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from BizPac Review
Details surface on former Fox News correspondent’s suicide
Details are emerging that show former Fox News correspondent Dominic Di-Natale was meticulous in planning to take his own life, even texting a friend to tell her where his body could be found.
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from The Blaze (& Glenn Beck)
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from Breitbart
FORMER SYDNEY DEPUTY MAYOR: LIFT GUN BAN SO AUSTRALIANS CAN DEFEND THEMSELVES
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 'WELCOMES' OBAMA CUBA ANNOUNCEMENT
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from Christian News Network
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
‘Every Religious Organization Should Be Worried': Kentucky Wants Ark Encounter to Hire Non-Christians
‘Every Religious Organization Should Be Worried': Kentucky Wants Ark Encounter to Hire Non-Christians
from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
NBC Reporters Reject Own Poll Showing Americans Support CIA Interrogations
GQ: Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Joni Ernst Among ‘America’s 20 Craziest Politicians’; Only Three Are Democrats
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from Consumer Reports
Shipping comparison: FedEx vs. UPS vs. U.S. Postal Service
When it comes to picking the best way to send your holiday gifts, we find that the USPS should be your choice.
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from The Daily Caller
Export-Import Bank Gives Billions To Boeing, Coal To Taxpayers
Raul Castro Urges Obama To Use ‘Executive Action’ To Overrule Congress
In a speech held at the same time as President Barack Obama’s televised speech announcing a normalization of relations with Cuba, Cuban dictator Raul Castro urged Obama to use “executive action” to bypass Congressional policy on Cuba.
Vermont’s Giving Up On Single-Payer Health Care Over Ballooning Costs
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, non-profit organization
Spending Boost the Economy?
Stimulus boosters assume their conclusions
Spending Boost the Economy?
Stimulus boosters assume their conclusions
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from Forum for Middle East Understanding
(FFMU) (Shoebat.com) [Information from this site may be unreliable.]The New Holocaust Has Started And The Doors Of Europe And United States Are Closing
So You Don’t Believe That ISIS Uses Scorpions?
Some folks laughed us off doubting the story that ISIS launches canister bombs containing thousands of live scorpions designed to spread fear among their enemies or that such deviant plans are also intended to be carried out in the United States.
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from The Heritage Foundation
Obama Can’t Unilaterally Lift Economic Freedom for Cubans
Punished for Referencing Bible, Military Chaplain Tells His Side of the Story
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from The Hill
Senate Dem: Cuba trade rewards 'brutal behavior'
Sen. Robert Menendez (N.J.), the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is slamming President Obama over the deal to release an American held in Cuba.
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from The Inquisitr
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
ISIS Attacks American Base In Iraq In First Ever Clash With U.S. Troops
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
ISIS Attacks American Base In Iraq In First Ever Clash With U.S. Troops
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from Jews News
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Why You Should Never Eat Tilapia: Eating Tilapia is Worse Than Eating Bacon
Why You Should Never Eat Tilapia: Eating Tilapia is Worse Than Eating Bacon
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from Jezebel
from Money Talks News
from Newsmax
Ted Cruz Apologizes to GOP, Regrets Backfire on Amnesty
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from New York Times
How Exercise Changes Our DNA
We all know that exercise can make us fitter and reduce our risk for illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. But just how, from start to finish, a run or a bike ride might translate into a healthier life has remained baffling. Now new research reports that the answer may lie, in part, in our DNA. Exercise, a new study finds, changes the shape and functioning of our genes, an important stop on the way to improved health and fitness.
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from NPR (& affiliates)
from RedFlag News
[Information from this site may not be vetted.]
ALERT -- Utah Demands Feds Surrender Lands by Dec. 31
[Information from this site may not be vetted.]
ALERT -- Utah Demands Feds Surrender Lands by Dec. 31
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from Right Wing News
Police Officer Dad Understandably Shocked When He Finds Out What His Second Grader’s Class Did During Recess (VIDEO)
A police officer in New Bedford, Massachusetts was shocked to find out that his second grade daughter was participating in a Ferguson protest with her class during school hours. And he’s speaking out about it, slamming the school for encouraging hatred of police in students.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Obama moves toward historic shift with Cuba
After a half-century of Cold War acrimony, the United States and Cuba moved on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations — a historic shift that could revitalize the flow of money and people across the narrow waters that separate the two nations.
Student says plagiarism was message to Ybarra
An Idaho high school student newspaper editor says she intentionally plagiarized an editorial because she wanted send a message to State Superintendent-elect Sherri Ybarra. Borah High School senior Harmony Soto said she first got permission from Boise Weekly writer George Prentice before plagiarizing his words.
