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Area kids aid YSU project
YOUNGSTOWN -- Several months ago, the Youngstown State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in
SUPREME COURT Justices deny malpractice damages against HMOs
Congress has tried and failed to pass patients' rights legislation. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme
HOW HE SEES IT Cheney's military record is disarming
Opinion: By LOREN B. THOMPSON BALTIMORE SUN WASHINGTON -- Ever since Sen. John Kerry became the likely
Al-Qaida killers say the police gave help
Authorities still search for the body of beheaded American Paul Johnson. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP)
History of presidents isn't written in a day
Opinion: Republicans clamoring to rename more buildings for Ronald Reagan, redesign currency or coins to bear
SOAP SCOOP | Daytime TV news
Beloved star dies: Anna Lee, the regal and gracious lady who portrayed Quartermaine matriarch Lila
WIMBLEDON Serena trying to regain last year's form
She could become just the third woman to win the event three straight years. WIMBLEDON, England
Bush plans to address marriage in Ohio visit
The president will promote funding marriage support groups and counseling. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Man shot in driveway
Man shot in driveway YOUNGSTOWN -- Aaron J. Gump, 26, of Belden Avenue told police he was shot as
On shaky ground Will power struggle mar handover?
The new prime minister may declare 'emergency law' in parts of the nation. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
AUTO RACING Schumachers have different days
Ralf was injured while Michael won the U.S. Grand Prix race. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- One Schumacher
Man in wheelchair is hit
Man in wheelchair is hit HUBBARD -- Police were investigating an accident in which a vehicle hit a
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Pa. campaigns led by opposites
Pennsylvania operations prepare full-force effort to sway undecided voters. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The
20TH ANNIVERSARY Ebony Lifeline support group to feature speaker at banquet
Weekend activities will culminate with a banquet. CAMPBELL -- Dr. John W. Singleton will be the
OHIO Lawmakers consider big changes
The issues they are dealing with affect young and old. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawmakers, much of their
TAX-EXEMPT STATUS Congress looks into nonprofits
Some people use the tax-exempt status as a charity to get rich. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers are
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Little b (ages 15-16) Rondinelli 14, Astro Falcons 10 -- Rondinelli (12-4) won a nine-inning
DRUGS AND STOLEN PROPERTY 2 women plead innocent to charges
Police said they found stolen baby food. CANFIELD -- Two women have pleaded innocent to several
Q & amp; A Actress Newton abandons gentle persona for movie
Exotic Thandie Newton plays the snakelike villain opposing Vin Diesel. By SUSAN KING LOS ANGELES
LPGA Cristie Kerr makes clutch putt on 18 to break 3-way tie at ShopRite Classic
It was Kerr's second title this season and third overall. GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) -- Cristie
Sudden developments
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR BOARDMAN -- Businesses suddenly are popping up on a
DAN K. THOMASSON New SAT: It's a test of anxiety
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Nothing like the Scholastic Aptitude Test to send chills through high-school juniors
NATION
NATION Wachovia looks to buy WASHINGTON -- Banking giant Wachovia Corp. is reportedly in talks
Longhorns topple Georgia; Arizona trounces Arkansas
Texas has outscored its opponents 71-21 in seven tournament games. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- David
U.S. OPEN Mickelson misfires as Goosen survives on rough final day
The Masters champion's double bogey on 17 gave the South African new life. SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP)
VIDEO GAME REVIEW 'Shrek 2' is one for the kids
Be sure to hone your jumping skills for this adventure. By DEAN TAKAHASHI KNIGHT RIDDER
WIMBLEDON Navratilova breezes to easy victory
Rain interrupted today's opening day matches. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Just like old times.
