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NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL Pirates avoid sweep by Reds

Rob Mackowiak and Raul Mondesi provided the offense for Pittsburgh. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A

ABC to air preview for next 'Potter' film

ZAP2IT Chances are, the core audience for ABC's broadcast of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's

Fitful truce holds

An Iraqi army battalion refused to fight in Fallujah. FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) -- Gunfire was largely

Drunk man seeks job as a trooper

ORCHARDS, Wash. (AP) -- A man who stopped by Washington State Patrol headquarters to ask about

OHIO NAACP's effort helps inmates

MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) -- The NAACP is taking its message inside prison walls to help inmates make a

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles D. McPhatter, 32, Temple Hills, Md., and Michelle A.

MAHONING COUNTY Developer forges ahead with 'lifestyle community'

The project could create 650 jobs, a developer says. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

PRESIDENTIAL RACE Valley lacks support for Kerry

John Kerry attracted little interest from delegates three months ago. By DAVID SKOLNICK

21 women and children killed in stampede

LUCKNOW, India (AP) -- Thousands of people crowding into a park for a politician's birthday

CARL P. LEUBSDORF No matter who wins, expect higher taxes

Opinion: In the next few days, thousands of readers will finish and file their federal tax returns. Thanks to

MAHONING COUNTY Officials say spreading septage on land is safe

Some residents are concerned about the practice. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH WRITER

THE FLATLANDERS 3 Texans share songs for album

The three recorded their first album in 1972 and then went their separate ways. THE (ALLENTOWN,

DAVIS CUP Roddick seals U.S. victory

The Americans took an insurmountable 3-1 lead. DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Andy Roddick took the

'THE ALAMO' Film finds little appreciation in Mexico

Some have questioned the ending of the movie. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican audiences are bracing

Message from the voters strikes a responsive chord

Opinion: The defeat in March of the 0.5 percent sales tax renewal in Mahoning County carried a simple but

BILLBOARD HITS

TOP 20 ALBUMS 1. "Confessions," Usher. LaFace. 2. "Damito Jo," Janet Jackson. Virgin. 3. "Now

NATION Rising fuel costs take a toll on companies' bottom lines

For big gasoline users, even a one-cent per gallon increase can cost millions. CHICAGO TRIBUNE

HOMICIDE CASE Brother's killer still at large

Family members have increased a reward for information to $15,000. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

GEORGE F. WILL Hearings offer campaign frame

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Present events grind the lens through which we view the past. Condoleezza Rice,

'Kill Bill' works better as 2 films, Thurman says

'Kill Bill' works better as 2 films, Thurman says NEW YORK -- Uma Thurman is glad "Kill Bill"

AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 4, 12 innings BOSTON -- Youngstown native Mark Malaska

MEN'S HEALTH Study: Aspirin may help lower prostate cancer risk

Other studies have suggested aspirin can help prevent colon cancer. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

Mickelson doesn't repeat error on 16

His putt there Sunday was his confidence-builder. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Walking up to the 16th hole

NHL Kovalev scores twice in 3-2 win

Montreal goalie Jose Theodore had two assists in a 3-2 win over Boston. MONTREAL (AP) -- Jose

Optimism fades for 3 hostages

Some foreigners have been freed, but not the Japanese. TOKYO (AP) -- Optimism that three Japanese

Afghan, U.S. troops start new hunt for bin Laden

Afghan, U.S. troops start new hunt for bin Laden KABUL, Afghanistan -- Hundreds of Afghan and

Parents beg to keep sisters

NEW BERLIN, Wis. (AP) -- With three daughters serving in Iraq, John and Lori Witmer's family Web

Today is Monday, April 12, the 103rd day of 2004. There are 263 days left in the year. On this date

PENNSYLVANIA Judge: Triplets go to surrogate mom

The biological father plans to appeal the decision, his attorney said. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A judge