Montana man convicted for shooting German exchange student
A Montana man who shot and killed a German exchange student caught trespassing in his garage was convicted of deliberate homicide Wednesday in a case that attracted attention as a test of “stand your ground” laws that govern the use of deadly force to defend life and property.
Inslee proposes carbon cap and trade program
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed a cap-and-trade program that would require industrial polluters to pay for every ton of carbon they release. Inslee says the plan would raise nearly $1 billion for transportation, education and other needs in its first year.
Church of England appoints first female bishop
The Church of England on Wednesday named the first female bishop in its 500-year history, promoting vicar Libby Lane to bishop of Stockport.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear ex-police officer’s appeal of Zehm case conviction
Former Spokane police Officer Karl Thompson Jr.’s legal battle to overturn his conviction in the 2006 death of Otto Zehm ended at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
Council passes public works project apprentice requirement
Councilmen Mike Allen and Mike Fagan opposed Stuckart’s bill.
Councilmen Mike Allen and Mike Fagan opposed Stuckart’s bill.
In the deadliest slaughter of innocents in Pakistan in years, Taliban gunmen attacked a military-run school Tuesday and killed 141 people – almost all of them students – before government troops ended the siege.
Curiosity rover detects methane on Mars
NASA’s Mars rover, Curiosity, has detected spikes of methane in the planet’s atmosphere. That suggests something is producing or venting the scientifically tantalizing gas, but no one knows what.
Prosecutors won’t charge Cosby criminally in alleged abuse in 1974
Bill Cosby will not be charged with a crime after a woman claimed he molested her at the Playboy Mansion in 1974, Los Angeles prosecutors said Tuesday.
Congress extends tax breaks, retroactive for 2014
Banks, retailers, commuters and teachers will keep their temporary tax breaks for another year after Congress gave final approval Tuesday to a massive tax package affecting millions of businesses and individuals. The 54 tax breaks benefit big corporations and small businesses, as well as struggling homeowners and people who live in states without a state income tax. More narrow provisions include tax breaks for filmmakers, racehorse owners and rum producers in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Senate OKs Obama nominees
The Democratic-controlled Senate confirmed the last batch of President Barack Obama’s judicial appointees Tuesday as Congress ended a tumultuous two-year run.
In brief: Suspect in six slayings found dead
An Iraq War veteran suspected of killing his ex-wife and five of her relatives in a shooting and slashing frenzy was found dead of self-inflicted stab wounds Tuesday in the woods of suburban Philadelphia, ending a day-and-a-half manhunt that closed schools and left people on edge.
Bush to ‘actively explore’ run for president
Jeb Bush answered the biggest question looming over the Republican Party’s next campaign for the White House on Tuesday, all but declaring his candidacy for president more than a year before the first primaries.
Family sues over man’s shooting by officer
CINCINNATI – The family of a black man fatally shot by a white police officer as he held an air rifle inside a Wal-Mart filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday claiming negligence and violation of the man’s civil rights.
Man accused in another homeless slaying
ATLANTA – A man accused of gunning down two homeless men in their sleep and fatally shooting a hairstylist as she walked to her car has been charged in the death of a fourth person, police said Tuesday.
Obama protects Alaska fishery
President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that he’s removing more than 52,000 square miles of waters off Alaska’s coast from consideration for oil and gas exploration or drilling.
In brief: Suicide bombers kill 26 in Yemen
Two suicide car bombers rammed their vehicles into a house and a Shiite rebels’ checkpoint south of the Yemeni capital Tuesday as a school bus was passing nearby, killing at least 26 people including at least 16 primary school students.
Vatican signals new tone on U.S. nuns
An unprecedented Vatican investigation of U.S. women’s religious orders that alarmed Roman Catholic sisters when the inquiry began years ago ended Tuesday with a report signaling a softer approach under Pope Francis.
Leaks, threats, lawsuits spell more trouble for Sony
Threats of violence against movie theaters. Canceled showings of “The Interview.” Leaks of thousands more private emails. Lawsuits by former employees that could cost tens of millions in damages. The fallout from the hack that began four weeks ago exploded Tuesday after the shadowy group calling itself Guardians of Peace escalated its attack beyond corporate espionage and threatened moviegoers with violence reminiscent of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
People: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame names new class
Green Day [punk trio], Lou Reed, Bill Withers, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Ringo Starr, Paul Butterfield, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Quaids sue to get passports back
Actor Randy Quaid and his wife, Evgenia, are suing John Kerry and the State Department to recover passports that the government revoked three years ago.
