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Indiana's Mike Pence: 'We're Not Going to Change the Law'
Indiana has been under an "avalanche of intolerance" from people opposed to the state's new religious freedom restoration law, said Gov. Mike Pence Sunday, but he supports the law and insisted that it will not be changed.
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U.S. says ‘difficult work’ remains on Iran nuclear talks
Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program grew frantic on Saturday amid signs of discord, with the French and German foreign ministers joining U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in talks with Tehran’s top diplomat ahead of an end-of-March deadline for a preliminary deal. With just four days to go until that target, negotiators in the Swiss town of Lausanne were meeting multiple times in various formats to produce what they hope will be an outline of an agreement that can become the basis for a comprehensive deal to be reached by the end of June.
L.A. light rail train runs into car; 21 injured
A light rail train slammed into a car at a crossing in front of the University of Southern California on Saturday, seriously injuring the driver and the train’s operator. Nineteen passengers on the train suffered lesser injuries.
Somali hotel siege ends, leaving two dozen dead
Blood-spattered utensils, bullet-pocked walls and overturned chairs mark the reception area of a prominent hotel in the Somali capital following an attack by Islamic extremists that killed at least 24, including six attackers.
Millions voted across Nigeria Saturday in the most closely contested presidential race in the nation’s history, even as Boko Haram extremists killed 41 people, including a legislator, and scared hundreds of people from polling stations in the northeast.
Ebola virus not mutating as quickly as officials feared
Throughout the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, health officials have feared that widespread transmission would give rise to an even more virulent and contagious form of the virus. However, new research published Thursday in the journal Science suggests that the virus is undergoing only limited mutational changes and is no more virulent than when the outbreak began.
Marathon bombing hero cop is shot, critically wounded
A Boston police officer who helped a transit police officer escape during a shootout after the Boston Marathon bombing last year has himself been shot and critically wounded.
Gunfire injures seven at Florida spring break party
Seven people were injured, some critically, during an early-morning spray of gunfire Saturday at a spring break party on the Florida Panhandle, police said. An Alabama man was quickly apprehended and charged with attempted murder.
Seven people were injured, some critically, during an early-morning spray of gunfire Saturday at a spring break party on the Florida Panhandle, police said. An Alabama man was quickly apprehended and charged with attempted murder.
The departure of Harry Reid after 2016 may boost chances to revive the moribund Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository in Nevada, a project the Senate minority leader has spent his career opposing.
Analysis: Early lead means little in elections
History shows front-runners often relegated to also-rans
Airliner crash recovery arduous
The ravine echoes with helicopter rotors, the scrape of metal on stone, the rumble of sliding stones and rocky debris as the remnants of Germanwings Flight 9525 dislodge from the mountainside. The somber mission to recover the remains of 150 people killed when their plane slammed full speed into the Col de Mariaud is not a quiet one, and evidence can be gathered only when the mountains cooperate.
Experts say pilot screening is flawed
There is little effective, real-world screening of airline pilots for mental problems despite regulations in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere that say mental health should be part of their regular medical exams, pilots and safety experts said.
Indiana officials seek to avert religious objections law fallout
Hundreds of people, some carrying signs reading “no hate in our state,” gathered Saturday outside the Indiana Statehouse for a boisterous rally against a new state law that opponents say could sanction discrimination against gay people.
In brief: Astronauts arrive at ISS for yearlong stay
Two Russians and an American floated into the International Space Station on Saturday, beginning what is to be a year away from Earth for two of them.
Singapore bids fond farewell to Lee
Thousands of Singaporeans lined a 9-mile route through the Southeast Asian city-state to witness an elaborate funeral procession today for longtime leader Lee Kuan Yew.
‘Llama drama’ brought federal ban
The llamas that became a social media sensation running around a Phoenix-area retirement enclave last month were saying goodbye to the spotlight with one last event Saturday. Kahkneeta and Laney, whose televised dash mesmerized the Internet and Sun City residents, were likely making their final public appearance at a Phoenix race track, according to owners Bub Bullis and Karen Freund. A USDA official contacted them shortly after the Feb. 26 incident, saying they needed a license to showcase their llamas or even allow people to snap photos of them, the couple said. Neither was aware of such a policy. The husband and wife, who are both retired Phoenix police officers, had planned to continue offering the llamas for therapy and educational purposes.
Sterilization part of plea deal negotiation
Nashville prosecutors have made sterilization of women part of plea negotiations at least four times in the past five years, and the district attorney has banned his staff from using the invasive surgery as a bargaining chip after the latest case.
President of Yemen links Iran, insurgents
Yemen’s embattled president on Saturday called Shiite rebels who forced him to flee the country “puppets of Iran,” directly blaming the Islamic Republic for the chaos there and demanding airstrikes against rebel positions continue until they surrender. Egypt’s president supported the creation of a regional Arab military force and a Gulf diplomat warned that Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen could go on for months, raising the specter of a regional conflict pitting Sunni Arab nations against Shiite power Iran.
