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Roethlisberger sets record, with help

The rookie quarterback got help from the defense. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Palmer is spearhead in Bengals' 17-10 win

The Redskins replaced Mark Brunell at quarterback with Patrick Ramsey. LANDOVER, Md. (AP) --


IRAQ Fierce fighting kills 16 Clashes sweep Sunni region; Fallujah battle nears end

Marines found the disemboweled body of a Western woman. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Fierce battles


Steelers dominate

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- The biggest challenge the Pittsburgh


KANSAS Mangino: 'I regret my remarks'

The Kansas coach suggested that officials acted improperly in the game. LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) --


SCHEDULE Ohio State basketball

Today -- Towson (Guardians Classic), 8 p.m. Tuesday -- Robert Morris or Morgan St. (Guardians


Matta imparts his ways on struggling program

The Ohio State men are coming off a forgettable 14-16 season. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It was a slip of


COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL RecPtsPvs 1. Southern Cal (51)10-01,6081 2. Auburn (6)10-01,5363 2.


Clashes erupt in Baqouba Violence sweeps Sunni area; Fallujah fighting nears end

Marines found the mutilated body of a Western woman. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Explosions and gunfire


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Military pilots marvel at parallels in their lives

Harvard University recently honored the two men. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Herbert Heilbrun and John


State seeks proposal to amend decision on Ohio's tax credit

A bill introduced by Voinovich would salvage Ohio's tax incentive. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal


CATHOLIC CHURCH U.S. bishops gather to elect new leader

They will also discuss what to do about Catholic politicians who back abortion. WASHINGTON (AP) --


BRIDGE

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LOBBYISTS Two disclosure bills appear to be stalled

The state Supreme Court struck down an earlier law in 2002. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Requiring lobbyists


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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CUP Eskandarian's 2 goals lead United to crown

D.C. United beat Kansas City, 3-2, for its fourth title in nine years. CARSON, Calif (AP) --


WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh becomes haven for graffiti artists

Cutbacks in the police department don't help the problem. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- They've been called


MIDDLE EAST Israel offers to withdraw

Two people were killed when shots were fired in a crowd mourning Arafat. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel


BUSH CABINET Powell and 3 others to resign, officials say

Six members of the Cabinet have decided to step down. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State Colin


Groomsmen charged

Groomsmen charged NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Four groomsmen who didn't return their rented tuxedos to Main


WTA CHAMPIONSHIPS Serena Williams to meet Sharapova

The winner will receive $1 million and a car to donate to her favorite charity. LOS ANGELES (AP)


BRITAIN

Opinion: BRITAIN The Telegraph, London, Nov. 7: Many British people regard the battle beginning at Fallujah


Sharing lessons for fellow Democrats

Opinion: Rep. Chet Edwards says he feels like "a survivor of the Titanic." The only one of five targeted


WATER FUND Erie must repay $1.5M, state says

The state considers the borrowing a loan. ERIE (AP) -- The financially troubled city must repay


Today is Monday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2004. There are 46 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2004. There are 46 days left in the year. On this date in


Cheerful concert opens season

The musicians sat on the floor, lending an air of intimacy to the performance. By NANCILYNN GATTA


TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball

No. 2 Texas 84, No. 21 Penn St. 69 AUSTIN, Texas -- Tiffany Jackson scored 15 points after sitting


Candymaker's outlook is beginning to sweeten

Moving production to Mexico helped Brach's return to profitability. DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS


The story behind the story

Opinion: The story behind the story EDITOR: I have conflicting thoughts about last Sunday's front page


Incoming governor has hands-on, low key style

Those who know him say Richard Codey will take the job seriously. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New


PA. LEGISLATURE How big will pay raises be for lawmakers?

It's a sensitive issue, but the salary increases are likely. HARRISBURG (AP) -- One rule of


Classic is no more

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- When the Ladies Professional Golf


Low funds: It's no walk in the park

The park's 0.8 mill levy is set to expire at the end of next year. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


SOFTWARE Adobe upgrades its desktop products

New product would allow editing of PDFs. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Software maker Adobe Systems


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Italians do some fast talking

The country's citizens are scrambling to reverse their indifference to English. ROME (AP) -- The


NFL ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games

AFC Patriots 29, Bills 6 FOXBORO, Mass. -- After Curt Schilling and Johnny Damon participated in


Middle school pupils clean up with pride in Wedgewood area

The group hopes to conduct cleanup projects in other sections of the township. AUSTINTOWN --


New Edition faces tough market in return to the music industry

The group's latest album comes out after an eight-year layoff. NEW YORK (AP) -- Over the past two


Van Wert celebrates rebuilding

A theater's reopening after a tornado is a start for the city's comeback. VAN WERT, Ohio (AP) --


By PAUL CAMPOS

Opinion: By PAUL CAMPOS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE The best thing that could happen to the Democratic


BUSH CABINET Powell to resign, State officials say

He will stay on the job until his successor is in place. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State


Mothers' brains are changed

Dads don't go through the same alterations in brain chemistry. By ALEXANDRA WITZE KNIGHT RIDDER


Ukraine makes a choice

Opinion: Washington Post: That opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko would finish first in the opening round of


YSU faces a trying future

The 2004 football season is over for Youngstown State University, a second straight seven-loss


'ToddWorld' teaches social lessons to kids

The cartoon is about diversity and acceptance. By DAVID HILTBRAND KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


New charges to be probed at OSU

COLUMBUS (AP) -- NCAA officials returned to Ohio State today to investigate new allegations by


LIBERTY LEVY School official warns of cuts

A Liberty schools levy will be on the ballot in May for the fourth time. By TIM YOVICH


