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Treating Eczema Naturally
by APRIL McCARTHY
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Hearing on new planes for Fairchild next Tuesday
Air Force preparing study on base for KC-46A
By Jim Camden The Spokesman-Review
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Centennial Trail being expanded
Project will include public art displays
By Jonathan Brunt The Spokesman-Review
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Disability status not a game-changer
Under old pension rules, 88 percent of Seattle Fire retirees took benefit
Mike Baker Associated Press
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Thatcher left behind ironclad impression
Roy Gutman McClatchy-Tribune
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Actress Funicello captivated generation
Former Mouseketeer suffered from MS
Associated Press
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In brief: From Wire Reports:
Hagel seeks to limit conviction reversals
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is recommending that military commanders be largely stripped of their ability to reverse criminal convictions of service members, a move that comes in response to a congressional uproar over an Air Force officer’s decision to overturn a guilty verdict in a sexual assault case, the Pentagon said Monday.
Hagel has asked his staff to draft legislation that would require that cases go through the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, and that senior officers no longer have the authority to set aside guilty findings, except in limited, minor offenses that ordinarily don’t warrant a court-martial. The commanders would, however, retain their ability to participate in plea bargains and to reduce sentences, but they would have to defend the lesser sentence in writing.
In a written statement Monday, Hagel said that, if enacted by Congress, the changes “would help ensure that our military justice system works fairly, ensures due process and is accountable.”
Hagel said the new recommendations have the full support of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the service secretaries.
U.S. clears way to arm Somali forces
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama cleared the way Monday for the U.S. to arm and train Somali forces, taking a step toward normal relations with the East African nation as it works to build confidence in its newly recognized government.
In a memo to Secretary of State John Kerry, Obama said he has determined that supplying defense equipment and services “will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.” The move doesn’t immediately provide new assistance to Somalia, but allows Kerry to consider taking that step in the future.
Somalia is trying to preserve fragile progress toward establishing its first functional government after two decades of chaos. The U.S. formally recognized the African nation’s new government in January.
French launch new offensive in Mali
BAMAKO, Mali – French military forces launched a fresh offensive Monday against jihadists in the northern Malian region of Gao who have staged a series of attacks since being ousted from power earlier this year, a French colonel said.
By nightfall, no direct fighting had been reported between French forces and the radical Islamic fighters from MUJAO, or Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa. The French troops were proceeding cautiously because one of the French hostages being held by the al-Qaida-linked militants is believed to be in the area.
France has been talking about reducing its presence in its former colony in the coming months, but also has said it aims to keep about 1,000 soldiers there. In describing the latest offensive, French Col. Emmanuel Dosseur said his forces don’t want to give the impression that they’re going to “abandon our Malian friends.”
Holden Mine cleanup set for summer activity
HOLDEN VILLAGE, Wash. – The big $100 million push to clean up Holden Mine is ramping up. During the height of operations this summer and next, some 200 workers will be stationed at Holden Village working on several facets of the cleanup project.
The Holden Mine was operated by Howe Sound Mining Co., which mined copper, zinc, gold and silver there from 1938 to 1957. It left behind some 300,000 cubic yards of waste rock and 8.5 million tons of mine tailings on 90 acres.
BAMAKO, Mali – French military forces launched a fresh offensive Monday against jihadists in the northern Malian region of Gao who have staged a series of attacks since being ousted from power earlier this year, a French colonel said.
By nightfall, no direct fighting had been reported between French forces and the radical Islamic fighters from MUJAO, or Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa. The French troops were proceeding cautiously because one of the French hostages being held by the al-Qaida-linked militants is believed to be in the area.
France has been talking about reducing its presence in its former colony in the coming months, but also has said it aims to keep about 1,000 soldiers there. In describing the latest offensive, French Col. Emmanuel Dosseur said his forces don’t want to give the impression that they’re going to “abandon our Malian friends.”
Holden Mine cleanup set for summer activity
HOLDEN VILLAGE, Wash. – The big $100 million push to clean up Holden Mine is ramping up. During the height of operations this summer and next, some 200 workers will be stationed at Holden Village working on several facets of the cleanup project.
The Holden Mine was operated by Howe Sound Mining Co., which mined copper, zinc, gold and silver there from 1938 to 1957. It left behind some 300,000 cubic yards of waste rock and 8.5 million tons of mine tailings on 90 acres.
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Obama pushes for gun bill
President urges Congress to allow up-or-down vote
Nedra Pickler Associated Press
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Factories at standstill
North Korea recalls workers at plant shared with South
Associated Press
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Blast in Syrian capital kills 15, damages bank
Associated Press
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Dayslong battle rages in Pakistan
Associated Press
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Washington’s minimum wage falls short, report says
Mike Prager The Spokesman-Review
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Mayor David Condon gets more control over Spokane police, fire hiring
Jonathan Brunt The Spokesman-Review
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International businesses ask China to open
Charles Hutzler Associated Press
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Virgin tops airline quality study
The smaller carrier was ranked for the first time
Joan Lowy Associated Press
opinion:
Thatcher made U.K. right
Mona Charen
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Alzheimer’s high price
Cost of medicines, nursing homes soaring for dementia care
Marilynn Marchione Associated Press
Dr. Alisa Hideg
Anthony L. Komaroff Universal Uclick
Lack of social contact, premature death linked in study
Geoffrey Mohan Los Angeles Times
Joe Graedon M.S
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