Saturday, January 31, 2015

In the news, Wednesday, January 21, 2015


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JAN 20      INDEX      JAN 22
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Information from some sites may not be reliable, or may not be vetted.
Some sources may require subscription.

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from Discovery News

Burned Vesuvius Scrolls Read for First Time

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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
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 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.”

WSU med school bills introduced
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 tiger census counts more cats in wild
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.

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.

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 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.

Washington House panel considers ‘ag-gag’ bill
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.

In brief: Man allegedly stabs guard outside deli
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.

Washington Senate bill would license medical pot sales
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.

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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.

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from Yahoo News

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In the news, Tuesday, January 20, 2015


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JAN 19      INDEX      JAN 21
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Information from some sites may not be reliable, or may not be vetted.
Some sources may require subscription.

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from The Blaze (& Glenn Beck)
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from Breitbart
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from ConservativeByte

The Obama White House and the State Department under the management of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “changed sides in the war on terror” in 2011 by implementing a policy of facilitating the delivery of weapons to the al-Qaida-dominated rebel militias in Libya attempting to oust Moammar Gadhafi from power, the Citizens Commission on Benghazi concluded in its interim report.

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from The Daily Caller
from Forbes

Oxfam's Still Wrong About The Global 1% And Economic Growth Flowing To Them

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from Foreign Policy

Obama’s ‘Mission Unaccomplished’ Moment
The president didn’t want to talk about Iraq tonight, but the Islamic State's gains left him no choice.

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from Forum for Middle East Understanding
(FFMU) (Shoebat.com)  [Information from this site may be unreliable.]

The Japanese Man Who Got Captured By ISIS Is A Confirmed Muslim Jihadist

The Many Reasons Why Erdogan Is Reviving The Ottoman Empire And The Coming Caliphate

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from Freedom Foundation (WA)

50 Shades of Green
Conceived in 2007 as a gimmick by which Washington could siphon federal tax dollars as part of a nepotistic kickback scheme, Puget Sound Partnership was overseen for its first three years by David Dicks—son of Congressman Norm Dicks, who promised millions to his Green friends as an incentive to overlook his obvious lack of qualifications.

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from The Guardian (UK)

Israel unaware killed Iranian general was in Hezbollah convoy in Syria
Senior Israeli security source’s claim comes as Iran threatens to retaliate for killing of Mohammed Allahdadi in Sunday’s air strike

Everyday climate change – in pictures
Inspired by the co-founder of Everydayafrica, photographer James Whitlow Delano launched Everydayclimatechange, an Instagram feed where photographers from five continents share their images as evidence that climate change is real and to raise awareness of the situation around the world

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from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Adamczyk clashes with board's secretary on numerous issues
Wisconsin's new state treasurer is making waves on an obscure state board — trying to get it to cancel its subscription to The New York Times, change its letterhead so the top administrator doesn't appear on it anymore and make sure any references to global warming are dropped from its website. State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk in recent months has raised issues large and small at the Board of Commissioners of Public Land, which operates a trust that provides funding for school libraries and makes loans to municipalities and school districts.

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from Missoulian Newspaper

GARRISON – A mile stretch of Interstate 90 west of here was littered with vehicles after dark Monday as black ice paralyzed traffic late into the night.

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from Newsmax

Former Obama Aide Furious Over Newsmax TV

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from Observer (New York)

Breaking: Ninth Circuit Panel Suggests Perjury Prosecution For Lying Prosecutors
Prosecutors who suborn perjury may finally have to pay the piper

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from Right Wing News

CHILLING: Government Agency, DHS, Takes Seven Children from Christian Family; The Reason Why is Shocking

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from RT (Russia Today)
(Russian government-supported propaganda channel)

Kiev's offensive
Instead of seeking a lasting peace, the Kiev regime has opted for more war and violence. Does the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko truly believe that a military solution can end this war, and that Washington is hell bent on open conflict with Russia?

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from ScienceAlert

This is what the underneath of an iceberg looks like
Photographer Alex Cornell has captured these rare and incredible photos of an overturned iceberg. It almost looks extraterrestrial.

