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PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA Steel prices to rise PITTSBURGH -- While U.S. steel prices declined slightly last
GRAEDONS | People's Pharmacy One of Prozac's side effects can be fantasies of suicide
Q. I want to tell you of my experience with Prozac so that no one else has to go through it. I had
12 face charges in Palace brawl
Five Pacers and seven fans likely will get fines and probation if convicted. PONTIAC, Mich. (AP)
Bulls shoot down Cavs
LeBron James hit only five of 15 shots as three-game win streak was ended. CHICAGO (AP) -- Ben
HOW HE SEES IT U.N. rights panel angers United States
Opinion: By GEORGE GEDDA ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Most people would say countries that tolerate
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Todd' won't admit that he is on the rebound
Dear Annie: My 20-year-old son, "Todd," is a college student who lives at home. Recently, his long-
Plans announced by Jennifer Nitch, Steven Santiago
XNEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Jennifer Nitch, 210 E. Euclid Ave., and Steven Santiago, 408 Jackson Drive,
Dear Readers:
Dear Readers: On December 8, 2004, the Youngstown Newspaper Guild rejected The Vindicator's best
DOWNTOWN CIC aims to raise minority presence
Minority businesses received less than $25,000 out of a $7 million project. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
JIM LITKE Baseball's hypocrisy: Weak drug policy now bad business
It's about time they come clean. We're not just talking about the ballplayers anymore, welcome as
Baker-Orendi date is announced by parents
XBURGHILL -- Cheryl and Harry Baker, 2391 Custer-Orangeville Road, are announcing the engagement of
NFC WEST Rattay and Barlow are out of 49ers game at Arizona
San Francisco's spiraling season is heading further downward. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Tim
WATERLINE County, Girard seek funding
This water project is the first piece of a bigger picture. WARREN -- Bringing Girard water to 57
Austintown Fitch defeats Liberty
LIBERTY -- Krista Mays had 11 points and 16 rebounds, leading Austintown Fitch High to a 47-36
GOLDBERG CASE Judge considers lifting contempt convictions
A federal magistrate said the probate judge erred. YOUNGSTOWN -- If three of Richard D. Goldberg's
HEISMAN RACE Another trophy 'doesn't matter' to White
The Oklahoma quarterback could join Archie Griffin as the only two-time winners. NORMAN, Okla.
Candidate says Israeli soldiers beat him
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Mustafa Barghouti, a long-shot candidate in the Jan. 9 Palestinian presidential
NHL LOCKOUT Will players' new proposal get negotiations moving?
The fate of the rest of the season may hinge on contract talks resuming today. TORONTO (AP) -- Any
CAL THOMAS 'Reformer with results' revisited
Opinion: In his Halifax, Nova Scotia, speech last week, President Bush returned to his "reformer with
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
MEN Westminster 135, Allegheny 128 NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster school records were set
Salem defense the difference
The Quakers' press and Sarah Hamilton's scoring were too much for Niles. NILES -- Salem High came
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .52, 23.0123.55 Avalon Holdings,2.93 3.83 Clear Channel,
MERCER COUNTY At officials' request, elections director resigns
A commissioner said he wanted to fire the elections official in September. MERCER, Pa. -- The
Dick Clark, 75, is hospitalized after suffering a mild stroke
BURBANK, Calif.(AP)-- "American Bandstand" icon Dick Clark was hospitalized this week after
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Manning tires of talk of record
His focus is on helping the team win a division title. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Colts quarterback
Mercury found on anonymous letter in Neb.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A small amount of potentially dangerous mercury spilled from an anonymous
FDA tells Procter to go slow
Opinion: Cincinnati Enquirer: While an FDA committee reviewing Procter & amp; Gamble's testosterone
CHINA Beijing company deals with IBM, becomes third-largest PC maker
Sales of Lenovo are expected to quadruple. BEIJING (AP) -- Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group
BOARDMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT To finance firefighters' raises, expenses to be cut
Senior firefighters will make $54,541 plus overtime and fringe benefits. BOARDMAN -- Cutting fire
AUTO RACING Sprint car's rising stars are joining top NASCAR teams
Youngsters Bobby East and Erin Crocker signed developmental contracts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- In
Hot 'Housewives' draws male viewers
Hot 'Housewives' draws male viewers k ONE SECRET behind the success of ABC's Sunday night hit
Traficant moved to Minn. Ex-rep now in a facility that provides medical care
The Supreme Court will decide in January whether to accept his appeal. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ex-U.S. Rep.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH Asthma often not reported
Many kids say they're doing well despite recent symptoms. SCRIPPS HOWARD Children with asthma
BEN ROETHLISBERGER QB misses practice, but he expects to play
