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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.

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

HISTORICAL MUSEUM 'Beyond Bizarre' displays oddities

The display is educational and fun, a group official said. DAYTON (AP) -- Bizarre artifacts that

ISRAEL Peres sets conditions for joining Sharon

The former prime minister wants 'a return to the 1967 borders.' JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 2nd--Decorate (Rosendo) 3.60 2.40 2.40 Dinkers Forever (V-Gomez)

MAHONING COUNTY Autopsy reports trickle in

Officials aren't sure what recourse they have if the reports don't get done. By BOB JACKSON

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

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

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

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

Signs poin to cynical

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: So, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush get together at the White House to look at the

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

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District nears transition in leadership at the top

Incoming Superintendent Wendy Webb says she will restructure administration. By JoANNE VIVIANO

"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

FRANCE Authorities take ex-Vivendi executive into custody

A stock buyback has raised concerns among investigators. PARIS (AP) -- Jean-Marie Messier, the

SAN FRANCISCO Schmidt dazzles again, blanks BoSox

The Giants pitcher almost missed his start with neck spasms. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SAN

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

PREP FOOTBALL South captures Classic

Ro Grigsby scored three touchdowns in Saturday's Ohio All-Star Classic. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ro

WORTH A LOOK

BAZAARS XSalem Memorial Building Association will hold the 16th annual summer arts and crafts

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

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)

Singer urges kids to talk with parents about colons

Singer urges kids to talk with parents about colons LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Backstreet Boy Kevin

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

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

DVD RELEASE Football drama off the bench

The NFL had objected to the character depictions in ESPN's 'Playmakers.' By TRACY L. SCOTT

PRIVATE VENTURE Spaceship trying to travel up 62 miles

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen paid for the project. MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) -- A jet-

AVIATION Private spaceship succeeds in flight

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen financed the project. MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) -- A rocket

LOCAL

LOCAL New tenant makes The Mill acceptable k NEIGHBORS and police say things have gotten better

MCDONALD'S Franchisees complain about deal with Disney

Some operators complain about being locked into movie promotions. LOS ANGELES TIMES When it

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

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

Psychiatric evaluation for Shenango Twp. man

Psychiatric evaluation for Shenango Twp. man NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Shenango Township man is

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

SUNDAY GAMES NATIONAL LEAGUE REDS 6, CARDINALS 0 CINCINNATIST. LOUIS abrhbiabrhbi Freel

NATION Survey reports rise in charitable giving

Religious organizations received the biggest share of charitable donations. ASSOCIATED PRESS

'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

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

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

PENNSYLVANIA Report: Rural schools lack funds, technology

Rural areas have seen a drop in their young populations. UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Pupils in rural

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

Davis leads Indians' 5-2 win over Braves

Jason Davis earned the mound win and slugged his first major league homer. ATLANTA (AP) -- Jason

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

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

TRANSPORTATION Jitneys provide unregulated service

Jitneys are critical in black communities, a newspaper reported. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- They're

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

WORLD North Korea, U.S. begin nuclear talks

Also taking part are Japan, Russia, South Korea and China, which is hosting. BEIJING (AP) -- North

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

SCRAPPERS NOTES | From Eastwood Field

There they go: After opening the season at home for the first time in team history, the Scrappers

Stellar defense keeps game close

Brian Finegan's diving stop in the eighth inning was one of many good plays. By BILL SULLIVAN

AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games

INTERLEAGUE Dodgers 5, Yankees 4 LOS ANGELES -- Eric Gagne struck out Alex Rodriguez with a

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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) --

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

Families affected by cancer return favor to landowners

The old barn will be used as a woodworking shop. MORRAL, Ohio (AP) -- Families touched by

An inside look at the NYPD

By FRAZIER MOORE ASSOCIATED PRESS "NYPD 24-7" opens with a call about a suicide in a Manhattan

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

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

NASCAR Newman ends long slump

Ryan Newman broke a 20-race slump by winning the DHL 400. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- Winning is a

PROPERTY CODES Cleanup progress pleases officials

About 130 properties in the city have been cleaned up so far. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL

WIMBLEDON Navratilova breezes to easy victory

Rain interrupted today's opening day matches. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Just like old times.

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

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)

Longhorns topple Georgia; Arizona trounces Arkansas

Texas has outscored its opponents 71-21 in seven tournament games. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- David

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

Sudden developments

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR BOARDMAN -- Businesses suddenly are popping up on a

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

Q &amp; amp; A Actress Newton abandons gentle persona for movie

Exotic Thandie Newton plays the snakelike villain opposing Vin Diesel. By SUSAN KING LOS ANGELES

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

ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball

Little b (ages 15-16) Rondinelli 14, Astro Falcons 10 -- Rondinelli (12-4) won a nine-inning

TAX-EXEMPT STATUS Congress looks into nonprofits

Some people use the tax-exempt status as a charity to get rich. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers are

OHIO Lawmakers consider big changes

The issues they are dealing with affect young and old. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawmakers, much of their

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

PRESIDENTIAL RACE Pa. campaigns led by opposites

Pennsylvania operations prepare full-force effort to sway undecided voters. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The

Man in wheelchair is hit

Man in wheelchair is hit HUBBARD -- Police were investigating an accident in which a vehicle hit a

AUTO RACING Schumachers have different days

Ralf was injured while Michael won the U.S. Grand Prix race. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- One Schumacher

On shaky ground Will power struggle mar handover?

The new prime minister may declare 'emergency law' in parts of the nation. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Man shot in driveway

Man shot in driveway YOUNGSTOWN -- Aaron J. Gump, 26, of Belden Avenue told police he was shot as

Bush plans to address marriage in Ohio visit

The president will promote funding marriage support groups and counseling. WASHINGTON (AP) --

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

SOAP SCOOP | Daytime TV news

Beloved star dies: Anna Lee, the regal and gracious lady who portrayed Quartermaine matriarch Lila

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

Al-Qaida killers say the police gave help

Authorities still search for the body of beheaded American Paul Johnson. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP)

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

SUPREME COURT Justices deny malpractice damages against HMOs

Congress has tried and failed to pass patients' rights legislation. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme

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Area kids aid YSU project

YOUNGSTOWN -- Several months ago, the Youngstown State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in

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