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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)

Mysterious Signal Points to Monster Black Hole Merger
A mysterious light signal from a faraway galaxy could point to two supermassive black holes finishing up a merger in the galaxy's core, new research reveals.

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from The Spokesman-Review

Idaho way behind on inspecting nursing homes, health facilities
The state agency responsible for inspecting and certifying Idaho health care facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living centers, has a huge backlog, including 135 complaints awaiting investigation, state lawmakers learned Tuesday.

Murder charge added for Spokane man arrested after assault
Michael E. Harmon, 32, told police he had a physical altercation with Edward Weed, 46, at Weed’s North Spokane home on Oct. 29, 2014, and returned several days later to find Weed in the same position and apparently dead. But a confidential informant told police Harmon admitted to choking Weed with his hands and banging his head on the ground, causing Weed to have a seizure before he stopped breathing.

Post Falls Police investigating whether ‘instant racing’ terminals are illegal slot machines
Northern Idaho police have launched a criminal investigation probing the legality of slot-like machines known as instant horse racing terminals, which are slowly gaining popularity across the state.

Report: Richest 1 percent to own more than half world’s wealth by 2016

Crowd of 2,000 turns out for Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade
About 2,000 people took to downtown Spokane streets Monday to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the ongoing difficulty of race relations in America.

Proposed Silver Alert bill aimed at missing seniors
HB 1021 would have Washington create a Silver Alert – for missing people with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other mental illnesses – similar to the Amber Alert for missing children.

First DNA tests suggest Kennewick Man was native

Pope speaks out on family planning
Pope Francis is firmly upholding church teaching banning contraception, but said Monday that Catholics don’t have to breed “like rabbits” and should instead practice “responsible parenting.”

Pope’s stance on climate change angers conservatives
Conservative distrust of Pope Francis, which has been building in the U.S. throughout his pontificate, is reaching a boiling point over his plan to urge action on climate change – and to do so through a document traditionally used for the most important papal teachings.

In brief: Six unaccounted for after Maryland house fire
Six people remain unaccounted for after a fierce fire gutted a 16,000-square-foot mansion just outside Maryland’s capital early Monday, a fire official said.
Wandering toddler killed by train
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A 2-year-old western Kentucky boy who was wandering around with a dog a couple of blocks from home has died after they both were hit by a train.
NYC settles suit over chokehold
The city of New York has agreed to pay a Brooklyn man $75,000 to settle a lawsuit claiming he was choked and unable to breathe during a 2013 encounter with police.
Brown fraternities disciplined
Brown University officials on Monday announced that two fraternities on the Ivy League campus have been sanctioned for hosting unregistered parties last fall, including one where two students reported drinking punch laced with a date-rape drug.
Virginia governor thrown from horse
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe was hospitalized Monday in Richmond with complications from being tossed by a horse and breaking seven ribs during a holiday trip to Africa with his family, a spokesman said.

U.S. lawmakers visit Cuba
Cuba’s foreign minister told a group of U.S. senators and congressmen Monday that his country is open to greater diplomatic and trade ties, but the congressional delegation did not meet President Raul Castro, the man who will make many of the key decisions about the new U.S.-Cuban relationship.

Deadly Israeli strike deals painful blow to Hezbollah, Iran
Beating their chests in anger and chanting “Death to Israel,” thousands of mourners marched Monday in a funeral procession for a prominent Hezbollah fighter killed with five other members of the Shiite militant group in an Israeli airstrike in Syria’s Golan Heights.

Final Freedom Train rolls in Bay Area
America’s final Freedom Train chugged out of San Jose’s Diridon Station and into the history books Monday, ending three decades of tributes on the nation’s rails to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy.

Yemen’s U.S.-backed government battles Shiite rebels
Yemen’s U.S.-backed leadership came under serious threat Monday as government troops clashed with Shiite rebels near the presidential palace and a key military base in what one official called “a step toward a coup.”