Aussie leader rues handling of siege gunman
A gunman responsible for a deadly siege in a Sydney cafe was once on the national security agency’s watch list – but was dropped for reasons that remain unclear, Australia’s prime minister said today.
Hanford waste storage tanks continue to deteriorate
Underground nuclear waste storage tanks on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation continue to deteriorate, raising questions about how the wastes will be managed in the future, according to a report released Tuesday by the Government Accountability Office.
Dog rescuer’s injury forces search for help
One year after taking a blind blue heeler she named Tank from deplorable conditions at a junkyard near Twisp, Washington, Judy Camp is looking for a new home for the pooch. If you’re interested in adopting Tank, write to Judy Camp at erwinslileden@aol.com or P.O. Box 14, Carlton, WA 98814 and tell her why you hope to take in the dog.
Lake City Center volunteer Shirley Braswell always humorous, upbeat
Braswell, 85, a retired nurse’s aide, was recently recognized by the Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho for 15 years of volunteer work at the senior center.
Panel urges UW to expand medical offerings in Spokane
The special Presidential Advisory Council on Medical Education Access and Affordability, an 11-member body headed by former Gov. Dan Evans, is silent on whether Washington State University should develop its own medical school in Spokane. It does say the two universities should work together on a plan to provide medical education in the state and specifically for Spokane.
Oregon recount confirms GMO labeling measure failed
Secretary of State Kate Brown has certified recount results showing the defeat of a ballot measure to require labels on genetically modified foods, officially making Oregon the fourth state in the West to reject the idea.
Endangered orca died from pregnancy-related infection
An endangered orca found dead off Vancouver Island in Canada earlier this month died after a failed pregnancy caused a bacterial infection, officials said Tuesday.
Otter: Supreme Court should hear Idaho’s input before deciding on gay marriage
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter believes the state’s arguments against gay marriage are so compelling and comprehensive that the U.S. Supreme Court should wait until it gets Idaho’s case before deciding on the issue.
Spokane County Commission votes to renew codes on marijuana
Spokane County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to renew for six months laws governing where marijuana can be grown, processed and sold, setting up a discussion early next year about permanent pot codes.
Avian flu confirmed in wild birds in Washington
Agriculture officials said Tuesday they’ve found avian influenza in wild birds in Washington but there’s no immediate public health concern.
Driver hurt in crash near Hamilton Street bridge
A man was hospitalized Tuesday evening after his car crashed into a barrier along a highway off-ramp in central Spokane.
Man identified in Hamilton Street bridge crash
A car driven by Randel C. Bocook, 53, struck a barrier on the off-ramp at the Second Avenue exit from state Highway 290 shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.
A man was stabbed in the neck in downtown Spokane on Tuesday evening.
People in Wallace got a surprise in their property tax bills last month: A school bond payment that should have cost the average homeowner about $61 this year instead came out at $183.
Idaho senators solicit federal judge applications
Idaho’s U.S. senators are asking people interested in replacing longtime U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge to fill out a questionnaire.
Amazon hopes to lure last-minute shoppers
Amazon is courting last-minute holiday shoppers by extending its free-shipping deadline by one day to Friday.
Home construction declines in November
Construction of new homes fell slightly in November, reflecting weakness in construction of single-family homes.
Korean Air exec’s rant fuels macadamia boom
A Korean Air Lines executive’s tantrum over bagged nuts in a first-class cabin is drawing enough attention to give Hawaii’s $38 million macadamia nut industry a boost. The incident dubbed “nut rage” imploded her career, embarrassed her family and led to an unexpected boom in sales of macadamias in South Korea.
T-Mobile allowing carry-over of data
T-Mobile now will let customers carry over their unused cellular-data allotments.
Boeing adopts clean energy plan at 737 plant
Boeing said Tuesday it plans to buy renewable energy credits to replace fossil-fuel power at the factory in Washington where it assembles its 737 commercial airplanes.
American Apparel fires founder Dov Charney, names Paula Schneider new CEO
American Apparel Inc., which Charney founded in 1998, manufactures clothes and sells them in 245 of its own retail stores in 20 countries and has about 10,000 employees. It is famous for selling American-made goods and for its risque advertising. Charney has been the subject of lawsuits that allege he had inappropriate sexual conduct with female employees. He has said he had consensual sexual relationships with workers.
Apple wins lawsuit over iPod prices
A federal jury decided Tuesday that Apple didn’t compete unfairly when it sold music players and songs with copy-protection software that was incompatible with rival devices and music from competing online stores.
