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Man snatches purse

Man snatches purse LIBERTY -- One woman's purse was snatched and a second woman foiled an attempt,

Yankees: trading losers?

MIAMI -- Less than 24 hours before baseball's non-waiver trade period was to expire Saturday, the

ARGENTINA

Opinion: ARGENTINA La Nacion, Buenos Aires, July 27: Iran just announced it will resume production of parts

U.S. FREES 5 DETAINEES FROM GUANTANAMO

U.S. frees 5 detainees from Guantanamo RABAT, Morocco -- Five Moroccans detained at the U.S.

Services provide legal sharing

The songs can be played on any device without regard to copyright law. LOS ANGELES TIMES Having

GOLF Jacobsen overcomes sore hip to win senior open

Tom Kite had the lead but fell apart down the stretch. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Peter Jacobsen's sore hip

State MRDD probes relationship with for-profit company

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The vice president of the Ohio Association of County Boards of Mental Retardation

Elayne Boosler perfects her act in 'Balderdash'

The game show provides exposure to younger comedians. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Elayne Boosler likes to

Recent food-poisoning cases underscore risks of produce

Fruits and vegetables pose a risk when eaten raw or lightly cooked. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jerri Reges

DOG WARDEN Officials to pick from 5

The original list of 31 applicants has been pared down to five finalists. By BOB JACKSON

Pirates lose late to Brewers

A bases-loaded single in the ninth rescues Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Bill Hall got his chance

2004 CAMPAIGN Pastor rebuffs criticism for welcoming Kerry

Springfield was just one of the Ohio stops Kerry made on his campaign trail. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio

Today is Monday, Aug. 2, the 215th day of 2004. There are 151 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Aug. 2, the 215th day of 2004. There are 151 days left in the year. On this date in

Will officials challenge ballot issues?

City officials are mum on whether the proposals may wind up in court. By D.A. WILKINSON

Pittsburgh fliers cash in their miles

Frequent fliers don't want to be left with nothing if US Airways stops flying. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

IRAQ Internet video shows slaying of Turkish worker held captive

No group claimed responsibility yet for the bombing of Christian churches. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A

Erie mailman gets stamp of approval for ad campaign

Taping will take place later this year in Los Angeles. ERIE (AP) -- A postal carrier who has been

COLUMBIANA CO. Will officials challenge ballot issues?

City officials are mum on whether the proposals may wind up in court. By D.A. WILKINSON

CLUB KISS Fights at teen dance club lead to several arrests

The promoter says he'll work with police to try to avoid future problems. By IAN HILL

GOP and Democrats race to register voters

More campaign money is being filtered into voter registration. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Campaign

Singh holds off Daly in impressive Buick Open battle

The Fijian credited the win to a change in putters. GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) -- Even before the

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Diane Ray and David Shine, 843 Plazaview Court, Youngstown, boy, July 31. Dean and

Pittsburgh airport faces industry challenges

Pittsburgh has little chance of becoming an airline hub again, analysts say. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- On

Web site offers sound bits of advice

By SUSAN COBURN STAMFORD ADVOCATE If you've got children, you probably have a whole slew of

TONYA JAMESON | Opinion 'White Chicks' film expands stereotypes

White people -- rise up. I can't believe that, more than a month after the Wayanses released

CLEVELAND CLINIC National class-action case goes up against hospital

The lawsuit claims it fails in providing care to noninsured patients CLEVELAND (AP) -- The

Johnson wins at Pocono again

The drivers are now focused on the Nextel Cup series points chase. By DAVID POOLE KNIGHT RIDDER

Aeros bombed by Reading Saturday night

AKRON (AP) -- John Castellano and Ryan Fleming hit home runs, and Reading's 19-hit attack tallied at

School to offer degree in animal advocacy

The online programs will help students learn more about running nonprofits. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

DAN K. THOMASSON Bush, Kerry close on foreign policy

Opinion: What seems clear even in this setting of extreme partisan rhetoric is that there is very little

Big hitters square off in made-for-TV event

Hank Kuehne and Tiger Woods will meet John Daly and Phil Mickelson. RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. (AP)

Manchurians are missing in 'Manchurian' remake

Hollywood doesn't want racial minority villains, a professor said. NEW YORK (AP) -- Don't look for

TRUMBULL COUNTY Youngstown man is sought in assault

Guns, drugs and money were found in the Girard duplex. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

CELEBRITIES Olsen twins' fans stick close through Mary-Kate's ordeal

Her problems make her more relatable, a fan said. By ANTHONY BREZNICAN ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS

VALLEY THEATER GROUPS Is collaboration the answer so local shows can go on?