Duce Staley was also missing. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben
BUSH CABINET Snow survives secretary shuffle in White House
After a 15-minute meeting with the president, the treasury secretary agreed to stay. KNIGHT RIDDER
NORTHERN IRELAND Peace deal falls apart
Northern Ireland leaders disagree on how to verify IRA disarmament. DALLAS MORNING NEWS LONDON
Megan Nedostup, Peter Yaniglos plan to marry
XCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Megan Nedostup and Peter Yaniglos, 340 Bennington Road, are announcing
Karzai sworn in as president of Afghanistan amid tension
Opinion: By any standard, Tuesday's swearing in of the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan
HOW HE SEES IT U.S. doesn't have lock on science, technology
Opinion: By DAVID BALTIMORE LOS ANGELES TIMES The United States is the richest nation on Earth, the
USC, Sooner duos are among finalists
Alex Smith of Utah is the fifth player to g to New York. NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason White has a chance
Today is Thursday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2004. There are 22 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2004. There are 22 days left in the year. On this date
BOXING Williams hoping for another shocker
The underdog heavyweight will get a shot at Klitschko's title Saturday night. LAS VEGAS (AP) --
FERTILITY STUDY Male laptop users feel temperature rising
A university study found that heat from computers can affect testicular function. SCRIPPS HOWARD
Juvenile flu vaccine
Juvenile flu vaccine YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown City Heath District has 90 doses of juvenile
A.P. O'HORO Company wins award for work
COLUMBUS -- A.P. O'Horo Co. of Youngstown was recognized this week for its outstanding craftsmanship
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials on visitors bureau: No funds means no contract
The commissioners want a judge to declare they can designate a new bureau. WARREN -- Trumbull
CAPITOL HILL Intelligence reform goes to president
Congress' deliberations indicate a fight to come over immigration rules. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
GENETICS Researchers sequence chickens' DNA
The study may help scientists cure the deadly bird flu. ASSOCIATED PRESS In their first detailed
Healthful candy: Nuts or a sweets dream?
A candy maker targets dieters with suggestions of health benefits. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Here's a
WESTERN PA. Reading services help vision-impaired
With funding harder to get, nonprofit radio reading groups are finding they need to be creative.
COURTS Group proposes jury rule overhaul
The American Bar Association urges states to adopt rules to improve jury service. WASHINGTON (AP)
ABOUT THE BILL
ABOUT THE BILL Major provisions Main components of the intelligence reorganization bill:
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--R Jack of Hearts(C Wyers)31.8013.208.00 Defi Gabe(K
HINTS Holiday letters can be something you'll want to write home about
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Holiday letters are a lot like fruitcake: People either love them or hate
& lt;B & gt;ALSTON & lt;/B & gt;, David Lee, 77, of Youngstown;
& lt;B & gt;ALSTON & lt;/B & gt;, David Lee, 77, of Youngstown; calling hours
Seeking directions through gridlock
A $1 million study begins next year on how to reduce congestion on Route 224. BOARDMAN -- Fed up
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Utah's Whittingham getting a promotion
The defensive coordinator turned down BYU to take over for Urban Meyer. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) --
HOW HE SEES IT U.N. human rights panel needs to be overhauled
Opinion: By DALE McFEATTERS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE The United Nations has recognized that its 53-
"Why do we soldiers have to dig through local landfills for pieces of scrap metal and compromised
Opinion: "Why do we soldiers have to dig through local landfills for pieces of scrap metal and compromised
BREAST CANCER Study says new drug is better
Tamoxifen is still the drug of choice for women who get breast cancer before menopause. SAN
BASEBALL ROUNDUP Call to arms: Free agent pitchers on the move
Jon Lieber went from the Yankees to the Phillies to top an active signing day. NEW YORK (AP) --
GAME-BY-GAME \ Jason White
OpponentAttComYds.TDInt Bowling Green312123831 Houston181425720 Oregon231721310 Texas
CLEVELAND BROWNS Is Garcia steaming as he sits?
Rookie McCown was named starting QB Sunday over the veteran. BEREA (AP) -- Jeff Garcia's right
INDIANA FOOTBALL Ex-OSU coach interested in job
John Cooper said he was contacted by a prominent alum. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- David Cutcliffe, Frank
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Fitch 47, Liberty 36 Warren Harding 51, Madison 41
Telemarketing jobs are good for employees and economy
Opinion: Telemarketing jobs are good for employees and economy EDITOR: In recent weeks, several news
HOW HE SEES IT Schools should follow 12 rules of Christmas
Opinion: By JOHN W. WHITEHEAD SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR This was not the mother's first trip to her
FEDERAL PROBE U.S. to study Warren cop practices
There won't be a full-time Department of Justice presence in Warren, city officials say. WARREN --