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Girl tests positive for bird flu virus

People in close contact with the girl have been under medical observation. BEIJING (AP) -- A 10-


Search is on for survivors after earthquake

KALEMIE, Congo (AP) -- Rescuers in fishing boats searched for survivors Tuesday in a central African


2nd judge challenges repeal of Pa. pay raises

HARRISBURG (AP) -- A second judge challenged the Legislature's repeal of a controversial pay-raise


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Dec 11th. CAROLINA5Tampa Bay New England3BUFFALO


CDC: Shots linked to heart problems

The vaccine appears to carry an extremely small risk of serious side effects. ATLANTA (AP) --


Despite benefits, many don't get chemotherapy

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of the disease among Americans. CHICAGO (AP) -- More


Grand jury indicts Niles man on murder charges

He is also accused in the robbery of a gas station, pizza shop and dry cleaners. By ED RUNYAN


Wildcats survive Chaney late rally

Struthers was able to weather the storm and make clutch free throws down the stretch. By CHUCK


Probe targets Poland, Romania

Romania ordered a parliamentary investigation. BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Romania and Poland,


Randall's goal guides Ursuline past Canfield

Lance Randall played for the Cardinals last season. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


CALEA assessment team finishes work

The department will know in March whether it has achieved its goal. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Natural cosmetic products may relieve those hunger pangs

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Ironically, the more the beauty industry pushes complex scientific


Young artists create holiday cards and music during the SMARTS program's annual open house at YSU

By KANTELE FRANKO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER O SOME PEOPLE, A 2-foot purple snowman sculpture with


Coach's plea to charges is rejected

The Canfield teacher and coach is accused of holding tournaments for profit. By JEANNE STARMACK


Breakfast is key element of Irish B & amp;B experience

Even the Irish know better than to eat the 'traditional' fare. By ELIZABETH LARGE BALTIMORE SUN


TODAY

TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: Notre Dame at Alabama. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College


Family sues over attack by dog

WARREN -- A Leavittsburg family is suing a Warren woman whose dog bit a Leavittsburg girl in 2002,


Jury fails to convict terror suspect

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- For more than five months, jurors in the case of a former professor accused of


U.S. Border Patrol aided by unmanned aircraft

Experts are concerned with finding the right mix of personnel and technology. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Lookslikea Rose (Deaton)14.205.404.00 Silky Tag


Associated Press

Associated Press THOUGHTFUL: Maya Angelou, winner of three Grammy awards for spoken word, reflects


Lakeview rallies to down Poland; Alliance tops Fitch

Newton Falls lost to Rootstown at the buzzer. CORTLAND -- The Poland High boys basketball team


Blue Jays agree to contract with pitcher A.J. Burnett

It's open season on free agents. DALLAS (AP) -- The Toronto Blue Jays emerged as baseball's new


Former employee pleads guilty to theft

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A Trumbull County employee has lost her job


Memories enhance Maya Angelou's Christmas celebration

The poet and author will host a Christmas special. SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) -- Thinking back over


National Auto fire officially ruled arson

WARREN -- A fire that destroyed the vacant former National Auto & amp; Marine building at 3550


Cops look at armed robbery at office, attempted robbery

One crime may be connected to a series of holdups in Youngstown. BOARDMAN -- Township police are


Dungy not saying whether he'll play, rest Colts starters

Indianapolis can wrap up home-field advantage this weekend. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tony Dungy treats


St. Germain stellar in goal

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Goalie David St. Germain of the Youngstown


Seattle 'D' makes statement with blowout win in Philly

Andre Dyson returned a fumble and an interception for TDs. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- With their defense


Data on civilian workers withheld

A research group has sued under the Freedom of Information Act. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Breaking a


MRS. GREANEY'S BROWN BREAD

MRS. GREANEY'S BROWN BREAD Be warned: We all know that pitfalls abound whenever you bake from old


MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUMMARY

MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUMMARY SEAHAWKS 42, EAGLES 0 Seattle142170--42 Philadelphia0000--0 First


Chicago Tribune: Now there's scientific evidence that plunking down $3 for a grande double-shot soy espresso macchiato with a twist is good for you.