OKLA. BOMBING Lawyers attempt to bolster case

Defense attorneys say Nichols had help in planning the bombing. McALESTER, Okla. (AP) -- Lawyers

WESTMINSTER SOFTBALL Pancake-Kimmel combo tough

Jennifer Pancake and Heidi Kimmel have led Westminster to a 17-5 record. By JOHN KOVACH

Els produces his best round at Masters, but still is edged

Ernie Els had two eagles in his 67, but ended one shot behind Phil Mickelson. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) --

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BUILDING SEWERS Official: Faster but not in haste

The health commissioner hopes for cooperation with the new sanitary engineer. By STEPHEN SIFF

SOAP SCOOP | Daytime TV news

Ellen Wheeler at the helm: Emmy Award-winning actress, director and producer Ellen Wheeler is the

PRESERVATION Wright home moves from Illinois to Pa.

Moving the house will cost more than $100,000. LISLE, Ill. (AP) -- If it seems a bit excessive to

MUSIC Slipknot to return with a new album

Getting the band back together wasn't easy, the lead singer said. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Fear

E ACTED LIKE A GUY WHO'D DONE it all before. Phil Mickelson strolled up the 18th fairway at Augusta

Violence tests coalition's unity

Members of the Iraqi Governing Council have threatened to quit. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR A

Some workers outdo bosses

Officials will meet in May to discuss township finances. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

YSU not getting money's worth

Youngstown State baseball and softball teams have great places to play their home games. The

MASTERS NOTEBOOK From Augusta National

Woods' woes: For the second straight year, the world's best player was barely a factor. Tiger Woods'

MAHONING COUNTY Retiree looks back over lifetime of activity with extension office

The retiree plans to finish a quilt and read 'Harry Potter' books. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

WEIRTON STEEL Employees await auction with relief

Union officials are hoping ISG is picked to take over Weirton Steel. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- The

Thieves release moody alligator

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Would you upset an alligator named Mr. Cranky Pants? Some thieves who

EMERGENCIES Fire department responds to new status

The department handled more than 180 First-Responder calls since early this year. By SHERRI L.

J-KWON Hard life pays off for 18-year-old rapper

At 13, his mother gave him a choice: Go to school or leave home. He left. NEW YORK (AP) -- At 18,

BASEBALL Indians strand 12, lose to K.C.

The Tribe went 2-5 on the first road trip of the season. COMBINED DISPATCHES KANSAS CITY, Mo. --

Company is fearful of a tin monopoly

Antitrust concerns are being reviewed by federal officials. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A company that uses

NBA ROUNDUP Sunday's other games

Bulls 114, Raptors 108, OT TORONTO -- Jamal Crawford scored a career-high 50 points for the Bulls,

BOXING Wladimir Klitschko battered and KO'd

His career is at the crossroads after losing to journeyman Lamon Brewster. LAS VEGAS (AP) --

Rekindled hope for Haiti

Opinion: Miami Herald: With resigned President Jean-Bertrand Aristide comfortably out of the way, the United

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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MERCER COUNTY Teens get separate trials in slaying

Authorities said the two have incriminated each other in the slaying. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

A year after fatal fire, families seek answers

Authorities are trying to get information before students graduate. COLUMBUS (AP) -- With every

HORSE RACING Frankel hopeful with colt

The trainer hopes his Kentucky Derby drought will end with Master David. NEW YORK (AP) -- Bobby

RELIGION Sikhs celebrate holy day, trying to be more public

Some Sikhs have been targeted by extremists as Middle Eastern. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Thousands of

NBA Sacramento brings out the worst of the Lakers

Phil Jackson didn't field reporters' questions after the 102-85 defeat. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) --

GOLDEN NUGGET Gambling on Vegas casino

The casino's location far from the glamorous Strip is a big disadvantage. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Dot-

MANSFIELD, OHIO 20-year-old Army gunner loses life in attack in Iraq

The father wonders what his son could have been. ASSOCIATED PRESS The father of an Ohio soldier

STRESS Life's pressures cause the body to become ill

Stress doesn't go away, but there are things we can do to keep it from hurting us. By JANE E.

