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What Congress did and didn't do in its final week

By The Associated Press The 112th Congress has been one of the least productive in recent history. A look at what Congress has accomplished and left undone in its final week before leaving for the election campaign: ___ Accomplishments: -Congress early Saturday completed its major task for the

Pump prices fall; oil prices up slightly

By SANDY SHOREAP Business Writer Gas prices are finally heading lower, but motorists shouldn't expect the numbers at the pump to drop quickly this autumn. The national average for retail gasoline fell about a penny Friday to $3.833 per gallon, according to AAA, Wright Express and the Oil

Neighbors Reflect On Sharlotte McGill Murder Charge

SPOKANE, Wash. - When police charged Avondre Graham with Sharlotte McGill's murder, some of her neighbors were thrilled. "I was ecstatic," Valerie Johnson said. "I am going to sleep so well, haven't slept in quite awhile. Very well," Johnson said. Johnson wasn't the only one who more

Eastern Focused on Beating Team That's Had a Rough Start

Eastern Washington has run the gauntlet in non-conference play this season, getting a split on the Palouse with a win at Idaho and a close loss at Washington State. But perhaps the Eagles' next opponent had it even worse. Beau Baldwin and his boys head south this weekend to play Weber State in