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FIREARM MANUFACTURER ‘REGRETS’ PROVIDING GUNS FOR ‘TAKEN 3′ AFTER ACTOR’S ANTI-GUN REMARKS
"We will no longer provide firearms for use in films starring Liam Neeson..."
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Thomas Jefferson’s Response to Muslims in 1801 is More Important Today Than Ever
America’s first war with Islamic terrorists should be remembered.
Thomas Jefferson’s Response to Muslims in 1801 is More Important Today Than Ever
America’s first war with Islamic terrorists should be remembered.
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from Gateway Pundit
Obama Skips France Anti-Terror March But Will Visit Muslim Taj Mahal This Month
Barack Obama skipped the France anti-Terror Unity March in Paris, but will make a visit to the Muslim Taj Mahal this month.
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from The Heritage Foundation
Minnesotans Kept in Dark on Solar Project
It’s a venture that depends on lots of sunshine, but rural southwestern Minnesota residents remain largely in the dark about the biggest solar power project in the state, quietly being plotted for hundreds of acres of farmland surrounding them. Five hundred acres of farmland will be plowed under to make room for 200,000 to 275,000 photovoltaic panels that will generate 62 megawatts of solar powered electricity.
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Allen West: If Sharpton Says Oscars Too White, Then I Say the NBA is Too Black
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from ScienceAlert
Guys who like to douse their food in hot sauce may be biologically "manlier" than their counterparts, new research suggests.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Supreme Court set to resolve marriage questions
The justices agreed to hear cases from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee, where state officials are defending laws that limit marriage to a man and a woman. The court set aside 2 ½ hours of arguments in April – compared with the usual hourlong session – with a decision expected by the end of June.
Idaho challenge still pending
As the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up the 6th Circuit same-sex marriage case, opening the door to possible settlement of the issue for all 50 states, Idaho’s case still is waiting in line.
2014 warmest year on record, NOAA says
The 1.4-degree Fahrenheit rise since 1880 confirms long-term warming patterns and renewed alarm about changes that could flood coasts, provoke more severe storms and dry out croplands around the globe, climate experts at NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday.
Statisticians find odds of 2014 hot streak not likely, despite its obvious occurrence
The past 358 months in a row have been warmer than the 20th-century average, according to NOAA. The odds of that being random are so high – a number with more than 100 zeros behind it – that there is no name for that figure, said John Grego of the University of South Carolina.
Two dead in Florida mall shooting
Jose Garcia Rodriguez, 57, of Palm Bay, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Melbourne Square Mall, said Cmdr. Vince Pryce of Melbourne Police. His 33-year-old wife, Ida, was hospitalized with a gunshot wound in good condition. “The survivor is the intended victim,” he said. Another man died in the shooting. His name was not released, and Pryce said his relationship to the Garcias remained under investigation.
Police have arrested a man suspected of setting five fires in northwest Spokane early one morning last winter. Nathan T. Doering, 23, was arrested early Friday on a felony warrant for first-degree arson. He reportedly admitted setting two of the fires in the early morning hours of February 22 but said he doesn’t remember setting the rest, according to court documents.
Texas club cancels auction for elephant hunt
Ben Carter of the Dallas Safari Club told The Associated Press, that the donor of the hunt withdrew his donation. The African elephant is the Earth’s largest land animal. The World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading conservation group, regards it as “vulnerable,” a step below “endangered” and defined as “facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.”
Europe takes action against jihadi cells after Paris terrorist attacks
After years of watching and worrying about the prospect of terror attacks as hundreds of residents returned from Syria with fresh combat skills, security officials across Europe moved Friday to roll up jihadi cells they’d apparently been monitoring for months.
Kerry offers ‘hug’ to Paris, French after shootings
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry paid respect in both English and French on Friday to the victims of last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris in a show of American solidarity with the French people. “I represent a nation grateful each day that France is our oldest ally,” he said before introducing his friend, musician James Taylor, who performed his hit “You’ve Got a Friend,” starting with several bars of the French national anthem. The event was called an “Hommage de John Kerry a Paris.”
