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NBA

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NFL

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Red Wings getting better, topple Penguins

Detroit won its third straight by beating Pittsburgh, 3-1. DETROIT (AP) -- After a brief slump,


Stock up on basics to avoid holiday power struggle

A professional organizer offers advice on preparing for the unexpected. WASHINGTON POST A


Today is Tuesday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2005. There are 18 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2005. There are 18 days left in the year. On this date


GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 74, Wilson 37 Warren Harding 32, Warren JFK 29 Salem 60,


Boardman's defense stops Cards, 49-37

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- Boardman High girls basketball coach Ron


The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and has issued new permits.

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications


Medical costs down for inmates

The county is paying big bills from inmates' surgeries. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF


Delphi works on new proposal

The UAW said it is prepared to strike if the pay-cut plan isn't withdrawn. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS


Indianapolis will use starters against San Diego

The team is a game away from joining the 1972 Dolphins as the only team to go 14-0. INDIANAPOLIS


Chaney posts SVC win over Wilson; Harding triumphs

Poland and Salem also earned victories. YOUNGSTOWN -- Junior Jamie Soos had 18 points and eight


Candidates use TV in historic campaign

Fear of violence has resulted in relatively little standard canvassing. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


Opponents try to block renewal of Patriot Act

A bipartisan group of senators has submitted an alternative bill. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Opponents of


Rudi Johnson picked up the slack for teammates

A sprained ankle will sideline running back Chris Perry indefinitely. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Chad


Nazi death camp guard must not escape justice

Opinion: By DANIEL JONAH GOLDHAGEN LOS ANGELES TIMES John Demjanjuk, the Nazi death camp guard who has


Clerk retires, accepts new post

Lisa Smathers has seen a lot of legislation cross her desk. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Looking beyond Tom DeLay

Opinion: Looking beyond Tom DeLay Dallas Morning News: Tom DeLay's legal future and the GOP agenda may look


LaGrotta seeks coalition to provide assistance

ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- State Rep. Frank LaGrotta of Ellwood City is hoping to put together a coalition


Rookie Frye passes toughest test with effort at Cincinnati

In his second career start he outplayed Bengals QB Carson Palmer. BEREA (AP) -- Seconds before


McCarthy: A larconic political figure

Opinion: I love you so. ... Gone? Who will swear you wouldn't have done good to the country, that


IN HIS DEFENSE

In his defense Fired Ohio State basketball coach Jim O'Brien testified that he lent $6,000 to a


Artest would play for Cavaliers

The Pacers star says he wouldn't mind coming off the bench behind LeBron James. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Petitions filed against panel

Commission attorneys are reviewing other petitions filed by the companies. By LAURE CIOFFI


Committee plans to circulate petition

The city would have a water plant but no police or fire departments, the mayor said. By WILLIAM


School district gets grant to fight obesity

The health partnership's headquarters will be in the district. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR


Mahoning county

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Phillip M. Kaurich, 31, of 285 W. Oregon Ave., Sebring, and


Officials release series of forecasts

Alternative fuels and hybrid gas-electric cars may gain in popularity. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Oil


world

WORLD Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan kA STRONG earthquake struck remote northeastern


Court gets $600K; had asked for $821K

One council member wants to see if the municipal court could be disbanded. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


Mill Creek MetroParks OKs purchase of 560 acres

A sod farm is being bought in two parcels. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD --


Program for Katrina victims to be extended

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A federal judge ruled Monday that a program that is putting tens of thousands of


ROUNDUP MONDAY'S OTHER GAME

Maple Leafs 3, Mighty Ducks 2 TORONTO -- Playing without their starting goalie and one of their


Miss Cunningham, Mr. Muckridge to wed in 2006

XBOARDMAN -- Announced by Mike and Christina Cunningham of Boardman, is the engagement of their


Official sees system in Asian country

By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Rokie Suleman III, Trumbull County deputy


NOTE

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Experiment gives mice human brain cells, scientists announce

The study increases growing ethical concerns. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Add another creation to the


TODAY

TODAY Noon (FSN Pitt) NFL: Bill Cowher press conference. 4 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Boxing. 6:30 p.m.


