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McCown may be Browns' future

Luke McCown of Louisiana Tech was taken in the fourth round. BEREA (AP) -- Luke McCown snubbed

Greenspan predicts wage rise on the way

Even a small increase in pay would mean a big boost for the economy. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Orchestra, soloist present inspiring performance

The soloist knew how to make his piano sing. By JERRY STEPHENS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Sing.

AT A GLANCE | Steelers' Sunday draft picks

Fifth round Nathaniel Adibi, OLB, 6-3, 255, Virginia Tech. Played DE in college, projected as OLB

Specter battles tough foe

Rep. Pat Toomey appeals to voters who think the senator is too liberal. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

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Gas prices rise again; analyst explains why

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- U.S. gasoline prices climbed 3 more cents per gallon in the past two weeks

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MOST WANTED Ruben Martinez The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force

Blast follows raid

U.S. troops enter Najaf to replace Spanish soldiers. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An

Explosion follows raid

U.S. troops enter Najaf to replace Spanish soldiers. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An

Woman's sex allegations led to reopening of murder case

A priest was to be arraigned today in the 1980 slaying of a nun. TOLEDO (AP) -- A woman's

Scan and eat: District uses fingerprints as meal tickets

AKRON (AP) -- Old-fashioned meal tickets are out. High-tech fingerprinting technology is in. The

Anchor feels up to task

After a rigorous process, this journalist got the job. By NANCILYNN GATTA VINDICATOR

One year later, memories still burn

Tokens of remembrance are on display in the Hartzell family home. & lt;a

$50 bill will get colorful new look

Color is one of several new security measures added to reduce counterfeiting. WASHINGTON (AP)

Buckeyes break record with 14 players chosen

Ohio State had seven more players selected in the second day of the draft. COLUMBUS (AP) -- NFL

Student sues Cincy officer who failed to help victim

Under department policy, the cop should have helped the shooting victim. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A

Rain again halts Houston Open

Over half the field still has to finish third round play today. HUMBLE, Texas (AP) -- Heavy rains

Pirates' Perez blanks Reds, becoming reliable pitcher

The 22-year-old has success fully adjusted his delivery. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A nearly three-hour

Skating rink gets rolling again after adding features

The center added a laser-tag arena and a climbing wall. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Olympic Fun Center

Sick on job? It can be costly

Workers who come to work sick cost businesses $180 billion a year, study says. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP)

NBA ROUNDUP Sunday's other playoff games

Lakers 92, Rockets 88, OT HOUSTON -- Karl Malone had 30 points and 13 rebounds while playing with

Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-3-5 Pick 4, 5-4-0-9 Buckeye 5, 2-3-10-21-22 Super Lotto

DAN. K. THOMASSON Security needed to offset animosity

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Zbigniew Brzezinski, the national security adviser to President Carter, opined the

Analyst: Issues will affect race in Ohio

Bush narrowly won Ohio four years ago. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The November presidential ballot in Ohio

Memo by speaker's staff causes uproar

The plan's goal was to 'defeat the [tax] repeal and dismantle [the secretary of state]. CLEVELAND

Legal drama 'The Guardian' anxiously awaits word on future

The decision won't be known till next month. By LYNN ELBER ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES --

Iraqi problem: faulty U.S. perception

Opinion: By DAVID D. NEWSOM CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- President Bush insists that

Trial date could be determined this week

He was scheduled to return to Colorado today for a three-day hearing. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- Closed

Baby love draws visitors to the zoo

Billboards, sweat shirts and DVDs market the Toledo Zoo's baby elephant. TOLEDO (AP) -- The mad

Feed curiosity, exotic friends

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'Angel' finale will have 'Buffy' presence

ZAP2IT.COM As "Angel" nears its May 19 finale, it's looking like Joss Whedon will stick to his vow

THE FACTS Strokes and children

The Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association, or CHASA, a nonprofit organization, offers support

Abortion-rights supporters deliver message to Wash.

