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How to talk to your kids about Conn. mass shooting

How to talk to your kids about Conn. mass shooting
By By MICHELLE R. SMITHAssociated Press The killings at a Connecticut elementary school left parents struggling to figure out what to tell their children. President Barack Obama said he and his wife, Michelle, would tell their daughters that they love them and hug them a little tighter. Experts

Routine morning, then shots and unthinkable terror

Routine morning, then shots and unthinkable terror
By By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN and JOCELYN NOVECKAssociated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - First, he killed his mother. Nancy Lanza's body was found later at their home on Yogananda Street in Newtown - after the carnage at Sandy Hook Elementary School; after a quiet New England town was scarred

Spokane Public Schools, City Issue Joint Statement Following Connecticut's Tragedy

Spokane Public Schools, City Issue Joint Statement Following Connecticut's Tragedy
KHQ.COM - Spokane Public Schools and the City of Spokane and its Police Department have released a joint statement to convey their sympathies regarding the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., and to highlight their ongoing collaboration and commitment to student and school safety in our own community.

NEWTOWN SHOOTING: What The Spokane Valley Police Dept. Wants You To Know

NEWTOWN SHOOTING: What The Spokane Valley Police Dept. Wants You To Know
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE VALLEY POLICE DEPT: The Spokane County Sheriff's Office would like to express our condolences to the victims, families and citizens of Newton Connecticut.    Our agency, as well as school district officials in Spokane County, have

Rice withdrawal sparks gender concerns on Cabinet

Rice withdrawal sparks gender concerns on Cabinet
By By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The top contenders for the "big three" jobs in President Barack Obama's second-term Cabinet are all white men, rekindling concerns among Democratic women about diversity in his inner circle. Now that Susan Rice has withdrawn under pressure

Rice withdrawal sparks gender concerns on Cabinet

Rice withdrawal sparks gender concerns on Cabinet
By By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The top contenders for the "big three" jobs in President Barack Obama's second-term Cabinet are all white men, rekindling concerns among Democratic women about diversity in his inner circle. Now that Susan Rice has withdrawn under pressure

US wants suit over US-born cleric's killing tossed

US wants suit over US-born cleric's killing tossed
By By FREDERIC J. FROMMERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration urged a federal court Friday to dismiss a damage lawsuit over the drone-strike killings of three U.S. citizens in Yemen last year, including an al-Qaida cleric. In a court filing, the Justice Department said

Could a budget fight rattle the bond market?

Could a budget fight rattle the bond market?
By By MATTHEW CRAFTAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - On the road and in financial markets, it pays to ask somebody with a good sense of direction. Two years ago, most of Wall Street's economists believed interest rates had bottomed out. But not Priya Misra, a top investment strategist at

UPDATE: Local Schools Have A Plan In Place To Protect Our Children

UPDATE: Local Schools Have A Plan In Place To Protect Our Children
SPOKANE, Wash. - After the tragic Connecticut shooting that left 27 dead at an elementary school, including 20 children, school districts across the Inland Northwest are sharing their safety protocols with parents. Several districts have emailed parents to review the steps that are taken on a

UPDATE: Local Schools Have A Plan In Place To Protect Our Children

UPDATE: Local Schools Have A Plan In Place To Protect Our Children
SPOKANE, Wash. - After the tragic Connecticut shooting that left 27 dead at an elementary school, including 20 children, school districts across the Inland Northwest are sharing their safety protocols with parents. Several districts have emailed parents to review the steps that are taken on a