TERROR RESPONSE PROBE Memo wasn't specific, Bush says

Some panel members might want to see scores of other memos. COMBINED DISPATCHES WASHINGTON --

SALARIES

SALARIES Top earners* William B. Schaal -- $84,104 (road department operator). Vincent P.

NATION

NATION New questions kTHE SPOTLIGHT has shifted to President Bush after the release of a top

HELOISE Charges shouldn't be attached to free gifts

Dear Heloise: I concur with a recent letter regarding the word "free" and the astronomical shipping

HEALTH Finding microbes in mouth

You harbor more organisms than you think. By SHARI ROAN LOS ANGELES TIMES Any first-grader can

FDA The government ban on sales of ephedra slated to start today

The stimulant has been linked to many deaths, heart attacks and strokes. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A

"But when it came right down to it, this country, for reasons of history and culture and therefore

Opinion: "But when it came right down to it, this country, for reasons of history and culture and therefore

TENNESSEE Statues draw more attention when they're wearing clothes

HARTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A garden center's nude statues proved a bit immodest for some in this

OHIO LEGISLATURE State representative revives farmland proposal

The lawmaker says his 'agricultural security areas' offer flexibility. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

US AIRWAYS Struggling company defends CEO package

Stock options raise the value of the CEO's compensation. ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- At a time when US

SEXUAL ABUSE Judge, lawyers will review settlement

The case is one of the most serious of its kind to hit a Protestant denomination. MARSHALL, Texas

OHIO POLICE Report: Stun guns reduce the use of chemical irritants

Questions have arisen concerning how the Tasers affect health. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Police use of

Pope makes address after Easter ceremonies

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- After days of tiring ceremonies, Pope John Paul II delivered a brief speech

Thongs: from good to bad

Dear Annie: I have two young children, ages 6 and 4. We live in a nice apartment community with a

"Dora's Super Silly Fiesta" (8 p.m., Nickelodeon) is a prime-time special that invites preschool

NORTHERN OHIO Is city's council too big, costly?

One resident wants to trim its size from 21 to fewer than 14 members. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Despite a

AUTOMOBILES Leasing a new car is sometimes more expensive than buying one

One negative is that you never actually own the vehicle. SALT LAKE TRIBUNE When Bruce Heyborne

MIDDLE EAST 3 Palestinians killed after firing on Israelis

Palestinians say their attacks on Israeli settlers are driving them out. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli

HOW HE SEES IT Microsoft swallows opponents

Opinion: By MALCOLM DEAN SPECIAL TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES You can buy your way out of any situation. Or

HOW SHE SEES IT Hoop-in-the-driveway phase of life

Opinion: By BETSY HART SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE I've reached the ultimate in suburbia -- we just put

WEEKEND DRAWINGS

WEEKEND DRAWINGS Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 5-3-2 Pick 4, 3-5-7-6 Buckeye 5, 9-17-23-29-

PRESIDENTIAL RACE Interest groups' ads not helpful

Interest groups should use the same theme as the candidate in ads, experts say. WASHINGTON (AP) --

BASEBALL STANDINGS

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston43.571--4-3W-22-12-20-0 Tampa

TENNIS Davenport wins her 40th singles championship

She won $93,000 to push her career earnings to over $17 million. AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) --

LEADERBOARD Final round

Phil Mickelson72-69-69-69--279-9 Ernie Els70-72-71-67--280-8 K.J. Choi71-70-72-69--282-6

GENIUS Prodigy succeeds in many subjects

Most students who are admitted to the prestigious music school are 18. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- At the

SCOTLAND

SCOTLAND The Scotsman, Edinburgh, April 6: The violence in Iraq has been triggered by the

WORTH A LOOK

BINGO/CARD PARTIES XThe Altar and Rosary Society of Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Church, 421

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