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EDITORS:Scripps Howard News Service will offer a daily assortment from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. It will include stories, editorials and op-ed columns that capture the substance -- and silliness -- of this sure-to-be historic event.

BREMERTON, Wash. -- The night before her wedding, a 31-year-old Poulsbo, Wash., woman beat up her fiance -- after her son informed her that he had just witnessed the man kiss a female friend of his mom.Kitsap County sheriff's deputies were called to the house at about 1:55 a.m. Thursday when the 12-year-old called 911, reports said.

EDITORS: Paul Hamm's decision Monday to not compete in Beijing requires us to kill the OLY-MENGYM story that we sent out last week on the SHNS wire.(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, http://www.scrippsnews.com)

Tips to protect your home while on vacation-- Ask police to check your home and patrol your neighborhood more closely while you are away.-- Stop mail and newspaper deliveries, or have a trusted neighbor collect them while you are away.-- Ask a neighbor to remove any advertising fliers deposited in your mailbox or around your door, driveway or lawn.

Scripps Howard News Service's SPORTS sked for stories moving Tuesday, June 3, 2008. SHNS editors are available at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives visit our Web site at http://www.shns.com.NBA FINALS:

Here is the Scripps Howard News Service OPED budget for Tuesday, June 3, 2008. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives visit our Web site at www.shns.com.COMMENTAMBROSE (Ambrose, SHNS -- Column) -- The global warming legislation before Congress would do more harm than good. 630.

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Here is the Scripps Howard News Service CONSOLIDATED BUDGET for Monday, May 19, 2008. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives, visit our Web site at www.shns.com.NATIONAL

Safety guidelines for 15-passenger vans: When the van isn't full, passengers should sit in seats in front of the rear axle.Never allow more than 15 people to ride in van.Require all passengers and the driver to wear proper seat belts.Inspect all tires, including the spare, for uneven wear, cracks and other damage.

Here is the Scripps Howard News Service NEWS budget for Friday, May 9, 2008. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives, visit our Web site at www.shns.com.WASHINGTON