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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Youngstown State aces Akron

Cathy Hanek scored 22 points to rally the Penguins in the second half. YOUNGSTOWN -- Students at


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Dinkers Angel (Feliciano)5.403.403.40 Lady Fannie


COMPUTERS Kids can Google and IM, but can they read and write?

Researchers wonder how much computers shape a student's performance. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


BCS PAIRINGS This year, Southern Cal is in and Auburn is left out

The unbeaten Trojans drew Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. ASSOCIATED PRESS Now Auburn knows what it


HOW HE SEES IT Ohio needs campaign finance reform

Opinion: By State Sen. RANDY GARDNER SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR As the sponsor of three campaign finance


HELOISE Consider turning clutter into bingo prizes B-4 throwing it out

Dear Heloise: Many places (hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, etc.) run bingo games


Taft's decision to stay put important for tech project

Opinion: With state government bracing for a $4 billion general fund shortfall if the Ohio General Assembly


TRUMBULL COUNTY Economy, bad budget produce setbacks

The sheriff's civil division has piles of papers awaiting service. WARREN -- Two bad economies


WAR ON TERROR Bombs, gunmen kill 22 Iraqis

Sunnis demand elections be postponed six months. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Gunmen ambushed a bus


OHIO FOOTBALL

OHIO FOOTBALL SATURDAY Division I Championship Can. McKinley3700--10 Cin. Colerain617207--50


SEC CHAMPIONSHIP Tigers' title may be their only one

Auburn players said they showed why they should play for the BCS crown. ATLANTA (AP) -- Take that,


Vice cops arrest teen

Vice cops arrest teen YOUNGSTOWN -- Phillip Faraglia, 19, of Manchester Avenue was issued a


KENTUCKY Killer asks for death penalty

Man confessed killing two children and stabbing their mother. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- In what


SOUTH SIDE Man, 32, dies in shooting at liquor store

Police said at least five bullets hit the car, with at least two hitting the victim. YOUNGSTOWN --


TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE SCALED-DOWN OFFICE PARTY

TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE SCALED-DOWN OFFICE PARTY Think ahead of time of people at work you'd like to


BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP Sooners the better vs. Colorado

Peterson and White accounted for three touchdowns each in Oklahoma's big win. KANSAS CITY, Mo.


Annie's Mailbox Marrying 'Monty' so soon is risky

Dear Annie: I am in love with the perfect guy. We have been dating for three months and are so


WEEKEND DRAWINGS

WEEKEND DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-4-3 Pick 4, 4-8-0-9 Rolling Cash 5, 12-25-27-


FLU SHOT ARREST Husband: Woman sold vaccine for fund-raiser

The nurse received $20 per shot from college students and faculty. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A woman who


NBA What's this? Cavs in first after four-year absence

Cleveland won its seventh straight in a game highlighted by a LeBron James dunk. CLEVELAND (AP) --


ENTERTAINMENT HONORS 14 new categories added to People's Choice Awards

The public can vote through Dec. 13. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The People's Choice Awards have added new


HOW SHE SEES IT Freedom haters blame U.S. for Ukraine crisis

Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 6, the 341st day of 2004. There are 25 days left in the year. On his date in


HMHP, FORUM Hospital chiefs: Valley faces health-care crisis

One health-care official called for a national health-care plan. WARREN -- The heads of the area's


Browns slammed; Steelers win again

Browns slammed; Steelers win again kA CLEVELAND BROWNS fan shows his feelings toward the team's


MILL CREEK PARK Event illuminates garden in winter

Visitors can see some plants still in bloom. YOUNGSTOWN -- Area residents young and old listened


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& lt;B & gt;BENKO & lt;/B & gt;, Richard J., 67, of Canfield; arrangements pending;


TRAFFIC Police kept busy again on the road

A 16-year-old boy matches the description of a suspect in a series of robberies. YOUNGSTOWN --


Buckeyes to face Cowboys

Buckeyes to face Cowboys Oklahoma State (7-4) accepted a bid Sunday to play No. 24 Ohio State


CHILD SLAYING Mom's faith questioned in baby's gruesome death

Dena Schlosser's stepfather says a fringe church's beliefs may have played a role in her actions.


MARK EMMONS Is all of sports juiced?

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- On Sept. 17, Barry Bonds hit a pitch that barely cleared the SBC Park left-field


The Steelers are one win from clinching the AFC North.

The Steelers are one win from clinching the AFC North. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Ben


SUSAN DEMERSSEMAN To teach gratitude, set a good example for kids

BERKELEY, Calif. -- It's a little ironic that the season in which we give thanks and the one in


AFC

AFC Colts 51, Titans 24 INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes, Edgerrin


Young and old top 49ers, 16-6

Chris Chandler was in college when St. Louis' youngest player was born. ST. LOUIS (AP) --


ITALY

Opinion: ITALY Corriere della Sera, Milan, Dec. 1: In front of the challenge between the two Viktors and


DAVIS CUP FINALS Moya's 'dream' comes true in victory over USA

He defeated Andy Roddick in a match that gave Spain its second championship. SEVILLE, Spain (AP)


AFC NORTH Bengals' rally edges Ravens 27-26

Carson Palmer had his best day as Cincinnati overcame a 17-point deficit. BALTIMORE (AP) -- First,


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Hawaii earns a bowl bid with rally over Spartans

California beat Southern Miss, but was passed by Texas in the BCS standings. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Fear of failure

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Fans of "Desperate Housewives" may have been most interested in which wife


HOW SHE SEES IT Pork from Congress causes heart burn

Opinion: By BRONWYN LANCE CHESTER VIRGINIAN-PILOT It's the days of swine and roses in Washington. As


"I did not go into this trial expecting to win. I went into it knowing it would be a painful moment

Opinion: "I did not go into this trial expecting to win. I went into it knowing it would be a painful moment


Frist calls for program review

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Sunday that the government should review


YSU men fall in SMS consolation game, 77-55

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Youngstown State men's basketball team suffered a 77-55 setback to


THE MIDDLE EAST Releases signal warming Israel-Egypt relations

Accused Israeli spy and six imprisoned Egyptians head home. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS XAnimal Welfare League of Trumbull County is holding a Christmas Chinese auction at 3


HOW HE SEES IT Network news becoming irrelevant

Opinion: By MARVIN KALB LOS ANGELES TIMES Once again, the face of American television news is changing.


TRAFFICKING Drug war turns deadly in Mexico as police, informants turn up dead

Widespread corruption is blamed for the thriving, dangerous drug trade. CANCUN, Mexico (AP) --


BRIDGE

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MUSIC Fantasia falls short with sales

She's the first 'Idol' winner to not top the Billboard charts. ZAP2IT.COM Fantasia's debut album


With daughter hospitalized, Goosen stays and plays like a champ

The South African's wife dissuaded him from coming home. ASSOCIATED PRESS SUN CITY, South Africa


WORKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND More schmooze with less booze

Today's holiday office parties are geared toward success, not excess. By JEFF ELDER KNIGHT


Officials mull options for building

Shutting it down is a possibility, the city finance director says. YOUNGSTOWN -- Step one -- the


LIVER TRANSPLANT Recipient celebrates recovery

She has received the gift of life. WARREN -- Sister Debbie Barker, with her friends and family,


Patriots start fast -- and don't stop

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Leery of an upset, the New England Patriots needed a fast start. Bethel Johnson


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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MONDAY NIGHT PREVIEW Cowboys' Rice still cooking up NFL records

The receiver is closing in on most combined net yards for a career. KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) --