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US official: Allen emails not sexually explicit

US official: Allen emails not sexually explicit
By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Senior U.S. officials who have read emails exchanged by the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan and a Florida socialite say they were not sexually explicit or seductive. A senior U.S. official tells The Associated Press that those who have

US government runs $120 billion October deficit

US government runs $120 billion October deficit
By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government started the 2013 budget year with a $120 billion deficit in October, an indication that the nation is on a path to its fifth straight $1 trillion-plus annual deficit. A soaring deficit puts added pressure on

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Soldier From Spokane Dies In Afghanistan

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Soldier From Spokane Dies In Afghanistan
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The Department of Defense has announced the death of a soldier from Spokane in Afghanistan.    The military said 26-year-old Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz died on Monday in Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Soldier From Spokane Dies In Afghanistan

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Soldier From Spokane Dies In Afghanistan
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The Department of Defense has announced the death of a soldier from Spokane in Afghanistan.    The military said 26-year-old Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz died on Monday in Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Fallen Spokane Soldier Returns Home

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Fallen Spokane Soldier Returns Home
>>>THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC SERVICE THIS SATURDAY (NOV 24) AT 1PM AT GREENWOOD CEMETARY SPOKANE, Wash. - The body of Sgt. Matthew Stiltz of Spokane arrived at a private hangar of the Spokane International Airport at 9:40 Monday morning. Air Force and Army National Guard Honor Guards were

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Fallen Spokane Soldier Returns Home

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Fallen Spokane Soldier Returns Home
>>>THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC SERVICE THIS SATURDAY (NOV 24) AT 1PM AT GREENWOOD CEMETARY SPOKANE, Wash. - The body of Sgt. Matthew Stiltz of Spokane arrived at a private hangar of the Spokane International Airport at 9:40 Monday morning. Air Force and Army National Guard Honor Guards were

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Fallen Spokane Soldier To Be Laid To Rest Today

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Fallen Spokane Soldier To Be Laid To Rest Today
UPDATE: There will be a graveside military tribute for Sgt. Stiltz on Saturday at 1pm at the Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane. A memorial service will follow at Shiloh Hills Fellowship at 207 E. Lincoln Rd. PREVIOUS STORY: SPOKANE, Wash. - The body of Sgt. Matthew Stiltz of Spokane arrived at

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Fallen Spokane Soldier To Be Laid To Rest Today

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Fallen Spokane Soldier To Be Laid To Rest Today
UPDATE: There will be a graveside military tribute for Sgt. Stiltz on Saturday at 1pm at the Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane. A memorial service will follow at Shiloh Hills Fellowship at 207 E. Lincoln Rd. PREVIOUS STORY: SPOKANE, Wash. - The body of Sgt. Matthew Stiltz of Spokane arrived at

Fla. socialite at center of generals' sex scandal

Fla. socialite at center of generals' sex scandal
By TAMARA LUSHAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida socialite at the center of a sex scandal surrounding former CIA Director David Petraeus is now part of an investigation into the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan over thousands of alleged "inappropriate communications" between the two

Generals backed Kelley's sister in court

Generals backed Kelley's sister in court
By ADAM GOLDMAN and JACK GILLUMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - In the latest twist of the David Petraeus sex scandal, court records show the former CIA director and Gen. John Allen intervened last September in a messy custody dispute on behalf of Jill Kelley's sister, whom a judge