Canadian soldiers exchange fire with Islamic State
Canadian soldiers opened fire on Islamic State group extremists in Iraq over the last week in what was apparently the first ground firefight between Western troops and the Islamic State.

Argentine prosecutor found dead of gunshot
Argentina’s government said Monday that a prosecutor who had accused President Cristina Fernandez of shielding Iranian suspects in the nation’s deadliest terror attack died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his locked Buenos Aires apartment, a declaration sure to be closely scrutinized.

In brief: Protests over Charlie Hebdo shake Niger; 10 killed in church fires
The Niger government said at least 45 churches have been set on fire in this predominantly Muslim West African nation in protests over French cartoons lampooning Islam’s prophet.
Ukraine, rebels fight for Donetsk airport
Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian government troops fought pitched battles Monday for control of Donetsk airport, while residential areas nearby were caught in intensive crossfire.
U.N. condemns Boko Haram escalation
The U.N. Security Council condemned the recent escalation of attacks by Boko Haram on Monday, in its first formal reaction to the activities of the Nigerian extremist group that seized the world’s attention last year with the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls.

Owners sell South Hill’s popular Luna restaurant
Longtime Spokane restaurateurs William and Marcia Bond are selling their upscale Luna restaurant at 57th Avenue and Perry Street to a local family planning the same hands-on approach that regular Luna guests have enjoyed for more than 22 years.

Washington Legislature bans guns in galleries, meeting rooms
Visitors to the Legislature are banned from bringing knives and openly carried guns into the House and Senate galleries or committee rooms.

Spokane updates its ethics code
Everything you need to know at Spokane City Hall, you probably learned in kindergarten: don’t steal, don’t take gifts from strangers, don’t lie. But now those rules are codified in the city’s rulebooks, thanks to City Attorney Nancy Isserlis, who led a yearlong effort to update the city’s ethics code, and a unanimous vote from the City Council approving the changes last week.

Glut of legal pot has growers struggling
Washington’s legal marijuana market opened last summer to a dearth of weed. Some stores periodically closed because they didn’t have pot to sell. Prices were through the roof. Six months later, the equation has flipped, bringing serious growing pains to the new industry.

In brief: Bill may tighten rules on traffic cameras
Cities that set up traffic cameras to catch speeders in school zones would also have to put up warning signs and lights that flash when the cameras are in use, under a bill being considered by the Legislature.
Bill seeks to restrict flame retardants
The Legislature could ban several cancer-causing chemicals that are used as flame retardants in children’s items and home furniture.
Foundation pledges $1 million to GU MBA
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation has pledged $1 million to Gonzaga University’s MBA in American Indian Entrepreneurship program.
Drinking water sent to city after oil spill
Truckloads of drinking water were being shipped to the eastern Montana city of Glendive on Monday after traces of a major oil spill along the Yellowstone River were detected in public water supplies, raising concerns about a potential health risk.

’Creepy’ Salamander won’t be state amphibian in Idaho
North Idaho lawmakers concerned about “federal overreach” helped kill a bill Monday that’s been pushed for the past five years by a determined eighth-grader who wants to designate the Idaho giant salamander as the official state amphibian.

Bill would allow DNA evidence in paternity suits
Courts would be forced to consider DNA evidence that shows a man is not the father of a child before he can be ordered to pay child support under a state Senate bill that aims to stop paternity fraud in Washington.

H&R Block lures TurboTax users with free software
This year’s tax wars between H&R Block and TurboTax maker Intuit have erupted over their competing software packages and filers’ access to mundane forms.

In brief: European Union keeping Russian sanctions as conflict continues
The European Union foreign ministers are ruling out any immediate easing of sanctions against Russia as fighting rages in eastern Ukraine, despite concerns about the economic consequences.
Amazon Studios will make movies
SEATTLE – Amazon Studios is branching out from television series to movies, announcing plans to begin producing and acquiring original movies for theatrical release and, within weeks, video streaming.
Low mortgage rates spur loan applications
Mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac said lenders on average were offering a 30-year fixed loan at 3.66 percent last week, compared with 3.73 percent a week earlier, and 4.41 percent from the same time last year.