Exhibit has 2 perspectives of death camp

Videotaped accounts of a prisoner and and a liberator are included. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Henry Meyer


Browns' Green, Steelers' Porter engage in pre-game encounter

Both players were ejected for fighting 30 minutes before the game. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


Cops seek two men in holdup of store

Cops seek two men in holdup of store NILES -- Police are searching for two men who held up a city


InfoCision plans to add workers in the region

The company hopes to put another call center in eastern or Northeast Ohio. AKRON (AP) -- The


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SALEM COMMUNITY CENTER Volunteer gets a lot out of giving her time

The 74-year-old grandmother likes the positive attitude at the center. By D.A. WILKINSON


Mayor appoints investigators to examine abuse of overtime

Any appearance of bias has to be avoided, the mayor said. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Mayor Jane Campbell,


Providers to lower charges on bills

Cell phone companies say operating costs have fallen. NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's second- and


Buckeyes cruise past St. Joseph's

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jim Foster-coached teams are known for their patience. No. 10 Ohio State didn't


Ariel Sharon has reason to mourn

Opinion: By JACKSON DIEHL WASHINGTON POST For the Israelis who hated and feared him, the Palestinians


NEXTEL CUP Johnson is Southern 500 winner; 'Chase' drama heightens

Kurt Busch still leads, but the top five positions are tight. DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon


MAHONING COUNTY Statistics show inmates' release increases crime

Deputies on the U.S. marshals task force have not been reassigned. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


REGION

REGION Bricklayers group sets apprenticeship program VIENNA -- The Mahoning, Trumbull and


Singer hospitalized after heart attack

Singer hospitalized after heart attack LUCERNE, Switzerland -- American singer Lou Pride was


Byrd, Ruiz rally to retain belts; Holyfield unimpressive in loss

Hasim Rahman put himself in position for a title shot. NEW YORK (AP) -- Chris Byrd and John Ruiz


Specter to state case for judiciary committee post

The Pennsylvania Republican, who supports abortion rights, faces opposition. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Santa's coming

Santa's coming STRUTHERS -- Santa will arrive in Struthers at 1 p.m. Dec. 4 during the annual


Approval appears likely for route for bike trail

If the route is approved, engineering for the bike path could begin in December. By SHERRI L.


Highlights of the inauguration packages being offered by some Washington hotels:

Highlights of the inauguration packages being offered by some Washington hotels: The Ritz-Carlton,


California, land of O.J., does better in Peterson case

Opinion: Finally, a California jury appears to have gotten it right. A jury of six men and six women on


WAR ON TERROR Judge delays trial of former professor accused of supporting terrorists

A Republican Senate candidate used the case against his rival. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A federal judge


POLICE REPORTS Investigations continue in aggravated robberies

A clerk was made to wait on customers while a robber kept a gun pointed at her. GIRARD -- Police


NCAA Ohio State free-cars program is very big

NCAA investigators are returning to Ohio State today to reopen a probe. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Sixty-


Carolina effective utilizing players

The 37-27 defeat was the 49ers' (1-8) fourth straight loss. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Though the


AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Usher continues dominant year

The soul singer received four trophies. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Usher's year of astonishing success


BILLBOARD HITS

TOP 20 ALBUMS 1. "Now 17," Various Artists. Sony BMG/Universal/EMI/Zomba/Capitol. 2. "eMOTIVe,"


Eagles, Cowboys need to respond in NFC game

Philadelphia is coming off its first loss -- to the Steelers -- after a 7-0 start. IRVING, Texas


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Illinois State transfers Gordon, Onyeuku key upset victory over Penn State, 82-73

The Redbirds hadn't defeated a Big Ten opponent since 1996. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Neither Lorenzo


End of an era: Vizquel signs with Giants

The shortstop had been with the Indians since 1993. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Omar Vizquel hopes to


CATHOLIC CHURCH Bishops elect a new leader

Advocates for sexual abuse victims opposed the new chief's candidacy. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bishop


Yahoo updates e-mail to compete with Google and Microsoft

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) -- Yahoo Inc. is more than doubling its limits on free e-mail storage in its


"He has served his people all his life, until he faced his God, with courage and honesty."

Opinion: "He has served his people all his life, until he faced his God, with courage and honesty."


Poor children fall victim to the war against urban rats

In 2001, the EPA abandoned safety measures that would protect kids. LOS ANGELES TIMES NEW YORK


JUDICIAL BRANCH Supreme Court refuses to hear Colo. adoption case

A mother who gave her child up changed her mind. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court refused


Today's cell phones aren't just for calls

Today's cell phones aren't just for calls k CELL PHONE consumers should take care to make sure


CATHOLIC BISHOPS Outgoing chief issues apology

His successor was to be chosen today. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS WASHINGTON -- Bishop Wilton Gregory,


NOTEBOOK

NOTEBOOK Steelers vs. Browns YSU connection: Steelers safety Russell Stuvaints picked up Jeff


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WEDGEWOOD PLAZA Police probe fighting in teen club parking lot

Police were called to the same place in August after fights broke out. AUSTINTOWN -- Police


BUSH INAUGURATION High-end Washington hotels use extravagant deals to lure guests

Planning for the event was a lot smoother than Bush's first inauguration. WASHINGTON (AP) -- As


Lang: Losing is the worst

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- The starting quarterback was benched, Butch


SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news

For a good cause: & quot;As the World Turns' & quot; Kelly Menighan Hensley (Emily) and


Family, friends remember Marine killed in Iraq

He was due home in January, his sister said. HOWARD, Ohio (AP) -- The sister of an Ohio Marine