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Local & Regional Bump in state revenue may avert government shutdown
By MIKE BAKER, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM PDT
A revised revenue forecast in Olympia may help avert a government shutdown, as economists determined Tuesday that an improved housing market will provide government with $120 million more than previously anticipated.
Local & Regional Vermont man drowns while fishing in E. Idaho
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:27 AM PDT
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office said 70-year-old Robert Pressley Evans of Killington, Vt., died Sunday morning. Investigators say he was alone at the time, fishing a section of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River.
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Sports

Sports Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail after apology Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail after apology
By CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM PDT
A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered.
Sports Blanco's grand slam gives M's 4-0 win over A's
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 8:24 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 15, 2013 at 8:59 PM PDT
Henry Blanco hit a sixth-inning grand slam to break a scoreless tie and give Venezuelan countryman and good friend King Felix all the offense he needed, and Seattle beat the Oakland Athletics for the second straight game with a 4-0 victory Saturday.
Sports Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 8:44 PM PDT
With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again. One more victory and their Big Three, not Miami's, will be the one that rules the NBA.
Sports Rookies fitting in on Seahawks defensive line
By CURTIS CRABTREE Associated Press Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT
Seattle's secondary was already one of the league's best and the Seahawks had signed free agents Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett to help bolster the defensive end position.
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National & World Biden vows to 'beat the gun lobby' and pass laws (New) Biden vows to 'beat the gun lobby' and pass laws
By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:54 PM PDT
A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately passing stronger firearm laws and said some lawmakers who voted against background checks have privately told him they want another chance.
National & World (New) U.S., Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
By PATRICK QUINN, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:05 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:28 PM PDT
In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold formal talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan but President Barack Obama warned the process won't be quick or easy.
National & World NSA director says surveillance foiled plot against Wall Street (Photo Gallery)
By KIMBERLY DOZIER AP Intelligence Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:29 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:51 AM PDT
The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange, in a forceful defense of spy operations that was echoed by the leaders of the House Intelligence Committee.
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Home Fun fact: Lions love ice cream too Fun fact: Lions love ice cream too (Video)
Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 1:22 PM PDT
TAMPA, FL -- Joseph the lion loves vanilla ice cream.

During the hot summer months, workers at Big Cat Rescue keep things cool by treating cats to delicious frozen treats such as 'bloodcicles' and 'sardini martinis.'

Joseph was given an extra special reward for his good behavior at the sanctuary.
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YouNews Late Spring snow.
By dentonthaves Published: May 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM PDT
Here it is May 22 2013 and it is snowing out this weather can't make up it's mind if it want's to be Spring or Winter.
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Big Fish

YouNews Trevens 1st fish Trevens 1st fish
By CaraSmith Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM PDT
Treven and grandpa went fishing at the ponds in Clarkston today.
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Technology U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM PDT
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.
Technology Google settles suit, clears way for stock split
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
Technology Scientists moving 15-ton magnet to Fermi lab (Photo Gallery)
By FRANK ELTMAN Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 8:00 AM PDT
Scientists on Long Island are preparing to move a 50-foot-wide electromagnet 3,200 miles over land and sea to its new home at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. The trip is expected to take more than a month.
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Health

Health Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM PDT
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.
Health Komen breast cancer charity names new CEO
By Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM PDT
The breast cancer charity named Judith A. Salerno to replace founder Nancy Brinker, whose promise to her dying sister begat a fundraising powerhouse that invested hundreds of millions of dollars in cancer research
Health To ease shortage of organs, grow them in a lab? (Photo Gallery)
By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 6:30 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 10:20 AM PDT
Growing lungs and other organs for transplant is still in the future, but scientists are working toward that goal. In several labs, scientists study how to build on the internal scaffolding of hearts, lungs, livers and kidneys of people and pigs to make custom-made implants.
Health Hepatitis A linked to Costco frozen berries sickens 87
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 10:18 AM PDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states, including Washington.
Health Transplant vote seeks medical and legal balance
By KEVIN BEGOS, Associated Press Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM PDT
Faced with a federal judge's order in the heart-wrenching cases of two terminally ill children seeking lung transplants, a national review board sought a balance that will keep such decisions in the hands of doctors, not lawyers or judges.
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Business

Business (New) Turnabout: Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writers Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:21 PM PDT
In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
Business U.S. consumer prices rise just 0.1 percent in May
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as higher energy costs were partly offset by cheaper food. The small increase comes after two straight declines, underscoring that American consumers are benefiting from mild inflation.
Business U.S. home construction rises 6.8 percent in May
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:15 AM PDT
U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy.
Business Sprint sues to stop Dish Clearwire buyout
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:08 AM PDT
Sprint is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout of wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier said the proposed deal violates the rights of Sprint and other Clearwire shareholders.
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Consumer

Consumer Identity thieves now targeting your prescriptions
By Herb Weisbaum Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:24 AM PDT
You know it's important to guard your Social Security and Medicare cards – you don't want an identity thief to find them. Well, you need to be just as careful with your prescriptions.
Consumer New mailer promises round-trip plane tickets -- with a catch
By Connie Thompson Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM PDT
On the heels of two previous alerts, the Puget Sound region is being flooded with yet another round of post cards promising a free round-trip. The latest card shows a non-descript airplane and mentions the names of several well-known airlines and hotel chains. According to the card "You will receive 2 round-trip airline tickets... plus a 3-day/2-night weekend getaway at a hotel... "
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