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BUSH CABINET Bush picks Kellogg chief to take over at Commerce

His work at the cereal maker has earned him worldwide respect. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Carlos M.


COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA tournament to air on satellite

Sirius, one of two major satellite radio carriers, will air every men's game. NEW YORK (AP) --


ATHLETES IN TROUBLE Bradley dares police, gets his wish

He was charged with disorderly conduct. COPLEY (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton


OHIO Revise in business taxes stalls

A Valley lawmaker said the situation is frustrating for many. COLUMBUS --Efforts to revise the


Abused farm animals find haven in a Wood County community

Northwest Ohio woman takes in hard-to-place livestock. RUDOLPH, Ohio (AP) -- Sue Butler hasn't let


YSU BASKETBALL Penguins begin run against the MAC

The women play Bowling Green on the road, then come home for four straight. Youngstown State's


BCS CHAMPIONSHIP Auburn needs help for Orange

The Tigers must beat Tennessee and hope that Oklahoma or USC gets upset. By RALPH D. RUSSO


DAWN GALLOWAY JUSTIN NEMES

DAWN GALLOWAY JUSTIN NEMES XSTRUTHERS -- Married Oct. 30 at Struthers United Methodist Church and


NFL Butch Davis still struggling to solve Cleveland's wild and bizarre riddle

The Browns' coach doesn't have the answers about the team or his job. BEREA (AP) -- Butch Davis


MAHONING COUNTY Officer injured in crash

The officer, who hurt his back in Wednesday's accident, has yet to return to work. AUSTINTOWN --


Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-3-3 Pick 4, 8-5-7-3 Rolling Cash 4-20-21-28-38 Day


Bicentennial barns continue to thrive

Bicentennial barns continue to thrive kTHE POPULARITY of Ohio's bicentennial barns hasn't


NFC WEST At 1-10, 49ers may as well have a few laughs

Running back Kevan Barlow was critical of the play calling following Sunday's loss. SANTA CLARA,


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA Rayen 63, Brookfield 55 Girard 35, Fitch 29 Boardman


People continue to flock to see bicentennial barns

The Mahoning County barn was built by the Amish in 1954. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS he popularity of


COLLEGE BOWLS Pitt battles back for chance at BCS

Three-loss teams don't often land in top bowls, but the Panthers have a shot. ASSOCIATED PRESS


HOW HE SEES IT The CIA is not a 'rogue' agency

Opinion: By JOHN McLAUGHLIN WASHINGTON POST Seldom in my memory has there been such intense controversy


FLORIDA Couple treated for botulism after getting Botox injections

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A couple who underwent Botox injections last week were hospitalized


EASTERN PA. Optimists Club chapter says it's time to disband

The Quakertown group suffered from declining membership. QUAKERTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- It's a glum day


HOCKEY Woman goalie makes debut for men's team in Australia

VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- Barbara Zemann is a banker by trade. Now she's the first female to play for


ENTREPRENEUR Hairstylist envisioned 'glam' life and built it

Now his hair-care line can be found in a major retailer's stores. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS FORT


MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Favre leads Green Bay to 45-17 rout of St. Louis

He threw three TD passes on his day, as proclaimed by the governor. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The


GAY MARRIAGE Court refuses to intervene

Legal analysts weren't surprised by the decision. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court rejected a


Today is Tuesday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2004. There are 31 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2004. There are 31 days left in the year. On this date


Diversity is stymied

Opinion: Washington Post: Only last year the University of Michigan won a landmark battle in the Supreme


PUERTO RICO Recount turmoil continues

Gubernatorial candidates are separated by 3,880 votes. ORLANDO SENTINEL SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico --


HOLIDAYS Gift cards becoming the present of choice

Gift-card sales are expected to surpass $55 billion this year. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


CITY SCHOOLS Central stadium alternative is explored

The school board could continue renting YSU's stadium. YOUNGSTOWN -- Financing and the


Fan who threw chair emerges

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Police believe they know the identity of the man who threw a chair in a


NBA ROUNDUP Monday's games

Celtics 117, Magic 101 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Doc Rivers got his team back on track while gaining a


BRIDGE

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x A Q 3 u A 8 3 v Q 10 5 2 w Q 10 4 WEST EAST x J


CUBA Officials suddenly release some dissidents

Ten of the original group of 75 have been freed. HAVANA (AP) -- Several of the original 75


Career center plans new facility in 2006

There are 3,000 to 4,000 adults in the career center's programs. CHAMPION -- Trumbull Career and


& lt;B & gt;BRIGHT & lt;/B & gt;, Terry Lee, 48, of Warren; calling

& lt;B & gt;BRIGHT & lt;/B & gt;, Terry Lee, 48, of Warren; calling hours Wedneaday


MAHONING COUNTY Tablack renews call for budget by Dec. 31

Commissioner Vicki Sherlock said nothing is set in stone. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Auditor


ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL TEAMS

DIVISION I First Team OFFENSE: Ends--Mario Manningham, Warren Harding, 6-foot-0, 175 pounds,


Tainted election in Ukraine demands a new ballot

Opinion: The fraud evident in Ukraine's election is so obvious and the reaction by supporters of the declared


WHEELING-PITT Furnace launches a new era

The company will be able to use raw materials or scrap, depending on prices for each. WHEELING,


HOW HE SEES IT Rudolph, Charlie Brown not just for kids

Opinion: By ROBERT THOMPSON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The children's holiday special


JENNIFER DLUGOS AARON DETWILER

JENNIFER DLUGOS AARON DETWILER XUNITED, Pa. -- A reception at Roosevelt Hall in Norvelt, Pa.,


ORMET More strikers are arrested

The 10 who were arrested Friday have been released on their own recognizance. HANNIBAL, Ohio (AP)


YSU ATHLETICS Strollo has less, but program has success

Youngstown State boosters have helped improve the school's facilities. BOARDMAN -- As the


'JEOPARDY' Could today spell end for Jennings?

