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WORLD
Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan
kA STRONG earthquake struck remote northeastern Afghanistan and shook neighboring Pakistan, the scene of a devastating quake two months ago.
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NATION
No clemency
kCALIF. GOV. Arnold Schwarzenegger refused Monday to block the execution of Stanley "Tookie" Williams, rejecting the notion that the founder of the murderous Crips gang had atoned for his crimes and found redemption on death row.
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LOCAL
CIC leader to leave
kTHE HEAD of Youngstown's redevelopment agency is vacating the post to take a top job with Mayor-elect Jay Williams.
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Santa for seniors
kWHILE SOME organizations spend the holiday season collecting gifts for less-fortunate children, a Boardman business owner wants shoppers to remember senior citizens.
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BUSINESS
New and growing
kA FLEDGLING custom motorcycle company in Masury is already expanding
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ENTERTAINMENT
Cinema to close
kCITING ECONOMIC factors and changes in consumer habits, Austintown Movies has announced it will close Jan. 2.
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SPORTS
Boardman girlswin over Canfield
kIN HIGH SCHOOL girls basketball action Monday, Boardman won over visiting Canfield 49-37.
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