NATION

NATION
Famed writer dies
j GEORGE PLIMPTON, the gentleman editor whose exploits included boxing, trapeze-flying and, most famously, quarterbacking for the Detroit Lions, has died at 76.
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LOCAL
Newspaper-box thief is sentenced
k A 48-YEAR-OLD Youngstown man was sentenced Friday after his conviction for destroying newspaper boxes to get the coins inside them.
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BUSINESS
Scooters recalled
k SEGWAY SCOOTERS, touted as almost untippable when unveiled two years ago, are being recalled.
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RELIGION
Rosh Hashana
kTODAY is Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. A Mahoning Valley rabbi explains the significance of the holiday.
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WEATHER
Rainy weekend
kScattered showers today and Sunday. High today 66. Low tonight in the mid-40s. High 57. Low 43.
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