YSU

YSU Football PHILADELPHIA -- YSU junior cornerback Codera Jackson was named second-team All-


Victims' flag will fly in honor of 7-month-old

WARREN -- The victims' flag will fly in front of the Trumbull County Sheriff's Department and Warren


Testimony: Jim O'Brien lent OSU recruit money

The coach said it was the right thing to do because of the player's circumstances. COLUMBUS (AP)


CORTLAND

CORTLAND Lakeview school board Lakeview Board of Education handled these matters Monday night:


THEATERS Economic pressure forces Austintown Movies to close

By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- Citing economic factors and


State trooper killed near I-279

The trooper's brother played football at Youngstown State University. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A state


INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Boys basketball preview

MINERAL RIDGE Coach: Del Ruiter (6th season, 51-58) 2004-05 record: 11-10, 7-5 Who's gone: Dave


City council to discuss budget, labor contracts

Re-zoning and blight-control ordinances are set for second reading. WARREN -- The city's 2006


U.S. weighs providing copters for Haitian elections

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is considering an urgent United Nations


LATE SUNDAY NFL SUMMARY

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COLUMBUS OSU gets fifth win against Spartans

The Buckeyes made 14 three-point goals in the 92-59 rout of Norfolk State. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio


MONDAY'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES

MONDAY'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST AMERICAN U. 72, HOWARD 60 AMHERST 99, EMMANUEL


SNAP urges diocesan officials to testify

A House panel is expected to vote on the bill in January. YOUNGSTOWN -- A group of survivors who


Patankar-Babik engagement is being announced

XAnnounced by Daniel and Frances Stoll of Boardman and Dr. Jayprakash and Pratibha Patankar of


India poses the next big threat to Detroit

Opinion: By SEBASTIAN MALLABY WASHINGTON POST CHENNAI, India -- The next wave of globalization is


Cell-phone cameras help in a pinch

Dear Heloise: Many new cellular phones have a camera option on them (that most adults probably do


NBA ROUNDUP MONDAY'S GAMES

76ers 90, Timberwolves 89, OT PHILADELPHIA -- Chris Webber had 27 points and 21 rebounds, and


To benefit West Coast, network plans later hours for new anchors

NEW YORK (AP) -- In an age when stories spread instantly, ABC News executive Jon Banner says the


NFL ROUNDUP NEWS AND NOTES

Bills: With three games left, the Buffalo fans are angry, with some attending games wearing paper


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES N.Y. Jets 26, Oakland 10 Tennessee 13, Houston 10 Pittsburgh 21, Chicago 9


'Brokeback' selected as top film

Another organization chose 'Good Night, and Good Luck' for the honor. NEW YORK (AP) -- The New


MAJOR INDOOR LEAGUE

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District considers adding wrestling for students

Lack of cash and student participation had killed the program. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

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Justices will consider Texas redistricting plan

Experts said the court may be prepared to craft clearer guidelines. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON


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Confront 'Marge' about her affair

Dear Annie: My husband and I are part of a small circle of friends. We've known one couple, "Marge


Bomb targeting Greek ministry damages windows and cars, hurts 3

ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- A bomb targeting Greece's National Economy Ministry shattered windows and


Business organizes gift drive for seniors

By KANTELE FRANKO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- While some organizations spend the holiday


Flu clinic set for Friday

Flu clinic set for Friday YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior Independence will conduct a flu clinic at the


German is left out of YSU quest for diversity

Opinion: German is left out of YSU quest for diversity EDITOR: The recent decision of Youngstown State


Steiner-Hudders troth is told, wedding planned

XEAST LIVERPOOL -- James and Elizabeth Steiner, 15404 Cannons Mill Road, are announcing the


Temblor strikes remote area

The earthquake was felt more than 200 miles away from its epicenter. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A


Niehaus paces Western Reserve to 62-48 victory

McDonald and Lowellville also won league games. BERLIN CENTER -- Saleena Niehaus, Western


