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Rain washes away another day in L.A.

The third round lasted only 30 minutes before play was suspended. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES


HOW HE SEES IT Fudging science to make a point

Opinion: By MICHAEL FUMENTO SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised at my


YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Kenny Loggins gives a true performance

A spirited, friendly and warm show came from class acts. YOUNGSTOWN -- Like driving a Ferrari.


NATION

NATION Gas prices slip CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Retail gas prices dropped slightly in the last two


VIDEO GAME Stars given offers they couldn't refuse

Game? What's a game? These guys just don't understand. By DERRIK J. LANG ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW


ALLEGHENY COUNTY Port authority plans to sell Internet ads

The plan has some worried about mixing government with advertising. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Port


BOXING Hopkins sets sights on bigger paydays

After his latest title defense, he's more concerned about cashing in. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Bernard


TELEVISION The @#$*%# facts on foul language

A study shows bad language ebbs and flows on network television. By RANDY KENNER SCRIPPS HOWARD


NISSAN OPEN

NISSAN OPEN Sunday At Riviera Country Club Completed Second Round Chad Campbell68-65--133


Dale Jr. comes up just a little short

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent most of the day wrestling an ill-handling car,


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston2726.509--7-3W-119-98-


DAYTONA 500

DAYTONA 500 Sunday At Daytona International Speedway (Start number in parentheses) 1. (15)


ITALY

Opinion: ITALY Corriere della Sera, Milan, Feb. 16: The Protocol is an imperfect instrument, it doesn't


PARENTING Couples struggle to find perfect time for children

Many couples wait to have children until their careers are on track. By KAREN GUZMAN SCRIPPS


Today is Monday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2005. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2005. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date in


MOTLEY CRUE Can the Crue live up to its rep?

Metal mayham will ensue once the boys take the stage. CLEVELAND -- Kick-starting their heart for


TENNIS ROUNDUP Mauresmo rallies to defeat Venus at Diamond Games

After being denied a big payday, Williams complained of a stomach injury. ASSOCIATED PRESS


RESENTENCING Judge sets court date for Saadey

Saadey is at a federal prison camp in Florida. YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal judge will resentence


HELOISE Mark batteries to know when it's time to replace them

Dear Heloise: I have two elderly parents, and my four siblings and I assist with many tasks for


WHAT'S ON TV worth watching

TODAY The interesting twists and turns just keep on coming on "Desperate Housewives." Susan (Teri


TAXES Procrastination can be costly

Professionals say it is best if people do not do their taxes all in one day. WASHINGTON (AP) --


OHIO GOVERNOR Candidate hits eBay to raise funds for race

He said he got the idea while reading a letter from Secretary of State Ken Blackwell. COLUMBUS


Annie's Mailbox Try to help depressed friends

Dear Annie: I am a sophomore in college and share an apartment with four other girls. We are


Man accused of breaking into Legion post

YOUNGSTOWN -- A South Side man was arrested and charged with breaking into American Legion Post No.


WORTH A LOOK

CELEBRATIONS XA St. David's Day celebration will be held Saturday at Epworth United Methodist


BASKETBALL Muslim Bearcat not just a name

Jihad Muhammad is the talented point guard at Cincinnati. CINCINNATI (AP) -- During an idle moment


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS Sunday 1st--Just Jettin Holme 117.6033.809.20 Stillgotem


GOLF ROUNDUP Sunday's other events

ACE Group Classic NAPLES, Fla. -- Former European Ryder Cup captain Mark James won his second


WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Michigan State trips No. 2 OSU

Kristin Haynie made two free throws in the final seconds for a 66-64 win. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP)


By VINCENT P. BZDEK

By VINCENT P. BZDEK WASHINGTON POST Holy spandex, Batman. Seventy years after the first


'WORLDS APART'

'WORLDS APART' ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead Interscope, sss By melding


GEAUGA-TRUMBULL SOLID WASTE Official: Facility won't take dangerous items

Recycled materials are being used in the two buildings' construction. WARREN -- Any misconceptions


BASKEBALL

BASKEBALL MEN SUNDAY'S SCORES East Brandeis 94, Case Reserve 78 Canisius 92, Loyola, Md.


Quotes cut both ways

Opinion: Quotes cut both ways EDITOR: As long as we're throwing quotes around, like the writer did in her


BASEBALL Ex-Marlin pitcher upset over book

Tony Saunders said if he hadn't broken his arm he wouldn't have been in it. KNIGHT RIDDER


U.S. MILITARY Rumsfeld: Base closings to help fund war on terror

The cuts likely will not be as deep as earlier expected. STAFF/WIRE REPORT WASHINGTON --


PREP SWIMMING Five individuals and three relays set for state meet

Warren's Tyler King will compete in two individual events this weekend. CANTON -- Five area


SPRING TRAINING Nen, Greer decide to hang 'em up

Both players were attempting to come back after numerous operations. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) --


Foxx is looking forward to 'Vice' work with Farrell

Foxx is looking forward to 'Vice' work with Farrell LOS ANGELES -- Jamie Foxx can't wait to start


NASCAR'S DAYTONA 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon kept looking for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his rearview mirror.