Russian ruble sinks sharply despite bank rate hike
The Russian ruble came under intense selling pressure Tuesday, falling at one point by a catastrophic 20 percent to a historic low despite a massive predawn interest rate hike from Russia’s Central Bank. Russian officials were clearly rattled even though state television urged citizens not to panic.
Editorial: Scale back ambitious STA plans
Trudy Rubin: Israel’s identity at stake in election
This just in: Chan reveals her English toffee recipe
English Toffee
Spicing up winter: Cardamom serves up legendary flavors
Roast Chicken and Pasta with Cardamom Winter Squash Puree
Glöggi (Warm Finnish Mulled Wine)
Cardamom Latte Panna Cotta
Finnish Cardamom Rolls
Cookbooks feature pies and roasts
“Pies and Tarts for Dinner and Dessert” by Stéphane Reynaud (Melville House Publishing, $32)
“Fine Cooking Roasting” by the Editors and Contributors of Fine Cooking (The Taunton Press, $14.95)
Obituary: Roloff, Edith M. (Reister)
(Passed away 7 Dec 2014) Odessa
Obituary: Mccargar, Rodney Lynn “Rod”
(29 Sep 1933 - 11 Dec 2014) Moses Lake
Obituary: Pardun, Colleen
(21 Dec 1935 - 15 Dec 2014) Tum Tum
Obituary: Christoferson, Penelope “Penny”
(22 Dec 1938 - 14 Dec 2014)
Born in Grand Coulee, daughter of Carl Stuart Buchholz and Lillian Faye Buchholz (Pounds).
Obituary: Laws, Helen Louise Templeton (Bosch, Kennedy)
(3 Jul 1930 - 13 Dec 2014) Green Bluff
Obituary: Bartleson, Robert H.
(18 Oct 1916 - 2 Dec 2014)
Son of Charles Albert and Susan Mason Bartleson
Grandson of Frederick H. Mason, a Spokane founder.
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from USA Today
Obama issues 'executive orders by another name'
By issuing his directives as "memoranda" rather than executive orders, Obama has downplayed the extent of his executive actions.
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from Vox
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
After years of effort, Vermont gov. reportedly gives up pursuing single-payer health care
After years of effort, Vermont gov. reportedly gives up pursuing single-payer health care
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from U.S. News and World Report
Texas TV Meteorologist Shot
Authorities are searching for a gunman who shot a Central Texas television meteorologist during an altercation in the station parking lot. The Department of Public Safety says the attack happened around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday outside KCEN-TV in Eddy, 75 miles north of Austin.
Texas TV Meteorologist Shot
Authorities are searching for a gunman who shot a Central Texas television meteorologist during an altercation in the station parking lot. The Department of Public Safety says the attack happened around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday outside KCEN-TV in Eddy, 75 miles north of Austin.
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from The Washington Post (DC)
U.S. to start talks with Cuba to normalize ties
President Obama moved Wednesday to normalize relations with Cuba, tearing down the last remaining pillar of the Cold War after more than 60 years. The moves follow Cuba’s agreement to release Alan Gross, a U.S. Agency for International Development contractor imprisoned for five years, and to exchange an unnamed U.S. intelligence asset, held for two decades, for three Cuban nationals convicted of spying in this country in 2001.
Obama gives the Castro regime in Cuba an undeserved bailout
Marco Rubio’s fury over the Cuba shift shows why Obama made the right move
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
Here’s How Sheriff Joe Could Use A Drunk-Driving Case To Kill Obama’s Executive Amnesty
Governor abandons single-payer health care plan
Calling it the biggest disappointment of his career, Gov. Peter Shumlin said Wednesday he was abandoning plans to make Vermont the first state in the country with a universal, publicly funded health care system. Going forward with a project four years in the making would require tax increases too big for the state to absorb,
(Western Journalism)
Here’s How Sheriff Joe Could Use A Drunk-Driving Case To Kill Obama’s Executive Amnesty
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from WND (World Net Daily)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
QUARTER-MILLION LETTERS: BOEHNER FACES JUDGMENT DAY
Livid Americans demand eviction of House speaker
QUARTER-MILLION LETTERS: BOEHNER FACES JUDGMENT DAY
Livid Americans demand eviction of House speaker
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from Yahoo News
Governor abandons single-payer health care plan
Calling it the biggest disappointment of his career, Gov. Peter Shumlin said Wednesday he was abandoning plans to make Vermont the first state in the country with a universal, publicly funded health care system. Going forward with a project four years in the making would require tax increases too big for the state to absorb,
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