In the news, Tuesday, September 11, 2012

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from Fox News

EXCLUSIVE: Parents of SEAL Team Six member say unit endangered by Obama administration statements

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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)

Wind still causing problems for firefighters near Grand Coulee

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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)

Flash spotted on Jupiter: Is it a hit?

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from Navy Times

Russian ships displayed at DNC tribute to vets

On the last night of the Democratic National Convention, a retired Navy four-star took the stage to pay tribute to veterans. Behind him, on a giant screen, the image of four hulking warships reinforced his patriotic message. But there was a big mistake in the stirring backdrop: those are Russian warships.

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from NCWTV.com

Wenatchee Complex Fires update

Canyon Fire has created new issues

CANYONS FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE

More evacuations for the Barker Canyon Fire and Leahey Fire

Wildfires in central Washington
from  Earth Observatory

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from The Spokesman-Review

New name proposed for VA Medical Center

Fire south of Spokane spreads

Local firefighters battle blazes across state
Five wildfires have burned thousands of acres

Dry Northwest burns as fire season in West extends

Premiums for family health plans hit $15,745

Commemoration of tragedy will focus on victims

Fewer 9/11 families on hand for 11th anniversary
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Jim Kershner’s this day in history

From our archives, 100 years ago

An ad in The Spokesman-Review alerted readers to a new educational institution in town.

“Gonzaga University – New Law Department – Will Open October 1st,” announced the ad. It promised a “complete staff of eminent professors” and unveiled the school motto: “A First Class Law School or None at All.”

Prospective law students were asked to apply to the dean of the new department.

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Protecting identities online isn’t so easy
Since 2005, hackers have stolen hundreds of millions of records

Mona Charen: Clinton misrepresents truth

Living with lead
Many children risk exposure from home surfaces such as door frames, windowsills
Adrian Rogers      The Spokesman-Review

City of Spokane ready to get the lead out
Adrian Rogers      The Spokesman-Review

Hiatal hernia symptoms easy to treat
Anthony L. Komaroff      Universal Uclick

Testosterone left woman more manly
Joe Graedon M.S.      peoplespharmacy.com

White House Big Dig ending, but what comes next?
Mark S. Smith      Associated Press

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