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Now there's scientific evidence that plunking down $3 for a grande double-shot soy


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Rondinelli Tuxedo -- will have tryouts for its 18-younger, 16-younger, 15 and 13 teams.


Woods wins 7th PGA player of year award

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- Tiger Woods won the PGA Tour player of the year award Tuesday for the


HOUSTON McGrady wins Pierce matchup

The Rockets beat the Boston Celtics, 91-73. HOUSTON (AP) -- Tracy McGrady won his matchup with


Dr. John Dietz to head Neshannock School Board

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Dr. John Dietz was elected president of the Neshannock School Board by a vote of


Man, 53, is charged in assault

James Coxson waited for his victim in a restroom stall, police allege. By JOHN W. GOODWIN, JR.


'Go to hell,' Saddam tells judges

A woman testified about enduring torture and beatings as a teenager. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Waving


Downsize high schools? Don't go too far

Opinion: By DIANE RAVITCH WASHINGTON POST The latest fad in American education is the small high school.


Religion has become big, big business

Opinion: HOUSTON -- When I was here recently on other business, I stopped by the national gathering of the


Internal investigation targets political actions of city officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- The police department's Internal Affairs Division has launched an investigation based


Plane crash claims 115 lives

The plane was carrying journalists to military maneuvers in southern Iran. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- A


NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games

Red Wings 5, Devils 2 DETROIT -- Brendan Shanahan had two goals and moved into 15th place on the


Casey heading home in Pirates-Reds trade

The Bucs dealt left-hander Dave Williams to Cincinnati. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds


HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The Vindicator/Jean Neice CREATIVITY: Campbell artist Raymond Escribano


Both vulnerable. North deals.

Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x J 10 8 6 5 u K J 6 v A 9 4 3 w A WEST EAST x A Q


Jennifer Aniston sues photographer over 'invasive measures'

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jennifer Aniston is suing a paparazzo, claiming he invaded her privacy by using


Officials give superintendent her first evaluation, feedback

Community relationships and personal qualities are the leader's strongest areas. By HAROLD GWIN


Ozone recovery to take longer

Experts say the ozone hole over Antarctica won't heal until around 2065. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The


Council terminates officer of 19 years

The mayor was concerned that the officer was focusing on running an eatery. By TIM YOVICH


Scientists support healthful selling

Almost 500 food products aimed at kids were introduced last year, panel says. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Firefighters OK new contract

The agreement has a wage reopener in its final year. WARREN -- City firefighters have ratified a


Fun food from basic ingredients

Cookie swap brings out creativity in bakers. By J.M. HIRSCH ASSOCIATED PRESS CONCORD, N.H. --


Christmas party thrills many young participants

Christmas party thrills many young participants Jason Guy, 20, of Greenford, above, is


Moss, Schnitker combine to help upset Indiana Hoosiers

The Sycamores are off to their best start in 20 years. ASSOCIATED PRESS TERRE HAUTE, Ind. --


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Docket State vs. Gary R. Davis, motion for occupational driving privileges


SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES Miami 24, Buffalo 23 Minnesota 21, Detroit 16 N.Y. Giants 17, Dallas 10


A SUMMARY OF REPORTED CRIME IN BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP:

A summary of reported crime in Boardman Township: Dec. 1 Theft: A woman in the 100 block of


NHL

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y. Rangers1883399272


SUPREME COURT Current cases

On the U.S. Supreme Court agenda: The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to rule against


Police try to stop series of holdups

Officers now assigned to special units will be out patrolling in marked cruisers. By PATRICIA


Administration attacks Alito story

Officials said the analysis unfairly portrayed the nominee as conservative. KNIGHT RIDDER


Icy material found on Saturn's moon

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The international Cassini spacecraft has found visual evidence that Saturn's


Joe Petro comes up big in victory

Crestview, which got 12 points from Jerry Einsiedel, suffered as 6-foot-5 senior Andy Walton fouled


