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Defense sparks Seattle's start

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- For all the talk about Mike Holmgren developing four Pro Bowl players last

POLITICS Reform movement dries up after initial burst of activism

King Fahd made no mention of reform in a key address last month. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Blackwell's obligation to Ohio and its voters is clear

Opinion: Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell has an enormous job ahead of him: assuring that all

At rally, residents tell candidate of hardships

John Kerry called the Bush administration 'radical' and 'extreme.' By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Don't give up control over county purse strings

Opinion: Don't give up control over county purse strings EDITOR: A former Columbiana County commissioner

INJURIES Packers' Favre suffers concussion in loss to N.Y. Giants

Green Bay also lost five other players in Sunday's contest. ASSOCIATED PRESS Green Bay

Sandwich shop robbed

Sandwich shop robbed YOUNGSTOWN -- The Subway shop on East Midlothian Boulevard was robbed of an

GOLF ROUNDUP Els outlasts Bjorn by one stroke for World title

Ernie Els won $1.2 million for firm control of the European tour money list. ASSOCIATED PRESS

REGION Shuttle service seeks more funds

Two public transportation agencies disagree on how to divide federal funds. By HAROLD GWIN

NFC EAST Cowboys passing more, become unpredictable

Coach Bill Parcells' formula is working and the Cowboys are 2-1. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Bill

MARTHA STEWART What will fans do without catalog?

The catalog venture was never profitable. By JURA KONCIUS WASHINGTON POST Here's a scary

PENNSYLVANIA Police arrest 2 men on cocaine charges

One man swallowed suspected crack cocaine when approached by an officer. SHARON, Pa. -- Police

NBC Tuesday slot filled with 'Loser'

A weekly weigh-in determines which team has dropped the most pounds. ZAP2IT.COM As makeover

FINAL LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHPct. ISuzuki Sea161704101262.372 Mora Bal140550111187.340

MEXICAN COKE For some, it's the real thing

The Coca-Cola Co. cannot request that U.S. Customs stop it at the border. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

REVIEW Springsteen rocks Cleveland in 'Vote for Change' tour

An unexpected curtain call involved members from all acts. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Playoffs pairings complete; three games set Tuesday

The Astros clinched the NL wild card with their win Sunday. ASSOCIATED PRESS Now that the

PROFILE Who says musicians don't write political songs anymore? Not Earle

Living near a military base has sparked some of his material. By DAVID BAUDER ASSOCIATED PRESS

AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 3, Red Sox 2 BALTIMORE -- Miguel Tejada drove in his major league-

BIG BROTHERS &amp; amp; BIG SISTERS Dinner event will mark agency's 35th anniversary

The dinner will honor past and present volunteers of the nonprofit agency. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

BRITAIN

Opinion: BRITAIN Daily Telegraph, London, Sept. 26: If Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's aim has

Tiger Woods heads to Barbados with wedding plans in making

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) -- Tiger Woods says he's planning a Caribbean vacation, but Barbados is

Penguins' season on ropes

Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock and his staff aren't going to get any sympathy votes for

SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news

SAY GOODBYE: With serials building up their new fall story lines, several performers will leave

Much-loved dog found home in hearts of fans

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In the early 1950s, when television sent Hollywood into the doldrums and studios

NATIONAL LEAGUE Reds' Larkin bids farewell to fans

He's still unsure about were he'll be playing next season. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Barry Larkin said

CASE WESTERN RESERVE VP debate host site welcomes exposure

The university hopes to expand its reputation with the debate. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Case Western

Steelers shut down Bengals' top receiver

Chad Johnson only caught four passes and did not score a touchdown. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BARNES &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;, Ruth Jones, 78, of Girard; calling

& lt;B & gt;BARNES & lt;/B & gt;, Ruth Jones, 78, of Girard; calling hours Tuesday

A homeowner called police after his dog brought home two human leg bones.

A homeowner called police after his dog brought home two human leg bones. By TIM YOVICH

OHIO Before debate, Bush led in state, Columbus newspaper poll shows

Ohio is a battleground state in the election. COLUMBUS (AP) -- President Bush holds a 7 percentage

MARATHONS Yarian nearing 50-state run goal

A Rhode Island marathon this month will complete the woman's national tour. By MARK W. MILLER

SUNDAY NIGHT GAME Rams unleash running game in 24-14 win over San Francisco

The loss gave the 49ers their first 0-4 start in 25 seasons. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- When Orlando

MONDAY NIGHT Baltimore needs a win as much as Kansas City

Baltimore may be losing Jamal Lewis to suspension and Kansas City is 0-3. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Pardon

CAL THOMAS First debate produces no knockout punch

Opinion: Neither candidate delivered a knockout punch in the Thursday night debate. Sen. John Kerry, though

BRIDGE

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IRAQ Two car bombs explode in Baghdad

No Americans were believed killed in either blast. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Two car

Browns' win not pretty

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- In one simple sentence, Jeff Garcia

MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED

MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED James A. Gooch The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent

CHANGING REGULATIONS Boardman officials unhappy about location of gas wells

Drilling has begun on the first well requested. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Big Ben clicks in another Steelers' win

Ben Roethlisberger had a rating of 101.1 and was not intercepted. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR

Today is Monday, Oct. 4, the 278th day of 2004. There are 88 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Oct. 4, the 278th day of 2004. There are 88 days left in the year. On this date in

OHIO VOTERS Registration increases in Democratic counties

Most new voters are Democrats, an official said. AKRON (AP) -- Traditionally Democratic counties

