Tuesday, April 1, 2014

MORNING BRIEFING: David Condon veto, hoaxes galore, Mariners win season opener

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In the first mayoral veto of his term, David Condon blocked an ordinance yesterday that was intended to prevent city sprawl. (Inlander)

Some residents in the Logan neighborhood are going after a new planned McDonald's franchise, not because they don’t want one but because they don’t like the building design. (KXLY)

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A new report by the Senate Intelligence Committee found that the CIA misled the government/public about aspects of its brutal interrogation program for years. (NYT)

More mudslide victims are uncovered, moving death toll to 24. (SP-I)

Happy April Fools’ Day. In celebration, here are six memorable hoaxes that took hold of the gullible public for far too long. (USAT) And also, Big Foot debunked? (Inlander)

Many are unhappy with How I Met Your Mother finally ended. (DB)

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The Mariners/Felix won! (ST) Could this be a trend throughout the season? #Optimism

WSU selects a new head men’s basketball coach. (Inlander) 

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