Lock in your wager, then wait for the show, because its creators aren't saying. By MARK WASHBURN


TRUMBULL COUNTY Lakeview tops Niles; Liberty edges Badger

CORTLAND -- Chelsea Butler scored 13 points and Alynn Martin added 11, as Lakeview High defeated


BERNSTEIN ON DVD Anyone who remembers seeing PBS series will love the DVD set

Young people felt engaged by the concert series. By KAREN CAMPBELL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


WEATHERSFIELD Officials seek distress grant

The county is seeking a $300,000 grant for a portion of McKinley Heights. McKINLEY HEIGHTS --


HOW HE SEES IT In war, an enemy is still a human being

Opinion: By FRANK PIERSON LOS ANGELES TIMES Hard news about war comes to the home front. A group of


"We expect the aftershocks to continue."

Opinion: "We expect the aftershocks to continue." Masahiro Yamamoto An official with Japan's


LOCAL

LOCAL xzxzxz SHARON, Pa. -- Former employees of Westinghouse Electric Corp. here will have an


LESLIE MIKLANDRIC BRANKO MARKULIN

LESLIE MIKLANDRIC BRANKO MARKULIN XCAMPBELL -- Living in Hubbard following their marriage Nov. 20


BASEBALL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Brewers: Catcher Damian Miller's $8.75 million, three-year contract was finalized Monday. While the


GAMBLING PROBE Eighth LaVilla defendant expected to plead guilty

Sixteen were indicted in May after an FBI probe. YOUNGSTOWN -- With Angelo Mosco intending to


GIRLS BASKETBALL Campbell snaps long losing streak

The Red Devils had lost 27 straight before defeating Lordstown. CAMPBELL -- The Campbell Memorial


ROUNDUP News and notes

Jets: Chad Pennington sounds optimistic about his chances of returning this weekend. Pennington, who


Stun gun orders are pouring in

PHOENIX (AP) -- From Korean Air flight crews to U.S. police and corrections officers to beat cops in


MERCER COUNTY Panel probes election woes

The meeting was open to the public, but only one person attended. MERCER, Pa. -- A committee to


Fire official: Natural gas caused house explosion

Fire official: Natural gas caused house explosion HOWLAND -- All indications are that the


AP TOP 25 Deacons a runaway No. 1 in latest poll

The Atlantic Coast Conference tied a record with seven ranked teams. Associated Press Virginia


Russia unveils budget to rebuild Beslan

MOSCOW (AP) -- A top Russian finance official unveiled a $49 million budget Monday for rebuilding


Move to protect DeLay is break in faith by GOP with the American people

Opinion: Move to protect DeLay is break in faith by GOP with the American people EDITOR: House


AFC NORTH Steelers eye playoffs, but stretch run far from easy

Pittsburgh wants more out of an offense that has sputtered the past three weeks. PITTSBURGH (AP)


AMY ACKWORTH KEVIN VAIL

AMY ACKWORTH KEVIN VAIL XYOUNGSTOWN -- Church Hill United Methodist Church was the setting at 5


HELOISE Reader's letter raises serious question about heirs

Dear Heloise: The letter from a reader regarding the organization of her financial papers raised a


Audiences treasure 'Treasure'

New movies play second fiddle to older flicks at box office. ZAP2IT.COM LOS ANGELES -- Audiences


OHIO Voter registration drives created larger juror pool

It makes it less likely that those who already have served as jurors will be selected again.


UKRAINE Support grows for new elections

Backers of the losing presidential candidate continue massive protests. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Most of the officers' vehicles are equipped with laptop computers so they can check on licenses.

Most of the officers' vehicles are equipped with laptop computers so they can check on licenses.


NATION Report: Violence in schools takes dive

Steps taken to curb violence are working, officials said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Violent crime against


MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 12 newcomers on Hall of Fame ballot, Rose not

Wade Boggs and Willie McGee hope for a spot in Cooperstown. NEW YORK (AP) -- Five-time AL batting


OTHER BIG MONEYMAKERS

OTHER BIG MONEYMAKERS Other million-dollar winners and their first appearance date on TV game


'It's a little bit of both'

Merry Mazel Tov? Card companies are combining Christian and Jewish holiday themes. KANSAS CITY,


Falcons' finest Fitch High's Brian Mellott and Fred Weidenthal were named first team all-state.

VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS -- Ferocious linemen, quick scatbacks and mobile defenders


ARMS RACE Pakistan says latest missile test a success

Officials said they don't believe the launch will harm peace talks with India. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan


AREA COLLEGES Robt. Morris routs Thiel; MUC women edge Titans

Ashley Ross provided the winning points for Mt. Union with three seconds to go. STAFF, WIRE


HOW HE SEES IT A poor choice for AG

Opinion: By BERNARDO RUIZ KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE President Bush's nomination of Alberto Gonzales to the


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox It's hands off for ill-mannered daughter-in-law

Dear Annie: Recently at a family dinner, we had finished eating but were still sitting at the table.


HOW SHE SEES IT Looming threat to Roe

Opinion: By CAROL TOWARNICKY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Even now, with religious Rumpelstiltskins claiming