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Working out well for some

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER ETE CROSSLEY TAKES A break from his workout at the

Regular e-mails chronicled trip around the world

Dear Heloise: My friend went on a 120-day cruise around the world and just loved it. She wanted to

'Spider-Man 2' villain loves his bad-guy roles

Alfred Molina wreaks havoc as the evil Doc Ock. By ANTHONY BREZNICAN ASSOCIATED PRESS CULVER

Evacuation order remains in effect in Alaska

Evacuation order remains in effect in Alaska FOX, Alaska -- Cool, humid weather Sunday helped slow

Wilson wins 8th against Indians

Danny Graves pitched a perfect ninth for his major league-leading 31st save. CINCINNATI (AP) --

Ex-rivals plan a joint cleanup

The cleanup is to take place in July, when water levels at the creek are low. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

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U.S. identity still shifts to many hues

Opinion: By JOE RODRIGUEZ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Baby-faced and with a few more inches to grow in the

Rendell signs state budget bill

A large portion of the spending increase will go for education. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Gov. Ed Rendell

WNBA Strong second half helps Lynx top Shock

Tamika Catchings blocked a shot in the final seconds to lift the Fever. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Militant group denies it killed Marine

The U.S. military is unsure whether Hassoun is still alive. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq --

Q. As South you hold:

Q. As South you hold: x J 8 3 u Q 9 5 v K 4 w Q 8 7 4 2 The bidding has proceeded:

ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA La Nacion, Buenos Aires, June 30: Since May of 2003, Al-Qaida and its numerous offshoots

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Wooti Toot (Spieth)77.4021.8010.60 Doctor Rio

NBC digs up voices for obscure sports

The network is broadcasting a record 1,210 hours of the games. NEW YORK (AP) -- Champion

Springer rallies for Dems

Harry Meshel thinks Springer could make a good statewide candidate. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

Highmark spending raises questions

Critics say the money should have been spent to help people get insurance. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"Big Brother" (8 p.m., CBS) is not only watching, he's living with you and ready to vote against

House members had a long debate before passing the slots bill early Sunday.

House members had a long debate before passing the slots bill early Sunday. HARRISBURG (AP) --

Paper apologizes for lack of civil-rights coverage in '60s

Many photos from that era weren't developed until last year. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- The Lexington

PROFILE Jerry Springer

Fast facts and background. Birth name: Gerald Springer Birth date: Feb. 13, 1944 Birthplace:

hFor film by actor Garcia, the Cuban flag is flown

hFor film by actor Garcia, the Cuban flag is flown SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- The Cuban

Nonprofit group revises logo to reflect its new image

The image is as recognizable as the logos for Microsoft and Coca-Cola. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

Outstanding round of 65 gives Mallon Open crown

It's been 13 years since she won the tour's biggest tournament. SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (AP) -- In the

'Amazing Race' teams keep questing

Show sends real friends, couples and families around the world. WASHINGTON POST The Emmy Award-

NATION

NATION McDonald's drops diner experiment McDonald's has pulled the plug on a diner restaurant

'Crossballs' hilarity to begin

The show blurs lines between truth and fiction, simultaneously pranking stars. NEW YORK (AP) --

Justice is served, but just barely

Opinion: By JONATHAN TURLEY LOS ANGELES TIMES Winston Churchill once said there was nothing that

Boy hurt in car accident

Boy hurt in car accident WAMPUM, Pa. -- A 5-year-old boy was flown by helicopter to St. Elizabeth

Jewish extremists grow militant, official says

The threat of violence among Jewish settlers is growing. JERUSALEM (AP) -- The head of Israel's

MLS ROUNDUP | Saturday's games

Crew 2, Fire 0 COLUMBUS -- Edson Buddle and Jeff Cunningham scored late in the first half to help

For Federer, a 2nd Wimbledon title

For Federer, a 2nd Wimbledon title k ROGER FEDERER overcame Andy Roddick's brute power game Sunday

NEW REAGAN EXHIBIT

New Reagan exhibit SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- An exhibit displaying items and images from President

Murray's meter is running as senior year looms

She's the choice for a third straight year. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF GIRARD --

DISTRICT 6650 Rotary Clubs offers exchange program to 4

Most costs are covered; participants pay only for their personal expenses. YOUNGSTOWN -- Rotary

Skid starts in 8th, ends in 11th

Casey Blake's error led to Cleveland's downfall in Cincinnati. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Cleveland

Donations help girl and her horse

Nearly $5,000 was sent by Vindicator readers to help send the horses to Texas. By LAURE CIOFFI

Bush-bashing liberal media will be surprised come Nov.

Opinion: Bush-bashing liberal media will be surprised come Nov. EDITOR: In their effort to defeat

Federer captures second straight Wimbledon title

The Swiss star beat American Andy Roddick for his third Grand Slam championship. WIMBLEDON,

Help for buying a home

Help for buying a home YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Area Urban League is sponsoring a series of

SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news

SPECIAL GUESTS VISIT: As Kay's intervention moves into full swing, two people important to her make

Mom has her head in the sand

Dear Annie: I have a 30-year-old brother who is a drug addict. We have tried everything to help

Ratings dip prompts changes

The popular show is not overexposed, says a TLC executive. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Trading

Today is Monday, July 5, the 187th day of 2004. There are 179 days left in the year. On this date in 1865, William Booth founds the Salvation Army in London.

Today is Monday, July 5, the 187th day of 2004. There are 179 days left in the year. On this date in

Jane Austen biopic focuses on author's life at the age of 20

'Becoming Jane' is scheduled to begin production in 2005. ZAP2IT.COM After numerous movie

"Looking forward over the next six to eight months, the key question is going to be: Can they get security enough under control that credible elections can be held in January -- on schedule?"

Opinion: "Looking forward over the next six to eight months, the key question is going to be: Can they get

You've got to pitch them to clean up Youngstown

Opinion: Before he sentences two Youngstown men who pleaded no contest to charges of littering and deposit of

CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS XLe Cercle Francais will celebration Bastille Day with a picnic at 3 p.m. Saturday at

Perfume sellers pick up the scent of star power

Fragrance companies try to build on the success of Jennifer Lopez's brand. NEW YORK (AP) -- The

'Rocky Run' maintains popularity

Scores of tourists still copycat the iconic run. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- With a wide smile and

Health care in America: a pricey proposition

Opinion: By ARTHUR CAPLAN LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Just how bad is the state of health care in America? Well,

BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x 9 u Q 9 5 3 2 v K Q 6 w Q J 9 8 WEST EAST

IN IRAQ, U.S. TROOPS ALSO TOOK TIME TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY.

In Iraq, U.S. troops also took time to celebrate the holiday. BOSTON (AP) -- Tracy Silva normally

Amateur baseball loses a friend

The sportsman's involvement at several levels was done with little fanfare. By JOHN BASSETTI

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