages and tore through the attic of her family’s second-floor apartment. She, her son and Bonita escaped unharmed.
El Nino has wide-ranging global economic impact
In California, they’re counting on it to end a historic drought; in Peru, they’ve already declared a pre-emptive emergency to prepare for devastating flooding. It’s both an economic stimulus and a recession-maker. And it’s likely to increase the price of coffee, chocolate and sugar. It’s El Nino – most likely the largest in well over a decade, forecasters say. A lot more than mere weather, it affects lives and pocketbooks in different ways in different places.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, known as the father of the country’s military missile program, died Monday after collapsing while delivering a lecture, a top state official said. He was 83.
Foam trees fueled Vegas blaze
Fake palm trees and high winds fueled a poolside fire on a rooftop at The Cosmopolitan hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip over the weekend.
Seattle true-crime author Ann Rule dies at 83
True-crime writer Ann Rule, who wrote more than 30 books, including a profile of her former co-worker, serial killer Ted Bundy, has died at age 83.
Obama calls GOP criticism of Iran deal ‘ridiculous,’ ‘sad’
President Barack Obama unleashed a blistering and belittling rebuke of Republican White House hopefuls Monday, calling their attack on his landmark nuclear deal with Iran “ridiculous if it weren’t so sad.”
President Barack Obama unleashed a blistering and belittling rebuke of Republican White House hopefuls Monday, calling their attack on his landmark nuclear deal with Iran “ridiculous if it weren’t so sad.”
Higher-ranking nuclear chief tapped
4-star general to lead troubled bomber, missile command
Working to reinvigorate its nuclear force after years of missteps and scandal, the Air Force is putting a four-star general in charge for the first time in the post-Cold War era. His mission: Restore institutional muscle and assert more influence on the force’s behalf.
4-star general to lead troubled bomber, missile command
Working to reinvigorate its nuclear force after years of missteps and scandal, the Air Force is putting a four-star general in charge for the first time in the post-Cold War era. His mission: Restore institutional muscle and assert more influence on the force’s behalf.
South Korea said today it is now virtually free of the deadly MERS virus that killed 36 people and sickened nearly 200 since an outbreak was declared in May.
U.S., Turkey plan Islamic State-free zone in Syria
Turkey and the United States have agreed on the outlines of a plan to rout the Islamic State group from a strip of Syrian territory along the Turkish border.
NSA will stop looking at old U.S. phone records
The Obama administration has decided that the National Security Agency will soon stop examining – and will ultimately destroy – millions of American calling records it collected under a controversial program leaked by former agency contractor Edward Snowden.
Judge says she did not involuntarily commit Louisiana theater gunman
The gunman responsible for last week’s deadly attack in a Louisiana movie theater was delivered by deputies to a hospital for a mental evaluation in 2008 after his family said he was a danger to himself and others.
Satellite captures Thai-owned trafficking boats in Papua New Guinea
From space, the fishing boats are just little white specks floating in a vast stretch of blue water off Papua New Guinea. But zoom in and there’s the critical evidence: Two trawlers loading slave-caught seafood onto a massive refrigerated cargo ship.
Critics upset as Malaysia taken off U.S. human trafficking blacklist
The State Department on Monday took Malaysia and Cuba off its blacklist of countries failing to combat modern-day slavery, leaving the U.S. open to criticism that politics is swaying the rankings in its annual human trafficking report.
WSU hires UW team to assess public health issues
Washington State University has hired a group of researchers to assess health problems facing rural communities and local minority groups. At least six researchers are coming to WSU Spokane from the University of Washington’s Partnerships for Native Health program. The effort is aimed at mitigating unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking, poor diets and sleep patterns.
In brief: Council OKs questions alongside ballot issue
The Spokane City Council narrowly voted to include two “advisory questions” on November’s general election ballot alongside Envision Spokane’s Worker Bill of Rights. The questions, which were approved by a 4-3 vote, will basically ask voters if the city should raise taxes to pay for Envision’s measure, or if other city services should be cut to pay for it.
Radio host seriously hurt in cycling accident
KXLY radio host Ken Hopkins is recovering from a July 13 bicycle accident that left him partially paralyzed and facing a long recovery. Hopkins is the program director for 92.9 KZZU-FM and also part of the popular Dave, Ken and Molly morning radio show.
Prosecuting attorney’s death believed suicide
Authorities say Emma Paulsen, elected in November to serve as Ferry County’s prosecuting attorney, was found dead last week in her Republic home after an apparent suicide. Okanogan County Coroner Dave Rodriguez said Monday an investigation into Paulsen’s death, conducted with the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office, is nearing completion. She was found in her home by law enforcement after 10 p.m. Thursday.
In brief: Oregon government buildings receive suspicious packages
Authorities in Oregon are investigating suspicious packages sent to government buildings around the state. The Oregon State Police said Monday that some of the packages contained an unknown substance. Police did not say how many packages were received or which government buildings received them.
West Side cities seek to save water
The cities of Seattle, Tacoma and Everett are asking people to avoid wasting water in response to the hot, dry weather and low river levels.
Body in suitcase found at apartments
A body has been found inside a suitcase at a SeaTac apartment complex. Because the body is in bad condition, the medical examiner will need to determine the gender, identification and cause of death. This is the second time since May that the Sheriff’s Office has investigated a body found in a suitcase. The other one was found in Kent, about 3 to 5 miles southeast of SeaTac.
Blue Angels shows will close bridge
The return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to the Seafair Air Show means the Interstate 90 floating bridge will be closed at times later this week.