Latest cartoon depicting Prophet Muhammad spawns clashes; 4 dead
Muslim anger flared over a French satirical weekly’s latest caricature of the Prophet Muhammad, with four people reported killed and dozens injured at a protest Friday in the West African country of Niger, and violent clashes between demonstrators and police in Pakistan, Jordan and Algeria.
Niger president: 10 dead after anti-Charlie Hebdo protests
The president of Niger says at least 10 people have been killed after violent protests over a French publication’s cartoon depicting Islam’s prophet.
Wolves, predators of caribou, will be killed by B.C. wildlife officials
Up to 24 wolves in British Columbia just north of Idaho will be shot by helicopter gunners this winter in an effort to save the 18 remaining southern Selkirk Mountains woodland caribou from extinction.
Mount Spokane seeks to add attractions
Gov. Jay Inslee wants to spend nearly $3 million to improve facilities on Mount Spokane; the organization managing the park is asking for more.
In brief: GOP will have fewer debates for 2016 candidates
Trying to lessen the chances that a divisive primary damages its 2016 presidential nominee, the Republican National Committee announced Friday that it would hold a limited series of debates during the primary season.
Archdiocese seeks protection in face of clergy abuse lawsuits
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, saying it’s the best way for the church to get as many resources as possible to victims of clergy sexual abuse while continuing its daily ministry.
Feds move to curb asset seizures by police
Attorney General Eric Holder on Friday issued sweeping revisions to Justice Department regulations governing seizures of cash and other property from people who are not charged with a crime.
In brief: Key reservoir in Brazil holds only 6 percent of capacity
Halfway through the rainy season, the key reservoir for the hemisphere’s largest city holds just 6 percent of its capacity, and experts warned Friday that Sao Paulo authorities must take urgent steps to prevent the worst drought in more than 80 years from drying it out.
Pro-Russian separatists discard idea of cease-fire in Ukraine
Ukrainian military brass and pro-Russia separatists have abandoned all pretense of adhering to a cease-fire, sending massive reinforcements Friday to their eastern Ukraine battlegrounds and engaging in a fierce battle for control of the devastated airport in Donetsk.
Pope’s Philippines visit cut short by storm
Pope Francis cut short his visit to a typhoon-hit region of the Philippines today because of an approaching storm.
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has rediscovered a “lost” British spacecraft that disappeared without a trace more than 11 years ago.
Obama: Sanctions on Iran could mean war
Congress told to ‘hold fire’ on nuke program
Consumer prices drop by largest percentage in 6 years
The Labor Department said Friday its consumer price index dropped 0.4 percent last month, the biggest one-month drop since December 2008.
USPS proposes increase for postcards, international letters
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed slight increases for mailing postcards and international letters – but wants to leave first-class “Forever” stamps at their present 49 cents.
EU says Amazon, Luxembourg tax agreement may be illegal
The European Union’s executive says the tax deal Amazon signed with Luxembourg may be illegal.
Wet Seal files for bankruptcy amid stiff fashion competition
The Wet Seal Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to keep its remaining teen clothing stores open.
Strengthening dollar hurts U.S. corporations’ earnings
A symbol of American economic might, the rising dollar is denting the earnings of U.S. companies that operate overseas. The damage started showing up in results for the July-September period, and the picture likely will get uglier as companies report earnings for the final three months of 2014.
Venture capitalists spent $48.3 billion on new U.S. companies in 2014
Cash rained down on startups in 2014, as venture capitalists poured a whopping $48.3 billion into new U.S. companies – levels not seen since before the dot-com bubble burst in 2001.
‘Legal run-around’ ends with targeted downloader awarded $100,000 in attorney fees
A Spokane Valley man was awarded more than $100,000 in attorney fees by a federal judge earlier this month against the production company that sued him for copyright infringement of a Christmas film that was leaked online before its release.
White House announces programs to attract private funding for infrastructure
The Obama administration on Friday announced new steps federal agencies are taking to attract private money for projects upgrading roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
Mobius Science Center to move temporarily to downtown library
The Mobius Science Center will depart its location across from River Park Square at the end of March and open temporarily in the main Spokane Public Library. By the end of the year, Mobius leaders hope to make a second move to permanent quarters in the annex of the Washington Water Power building across from Riverfront Park.
