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from Christian Today
from Daily Mail (UK)
'I never slept with Bill Clinton': 'Sex slave' Virginia Roberts denies rumors she had tryst with former President
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from Discovery News
Burned Vesuvius Scrolls Read for First Time
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FactChecking Obama’s State of the Union
In his sixth annual address, the president stretched some facts on his record.
from FactCheck.org
FactChecking Obama’s State of the Union
In his sixth annual address, the president stretched some facts on his record.
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from The Heritage Foundation
from Huffington Post
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]
House GOP Cancels Vote On 20-Week Abortion Ban
Senate Democrats Stand Up For Speedier Union Elections
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House GOP Cancels Vote On 20-Week Abortion Ban
Senate Democrats Stand Up For Speedier Union Elections
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from IFL Science
The Speed Of Light Can Vary In A Vacuum
Light can change speed, even in a vacuum, a new paper reports. The discovery could change the way we think about one of the constants of the universe.
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from KREM 2 News (CBS Spokane)
from New York Times
Romney and Jeb Bush to Meet in Utah
Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney are scheduled to meet privately this week in Utah, raising the possibility that the two former governors will find a way to avoid competing presidential campaigns that would split the Republican establishment next year, two prominent party members said Wednesday night.
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from Right Wing News
Clint Eastwood Just Sent Michael Moore A Wake Up Call He’ll Never Forget And He Means It
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from The Spokesman-Review
Obama outlines agenda to bolster middle class
President proposes tax hikes for rich, new programs to spread the wealth
Washington, Idaho senators agree economy should be Obama’s focus
President Barack Obama is right to focus on improving economic conditions for America’s middle class, Washington and Idaho senators of both parties agreed after the speech. They disagreed, however, on whether he has the right solutions.
In his first visit as president to Idaho, President Barack Obama told a cheering crowd at Boise State University today, “There’s not a liberal America or a conservative America, but a United States of America.”
House version has 60 co-sponsors
State could raise smoking age to 21
Bill backed by AG would put state out front
Japan weighs ransom in Islamic State threat to kill hostages
The Islamic State group threatened to kill two Japanese hostages within 72 hours, demanding a $200 million ransom in a video posted online Tuesday that showed a knife-brandishing masked militant standing over the two kneeling captives.
New information leads to murder charge in death, Spokane police say
A man accused in November of assaulting an acquaintance is now accused of killing him. Michael E. Harmon, 32, told police he fought with Edward Weed, 46, at Weed’s north Spokane home on Oct. 29 and returned several days later to find Weed in the same position and apparently dead.
Man found dead at scene indicating possible struggle
An officer found Willie Richardson, 64, dead at his home at 2009 West College Ave. on Jan. 15, according to a search warrant. Richardson’s landlord became concerned and contacted police when Richardson did not pay his rent for January. Richardson’s son told police he lived next door and had a good relationship with his father, but had not seen him since about Dec. 14.
India’s latest tiger census shows a sharp increase in the number of the endangered cats in the wild, raising hopes that conservation efforts are working, officials said Tuesday.
Yemen rebels take presidential palace, deny coup
Fresh assaults by Houthi rebels on Tuesday had sparked speculation that the U.S.-backed government in Sanaa could fall, prompting an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council in New York. But by early today, President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi appeared to maintain a tenuous hold on power.
In brief: Rocket carries Navy satellite into space
The Air Force launched an unmanned Atlas V rocket Tuesday night from Cape Canaveral, Florida, hoisting the third in a series of Mobile and User Objective System satellites.
Doctor shot inside hospital; gunman dead
Stephen Pasceri, 55, shot a doctor inside Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston Tuesday, critically wounding the physician before killing himself.
Court rules for bearded Muslim inmate
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Muslim prison inmate in Arkansas can grow a short beard for religious reasons.
Rubbery goo blamed in death of 100 birds
The death of 100 birds in the San Francisco Bay Area has baffled wildlife officials who say the creatures’ feathers were coated with a mysterious substance that looks and feels like rubber cement.
Model killed was running on tracks
George Gregory Plitt Jr., 37, a fitness model and actor who was killed when he was hit by a train, was running on the tracks ahead of the train while filming a promotional video for his website.
5 Disneyland workers diagnosed with measles
In brief: AirAsia radar shows fast climb
An AirAsia plane that crashed last month with 162 people on board was climbing at an abnormally high rate, then plunged and disappeared from radar, Indonesia’s transport minister said Tuesday.
Kidnapped U.N. worker released
BANGUI, Central African Republic – Armed militia fighters abducted a foreign U.N. staffer near the capital’s airport Tuesday and then released her hours later in the second rare kidnapping of an international aid worker this week.
Ugandan rebel in ICC custody
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – A commander from a fearsome Ugandan rebel group known for abducting and torturing children was taken into custody early today at the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges including murder and enslavement, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations said.
An AirAsia plane that crashed last month with 162 people on board was climbing at an abnormally high rate, then plunged and disappeared from radar, Indonesia’s transport minister said Tuesday.