PROPERTY CODES Cleanup progress pleases officials
About 130 properties in the city have been cleaned up so far. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
NASCAR Newman ends long slump
Ryan Newman broke a 20-race slump by winning the DHL 400. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- Winning is a
ATLANTA Davis leads Indians' 5-2 win over Braves
Jason Davis earned the mound win and slugged his first major league homer. ATLANTA (AP) -- Jason
Oklahoma case confirms: Life spared, but never free
Opinion: Detroit Free Press: It was mildly surprising and no doubt vexing to some of the victims' families
An inside look at the NYPD
By FRAZIER MOORE ASSOCIATED PRESS "NYPD 24-7" opens with a call about a suicide in a Manhattan
Families affected by cancer return favor to landowners
The old barn will be used as a woodworking shop. MORRAL, Ohio (AP) -- Families touched by
U.S. OPEN NOTES | From Shinnecock Hills
Not a factor: Tiger Woods was never in contention for the U.S. Open title. In fact, he needed a
KOBE BRYANT TRIAL Lawyers wrangle over important details
The judge could set a date for the trial after this week's two-day hearing. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) --
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AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games
INTERLEAGUE Dodgers 5, Yankees 4 LOS ANGELES -- Eric Gagne struck out Alex Rodriguez with a
Stellar defense keeps game close
Brian Finegan's diving stop in the eighth inning was one of many good plays. By BILL SULLIVAN
SCRAPPERS NOTES | From Eastwood Field
There they go: After opening the season at home for the first time in team history, the Scrappers
SAUDI ARABIA Al-Qaida killers say the police gave help
Authorities still search for the body of beheaded American Paul Johnson. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP)
Best Bets on TV Tonight
"Pride" (8 p.m., A & amp;E) is a story of young lions coming of age that's told through footage
WORLD North Korea, U.S. begin nuclear talks
Also taking part are Japan, Russia, South Korea and China, which is hosting. BEIJING (AP) -- North
SOUTHWEST OHIO Lack of investigator hurt case, some say
A report said a suspicious fire was at the site of a girl's homicide. DAYTON (AP) -- Homicide
TRANSPORTATION Jitneys provide unregulated service
Jitneys are critical in black communities, a newspaper reported. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- They're
Woeful Pirates keep struggling, fall to Garcia and Mariners, 5-4
The Bucs were swept in three of their four interleague series. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Maybe facing an
HELOISE Practical party printout is on the mark
Dear Heloise: Through the years, my friends and I have given many showers and graduation parties for
Davis leads Indians' 5-2 win over Braves
Jason Davis earned the mound win and slugged his first major league homer. ATLANTA (AP) -- Jason
Griffey increases 500 club to 20 with solo home run
He reached the milestone on Father's Day in front of his father, Ken Griffey Sr. KNIGHT RIDDER
PENNSYLVANIA Report: Rural schools lack funds, technology
Rural areas have seen a drop in their young populations. UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Pupils in rural
BANKING National City's image shifts from seller to buyer
National City positions itself as a stronger competitor in the Midwest. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Until it
WEEKEND DRAWINGS
Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-7-8 Pick 4, 8-5-5-0 Buckeye 5, 1-9-25-27-34 Super Lotto
'Surreal Life' gets a more musical twist
ZAP2IT.COM The next season of "The Surreal Life" will have both the Flavor and a little bit of
NATION Survey reports rise in charitable giving
Religious organizations received the biggest share of charitable donations. ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
SUNDAY GAMES NATIONAL LEAGUE REDS 6, CARDINALS 0 CINCINNATIST. LOUIS abrhbiabrhbi Freel
Psychiatric evaluation for Shenango Twp. man
Psychiatric evaluation for Shenango Twp. man NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Shenango Township man is
HOW SHE SEES IT The losses, victories of Freedom Summer
Opinion: By BARBARA RANSBY KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Today marks the 40th anniversary of the disappearance of
SOCCER Crew's 7-game unbeaten streak snapped in D.C. by United, 3-1
Alecko Eskandarian scored two goals to lead D.C. United's victory. WASHINGTON (AP) -- D.C. United
MCDONALD'S Franchisees complain about deal with Disney
Some operators complain about being locked into movie promotions. LOS ANGELES TIMES When it
LOCAL