It's not the first time local theaters have talked about working together. By DEBORA SHAULIS

HOW SHE SEES IT GOP on shaky ground in criticizing Edwards

Opinion: By EMILY BAZELON LOS ANGELES TIMES Before John Edwards launched his run for the vice presidency,

How salmonella, E. coli spread

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Health officials say a recent outbreak of salmonella infections in

Couple hopes priest's things are returned

LORETTO, Pa. (AP) -- A couple of historians are trying to recover religious relics owned by the

SCRAPPERS Sipp's pitching topples Auburn

Mahoning Valley pulled to within a game of .500. AUBURN, N.Y. -- Tony Sipp's strong pitching

Marah stays optimistic despite wavering career

The band was near having 'next big thing' status not long ago. NEW YORK (AP) -- On a soft summer

Taking control of vertigo

A recent study in Berlin suggests patients can solve their own problem. By DAFFODIL J. ALTAN LOS

A cultural exchange

Language has not limited learning another culture. By VANESSA SCHUTZ VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Home-schooling laws face religious protests

The state requires detailed record-keeping. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- On any given school day, the five

Jackson eyes starting role

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- If only until designated starter Clark Haggans returns in a few weeks from a

FluMist aims to persuade doctors of drug's benefits

After its first-year flop, the maker of new flu vaccine retooled its strategy. GAITHERSBURG, Md.

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McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)2615.634-- Hudson Valley (D-Rays)2218.55031/2

49ERS Rattay ready to seize starting quarterback spot

San Francisco's new starter faces a legacy burden. By DANIEL BROWN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

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"That's fine if that's what you believe, but then stand up for it."

Opinion: "That's fine if that's what you believe, but then stand up for it." Rudolph Giuliani Former New

Woman dies after accident on Route 19

HADLEY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said an elderly Carlton, Pa., woman was fatally injured in

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Springer, 22, of 185 E. Wisconsin, Sebring, and

PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS Auditor, attorney general offer training seminars

Both officials plan to run for governor in 2006. COLUMBUS (AP) -- People in northwest Ohio who

Fire at market kills at least 296, injures hundreds

Authorities were to question store owners as they investigate the fire. ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) --

Apple and Pixar CEO, Steve Jobs, announces he had cancer surgery

The exec said he has a less deadly form of pancreatic cancer and should recover. SAN JOSE, Calif.

It's just common sense

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: At least there still are some fiscal conservatives in Washington. A

OHIO MEGAFARMS EPA inspections suggest manure threatens water

Runoff may contribute to Lake Erie's 'dead zone.' ASSOCIATED PRESS Manure runoff from northwest

NASCAR Johnson wins at Pocono again

The drivers are now focused on the Nextel Cup series points chase. By DAVID POOLE KNIGHT RIDDER

Counties begin planning their budgets according to future gambling revenues

A proposed racetrack site is in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County. GRANTVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- Once

Improved compliance with public records law needed

Opinion: There seems to be broad agreement in Columbus that Ohio's public records law needs improvement.

Media need to get behind passage of county sales tax

Opinion: Media need to get behind passage of county sales tax EDITOR: I am irked about the negative

AMERICAN LEAGUE Sabathia 'embarrasses' himself

A hanging slider dropped the Tribe pitcher to his sixth loss. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- C.C.

