Friday, January 4, 2013

In the news, Thursday, January 3, 2013


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WED 02      INDEX      FRI 04
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from KHQ Local News (NBC Spokane)

Immigration rule change may affect hundreds in WA

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from LiveScience

What is Fire?
Prometheus stole it from the gods and bequeathed it to humans. Aristotle defined it as one of the four essential elements. Since its earliest known controlled use 1,420,000 years ago, fire has inspired stories and speculation.

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from Mother Jones

America's Real Criminal Element: Lead
New research finds Pb is the hidden villain behind violent crime, lower IQs, and even the ADHD epidemic. And fixing the problem is a lot cheaper than doing nothing.

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from The Spokesman-Review

Region’s lawmakers divided on tax vote

Budget wrangle begins anew
Tax deal postponed thorniest questions

Budget deal fuels market
Unresolved issues overlooked on first trading day of year

Spending debates test parties to core

GOP takes heat for lack of Sandy relief
Boehner postpones vote on storm aid package

UN: 60,000 dead in Syria
Toll higher than recent estimates

American journalist missing in Syria

Immigration rules eased for close family members
White House using executive powers on immigration issues

S. Korean girl, 11, killed in bus crash
Authorities identify three other victims

Debate on Arctic drilling reignites
Rig’s grounding shows risks too high, critics say

Judge: Resume wolf season near Yellowstone
Plan to restrict hunt blocked

Police chief pledges to address violence

Authorities charge 5 in New Delhi gang rape

Sandy Hook kids face 1st classes since shooting

City will order campers to vacate viaduct next week

Al-Jazeera channel buys Current TV

Google exec planning visit to N. Korea
Technology, science seen as way out of poverty

Snowfall unlikely to relieve woes from drought of 2012

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In brief:  From Wire Reports

Microsoft renews plea for crackdown on Google

SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft is making a last-ditch effort to convince government regulators that they need to crack down on Google to preserve competition on the Internet and in smartphone markets.

Microsoft laid out its arguments in a blog post Wednesday by Dave Heiner, the software maker’s deputy general counsel.

Heiner mostly rehashed familiar ground while depicting Google Inc. as a company that has abused its dominance of Internet search and leadership in online video to thwart its rivals to the detriment of consumers.

Microsoft Corp. lobbed its lasted missive as regulators in the U.S. and Europe wrap up wide-ranging investigations into Google’s business practices.


Dollar rises after budget deal gets Congress’ approval

NEW YORK – The dollar rose against most major currencies Wednesday after Congress approved a budget deal, avoiding a series of tax increases and government spending cuts.

Traders have been concerned that a deal would not be reached, possibly sending the U.S. economy back into a recession.

The euro fell to $1.3178 in late trading Wednesday from $1.3192 late Tuesday.

Also helping boost the dollar were signs of an improving manufacturing sector. The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that its index of manufacturing rose in December to 50.7 from 49.5 in November.


Starbucks will roll out $1 reusable cups today

NEW YORK – Starbucks Corp. is rolling out a $1 reusable plastic cup at its cafes starting today.

The Seattle-based coffee chain already gives customers a dime discount each time they bring in reusable cups for refills. Now it’s hoping the new cups – which bear its logo and resemble its white paper cups – will increase the habit.

As with other reusable cups, the new cups will be cleaned with boiling water each time customers bring them in. The cups were tested in 600 stores in the Pacific Northwest over the past few months and will be rolled out nationwide and in Canada.


Wendy’s 99-cent deals to be replaced by new value menu

NEW YORK – Wendy’s no longer thinks a hamburger has to be 99 cents to be a deal.

The fast-food company known for its Frosty shakes and square burgers is replacing its 99-cent value menu. It’s now offering a beefed up array of options called “Right Price Right Size,” with items ranging from 99 cents to $1.99.

At a time when costs for meat, cheese and other ingredients are rising, the revamped menu is intended to give budget-minded diners more options, while giving Wendy’s more flexibility on pricing.


Firm predicts auto sales will be strongest since 2007

DETROIT – An auto industry research firm says an improving economy and a host of new models should push U.S. auto sales above 15 million this year.

The Polk research firm says auto sales should continue to lead the country’s economic recovery. Polk predicts 15.3 million new vehicle registrations this year, up nearly 7 percent from 2012.

Automakers release December and full-year sales for 2012 today. Analysts predict sales of around 14.5 million, the strongest year since 2007.

Polk expects 43 new models to be introduced this year, up 50 percent from last year. New models usually boost sales. The company also predicts a rebound in large pickup truck sales.

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Editorial: Forms of slavery still exist after 150 years
Republicans drifting out to sea
Richard Cohen      Washington Post columnist

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Prep Girls basketball

Taylor Smith tallied a game-high 18 points, Bailey Brown scored 10 and Autumn Hubert hit a pair of free throws with 58 seconds left to help the Springdale Chargers (6-5) hold on for a 41-37 win over the visiting Chewelah Cougars (4-6) in nonleague action.

Also in nonleague play, Emily Jones totaled 22 points and 10 rebounds to power the St. John-Endicott Eagles (8-1) to a 65-58 overtime win over the visiting Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos (4-6).


Prep Boys basketball

Derek Smith tossed in a game-high 22 points and the visiting Chewelah Cougars (7-3) rolled to a 52-25 nonleague victory over the Springdale Chargers (0-11).

Elsewhere in nonleague play, Kyle Canaday and Dylan Hartz combined for 23 points as the visiting Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos (9-1) rolled to a 77-34 win over the St. John-Endicott Eagles (1-9).
Doctor K: Woman, 40, questions lack of menstruation

Landmarks: Lawman’s murder unsolved for 54 years

Dental clinic offers affordable relief for Medicaid users, uninsured

Gardening: Series of horticulture classes offered

Painter mines emotions with striking images

Record weather hit regularly across nation during 2012

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