Kidnapped U.N. worker released
BANGUI, Central African Republic – Armed militia fighters abducted a foreign U.N. staffer near the capital’s airport Tuesday and then released her hours later in the second rare kidnapping of an international aid worker this week.
Ugandan rebel in ICC custody
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – A commander from a fearsome Ugandan rebel group known for abducting and torturing children was taken into custody early today at the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges including murder and enslavement, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations said.
X-rays unlock secrets of ancient scrolls buried by volcano
Scientists have succeeded in reading parts of an ancient scroll that was buried in a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago, holding out the promise that the world’s oldest surviving library may one day reveal all of its secrets. The scroll is among hundreds retrieved from the remains of a lavish villa at Herculaneum, which, along with Pompeii, was one of several Roman towns destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79.
Scientists have succeeded in reading parts of an ancient scroll that was buried in a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago, holding out the promise that the world’s oldest surviving library may one day reveal all of its secrets. The scroll is among hundreds retrieved from the remains of a lavish villa at Herculaneum, which, along with Pompeii, was one of several Roman towns destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79.
Paris kosher shop worker called hero, granted French citizenship
French authorities on Tuesday honored a Mali-born employee who saved lives at the kosher supermarket attacked by terrorists as a hero and granted him French citizenship.
French authorities on Tuesday honored a Mali-born employee who saved lives at the kosher supermarket attacked by terrorists as a hero and granted him French citizenship.
French anti-terror prosecutors sought Tuesday to charge four men in connection with the attacks in Paris that left 20 people dead. They would be the first suspects charged in the country’s bloodiest terrorist attacks in decades.
An “ag-gag” bill, similar to one passed last year in Idaho to protect farm operations from unapproved video and audio recordings, would hurt whistleblowers and interfere with free speech rights, legislators were told on Tuesday.
Red Lion’s Hotel at the Park going upscale
The Red Lion Hotel at the Park will be transformed into an upscale Hotel RL, Spokane-based Red Lion Hotels Corp. announced Tuesday.
Horse race machines spark debate for Idaho tribes, casinos
“Instant racing” machines flash neon colors at the Greyhound Park and Event Center in Post Falls, where for as little as a quarter, people can wager on historical horse races.
The Idaho agency responsible for investigating complaints against hospitals and nursing homes has a backlog of 135 cases.
A uniformed security guard was reportedly stabbed by a man he caught sleeping Friday morning outside Our Daily Bread Deli, 120 N. Wall St., which is on the second-floor skywalk level. The guard said that the man, later identified as Joshua M. Warren, stood up and took out a knife..
Fight outside house leads to stabbing
A man told police he was stabbed in the chest early Saturday morning as he tried to prevent another man from breaking in his front door.
Man pleads guilty in ex-deputy’s death
The second man suspected of killing a former Asotin County Sheriff’s Office reserve deputy and dumping his body in the Spokane River pleaded guilty to manslaughter last week.
Falcons quarantined after avian flu found
Avian influenza has been discovered in three falcons and a small backyard flock of chickens in southern Idaho.
Quintrall’s hire of manager focus of civil service probe
The hiring of a temporary worker making $44.75 an hour to oversee unionized, full-time city employees is being investigated by the Spokane Civil Service Commission.
Medical marijuana would come under some of the same licensing requirements as the recreational form of the drug but its buyers would pay fewer taxes under a plan to harmonize the state’s two pot systems.
Freshman legislator Dixon guides NRA license plate through process
New North Idaho Rep. Sage Dixon introduced his first bill in the Legislature on Tuesday – to create a new specialty license plate to benefit the Friends of the NRA.
Age bill takes aim at hunting safety
House Bill 1119 would set 8 as the minimum age to buy a hunting license and enroll in a hunting-safety course and 14 as the minimum age to hunt without adult supervision. The bill has bipartisan cosponsors. Its prime sponsor, Rep. Brian Blake, D-Aberdeen, sponsored a similar bill in 2009 after an incident in the Cascades when a 14-year-old boy shot and killed a hiker he mistook for a bear.
Ban on ivory sales gets Washington House hearing
Washington stores couldn’t sell or buy items made of ivory or rhinoceros horn under a bill that aims to curb poaching in Africa and Asia.
In brief: Montana oil pipeline breach located
A company responsible for a Montana oil pipeline spill said the breach in the line has been located directly beneath the Yellowstone River. Up to 50,000 gallons of crude were released in the spill.
Obama to meet wife of jailed pastor
BOISE – The wife of an American pastor held prisoner in Iran said President Barack Obama will meet with her during his short visit to Idaho today.
State’s exchange gets federal grant
SEATTLE – The Washington Health Benefit Exchange is getting $27 million from the federal government to improve its customer website.
In brief: Amazon.com plans wind farm to power data centers
Long criticized by some environmentalists for indifference to clean energy, Amazon.com took a big step toward using renewable energy Tuesday, announcing plans to support the construction and operation of a western Indiana wind farm.
