Suspected mail bomber arrested, local woman swims the channel and other headlines

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A full moon hangs over the Monroe Street Bridge Monday evening.

ON INLANDER.COM

NEWS: How a local woman swam the 26-mile marathon of the English Channel.

NEWS: The Spokane City Council calls for the end of an HR-initiated inquiry into several Spokane City Council members, arguing it represents a violation of the separation of powers. Instead, they say they'd prefer any investigators of the City Council, if the council determines one is necessary, to be chosen jointly by the council and the mayor.

IN OTHER NEWS...

Most poor-punching tax-code in the nation
If Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee wants to become president, he'll have to explain why Washington state has the most regressive tax code in the nation. (Spokesman-Review)

Bomberman?
Florida man with a Florida van arrested in connection with the pipe bombs sent to media outlets and liberal politicians and donors. Does his van have bumper stickers, you might ask? Ooh boy. (New York Times)

Shepard and the church
Matthew Shepard, who became a gay rights figure after his violent murder 20 years ago, is interred at the Washington Cathedral. (Washington Post)

The rise and fall of Megyn Kelly
How Megyn Kelly's politics — as well as racial views — doomed her morning show. (The Atlantic)

3.5 percent, baby
Gross Domestic Product growth is still soaring in the third quarter. (New York Times)