Application process under way for program

LORDSTOWN -- Arts/EXCEL, Trumbull County Educational Service Center's creative and performing arts

Intelligence agents find attack plans on computer

Authorities have also arrested 'a very wanted man.' ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistani

Injury bug bites Davis, Verba, Jackson

Cleveland signed running back Dee Brown to fill in for James Jackson. BEREA (AP) -- The Cleveland

Shot fired into house leaves teen critical

Shot fired into house leaves teen critical YOUNGSTOWN -- A Lakeya Perry, 15, was in critical

'IDOL' REJECT DEBUTS WITH FAMOUS HIT

'Idol' reject debuts with famous hit HONG KONG -- William Hung, who shot to instant fame as a

AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 9, Orioles 7 NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez homered for the third straight

OHIO Cleveland airport tries to solve taxi problems

Cabbies are angry about being shut out in favor of airport shuttles. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The

Analysts look at why oil prices may stay so high

Oil prices are expected to remain high for 12 to 18 months. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR MOSCOW --

Flooding causes rescues, evacuations, closed roads

Some drivers were saved from submerged cars. DARBY, Pa. (AP) -- Torrential rain and flash flooding

Rice wins his third IRL race of season, still trails Kanaan

Tony Kanaan said race strategy cost him the victory. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- Buddy Rice made the

Off-duty officer arrests suspect after purse is stolen from home

The foot chase led through a dry-cleaning establishment. SHARON, Pa. -- An off-duty Southwest

Most flights from Valley are on time, official says

Delays from other airports are worse, officials say. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

School board president will appear in court

School board president will appear in court CAMPBELL -- Robert T. Dolan, president of the Campbell

FESTIVALS

FESTIVALS XAmerican-Hungarian Federation will sponsor its 78th annual Hungarian Festival Day

NATION

NATION Home Depot union denied DETROIT -- Workers at a Home Depot in suburban Detroit rejected

Q &amp; amp;A Judy Greer provides comedy in 'Village'

She didn't see the film's twist coming, she said. NEW YORK (AP) -- Fans of the Fox comedy

18-year-old breaks prep triple jump mark

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Alexandria Anderson won three gold medals, and Kenneth Hall set a national high

WRIGLEY FIELD Cubs win, but Maddux falls short

Shortstop Nomar Garciaparra had an RBI single in his Chicago debut. CHICAGO (AP) -- The Phillies

Burglary statistics are up in township

Police have no leads in 60 of the burglaries reported through June. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

Austintown man faces charges over photos involving little girls

Piskor was known as 'Poppy542' on the Internet, reports state. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

DISCOVERY CHANNEL 'Animal Games' is just like the Olympics -- well, almost

Complete with a stadium, the program presents winners with medals. By JUDITH S. GILLIES

Explosions target Iraq's Christians

No group has claimed responsibility yet for the attacks. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's top Shiite

Plot details attack targets

Photos, drawings and documents show meticulous preparation. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal authorities

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Critical after fight

Critical after fight NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fight at

VACATION EXPRESS Most flights from Valley are on time, official says

Delays from other airports are worse, officials say. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Playmaker Owens tones down antics, still wants the ball

The former 49ers wideout spent time with Donovan McNabb in the offseason. BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) --

WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN Crikey! Stupples wins first major

She shot a record-tying score of 19-under to beat Rachel Teske by five shots. SUNNINGDALE, England

Sluggish growth of gross domestic product kicks off new concerns about the economy

Optimists think things will be buzzing in the second half of the year. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Program offers financial education

The program helps prospective homeowners with money management skills. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

For those who eat at their desks: Think twice

A germ study shows a toilet seat is cleaner than the typical workplace desk. ORLANDO SENTINEL

Crikey! Stupples wins first major

She shot a record-tying score of 19-under to beat Rachel Teske by five shots. SUNNINGDALE, England

Murder prompts Turkish to comply

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Turkey's truckers association said today it would stop delivering goods to

Supporters of ban on civil unions submit petitions

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Supporters of a constitutional amendment to ban civil unions or a similar

HOW SHE SEES IT Undecideds: a high clueless factor

Opinion: By JILL PORTER KNIGHT RIDDER At the end of a trip to Peru, a friend of mine visited a shaman,

WEEKEND DRAWINGS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-5-1 (red ball) Pick 4, 3-1-8-9 Buckeye 5, 16-24-29-34-36

NFL ROUNDUP Packers' McKenzie still seeking trade; Lions sign wideout

Rams tackle Kyle Turley re-injured his back and could be forced to retire. ASSOCIATED PRESS The

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