NBA ALL-STARS Shaq steals the show

The big man was MVP -- Most Vibrant Personality. DENVER (AP) -- Primping, preening, playful and


AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION Comair wants to freeze pilots' salaries through 2007

The airline says the contract is critical to its long-term survival. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Comair has


ELLEN GOODMAN GOP faces trouble with Social Security

Opinion: BOSTON -- Is it too late to put a family trademark on the New Deal? The way things are going, the


ACTION officers elected

ACTION officers elected YOUNGSTOWN -- The following officers of ACTION (Alliance for


75TH ANNIVERSARY Flight of the FALCON

By BRUCE DESILVA ASSOCIATED PRESS OR LOVERS OF THE HARD-BOILED CRIME story, life began with the


HOW HE SEES IT Corporate profits escape state income tax

Opinion: By ROBERT S. McINTYRE KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE If you're unhappy with the mess George W. Bush has


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Fitch 43, Canfield 42 Springfield 64, South Range 49


MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL A-Rod won't fire back at Red Sox

The Yankees third baseman even agreed with some his rivals' critiques. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alex


HOLLYWOOD 'Winn Dixie' star ready to make impression

AnnaSophia Robb is only 11, but she potentially has a blockbuster summer ahead. By ROBERT


President Bush faces mixed prospects on European trip

Opinion: President Bush has a lot of ground to cover on his visit to Europe, a continent that has largely


NBA

NBA EAST ALL-STARS 125, WEST ALL-STARS 115 EAST (125) -- Carter 4-8 0-0 11, Hill 3-6 0-0 6,


MONEY Counting change can be lucrative

Saving coins can lead to large returns. By JAKE GROVE SCRIPPS HOWARD Can there really be $10.5


Where is the indignation?

Opinion: Dallas Morning News : Gang rapes. Forced prostitution. Pedophilia. A French mechanic bribing


AMATEUR RESULTS AT WARREN BOXING CLUB

AMATEUR RESULTS AT WARREN BOXING CLUB Junior Olympic 80 pounds: Royce McCormick (Akron Good


TODAY

TODAY 6 p.m. (WNIO-AM 1390) YSU coach's show. 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: Notre Dame at


Jeff Gordon wins 3rd Daytona 500

Jeff Gordon wins 3rd Daytona 500 kJEFF GORDON grabbed the lead from Dale Earnhardt Jr., then held


TAXES| Deadlines

TAXES| Deadlines Dates and deadlines related to the filing of income tax returns this year:


Duke downs No. 5 Wake Forest

After two straight losses, the Blue Devils got 38 points from J.J. Redick. ASSOCIATED PRESS


SOAP OPERA SUMMARIES

'ALL MY CHILDREN' After meeting a woman from Jonathan's past who also suffered from his abuse,


BRIDGE

Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x -A 10 5 u -9 7 v -6 3 w -A K Q


TWISTED ROCK LIST Rocker won't let Brits have the last word

Twisted Sister front man is sure Americans know what really rocks. By WAYNE PARRY ASSOCIATED


DAYTONA 500 NOTEBOOK \ News and notes

Busch makes strong debut: Kurt Busch ran his kind of race: near the front, out of trouble and barely


GRAMMY AWARDS It's no accident that the stars align for show

This year's mashup will be a first for the telecast, but the concept isn't exactly new. By DAVID


BIG TEN Vaden helps Indiana surge past Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Even with Bracey Wright back in the lineup, Indiana wanted Robert Vaden to


State may stop spraying gypsy moths next year

The number of moths declined after the emergence of a fungus that kills the moths. TOLEDO (AP) --


COUNTY GOVERNMENT Lawrence board sets limits on proposed record check

Only the county solicitor would see the results of background checks. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence


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LOCAL

LOCAL Phantoms end losing streak BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown Phantoms ended a six-game losing


GREENVILLE SYMPHONY Chorus and soloists add to the experience

The evening showed what an effort involving the whole community can accomplish. GREENVILLE, Pa. --


NHL LOCKOUT Even Gretzky, Lemieux can't salvage NHL season

A last-ditch effort by the two of the sport's icons failed Saturday. NEW YORK (AP) -- With Wayne


YSU AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM Speaker: Family history often found in home

Information kept in family Bibles can provide valuable genealogical information. YOUNGSTOWN --


WOMEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games

No. 1 LSU 62, Auburn 57 AUBURN, Ala. -- Seimone Augustus made two free throws with 6 seconds left


HUNTING Pennsylvania goes high-tech to determine deer population

A company is using aerial infrared to count deer. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- An Idaho-based company is


CRIME Boy, 12, convicted of killing relatives

The defense attorney said detectives had coerced the confession. MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) -- A 12-year-


Couple helps church expand, meet needs

She won't say how much of the profits will be donated to the church. AUSTINTOWN -- About 11 years


PACKARD MUSIC HALL Warren Boxing Club posts five wins on amateur card

Nine of the 13 bouts went the distance at Packard Music Hall Saturday. WARREN -- Boxing returned


OHIO

OHIO Multistate: Mega Millions: 1-19-31-35-42 Mega Ball: 34 Night drawings: Pick 3: 5-6-6