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Former Prince musician sells his memorabilia
MINNEAPOLIS — Being a professional musician often means an unpredictable paycheck, even for an internationally famous one like Dr. Fink of Prince & the Revolution. |
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In Our View: We in Clark County have much to be thankful for
In a constantly changing world, it is comforting that the observance of Thanksgiving largely remains true to its origins of some 400 years ago. |
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What’s your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Washington’s signature side is Walla Walla sweet onions
TACOMA — When we think of Thanksgiving, it’s safe to say that almost everyone’s mind goes directly to thinking about the array of food that awaits you. |
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‘It’s Still a Possibility’: University preserved pair of gloves said to belong to Shakespeare
PHILADELPHIA — For nearly a century, a swashbuckling-style pair of gloves rested in a reliquary in the University of Pennsylvania library. Far from lost, but largely forgotten, the mystical gauntlets were disturbed over the decades only by the awestruck scholars and devotees who came to ponder, “What if?” |
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Tiny tourist community coexists with polar bears
CHURCHILL, Manitoba — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest. His eyes dart back and forth, then settle on a crowd of people standing outside a van. He scans the area for safety and then quietly addresses the group’s leader, unsure of the man’s weapons. |
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Repealing no-fault divorce has so far stalled across the US. Some worry that’ll change under Trump
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings. |
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Dog’s congressional life: Deco to Splash, Babydog to Dakota
WASHINGTON — Sen.-elect Jim Justice knew that his canine companion, Babydog, would not be allowed on the Senate floor, but much of the rest of the Capitol building is dog-friendly — and has been for years. |
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King: Giving thanks for America and its ‘Piano Man’
Thanksgiving is my favorite American holiday. Let me count some of the ways I love Thanksgiving: |
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Letter: Bridge proposal pushes buttons
The Interstate Bridge Replacement has been much discussed. I decided to push the hot buttons. |
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Letter: Bill threatens nonprofits
I read with dismay that Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez voted in favor of H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. |