Manage debt wisely in your retirement
Credit card and other debt get in the way of retirement saving for pre-retirees, but can really sink an income plan for retirees on a fixed income.

Newest PCs will offer range of hardware, software improvements
More than 600 million PCs now in use are at least 4 years old and ready to be replaced.

Editorial: Ag-gag bill isn’t in public’s best interest

Robert J. Samuelson: Job growth has yet to boost wages

Dr. Zorba Paster: Eating fish provides health boost
If you take fish oil every day for your heart, then pay attention. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows it’s a dud. It’s not worth the money you’re paying.

Researchers discover brain-specific protein that could help fight flu

Ask Dr. K: Have teeth checked twice yearly

Experts update recommendations for new parents
Doctors and researchers have re-evaluated recommendations for pregnancy and for feeding children, brushing their teeth – even for driving them – and they’re making changes in all categories.

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from Talking Points Memo
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

SCOTUS Ruling Against Obamacare Threatens GOP In 2016 Swing States

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from Townhall.com

Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 Republicans Hope Romney Runs

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from USA Today

Complaint: Baker refused to write anti-gay words on cake

1 confirmed dead, 1 injured in Ohio overpass collapse
An old bridge on Interstate 75 was undergoing demolition late Monday when it collapsed, killing a construction worker and shutting down a stretch of the interstate for what could be days. The "catastrophic pancake collapse" happened about 10:30 p.m. as a crew prepared for demolition of the old Hopple Street overpass, according to a statement from the City of Cincinnati. It was part of the old northbound off-ramp to Hopple Street. The new bridge is already open.

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from The Wall Street Journal
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from The Washington Examiner (DC)
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from The Washington Post (DC)
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In the news, Monday, January 19, 2015


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JAN 18      INDEX      JAN 20
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Information from some sites may not be reliable, or may not be vetted.
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from The American Conservative

‘Duck Dynasty’ vs. Dante
Masscult drives a wedge between grassroots and elite conservatives.

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from BBC News (UK)

Jewish centre bombing: Argentine prosecutor Nisman found dead
An Argentine federal prosecutor who accused President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner last week of a cover-up has been found shot dead at his home in the capital, Buenos Aires. Alberto Nisman was investigating the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre in Buenos Aires in which 85 people died.

Ukraine conflict: Battles rage in Donetsk and Luhansk
Dozens of people have been killed or wounded as fighting escalates along the front line in eastern Ukraine and the battle for Donetsk airport continues.

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from The Blaze (& Glenn Beck)
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from Bloomberg
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from CBC News (Canada)

Richest 1% will soon own 50% of all wealth, Oxfam warns
One in 9 people can't afford to eat every day, group says

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from Christian News Network
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

Concerns Growing as Canadian Supreme Court Set to Rule on Assisted Suicide Ban
Concerns are growing as the Canadian Supreme Court is set to rule on the country’s current assisted suicide ban, which provides criminal penalties for those who take part in ending the life of another.

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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
from The Daily Caller

These Are The Best Responses To Seth Rogen’s Idiotic ‘American Sniper’ Tweet

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from Downtrend.com

No More Guns For You, Liam Neeson
Taking to Facebook, PARA USA said  they won’t be providing any more firearms for Neeson’s films (for which there are a LOT).
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from euronews

Ukraine accuses Russia of fresh troop incursion as fierce fighting rages over Donetsk airport

Where do YOU rank on the world’s wealth scale?On current trends, by next year the richest 1 percent of the world’s population will own more than the other 99 percent combined, according to a shock report by the anti-poverty charity Oxfam.

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from Haaretz.com

Prosecutor in Argentina Jewish center bombing found dead before hearing on Iran deal
Body of Alberto Nisman found night before he was to reveal explosive details on alleged cover-up deal between Argentina and Iran of 1994 Buenos Aires bombing; federal prosecutor confirms he died of .22 caliber gunshot wound.

Iranian general killed in reported Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Syria
Hezbollah official says five other Iranians also killed in strike; security cabinet to convene over concerns of possible escalation; soldiers in some IDF units based in north denied leave.