Key Syrian city falls to al-Qaida affiliate
In a major setback for Syrian President Bashar Assad, al-Qaida’s affiliate in Syria and forces from four other Islamist groups captured the city of Idlib on Saturday.
U.S. Mideast policy is complex
The United States’ engagement in the volatile and unpredictable Middle East got more complicated this week, as American and Iranian negotiators sought a historic nuclear agreement while the U.S. provided intelligence for a Saudi-led air campaign against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.
Mexico sets 2030 date to cut pollution 25 percent
Mexico has become the first developing nation to submit pollutant reduction goals for next fall’s Paris climate change talks, pledging Friday to cut greenhouse gas and short-lived climate pollutants 25 percent by 2030.
AP photographer’s killer sentenced to 20 years
Afghanistan’s highest court has ruled that the police officer convicted of murdering Associated Press photographer Anja Niedringhaus and wounding AP correspondent Kathy Gannon almost one year ago should serve 20 years in prison, according to documents sent to the country’s attorney general on Saturday. The final sentence for former Afghan police unit commander Naqibullah was reduced from the death penalty recommended by a primary court last year. Twenty years in prison is the maximum jail sentence in Afghanistan.
Sandpoint man held in 1981 killing of California boy
A Sandpoint man once committed to the Atascadero State Hospital in California as a sexually violent predator was arrested Friday after he was accused of sexually assaulting and killing a 6-year-old boy in 1981.
Spokane schools, like most, opt out of survey questions about sex
Spokane schools are shying away from asking teens the tough questions about sex. They are not alone; two-thirds of schools in Washington opted out of a survey that asks if students are having sex and how often.
The Washington state House of Representatives released its proposed state budget Friday and it includes $3 million for the towns of Pateros, Brewster and Twisp, the three towns most affected by the Carlton Complex fires.
Eye on Boise: Rep. Barbieri hosts lunch on ‘True Face of Islam’
After gathering more than a dozen lawmakers for lunch in a Statehouse meeting room last week to hear a presentation titled “The True Face of Islam in Idaho,” Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens, says it didn’t turn out to be a very effective presentation. Barbieri brought in a guest speaker, Shahram Hadian, a Christian pastor from Chattaroy, Washington, and former Muslim who heads the “Truth in Love Project,” which is dedicated to exposing what it calls “the true goal of Islam and threat of Shari’ah law in America.”
Spokane rally against hate draws about 30
About 30 people walked in Riverfront Park, through the River Park Square atrium, by the Easter Bunny and along downtown Spokane sidewalks to spread, they said, a message against hate.
A 29-year-old woman and a 2-year-old boy were fatally shot Saturday, and a third shooting victim suffered life-threatening injuries, sheriff’s deputies in Washington said. The Sheriff’s Office released a statement Saturday identifying the woman who was killed as Heather Kelso of Bremerton. The boy was identified as Kaden Lum.
Winds ease after fanning southern Montana wildfire
A wind-driven wildfire burning in southern Montana has grown, but officials have lifted the evacuation of a ski area. U.S. Forest Service spokesman Jeff Gildehaus said Saturday night the blaze a few miles west of Red Lodge had grown to 700 acres with no containment. It was reported at 200 acres in the afternoon.
WSU board approves technology fee
Full-time Washington State University undergraduate students on the Pullman campus will begin paying a $20 technology fee each semester this fall.
Washington bill would require insurers to cover telemedicine services
The practice of telemedicine – using real-time video technology to get medical advice from afar – is becoming a standard of the health care industry, bringing the aid of specialists into rural areas where there’s a shortage of doctors. But under state law, health insurance providers don’t have to pay for many services that involve telemedicine. A bill in the Legislature would require private carriers and Medicaid plans to reimburse patients when they receive covered benefits through telemedicine, potentially lowering treatment costs for patients and medical facilities.
Pasco police not trusted, residents say
The people of Pasco do not trust that their police officers will protect them, the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs heard Friday evening in Pasco.
Seattle will no longer fund travel to Indiana
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says he will not allow work-related, city-funded travel to Indiana after the passage of a new law that has the potential to discriminate against LGBT people and others based on religious beliefs.
Spin Control: Ancient history and modern lawmaking
Smart Bombs: Can’t stand the 2016 suspense
Kathleen Parker: Pilot’s actions strip our confidence
Editorial: Program for injured workers has promise
Kevin Parker: Land buffer would help ensure Fairchild future in region
Jeff Charbonneau: Legislature should allow all students equal access to dual credit
Tribal fisheries beckon anglers to the Rez
A group of excellent fishing waters will open April 11 for non-tribal members on the Colville Indian Reservation, but anglers don’t have to wait that long to wet a line. The tribe released 10,000 triploid rainbow trout weighing about 2 pounds each in the year-round fishing waters of Lake Rufus Woods on Thursday, making the reservoir between Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams a likely hot spot for anglers this weekend.