Officials OK funds for flood projects

One trustee wanted to wait to approve the pact until a new trustee takes office. By DENISE DICK


Lebanese critic of Syria dies in a car bombing

President Bush condemned the assassination. BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Journalist and lawmaker Gibran


Duke has runaway lead in men's poll; Connecticut No. 2

The Blue Devils are picking up steam. ASSOCIATED PRESS Duke's runaway win over Texas kept the


Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:

Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Dec. 5


Jason Whitehead resigns to take position on Williams' Cabinet

By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The head of the city's downtown redevelop


Stern takes talent into new arena in satellite radio

The racy radio star leaves his current gig Friday. NEW YORK (AP) -- The seeds of the Howard Stern


Oh, there's no place like jail for holidays

A North Sider thanked the judge who sent him to jail. By KANTELE FRANKO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Bush acknowledges high loss of Iraqi lives

There is some consensus that 30,000 dead is a credible number. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- In a rare,


PROGRAMS FACE CUTS IN REVISED SPENDING BILL

Programs face cuts in revised spending bill WASHINGTON -- House and Senate negotiators made modest


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ST. ELIZABETH'S FAMILY BIRTHPLACE

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Andrew and Melissa Bickerstaff, Niles, girl, Dec. 11. Forum


Officials gain $400,000 grant to improve district

Some of the work could begin as early as January. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Neither vulnerable. North deals.

Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x A K u A K v A J 6 5 3 w J 7 3 2 WEST EAST x J


Should Israel give up its nuclear arms?

Opinion: By GEORGE BISHARAT LOS ANGELES TIMES In a sudden attack of common sense, a Pentagon-commissioned


TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Boys basketball preview

CRESTVIEW Coach: Rick Gates (14th season, 164-121) 2004-05 record: 5-16. Who's gone: Justin


No room for error is Pittsburgh's plight

The team is in much better shape after beating Chicago. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- One Manning could help


Kwanzaa event is scheduled at school

YOUNGSTOWN -- Children at the Youngstown Afterschool Alliance site at East Middle School will show


'KING KONG'

'KING KONG' ssss (out of five) Directed by: Peter Jackson Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black,


Lawyer tells of sex with 1 client

Edward Sturgeon denied a complaint saying he traded sex for legal fees. By PATRICIA MEADE


Display reflects owner's personality

Fireplace mantels are a great place for attractive arrangements. By STACY DOWNS KNIGHT RIDDER


Judge Kobly will preside at sheriff's contempt hearing

The judge isn't responsible for getting documents to the jail, Judge Dellick said. By DEBORA


Trading on fear to pass vaccine legislation is wrong

Editorial: When legislators start playing on the worst fears of people, the people should be worried. And when


Oil depot fire still rages 3rd day; fallout ensues

Most of the 2,000 evacuees still wait to go home. HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, England (AP) -- A fire raging


Toy drive deadline

Toy drive deadline Wednesday is the last day to drop off toys at the Mercer barracks of the


DISTRICT Boys basketball preview

WEST BRANCH Coach: Mike Falasca (3rd season, 16-27) 2004-05 record: 8-13 Who's back: Shane Young


Riley to return to bench for Heat

The former Lakers coach hasn't been on the bench in two years. MIAMI (AP) -- Pat Riley and Stan


Governor gives no clemency to Crips founder

The condemned man's claim of innocence bothers Gov. Schwarzenegger. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Youngstown man accused of fleeing

YOUNGSTOWN -- Municipal Judge Robert P. Milich set bond at $12,500 for a Broadway Avenue man accused


Brady doesn't consider his leg injury 'too major'

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The one player the banged-up New England Patriots could least afford to


City asks that commission be a party in judge's suit

City officials anticipate future court proceedings. GIRARD -- City officials are looking for an


Poll names best, worst celebrity dog owners

Poll names best, worst celebrity dog owners NEW YORK -- When it comes to celebrity dog-parenting


Movie big on effects, character

The first hour is spent allowing us to get to know the main players. By CHRIS HEWITT ST. PAUL