American, Chinese officials to meet

CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- American and Chinese officials are resuming a high-level "strategic


Bush helps light menorah

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hanukkah does not start until Dec. 25 this year but it was observed early at the


Playoff berth in reach for Cincy

The team has not made the postseason since 1990. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The usual December question


Wonder lands halftime gig for Super Bowl show

Wonder lands halftime gig for Super Bowl show DETROIT -- Motown fans miffed by the NFL's choice of


Marshals seize dietary supplements

The FDA banned the supplements last year. WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. marshals seized $150,000 of


YSU

YSU Baseball YOUNGSTOWN -- Two pitchers, two infielders and a utility player will continue their


Provisional, write-in ballots must be recounted by hand

The secretary of state had to break deadlocks on two elections board votes. By ED RUNYAN


TUESDAY'S RESULTS

TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Struthers 76, Chaney 75 Campbell 69, Boardman


School wins contest, gets singer to appear

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) -- Kanye West's first album is titled "The College Dropout" and his lyrics


CONNECTICUT Students pay a high price for swearing

Some argue that students don't understand the words they are using. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


Some businesses excluded from bill

The tax breaks are designed to lure jobs back to the region. WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans


Cowher certain Steelers can rebound from slide

Pittsburgh faces its third division leader in three weeks. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Right now, the


STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Boys basketball preview

CHANEY Coach: Bernard Bolha (first season) 2004-05 record: 3-18. Who's back: Dominique Peake,


WOMEN'S TOP 25 Tuesday's games

No. 2 Duke 92, TCU 52 FORT WORTH, Texas -- Laura Kurz scored 15 points and Alison Bales added 11


Ex-school worker seeks whistleblower status

The prosecutor said he will oppose the former official's bid to get out of prison early. By D.A.


Clemency rarely granted to death row inmates

Hollywood celebrities have lobbied for Williams' life to be spared. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) --


Get a potpourri of holiday scents, anythyme

Dear Readers: You can spice up your home with the aroma of just-baked pie without baking one. Don't


Fire damages township home; owner questions response time

The fire chief urges global positioning systems in cell phones. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Jared K. and Sarah J. Smith, Washingtonville, girl, Dec. 4.


FDA: Product promoted for eye care not sterile

The product is sold as Miracle II Neutralizer. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration


ESB Bank purchases land adjacent to Hill View Manor

Tom Leslie was hired as county solicitor. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Hill View Manor and some nearby


"Alias" (10 p.m., ABC): "Alias" moves to Wednesdays for a couple of weeks with an episode that has

"Alias" (10 p.m., ABC): "Alias" moves to Wednesdays for a couple of weeks with an episode that has


5 charged in deadly shooting of Pa. man

The suspects crashed their car in Youngstown after a high-speed chase with police. By LAURE CIOFFI


Doctor says diets rich in nutrients are best defense against sickness

Raising healthy children means lifestyle changes for the whole family. By NANCY TULLIS


NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Steelers: Pittsburgh left tackle Marvin Smith won't play Sunday against the Chicago Bears because of


Police face questions in bombing

A police official defended the officers' actions. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Four police officers, guns


Man was on plane that dropped Nagasaki bomb

The mission was full of problems, the weaponeer told a historical group. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) --


Oversight committee discusses judge's suit

City officials will honor any and all court orders, the mayor said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


Migrants: Most work, survey says

The findings come amid measures calling for tighter border security. SCRIPPS HOWARD WASHINGTON


YSU BASKETBALL Tonight's games

MEN YSU (1-4) vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN (1-3) When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Convocation Center, Ypsilanti,


Today is Wednesday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2005. There are 24 days left in the year. On this date in 1941, Japanese forces attack American and British territories and possessions in the Pacific,

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2005. There are 24 days left in the year. On this date


Procedural questions plague board

The board set a hearing date to explore whether one man voted illegally. WARREN -- It was expected


THURSDAY

THURSDAY XCroatian Home, St. George Lodge 66, will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the


HOW HE SEES IT Global fuel supply must be increased

Opinion: By ARIEL COHEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION Gasoline prices may have stabilized -- for now -- but it's


METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Boys basketball preview

CANFIELD Coach: John Cullen (28th season, 389-171). 2004-05 record: 16-7. Who's gone: Jordan Ferns


Suicide bombers kill dozens in blasts at police academy

The military gave a new account regarding the deaths of 10 Marines last week. LOS ANGELES TIMES


"This is not a vindication. Congressman DeLay still faces very serious criminal charges."