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from The Heritage Foundation

Niece of Martin Luther King Jr: ‘Racism Has Not Been Erased’

The Controversy Over ‘American Sniper,’ Explained in 2 Minutes

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from The Hill

Obama plays Robin Hood
The White House wants President Obama to play the part of Robin Hood at Tuesday’s State of the Union address. Obama hopes to use the big speech to remove a blemish of his presidency: an economic recovery that has left wage growth behind. Free community college. A $175 billion tax cut for the middle class. Faster, cheaper broadband internet. A week of paid sick leave. Discounted mortgages.

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from Huffington Post
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]

Michael Moore Offers Opinion On 'American Sniper' Following Sniper Tweets

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from The Independent (UK)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

Billy Crystal: 'Stop shoving gay sex scenes in my face'
Billy Crystal, who played one of the first openly gay characters on TV in the Seventies, told the Television Critics Association that gay scenes aren't "to his taste".

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from The Kansas City Star

Photo gallery: Historical Star photos take a trip through time
From the Star's archives, we share 32 historic Kansas City photos that reveal so much about us.

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from KXLY 4 News (ABC Spokane)

Moses Lake man killed in drive-thru shooting
What started as a fist fight over a near fender bender turned deadly Sunday morning when someone pulled a gun in a Jack in the Box drive-thru in Moses Lake.

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from Liberty (Liberty News)

Millions May Lose Most or All of Their IRS Refunds Thanks to Obamacare
Millions of Americans are not going to be very happy when they do their taxes this year. Despite the widely seen H&R Block commercials where the guys says he’s “going to get your billions back, America,” many Americans are going to find that most or all of their refunds will be stolen back by the IRS and it’s all due to Obamacare.

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from Money Talks News
from The Raw Story
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from RELEVANT Magazine

How ‘Glory’ Stacks Up Against the Best Oscar Songs of All Time

The Spiritual Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Remembering the civil rights icon means remembering his calling from Christ.

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from The Spokesman-Review

North Idaho lawmakers help kill state salamander bill, fear ‘federal overreach’
North Idaho lawmakers concerned about “federal overreach” helped kill a bill today that’s been pushed for the past five years by a determined 8th grader who wants to designate the Idaho Giant Salamander as the official state amphibian.

New NAACP leaders bring growth, fresh approach
NAACP members elected Rachel Dolezal, the police ombudsman commission chair and former director of the Human Rights Education Institute in North Idaho, to be their president in November, beating out incumbent James Wilburn.

Public input sought on Centennial Trail access point amenities
Spokane Valley city staff members are asking for the public’s help in deciding what kinds of public improvements should be added to the Centennial Trail access point at the end of the old Mission Avenue alignment.

Four dead in Pennsylvania pileups
Several multicar pileups – including one involving dozens of vehicles – in icy conditions on interstates in the Philadelphia area claimed at least four lives and injured dozens on Sunday as hundreds of crashes were reported across eastern Pennsylvania, authorities said.

Author says N. Korean defector ‘misled’ him on life story
A prominent North Korean defector who fled a prison camp and became the face of international efforts to hold the country accountable for widespread human rights abuses has changed important parts of his life story.

Ukraine leader vows to retake control of east
Ukraine’s president vowed Sunday to reassert government control over eastern regions as the army unleashed a counter-offensive against Russian-backed separatist fighters vying for command over the airport in the city of Donetsk.

In brief: Three burned to death in village attack
At least three Muslim villagers were burned to death Sunday when their thatched huts were set on fire during a clash between Hindu and Muslim groups in eastern India, a government official said.
Mali official declares country Ebola-free
Mali’s health minister says the West African country is Ebola-free after recording no new cases for 42 days, the period required for the World Health Organization to declare an outbreak officially over.
Widely feared militia leader arrested
A leader of Central African Republic’s anti-Balaka Christian militia, a widely feared commander who has been implicated in attacks on civilians throughout the battle-scarred country, has been arrested, a justice official said Sunday.