SUNDANCE CHANNEL 'Tanner' sequel lampoons the press

The ex-candidate's daughter has made a film about her dad's campaign. By FRAZIER MOORE

SUMMARIES

BROWNS 17, REDSKINS 13 Washington3703--13 Cleveland3077--17 First Quarter Was--FG Hall 31,

MAHONING COUNTY Court offers help to parents

The focus is on restoring and reuniting families. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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TRUMBULL COUNTY Experts to offer results of tests on killer's IQ

The Supreme Court says it's unconstitutional to execute the mentally retarded. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

AMERICAN LEAGUE Tribe beats Twins 5-2 in final contest

Cleveland finished 80-82, a 12-game improvement from 2003. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota

"RFK" (9 p.m., PBS), the latest installment in the exemplary "American Experience" documentary

PREP FOOTBALL Harding faces another big test

After losing two straight, the Raiders must now face state power St. Ignatius. VINDICATOR STAFF

ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games

NFC Cardinals 34, Saints 10 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Emmitt Smith earned another NFL record with his 77th

CABLE New host slithers onto Animal Planet

He once spent 107 days in a glass cage with 36 deadly snakes. NEW YORK (AP) -- Animal Planet has a

SCHEDULE | Major League playoffs

DIVISION SERIES American League New York vs. Minnesota Tuesday: Minnesota (Santana 20-6) at New

Annie's Mailbox Fianc &amp; eacute; has control issues

Dear Annie: My fianc & eacute; and I have been together for quite some time. On my birthday,

HOW WE SEE THEM | Vindicator football rankings

BIG SCHOOLS (Div. I-III) 1. Fitch (6-0), at North Canton Hoover. The state-ranked Falcons are in

WEDDING DISAVOWALS Saying 'I don't'

Canceling your wedding can turn out to be pretty costly. By LESLIE FULBRIGHT KNIGHT RIDDER

FAMILY REUNION Sisters' gatherings are still going strong

The family has missed only one reunion in 29 years. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

Sun makes finals for first time

The Storm forced a decisive third game in the Western Conference finals. ASSOCIATED PRESS

VIOXX Woman sues Merck over daughter's death

One attorney claims to represent 58 clients who were harmed by the drug. KANSAS CITY, Mo . (AP) --

MAHONING COUNTY Mediator supervises talks between MRDD and union

AUSTINTOWN -- Bargaining teams for the Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental

STANDINGS

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ELLEN GOODMAN Welcome to era of faith-based medicine

Opinion: BOSTON -- When I was a kid I just assumed the separation of church and hospital. It's not that I

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Goldiscold (Parker)36.0017.2010.80 Mahoning Queen

Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Springfield Local Board of Education committee meeting, 8 p.m., intermediate

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Kerry lists proposals for recovery

The presidential candidate says Ohio can turn around its economic struggles. By DAVID SKOLNICK

PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA East Liverpool 28, Rayen 6 St. Thomas Aquinas 28, Youngstown Christian 0

DEVELOPMENT 2 rezoning requests cause controversy

Some residents said flooding would get worse if villas were built on Kirk Road. By IAN HILL

NOTEBOOK | Steelers vs. Bengals

Milestone: Steelers punter Chris Gardocki's third kick of the game, a 42-yarder in the second

DALE McFEATTERS May your house be safe from missiles

Opinion: Sometime this fall, the Bush administration will announce with some fanfare that we now have a

Gains for India and Pakistan

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The hope that India and Pakistan might be able to produce a lasting cease-fire

PENNSYLVANIA With new law, schools fear lack of substitutes

Teachers must take classes to keep their licenses active. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Some schools are

COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS RecordPtsPvs 1. Southern Cal (48)4-01,6041 2. Oklahoma (15)4-01,5602

FIRE DISTRICT Salem council cancels meeting

Officials can't vote because a proposed contract isn't finished. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

"The Kyoto Protocol is now real -- it's a very clear signal to the United States that the countries

Opinion: "The Kyoto Protocol is now real -- it's a very clear signal to the United States that the countries

Steelers, Browns make fans happy

Steelers, Browns make fans happy k PITTSBURGH STEELERS rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger

DATING Mature singles meet online

Online dating sites see growing business among 60-plus age group. NEW YORK (AP) -- Sensuous,

Watts has beaten cancer, Mick Jagger reports

Watts has beaten cancer, Mick Jagger reports LONDON -- Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has

Sale of paintings aims to save library

Trustees are pained to have to sell the Rockwell paintings. LITHOPOLIS, Ohio (AP) -- Four original

NASCAR Earnhardt Jr. wins, but error in Victory Lane risks points

He uttered a curse word to put his newly-gained points lead in jeopardy. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) --

PROTECTION FOR TROOPS Ohio company to supply armor for humvees

Heavier armor slows down the humvees. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The military is ordering more lightweight

Frankenstein coming in 2 styles

Mary Shelley's monster will get a chance to live in two very different worlds. By FRAZIER MOORE

NOTEBOOK | Browns vs. Redskins

Playmakers: Receiver Andre' Davis led the Browns with three catches for 93 yards, including a 37-

Missing man found dead

Missing man found dead GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said a missing elderly borough

Mistakes doom YSU, 44-19

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Mistakes have been hurting the

Ohio

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-1-9 Pick 4, 3-6-7-9 Buckeye 5, 15-18-31-34-35 Super Lotto Plus,

SPORTS APPAREL Seeking comfort, women tap into a long-ignored market

Businesses have noticed that women spend more on sports apparel than men. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

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