Jet boats rush into heat of activity in Hells Canyon
Hells Canyon might be God’s best-kept hideaway if you’re a hiker seeking solitude, a fit hunter pursuing game or an angler hoping to catch smallmouth bass, steelhead and sturgeon until your arms are numb. Jet boat operators provide the divine intervention to answer your prayers.
Out & About: Film on Oregon wolf’s journey screening at The Bing
A documentary about a radio-collared gray wolf that captured international attention as it roamed for years from Oregon into California and back will screen in Spokane Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Bing Crosby Theater.
Oregon getaway options expanded
The mild winter, when snow was in short supply in the Pacific Northwest, has made terrain accessible this spring like few other years.
Curve appeal
Curves have been all over the fashion and celebrity magazines, and are finding their way into design and décor, too.
Supervisors can’t always take action when staffers rant on social media
Bosses can get mad when staffers vent on social media about their jobs, but they may not be able to get even.
BBB Tip of the Week
Like the Anthem data breach, Premera Blue Cross was also victim of a cyber-attack. The data breach affected more than 11 million customers of Premera Blue Cross, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, and its affiliate brands: Vivacity and Connexion Insurance Solutions Inc. Those affected can find out more information at www.premeraupdate.com, including how to receive free credit monitoring for two years. Scammers may use email or phone calls about the Premera breach to trick consumers into sharing sensitive and financial information. Premera will not send emails about the data breach. Consider any email about the breach a scam. Do not click any links or open any attachments. Instead, delete the email. Premera will not be calling unexpectedly, either. If you receive an unsolicited phone call about the breach, hang up.
Potential sellers’ market brings possibility of lower appraisals
Housing market trends bode well for sellers this spring, but some may encounter hurdles even after they land a buyer. Rising home values and a lack of inventory in many markets could set them up to receive competing offers, but that dynamic could also increase the likelihood that the appraised value of the home could fall short of the agreed upon sale price, potentially scuttling the deal.
Science, patients drive fight against rare diseases
The global pharmaceutical industry is pouring billions of dollars into developing treatments for rare diseases, which once drew little interest from major drugmakers but now point the way toward a new era of innovative therapies and big profits.
Susan Mulvihill: Raised beds keep garden tidy, give roots room to thrive
At your service
Jack and Dan’s Bar & Grill at 1226 N. Hamilton has a history worthy of its landmark status.
Doug Clark: ‘Hippie chick’ turned ifs into reality of CHAS
Peg Hopkins took the Community Health Association of Spokane from a 1994 concept to what it is today: the Inland Northwest’s private, nonprofit health care leader. A finalist for the Spokane Public Library Foundation’s new Citizen Hall of Fame, she will retire this week.
R.H. “Bob” Lewis, a Spokane city councilman and high-ranking Republican state senator who declined urgings from others to run for higher office, died Friday (March 27) in Spokane.
Obituary: Martin, George Hugh, Sr. “Hoodie”
20 Nov 1918 - 12 Mar 2015 Thornton, Steptoe
great-grandson of the pioneer James (Cashup) Davis who built the famous hotel on Steptoe Butte
Obituary: Fricke, Evelyn Osborne
9 Sep 1933 - 26 Mar 2015 Rockford
co-founded the Rockford Historical Society
Obituary: Davis, Howard
19 Dec 1921 - 28 Feb 2015 Spokane
co-founder of Davis and Hosch Music Co.
Obituary: Seivers, Nicholas C.
30 Aug 1931 - 18 Mar 2015 Lind
Obituary: Hecht, James Vernon
17 Jun 1919 - 13 Feb 2015 Rockford
Obituary: Holford, Billie Lee “Bill”
11 Mar 1931 - 22 Mar 2015 Inchelium, Chewelah
Obituary: Tavares, Anna Lee (Kelly)
24 Apr 1926 - 27 Mar 2015 Sprague, Colfax
Obituary: Shaber, Bert, Colonel, Usaf
1919 - 25 Mar 2015 Chewelah
Obituary: Johnson, Kathleen L. “Kay”
28 Nov 1941 - 25 Mar 2015 Chewelah
Obituary: Norman, Robert James
28 Feb 1955 - 26 Mar 2015 Spokane
son of Max and Norma Norman ?
Obituary: Hurst, Virginia Louise
11 Jan 1935 - 25 Mar 2015 Chewelah
Obituary: Reiha, Clair “Pinky”
30 Jul 1918 - 25 Mar 2015 Reardan
Obituary: Suhadolnik, Mary E. (Hanning)
24 Jun 1920 - 19 Mar 2015 Reardan, Prosser
Tamara Rosanne Bartow
28 Dec 1954 - 26 Mar 2015 Nine Mile Falls
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