Oprah, ‘Selma’ stars re-enact famous 1965 march

Youngest participant in 1965 march recalls day

Israeli strike in Syria kills six Hezbollah fighters

Houthis, Yemeni military battle near president’s palace

Fox News regrets comment
U.S. broadcaster Fox News has issued at least two on-air apologies for comments made by a pundit who described the English city of Birmingham as “totally Muslim.”

IS releases 200 Yazidi prisoners
The Islamic State group released about 200 Yazidis held for five months in Iraq, mostly elderly, infirm captives who likely slowed the extremists down, Kurdish military officials said Sunday.

Boko Haram kills 3, kidnaps scores in Cameroon
Boko Haram attacked a village in northern Cameroon early Sunday, killing three people and staging its largest kidnapping yet in the country, the information minister said, adding that some of the hostages were children.

Judge releases transcript after challenge from KHQ
A Kootenai County magistrate judge released the transcript of the preliminary hearing for a 15-year-old boy charged with two counts of murder after Spokane television station KHQ challenged the judge’s decision to bar the public and media from the hearing and withhold the written account of the proceedings.

In brief: Man shot to death in Moses Lake drive-thru; two arrested
Two Moses Lake residents were arrested on suspicion of murder Sunday after an altercation at a fast-food restaurant drive-thru led to a young man being fatally shot.
Jacklins giving land for veterans home
The descendants of grass seed pioneer Ben Jacklin will donate a $1.1 million piece of property in west Post Falls for a home for disabled and elderly veterans.
Report finds strong Idaho snowpack
A recent report finds a majority of Idaho has above-average snowpack and precipitation levels halfway through the wet season.
High winds leave West Siders in dark
More than 25,000 electricity customers in Western Washington were still without power by halftime of the Seahawks-Packers game.
Thurston County slide danger high
Officials in Thurston County have notified a handful of homeowners of a potential landslide hazard in the Lacey area.
UW suspends frat’s social activities
The University of Washington has suspended all social activities at a fraternity after a student told police someone had tried to force her to have sex after a party where others say their drinks may have been spiked.

Pipeline spills oil into Yellowstone River
Montana officials said Sunday that an oil pipeline breach spilled up to 50,000 gallons of oil into the Yellowstone River near Glendive, Montana, but they said they are unaware of any threats to public safety or health.

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Banning insults not productive

The Rock Doc: Study shows potential impact of low vitamin D

Then and Now: Spokane Humane Society
The Spokane Humane Society moved in 1910 to what was then 704 W. Broadway, after operating out of a barn for about 10 years. A luxury condo high-rise now stands on the north bank of the Spokane River, next to the Flour Mill, where the Spokane Humane Society once had its building.

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from TPNN (Tea Party News Network)
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from The Wall Street Journal
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from The Washington Examiner (DC)
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from The Washington Free Beacon (DC)
from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)

Ben Carson: Abolish The IRS
2016 hopeful gives thoughts on tax reform during tea party convention.

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from WND (World Net Daily)
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GENERALS CONCLUDE OBAMA BACKED AL-QAIDA
The Obama White House and the State Department under the management of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “changed sides in the war on terror” in 2011 by implementing a policy of facilitating the delivery of weapons to the al-Qaida-dominated rebel militias in Libya attempting to oust Moammar Gadhafi from power, the Citizens Commission on Benghazi concluded in its interim report.

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from 100 Percent FED Up
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Why Obama's Racism Czar, Al Sharpton Is The Anti-Martin Luther King Jr: "I'll use hate to achieve racial justice"  [VIDEO]

CARJACKED GRANDMA DEFENDS COPS AFTER #BLACKLIVESMATTER CROWD GOES BALLISTIC OVER ARREST  [VIDEO]

RAW VIDEO: GUESS WHAT THE FRENCH POLICE ARE ASKING FOR AFTER THE PARIS TERRORIST ATTACKS?
Following the deaths of two French police officers during the January 7 Charlie Hebdo attack and another officer death during an attack the following day, French police are demanding more guns and guns that are more powerful.

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