The group varied in age, race, gender, religion and sexual orientation. LOS ANGELES TIMES

Elayne Boosler embraces the return to smart comedy but laments FCC curbs

She never thought she'd be defending Howard Stern. By HEATHER SVOKOS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

Miller leads Pacers past Celtics

The 90-75 win will give Indiana more than a week off before playing again. BOSTON (AP) -- Reggie

Mondesi backs off threats about leaving Pirates if they don't pay

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Raul Mondesi threatened to leave the Pittsburgh Pirates if

Kerry presses concerns on trade

The Democrat is touring four key states, including Pennsylvania and Ohio. WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) --

Tillman's brother accompanies body to military facility in Dover

PHOENIX (AP) -- Pat Tillman's grieving family maintained its public silence, and intends to do so

Territory loses vote for leaders

Many in Hong Kong are demanding the right to full elections. HONG KONG (AP) -- Mainland China

Greenville man pleads guilty to health-care fraud

PITTSBURGH -- John Ray Derbonne, 45, of 460 Rutledge Road, Greenville, pleaded guilty to one count

Don't be chicken to try edgy Web site

The offbeat Burger King site is a take-off on its 'have it your way' slogan. ST. PETERSBURG TIMES

Armstrong gets Georgia victory

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) -- Lance Armstrong climbed atop the podium, squeezed into the yellow jersey and

Car rental agencies sued for tax payment

Car rental agencies argue they are essential to the airport's operation. IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) --

Bush touts proposals on technology issues

The president wants to encourage more broadband Internet connections. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tying

Queen of cosmetics empire

Last year, the company named for its founder had revenue of $4.744 billion. NEW YORK (AP) --

ROUNDUP Sunday's other playoff game

Lightning 3, Canadiens 1 TAMPA, Fla. -- Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 26 shots to improve to 6-1 in

Manning deal sets off wild, action-packed first round

The two-day event finished with a record 28 trades. NEW YORK (AP) -- Eli Manning had no idea what

"You have to visualize a small city and where everything will go. The challenge is laying it out without anyone there. And you have to put it up in days, not years."

"You have to visualize a small city and where everything will go. The challenge is laying it out

Vitali picks up the belt that Wladimir sought

Vitali Klitschko is interested in fighting Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- He

AT A GLANCE | Browns' Sunday draft picks

Round 4 Luke McCown, quarterback, Louisiana Tech, (No. 106), 6-foot-3, 208 pounds, Jacksonville,

Donahue, 49ers dismiss 'rebuilding' label

They used the draft to help patch a depleted offense. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SANTA CLARA,

Bee lover wants to keep buzz alive

Beekeepers' numbers are dwindling. WASHINGTON POST RIXEYVILLE, Va. -- Ann Harman is determined

Law fails to rein in financial abuse

One judge said the power of attorney can be 'a license to steal.' COLUMBUS (AP) -- The estates of

Venus-led team derails Slovenia

The United States will play at Austria in the quarterfinals in July. PORTOROZ, Slovenia (AP) --

Debate rises over portrayal of black women in videos

Some men say the blame shouldn't just rest on the rap artists. ATLANTA (AP) -- Maybe it was the

Flyers pull into two-game lead by handing Toronto 2-1 setback

Robert Esche had 26 saves and Alexei Zhamnov scored the game winner. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Robert

Avalanche buries village

Avalanche buries village BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan -- An avalanche buried a village in southern

Tailgating issue in House

The Youngstown State University athletic department and State Rep. Ken Carano (D-59th) are working

SOAP SCOOP | Daytime TV news

THORSTEN KAYE ON "ALL MY CHILDREN & quot;: Thorsten Kaye, who has been a daytime viewer favorite

HELOISE Allow time to cure for simmering potpourri

Dear Heloise: Will you please send me your potpourri recipe? You gave a cinnamon one once -- I would

Producers say 'Friends' will wrap up quietly

Cast, crew and executives will watch the finale together May 6. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS With

Owner of Pollard's Vision hopes Derby win is in sight

The horse, blind in one eye, hasn finished third or better in four races this year. LOUISVILLE,

Uncertainty over overtime

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: For a year the U.S. Department of Labor has been trying to update cumbersome

Crowds throng to see Queen Mary 2 set sail

The visit was capped by a fireworks display. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- New York gave her

FOURTH ROUND

FOURTH ROUND 97. New York Giants, Reggie Torbor, lb, Auburn. 98. San Diego, Shaun Phillips, lb,

Virginia district annex's planet Mars

The administration was looking for a theme to excite some interest. McLEAN, Va. (AP) -- One

Russian wins Cleveland race

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Alexander Belavin of Russia won the Cleveland Marathon by more than a minute

Today is Monday, April 26, the 117th day of 2004. There are 249 days left in the year. On this date in 1986, the world's worst nuclear accident occurrs at the Chernobyl plant in the Soviet Union. An

Today is Monday, April 26, the 117th day of 2004. There are 249 days left in the year. On this date

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