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Today is Thursday, Dec. 23, the 358th day of 2004. There are eight days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 23, the 358th day of 2004. There are eight days left in the year. On this
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES NETS 92, CAVS 90
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES NETS 92, CAVS 90 CLEVELAND (90) -- Newble 7-12 0-2 14, Gooden 6-10 2-2
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BCS will have to undergo changes
Even with the loss of the AP poll, there's little chance of a playoff. NEW YORK (AP) -- Where the
OHIO STATE Opponent 'Dials' a wrong number
Mercer had no one to match up with Terence Dials, in OSU's 102-77 win. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Terence
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES Cleveland 107, Minnesota 97 New Jersey 94, Charlotte 91 Miami 108, Boston 100
HELOISE Improvement of public rest rooms has stalled
Dear Readers: It's that time again: The Heloise Annual State of Public Bathrooms report. Nothing has
Listening to negative voices can be a positive experience
Opinion: Listening to negative voices can be a positive experience EDITOR: A vehicle's engine will not
NEW AFFAIR LOUNGE Lawyer: Nightclub should be fined for each day it opens
The lawyer says the city has failed to make the bar's operation legal. YOUNGSTOWN -- The New
BIG EAST Pitt may look at its first choice
Dave Wannstedt is apparently interested again. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Former Miami Dolphins coach Dave
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS North WLOTLPTSGFGA Youngstown181023811292 US
& lt;B & gt;BLACKBURN, & lt;/B & gt; Scott, 67, of Salem; calling
& lt;B & gt;BLACKBURN, & lt;/B & gt; Scott, 67, of Salem; calling hours Monday from
ELLEN GOODMAN Rummy's image as real as his signature
Opinion: "By decreasing the amount of time a single executive, manager or VIP signs his name by just 15
IRAQ Suicide bomber linked to blast
People on Mosul streets had no sympathy for America's loss. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The U.S.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Youngstown to get recycling facility for tires
A Mentor company would help train people how to recycle tire byproducts. YOUNGSTOWN -- A minority-
BOWL PREVIEW \ Today's games
FORT WORTH BOWL Who: Cincinnati (6-5) vs. Marshall (6-5) Where: Fort Worth, Texas. When: 6:30
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Natural remedies can help coughs
Q. Last month I had a nasty cold. Even though it went away after about a week, the cough has
PRO BOWL ROSTER
PRO BOWL ROSTER Sunday, Feb. 13 At Honolulu American Football Conference Offense Wide
NFL ROUNDUP Miami makes an offer to Saban
Buffalo's two running backs missed practice Wednesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami
MEDICAL RESEARCH Stem cell therapy for cystic fibrosis?
For 15 years, scientists have been looking for ways to correct the genetic error. PITTSBURGH POST-
TEXAS Calif. company sells cloned cat, evoking debate
Clients are eager for the company to begin cloning dogs. DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- The cat's
Youngstown man reports being attacked
Youngstown man reports being attacked YOUNGSTOWN -- A 49-year-old East Judson Avenue man who went
Entertaining gifts at the last minute
Entertaining gifts at the last minute kLOOKING for that perfect last-minute holiday gift? Don't
NBA Cavs fall apart in final minutes
Cleveland had several lapses, allowing New Jersey to win, 92-90. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) --
FLU VACCINE Home remedies on rise
An Akron company is busy trying to keep up with demand. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- People who
COLUMBIANA COMMISSIONERS Revenue projection for 2005 takes a hit
Sales tax collections for the last two months are running behind 2004's pace. LISBON -- Columbiana
Sudafed maker offers new version of medicine
Sudafed maker offers new version of medicine EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- The maker of Sudafed is offering
RANDY JOHNSON TRADE D'backs to put a hold on deal for holidays
The Yankees' anger at the Dodgers subsided a bit. PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks are not
CAL THOMAS Women do not belong in combat
Opinion: Far more serious than the short-term consequences of some poorly armored vehicles in Iraq are the
PRESENTS Gifts for those who make life livable
Finding the right gift requires a little more thought. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MIAMI -- Once a
Nero leads Lowellville to sixth straight win
LOWELLVILLE -- Amanda Nero scored 24 points to lead unbeaten Lowellville to a 61-43 victory over
Milwaukee falls to No. 2 Kansas
ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Keith Langford scored 21 points and Aaron Miles became the
Penn State gets commitment from standout
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) -- Derrick Williams, regarded by many analysts as the nation's top high school
CRIME Woman, 40, repels intruder, leaves her mark
The young grandmother has a warning for others: Be alert. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Tacoma Avenue woman
HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS Inter-County League
FOOTBALL Offensive MVP--Levi Leigh, Mineral Ridge Defensive MVPs--Aaron Wood, Springfield; Nick
NCAA FOOTBALL
NCAA FOOTBALL Today FAVORITELINEUNDERDOG Fort Worth Bowl Cincinnati1 1/2Marshall Las Vegas
BIG TEN ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games
Illinois 70, Missouri 64 ST. LOUIS -- Luther Head scored 20 points and No. 1 Illinois overcame
Automakers get message on improving efficiency
Opinion: Detroit Free Press: The bluntest wake-up call from the National Commission on Energy Policy goes to
GMAC BOWL B. Green blows out Memphis
The Falcons pulled away in the second half for a 52-35 victory. MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Omar Jacobs
Bush faces major hurdles with immigration reform
Opinion: President Bush offered a heartfelt defense of his proposed guest worker program for immigrants
AREA COLLEGES Kenyon stops Allegheny, 72-68; Thiel and Slippery Rock both fall
GAMBIER -- Andrew Good scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help Kenyon beat Allegheny 72-
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN WEDNESDAY'S SCORES EAST Boston College 88, Duquesne 70 Bucknell 76, Niagara 74 California,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Authorities probe house explosion
Investigators are considering the possibility of a second break-in. WARREN -- Firefighters
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Boardman at Massillon Perry, postponed Fitch at Canton
Neither rain nor sleet ... nor deluge of packages
It's been a very busy Christmas delivery season for this postal carrier. CANFIELD -- There's only
It's a matter of lowering the nation's trade deficit
Opinion: By THEA LEE KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- Should Americans buy American? In the holiday
SCHOOLS Howland officials: No hazing occurred
HOWLAND -- Township school officials say their own interviews show no wrestling team hazing occurred
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent St. improves to 8-2 with easy victory
Butler of the Horizon League defeated Ball State. ASSOCIATED PRESS KENT -- DeAndre Haynes scored
HOW THEY SEE IT \ Buy American Ignore product's origin, concentrate on the value
Opinion: By MARK J. PERRY KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE FLINT, Mich. -- American consumers should practice non-
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New York1313.500--5-5L-28-45-
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Parents may be comfortable with level of misery
Dear Annie: I am 26 years old and living in my parents' home while I attend medical school full
HOW SHE SEES IT Kwanzaa has nothing to do with Christmas
Opinion: By AKILAH MONIFA KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Many misconceptions persist about Kwanzaa, which runs
"He was weathered, he was very hardened from the ocean, a very strong man."
Opinion: "He was weathered, he was very hardened from the ocean, a very strong man." Tammy Misiaszek On
BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
Dodgers: Outfielder J.D. Drew reached a preliminary agreement on a $55 million, five-year contract.