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WORLD Mitsubishi chief executive resigns from his position TOKYO -- Rolf Eckrodt resigned today

AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 2, Yankees 0 NEW YORK -- Pedro Martinez pitched seven innings and Manny

Candidates push 'sanctity of marriage'

Candidates are assuring voters of their opposition to same-sex marriage. WASHINGTON (AP) -- From

Best Bets on TV Tonight

M. Night Shyamalan hosts a showing of his 1999 hit movie "The Sixth Sense" (8 p.m., ABC), for which

Gay leaders pit selves against conservatives

States along the East and West coasts have been more liberal. CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) --

Russell Branyan back with Cleveland

Pitcher Jason Anderson was returned to Class AAA Buffalo. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Russell Branyan is

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x A Q 10 5 u J 10 v A 5 3 w A K 6 4 The bidding has

HOT 100: TOP 20

HOT 100: TOP 20 1. "Yeah!" Usher (feat. Ludacris & amp; Lil Jon). Arista. 2."I Don't Wanna

Less expensive health care is a pipe dream

Opinion: By LINDA SEEBACH ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS Would Americans rather limit health care or limit spending

Jake Westbrook gives bullpen a needed respite

The right-hander's complete game gave Cleveland a 3-2 win over Detroit. DETROIT (AP) -- Jake

Heart problem forces Eastlake mayor to quit

EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) -- Mayor Dan DiLiberto, best known for bringing minor league baseball to this

Strokes in children: Yes, it can happen

The mother of one victim is helping to raise awareness to the issue. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

What's your name?: New goaltenders finding an identity

Only one of eight remaining netminders was in net when his team won a Cup. By GREG BEACHAM

Grant Center offers orientation program

Grant information applies to nonprofit organizations only. YOUNGSTOWN -- Reservations are being

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Billy Joel suffers minor injury in car accident

BAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) -- Singer-songwriter Billy Joel was slightly injured and mostly embarrassed when

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Proper Direction (Feliciano)19.607.004.60 All and All

Jeff Gordon's win at Talladega leads to fans' protests

He was just ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr., when a caution ended the race. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) --

A'town residents deserve to view the good and bad

Opinion: The last thing any public entity in Austintown needs to be accused of is censorship, but that's

Australian tennis star weds longtime girlfriend

Australian tennis star weds longtime girlfriend SYDNEY, Australia -- Australian tennis star

INSIDE

INSIDE X Fresh off drafting 10 players, general manager Terry Donahue emerged Sunday from the

Irwin beats Morgan on final hole for Liberty Mutual Legends title

The veteran hadn't played in four weeks and was surprised with the win. SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Hale

How will draft affect Steelers?

Ben Roethlisberger will likely become one of the team's highest-paid players. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

Arabs' ire at U.S. intensifies

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a sore spot for the Arab world. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Spurs' Duncan earns seventh straight honors

The Lakers' Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal were also honored. NEW YORK (AP) -- San Antonio

Coria impressive in defeating Schuettler at Monte Carlo event

MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) -- Guillermo Coria set a lofty goal for himself after an impressive showing

Late innings are kind to Quakers; J-Milton and Southeast split DH

SALEM -- The Salem High baseball team rallied twice Saturday to defeat rival West Branch, 10-7 and

Denver Nuggets respond to urgency in home playoff game victory

DENVER (AP) -- After two lackluster games in Minnesota, the Nuggets figured to get a lift from the

Police still hunt for murderer who escaped

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Authorities searched Sunday for a convicted murderer who escaped while being

Memorial honors service of fire staff

The monument will be dedicated over Memorial Day weekend. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Singer Michael Jackson replaces legal team with single attorney

It was unclear whether the move was the idea of Jackson or the two lawyers . LOS ANGELES (AP) --

Report: Reservist was due for raise

The reservist's mother wants three people involved to be fired. COLUMBUS (AP) -- An Army reservist

Professor defends job despite degree doubts

Neil said he's confident in the veracity of his credentials. & lt;a

Volunteers to pick litter from creek

Volunteers to pick litter from creek POLAND -- Village officials are inviting residents to

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

Russian wins Cleveland race

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

Virginia district annex's planet Mars

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

FOURTH ROUND

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

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

Uncertainty over overtime

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

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,

Producers say 'Friends' will wrap up quietly

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

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

SOAP SCOOP | Daytime TV news

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

Tailgating issue in House

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

Avalanche buries village

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

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

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

Venus-led team derails Slovenia

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

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

Bee lover wants to keep buzz alive

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

Donahue, 49ers dismiss 'rebuilding' label

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

AT A GLANCE | Browns' Sunday draft picks

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

Vitali picks up the belt that Wladimir sought

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

"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

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

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

Bush touts proposals on technology issues

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

Car rental agencies sued for tax payment

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

Armstrong gets Georgia victory

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

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

Miller leads Pacers past Celtics

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

Greenville man pleads guilty to health-care fraud

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

Territory loses vote for leaders

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

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

Kerry presses concerns on trade

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

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

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

Abortion-rights supporters deliver message to Wash.

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

THE FACTS Strokes and children

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

'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

Feed curiosity, exotic friends

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Baby love draws visitors to the zoo

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

Trial date could be determined this week

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

Iraqi problem: faulty U.S. perception

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

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 --

Memo by speaker's staff causes uproar

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

Analyst: Issues will affect race in Ohio

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

DAN. K. THOMASSON Security needed to offset animosity

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

Ohio

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

NBA ROUNDUP Sunday's other playoff games

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

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)

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

Pirates' Perez blanks Reds, becoming reliable pitcher

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

Rain again halts Houston Open

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

Student sues Cincy officer who failed to help victim

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

Buckeyes break record with 14 players chosen

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

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)

Anchor feels up to task

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

Scan and eat: District uses fingerprints as meal tickets

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

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

Explosion follows raid

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

Blast follows raid

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

most wanted

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

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

AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 3, TIGERS 2

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Specter battles tough foe

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

AT A GLANCE | Steelers' Sunday draft picks

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

Orchestra, soloist present inspiring performance

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

Greenspan predicts wage rise on the way

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

McCown may be Browns' future

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

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