LOCAL New tenant makes The Mill acceptable k NEIGHBORS and police say things have gotten better
AVIATION Private spaceship succeeds in flight
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen financed the project. MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) -- A rocket
PRIVATE VENTURE Spaceship trying to travel up 62 miles
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen paid for the project. MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) -- A jet-
DVD RELEASE Football drama off the bench
The NFL had objected to the character depictions in ESPN's 'Playmakers.' By TRACY L. SCOTT
RESTAURANTS Chains ration paper napkins in attempt to wipe out excess
Napkins have gotten thinner over the past decade. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL MILWAUKEE -- On a
SANDLOT BASEBALL Mike Eliseo's grand slam, triple highlight team's 18-1 cakewalk
Joe Koch Construction-Line Drive built a 14-0 lead over Youngstown Express. STRUTHERS -- Mike
Singer urges kids to talk with parents about colons
Singer urges kids to talk with parents about colons LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Backstreet Boy Kevin
Mickelson misfires as Goosen survives on rough final day
The Masters champion's double bogey on 17 gave the South African new life. SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP)
GAMING DEVICES Sword controller adds edge to play
If you can keep the Soul Controller connected, it adds a dimension of fun. By VICTOR GODINEZ
WORTH A LOOK
BAZAARS XSalem Memorial Building Association will hold the 16th annual summer arts and crafts
PREP FOOTBALL South captures Classic
Ro Grigsby scored three touchdowns in Saturday's Ohio All-Star Classic. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ro
OHIO STATE BASKETBALL Biancardi denies allegations made by Salyers in civil lawsuit
The lawsuit led to the dismissal of Buckeyes basketball coach Jim O'Brien. DAYTON (AP) -- Wright
SAN FRANCISCO Schmidt dazzles again, blanks BoSox
The Giants pitcher almost missed his start with neck spasms. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SAN
FRANCE Authorities take ex-Vivendi executive into custody
A stock buyback has raised concerns among investigators. PARIS (AP) -- Jean-Marie Messier, the
"There was a real problem with communications that morning. There were a lot of people who should
Opinion: "There was a real problem with communications that morning. There were a lot of people who should
District nears transition in leadership at the top
Incoming Superintendent Wendy Webb says she will restructure administration. By JoANNE VIVIANO
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EASTWOOD FIELD Scrappers' comeback repelled, 8-5
Mahoning Valley rallied from a 7-0 deficit and loaded the bases in the last inning. By BILL
Signs poin to cynical
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: So, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush get together at the White House to look at the
COLUMBIANA COUNTY With help, family finds a home, tries to focus on health, future
The couple's son lost his job because he used a sick day to help his parents move. By NANCY TULLIS
SCI FI CHANNEL Documentary about director takes different turn as subject withdraws
One documentarian said efforts to dig deeper angered M. Night Shyamalan. NEW YORK (AP) -- The Sci
MERCER COUNTY Bald eagles find a new roost at Shenango River Lake site
The pair of bald eagles has two eaglets in its new nest. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
MON VALLEY Researcher argues for merger of towns along river to make Pa.'s 3rd largest city
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Hidden in the rolling hills and river valleys south of Pittsburgh is the state's
MAHONING COUNTY Autopsy reports trickle in
Officials aren't sure what recourse they have if the reports don't get done. By BOB JACKSON
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 2nd--Decorate (Rosendo) 3.60 2.40 2.40 Dinkers Forever (V-Gomez)
ISRAEL Peres sets conditions for joining Sharon
The former prime minister wants 'a return to the 1967 borders.' JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's
HISTORICAL MUSEUM 'Beyond Bizarre' displays oddities
The display is educational and fun, a group official said. DAYTON (AP) -- Bizarre artifacts that
TIM DAHLBERG Mistakes make Mickelson a lovable loser -- again
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- The fan was busy cheering Phil Mickelson, though not too busy to make his
Second season of 'Nip/Tuck' takes plot drama up a notch
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The two men in crimson scrubs and rubber gloves are having a bit of a squabble.