Priest Lake level might be lowered
Drought conditions could result in a gradual drawdown of Priest Lake’s summer pool this year. Priest Lake was just six-tenths of an inch under the preferred summer pool on Monday, which is set by state statute at 2,437.64 feet above sea level. But water levels could drop in the future if the tributaries flowing into the lake start to dry up.
Weather aids firefighters in Glacier National Park
Fire crews were taking advantage of cooler, wet weather Monday as they battled the Reynolds Creek fire in Glacier National Park.
Attorney general lauds Legislature’s work on education funding
Plunge in Chinese shares helps send global markets lower
The worst drop in China’s stock market in eight years helped drag down other markets around the world Monday. Faced with a drop in stock prices in Asia, Europe and the U.S., investors moved into traditional safe havens.
Google uncoupling Google+ from other products, starting with YouTube
Google is saying that it’s time for Google+ to be going, going … though not completely gone. The company announced Monday it will pull back Google+’s integration with Google products in an attempt to streamline the service.
Smartphones the newest tool for medical research
Jody Kearns doesn’t like to spend time obsessing about her Parkinson’s disease. The 56-year-old dietitian from Syracuse, New York, had to give up bicycling because the disorder affected her balance. But she still works, drives and tries to live a normal life.
In brief: Rates on U.S. Treasury bills at highest point this year
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday’s auction to the highest levels this year. The Treasury Department auctioned $24 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.050 percent, up from 0.030 percent last week.
Kazakhstan approved for admission to WTO
Kazakhstan is set to become the 162nd member of the World Trade Organization after the Geneva-based body formally approved the country’s membership Monday. The largest former Soviet republic in Central Asia is rich in natural resources and a key transit country for goods between Asia and Europe.
Nike offers refunds to end FuelBand suit
Nike will give partial refunds or gift cards to people who bought FuelBand fitness trackers in the last 3 1/2 years, resolving a lawsuit that said the products can’t accurately tally how many steps a user is taking or how many calories they’ve burned.
Apartheid suits against IBM, Ford tossed
A federal appeals court has rejected lawsuits accusing IBM Corp. and Ford Motor Co. of supporting apartheid in South Africa decades ago through their business deals.
Burger King’s sales get another boost from Chicken Fries
Burger King got a boost from the return of its “Chicken Fries.” Parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. said Monday sales rose 7.9 percent at Burger King locations in the U.S. and Canada during the second quarter.
Robert J. Samuelson: Medicare, Medicaid’s impact mixed
Editorial: State should let counties set their own property tax rates
House Call: Umbilical cord blood may be worth banking
Stem cells are amazing. They have the ability to become any other cell. Adults have a few of these cells, but newborns have many. These stem cells can be harvested from the blood in an infant’s umbilical cord, from the umbilical cord itself, and from the placenta. Stem cells have been the focus of a lot of research, and most of that research has been done on stem cells from umbilical cord blood.
Chronic migraine sufferers may benefit from cosmetic surgery
Ask Dr. K: ‘Natural’ options not always the best treatment for high cholesterol
Guys stretch truth when study doubts their masculinity
People’s Pharmacy: Neosporin can trigger allergic reactions
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from Tri-City Herald
A convicted sex offender caught with 61,000 images of child pornography on his home computer told a federal judge Tuesday he didn’t think it was wrong to download what is freely available on the internet. Dan R. Dickey, 68, of Kennewick, said his criminal actions in the past decade have overshadowed all the good he did serving his country and his community for the first 60 years.
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from The Washington Times (DC)
Obama’s flight to Africa tops $5 million: study
President Obama’s five-day trip to Africa cost taxpayers more than $5 million in flight time alone for Air Force One, according to a study released Tuesday.
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
Trump’s Lawyer Makes Even Donald Look Tame With Intense Tirade Against Liberal Site
The Daily Beast recently published an article dredging up a more than 20-year-old quote from Trump’s ex-wife, Ivana, in an ostensible attempt to depict him as a sexual abuser.
What Bill’s Sex Accuser Just Did Has The Potential To Cripple The Clintons For Good
Earlier this year, Western Journalism reported that one of Bill Clinton’s alleged sexual assault victims transitioned into a vocal opponent of his wife’s current presidential campaign. In April, Kathleen Willey said of Hillary Clinton: “I haven’t seen one single accomplishment that would give her the credentials to be president of the United States.” According to a recent BizPac Review article, Willey has compounded her anti-Clinton stance by launching a new website to solicit accusations from other potential sexual assault victims.
(Western Journalism)
Trump’s Lawyer Makes Even Donald Look Tame With Intense Tirade Against Liberal Site
The Daily Beast recently published an article dredging up a more than 20-year-old quote from Trump’s ex-wife, Ivana, in an ostensible attempt to depict him as a sexual abuser.
What Bill’s Sex Accuser Just Did Has The Potential To Cripple The Clintons For Good
Earlier this year, Western Journalism reported that one of Bill Clinton’s alleged sexual assault victims transitioned into a vocal opponent of his wife’s current presidential campaign. In April, Kathleen Willey said of Hillary Clinton: “I haven’t seen one single accomplishment that would give her the credentials to be president of the United States.” According to a recent BizPac Review article, Willey has compounded her anti-Clinton stance by launching a new website to solicit accusations from other potential sexual assault victims.
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from Young Conservatives
Ivana Says Donald Trump “Would Make an Incredible President,” Slams Rape Allegations
Ivana Says Donald Trump “Would Make an Incredible President,” Slams Rape Allegations
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