Suspected Moscow shooter pleads not guilty to eluding charge
A man suspected of fatally shooting three people – including his mother – before leading authorities on a high-speed chase is fighting extradition back to Idaho.
Victim’s mother says daughter was abused long before Thursday’s death
Rebecca Fisher says her daughter’s boyfriend was so violent she dreaded she would one day be notified by police that her daughter was dead. Fisher got the phone call she long feared on Thursday after police say Michael W. Baesman confessed to killing Shawna Wyatt, 34, in a downtown Spokane motel room.
City moves to reduce fire response times
For nearly a decade, Spokane city leaders have called for expanded fire service in the southwest corner of town. This week, Spokane Mayor David Condon said his administration was making it a reality with the help of a $2 million federal grant, but solutions for funding a new fire station after the grant’s expiration remain unclear.
Avalanche danger increases in North Idaho
Avalanche danger is increasing in the mountains of North Idaho with Thursday night’s snow falling on top of a crusted layer of hoar frost and light snow.
Contested dredging project at dam finished
Channel dredging at Ice Harbor Dam, part of a Lower Snake River dredging project that was the subject of a court challenge, has been completed.
In brief: Crane being built to release ‘Bertha’
The Dutch company Mammoet, whose name means mammoth, is assembling a huge custom crane over a pit being dug to reach the boring machine that got stuck while drilling a highway tunnel under downtown Seattle. Sometime in the next few weeks, the crane will lift the 4 million-pound cutting head so it can be repaired and lowered back down the 120-foot pit.
Student infected with deadly illness
Public health officials said about 800 University of Oregon students and staff have been notified that a student has been diagnosed with a contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial blood infection.
Listeria outbreak death originated from cheesemaker
The Washington state Department of Health said an outbreak of listeria that has killed one person originated from a Yakima cheesemaker.
Records activist settles suit
Washington’s Liquor Control Board has paid nearly $200,000 to make a public records gadfly buzz off.
In brief: Obama to visit Boise State University
The White House says President Barack Obama will visit Boise next week as he elaborates on the themes of his upcoming State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Hydroplane races to take place in mid-July
A new group that has stepped in to take over hydroplane races in Coeur d’Alene says it plans to hold the Coeur d’Alene Silver Cup in mid-July, the weekend before teams compete in the Gold Cup in the Tri-Cities and two weeks before the Seafair races in Seattle.
NIC instructor sets up fund for student’s son
A North Idaho College instructor has set up a college fund to benefit the 2-year-old son of Veronica “Roni” Rutledge, who died Dec. 30 in the Hayden Wal-Mart when he accidentally shot her with a gun she kept in her purse.
Idaho lawmakers call for state pay raises
Idaho state lawmakers on Friday backed 3 percent merit-based raises for state employees next year, following Gov. Butch Otter’s recommendation, and also called for the state to cover a $650-per-worker increase in health insurance costs.
House bill would expunge many pot convictions
Lawmakers on Friday considered whether adults will be able to have misdemeanor convictions for marijuana possession thrown out if they were over 21 at the time of the offense.
Washington Senate bans open display of guns in gallery
Lt. Gov. Brad Owen announced Friday that the public will no longer be able to carry firearms openly in the state Senate chamber’s public viewing area.
Editorial: New education blueprint must emphasize student progress
Froma Harrop: Killing a window into trade-offs of the rich
Charles Krauthammer: Far from over, war on terror entering new phase
Guest opinion: ‘Good enough’ should guide U.S. interventions abroad
Paterno wins restored
The NCAA restored 112 football wins it stripped from Penn State and Joe Paterno in the Jerry Sandusky child-molestation scandal and reinstated the late coach as the winningest in major college football history.
Ask Doctor K: Most infants don’t need supplements
Obituary: Alexander, Leo Bennett “Ben”
17 Oct 1952 - 8 Jan 2015 Reardan
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