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WA gov supporters target builders group
Two former state Supreme Court justices who support Gov. Chris Gregoire took aim at one of the Democratic incumbent's most pugnacious foes on Friday, accusing the Building Industry Association of Washington of campaign finance law violations.
Sister doubts officer in brother's fatal shooting
The sister of a young man from Ireland killed by a Silverton police officer last month insists her unarmed brother had not been a threat that night, although a grand jury found otherwise and decided the officer was justified in shooting him.  Harrington aims for greater glory after 2nd majorPadraig Harrington never tires of reading the fine print on the silver claret jug, and as he stood up from a table Monday morning at Royal Birkdale, he slowly turned golf's oldest trophy to see his name on consecutive rows.
Dolphins trade Taylor to Redskins
The trade Jason Taylor and the Miami Dolphins sought for months came together quickly once the Washington Redskins suddenly found themselves needing a defensive end.  Ireland’s OwnIn the final round of the 137th British Open, there was no man better equipped to contend with the nostalgic tale of 53-year-old Greg Norman, than Irishman Padraig Harrington.
Sailor pleads guilty to failing to appear in court
The man accused of masterminding a plan to arrange sham marriages between Navy sailors and Polish women has pleaded guilty to failing to appear in court.  Saudis praised for calling interfaith conferenceSaudi Arabia won praise Friday for taking a leading role in an interfaith conference, with participants saying it was another sign the conservative Muslim kingdom is opening up.  Economies slow as inflation catches up with EuropeIt took a few months. But the economic woes touched off by soaring oil prices and the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States are finally engulfing Europe.  U2's Bono, Edge win hotel legal battleU2 stars Bono and The Edge won a four-year legal battle Thursday to reshape their old-fashioned Dublin hotel, the Clarence, into a futuristic landmark - a decision that appeared to fly in the face of Ireland's conservative planning laws.
Wisconsin commerce secretary resigns
Wisconsin's Commerce Secretary Jack Fischer announced his resignation Wednesday, just 10 days after a newspaper reported he billed taxpayers for more than $21,000 on international trips over a short period.
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