Revett Mining to close Montana mine
Revett Mining Co. said it is closing a copper and silver mine in northwestern Montana due to low metals prices and is laying off about 70 employees.
Wal-Mart launches service for customers to pick up tax refunds
Wal-Mart is launching a service allowing customers to pick up their tax refunds in cash at all stores nationwide.
Google, Fidelity fuel SpaceX with $1B deal
SpaceX has raised $1 billion from Google and Fidelity in a deal that values the spaceship manufacturer at about $10 billion.
Government health care website quietly sharing personal data
The government’s health insurance website is quietly sending consumers’ personal data to private companies that specialize in advertising and analyzing Internet data for performance and marketing, the Associated Press has learned.
Supreme Court won’t hear dispute over debit card fees
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a challenge from retailers who claim the Federal Reserve allows banks to charge businesses too much for handling debit card transactions.
Boy, 13, builds Braille printer with Legos, starts company
In Silicon Valley, it’s never too early to become an entrepreneur. Just ask 13-year-old Shubham Banerjee. The California eighth-grader has launched a company to develop low-cost machines to print Braille, the tactile writing system for the visually impaired. Tech giant Intel Corp. recently invested in his startup, Braigo Labs.
IMF cuts growth forecast
U.S. is rare bright spot among major economies
Trudy Rubin: ISIS takes advantage of Syria’s children neglected by Western governments
Editorial: Vote on Idaho giant salamander teaches student about Legislature’s federal fears
Seasonal Kitchen: Ancient grains, modern meals
Lately there’s been a growing interest in whole grains, especially biologically diverse grains. They’re the ones existing for thousands of years and now being marketed as “ancient grains” in everything from cereals and soups to breads and health snacks.
Farro Risotto with Roasted Acorn Squash and Radish Top Pesto
Sorghum, Cannellini Bean and Fennel Stew
Southwest Amaranth and Lentil Patties with Vegan Chipotle ‘Aioli’
Learn to cook the like a Southerner, with bacon
“How to Cook like a Southerner” by Johnnie Gabriel (Nelson Books, $24.99)
“The Southern Foodie’s Guide to the Pig” by Chris Chamberlain (Nelson, $24.99)
Bring Southern-style food home with Nashville-inspired recipes
Nashville Hot Chicken
Southern Pineapple Cobbler
Black-eyed Pea Salad with Vinaigrette
Popular downtown hot dog vendor dies of flu
Chad Rattray d. 19 Jan 2015, age 37
Spokane sports legend William ‘Bud’ Roffler dies
16 Sep 1930 - 20 Jan 2015
Obituary: Baker, Ruthell (Ogle)
4 Feb 1956 - 18 Jan 2015 Waterville, East Wenatchee, Spokane
Obituary: Wilken, Craig Robert
8 Feb 1954 - 17 Jan 2015 Almira, Sprague
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from Talking Points Memo
Ben Carson: Congress Should Remove Judges Who Rule For Gay Marriage
GOP Wisconsin Treasurer Goes To War With State Board Over Climate Change
The new Republican state treasurer in Wisconsin has launched a bizarre mission to destroy the state's Board of Commissioners of Public Land. State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk is trying to cancel the board's New York Times subscription, remove references to climate change from its website, and oust the board's executive secretary.
Ben Carson: Congress Should Remove Judges Who Rule For Gay Marriage
GOP Wisconsin Treasurer Goes To War With State Board Over Climate Change
The new Republican state treasurer in Wisconsin has launched a bizarre mission to destroy the state's Board of Commissioners of Public Land. State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk is trying to cancel the board's New York Times subscription, remove references to climate change from its website, and oust the board's executive secretary.
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
Trey Gowdy Slams Obama After State Of The Union
Congressman accuses Obama of "setting a dangerous precedent."
Sarah Palin Demolishes Seth Rogen And Michael Moore On ‘American Sniper’ With This One Facebook Post
"... just realize the rest of America knows you're not fit to shine Chris Kyle's combat boots."
Anti-Amnesty Bill Dead On Arrival
In other words: Once again, Obama wins, and you lose.
Joni Ernst Slams Obama On Liberal Policies In Camouflage Heels
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, delivered the official Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Tuesday, attacking “failed policies like Obamacare” and indirectly responding to Obama’s attack on Keystone XL in his address.
(Western Journalism)
Trey Gowdy Slams Obama After State Of The Union
Congressman accuses Obama of "setting a dangerous precedent."
Sarah Palin Demolishes Seth Rogen And Michael Moore On ‘American Sniper’ With This One Facebook Post
"... just realize the rest of America knows you're not fit to shine Chris Kyle's combat boots."
Anti-Amnesty Bill Dead On Arrival
In other words: Once again, Obama wins, and you lose.
Joni Ernst Slams Obama On Liberal Policies In Camouflage Heels
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, delivered the official Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Tuesday, attacking “failed policies like Obamacare” and indirectly responding to Obama’s attack on Keystone XL in his address.
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