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ON INLANDER.COM

• There's a lot going on this week, from Christmas concerts to a new Spokane talk show. Here's a handy guide.

• Got a cat, or a friend who loves them? You need to check out our Cat Friday gift guide.

• Those city rankings lists are hot garbage, and here's why.

THIS MORNING

Tell us about it
Spokane County rents are soaring, reports the Spokesman-Review.

Close call
A attempt to set off a bomb at the New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal thankfully didn't kill anyone. A suspect is in custody. (CNN)

Not so golden
The Golden Globes nominations are out today, and while there wasn't much shocking in what was nominated, it's strange to see Christopher Plummer get a nom for a part Kevin Spacey had filmed orginally. (BBC)

Our long Alabama nightmare is nearly over
The Senate showdown between Roy Moore and Doug Jones will finally be decided tomorrow, and all eyes are on Alabama in the state's choice between an accused pedophile and a KKK-prosecuting Democrat. (New York Times)