Opinion: "This is not a vindication. Congressman DeLay still faces very serious criminal charges."


TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES

TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Amherst 78, W. New England 57 Baptist Bible, Pa. 85,


HOW HE SEES IT Time to plug government's brain drain

Opinion: By WILLIAM ROBERTSON KNIGHT RIDDER/TRBUNE Question: Which of the following doesn't belong?


Rare use of torture OK with many

Of U.S. respondents, 61 percent found torture justifiable at least in rare cases. WASHINGTON (AP)


NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games

Mavericks 84, Pacers 75 INDIANAPOLIS -- Dirk Nowitzki had 31 points and 11 rebounds as the Dallas


Believe it or not, you can find taste in a can

For many of us, a successful holiday season means surviving dinner with the relatives and fending


TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Boys basketball preview

BROOKFIELD Coach: Tim Tallbacka (first season; career record 66-82). 2004-05 record: 13-10. Who's


Fire district isn't going away, city council says

City officials said that luring industries to town is not easy. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR


An unlikely Mexican candidate rises to top

Opinion: MEXICO CITY -- All of a sudden, what was almost unthinkable only a few weeks ago has become a


nation

NATION Survivors mark Pearl Harbor Day kTHE SURVIVORS gather in graveyards each Dec. 7 to salute


Badger's Jenny Place leads Bethany to win

Geneva rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat Malone. BETHANY, W.Va. -- Bethany senior Jenny


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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Second-half scoring gives Red Devils the edge

Boardman had a 30-21 lead at halftime. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CAMPBELL --


SEXUAL PREDATORS Treatment of offenders sparks heated debate

In the 1990s, 16 states passed civil-confinement laws for sexual offenders. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE


Judge wants equal pay for all employees

By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- If Mahoning County employees are going


NBA

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Philadelphia810.444-- Boston79.438--


Fit for a feast! Showpiece roasts turn holiday meals into unforgettable feasts

OLIDAYS call for a certain amount of finesse or glamour. The right beef roast and recipe make a


U.S. admitted mistake, chancellor says

Condoleezza Rice has been asked many questions about prisoner policies. WASHINGTON POST


Americans should continue to remember Pearl Harbor

Editorial: "December 7, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy ..." -- President Franklin D. Roosevelt


IRAQI PRISONS Several officials allege torture

An Army doctor is going public about what he says he saw in facilities. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


'Coats for Kids' event

'Coats for Kids' event BOARDMAN -- Coyoacan Mexican Grille, 1393 Boardman-Canfield Road, is


Apple to offer NBC shows on iTunes

iTunes buyers have downloaded more than 3 million videos since October. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) --


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HCOLD WEATHER CONTINUES IN MIDWEST AND ROCKIES

hCold weather continues in Midwest and Rockies DENVER -- Students from Rangeview High School,


Capital bans smoking in restaurants, bars

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lighting up in restaurants and bars would become illegal in the nation's capital


Economy deserves respect

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: This economic recovery, now about four years old, has had a longer gestation


Invest in holiday gifts that keep on giving

Giving a monthly gift is novel idea but not cheap. THE WASHINGTON POST Giving someone a plant


Agenda

Agenda THURSDAY Trumbull Career & amp; Technical Center Board of Education, regular


Veterans recall surprise attack

Former soldiers, now in their 80s, recall the shock, anger and fear they felt. ORANGE COUNTY


Electoral chief threatens legal action over firing

The woman had been considered a rising young star at the United Nations. UNITED NATIONS (AP) --


There's no way to end ignorant judgments

Dear Annie: After 30 years of marriage, I have filed for divorce. It has been a tumultuous marriage,