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INTERCONFERENCE

INTERCONFERENCE Rams 32, Jets 29, OT ST. LOUIS -- The Rams won a finale that, in the end, they

Today is Monday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2005. There are 362 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2005. There are 362 days left in the year. On this date in

MOVIE PIRACY Putting a stop to thievery

By ALEX VEIGA ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES -- In not-too-secret online forums, Wesley Snipes'

Reversal of fortune

Opinion: Washington Post: A candidate should know he has reached the end of the line when, on the losing end

QUAKE, TSUNAMI Survivor is found; aid work steps up

Fisherman Tengku Sofyan was out to sea when the tsunami hit. BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) -- A

Steelers stay on a roll

Even with a host of backups, Pittsburgh defeated a hot team on the road for its 14th straight win.

HOW HE SEES IT Conservatives will face obstacles

Opinion: By WILL LESTER ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Political conservatives have their best

INTERCONFERENCE Bengals rout Eagles, finish 8-8

It's the second straight season Cincinnati finished at .500. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia

Longhorns left homeless by Ivan donated to Texas breeding farm

Florida steers are working their way into a high-profile herd. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS FORT

FIESTA BOWL 12-0 Utah says goodbye to Meyer

Outgoing Pitt coach Walt Harris admitted his team didn't match up physically. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) --

AUSTRALIA

Opinion: AUSTRALIA The Age, Melbourne, Dec. 28: On Boxing Day, the world's biggest earthquake in 40 years

NFL, tennis players aid in tsunami relief

Throughout the sports world, athletes and fans are contributing to the cause. ASSOCIATED PRESS

MCGUFFEY HEIGHTS Drainage work enters 2nd phase

The city's 2nd Ward councilman has spearheaded the improvements. YOUNGSTOWN -- For years, flooding

Ukrainian ballot gives hope that Democracy will flourish

Opinion: Viktor Yanukovych has vowed to continue a court fight for Ukraine's presidency, but his resignation

Youngstown man faces charges after accident

Youngstown man faces charges after accident YOUNGSTOWN -- Thomas W. Egolf, 40, of South Maryland

COMPULSIVE BUYING Beyond their means

By JESSICA GUYNN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- 'Tis the season of mandatory

TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles native follows heart to pursue career in the arts

Teaching is like performing in many ways, the Niles native says. NILES -- Tom Shaker has come home

CONGRESS Two explosive issues to greet lawmakers

Social Security changes and judicial appointments loom large in 2005. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON

HORIZON LEAGUE YSU men look to end slide vs. UIC

With a win, the Penguins would be above .500 in league play. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State

Browns cap it with a victory

Many of the players want Terry Robiskie to be the head coach next season. HOUSTON (AP) -- Terry

REGIONAL COLLEGES Ball State takes advantage of Kent mistakes

ASSOCIATED PRESS MUNCIE, Ind. -- Terrance Chapman had 18 points and seven rebounds to lead Ball

OHIO SENATE DiDonato says so long, for now

One-party rule has hurt Ohio, the departing Senate minority leader says. COLUMBUS -- For Greg

WORTH A LOOK

DINNER-THEATERS XA madrigal dinner theater to be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at First United

RADIO New-style stations may catch on soon

Are you ready for Jack, or Chill, or Red? By MARC FISHER WASHINGTON POST Radio, losing a

PADDLING CASE Martin seeks cancellation of jury trial

A related criminal trial is pending in Trumbull County. YOUNGSTOWN -- James E. Martin's lawyer

NO. 1 LSU 79, TULANE 45

No. 1 LSU 79, Tulane 45 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Seimone Augustus scored 23 points to lead top-ranked

hRunoff set in Croatia

hRunoff set in Croatia ZAGREB, Croatia -- Croatia's pro-Western president failed to win an

AFGHANISTAN Clash leaves U.S. soldier dead

An American aid worker escaped a kidnapping attempt. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A U.S. soldier and

Intelligent design isn't science, it's religion.

Opinion: Intelligent design isn't science, it's religion. EDITOR: First and foremost, intelligent design

SUGAR BOWL Auburn hopes unlikely

Virginia Tech could put to rest this year's BCS controversy of who's No. 1. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --

SPRINGFIELD SCHOOLS Machines put milk on the menu

The Boardman, Hubbard and Mohawk school districts got similar grants. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Want milk?

BRIDGE

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&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;EICH &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;, Thomas, 82, of Youngstown; calling

& lt;B & gt;EICH & lt;/B & gt;, Thomas, 82, of Youngstown; calling hours Tuesday

HOW SHE SEEES IT Charter schools offer lessons in limits

Opinion: By AMY STUART WELLS WASHINGTON POST In the past five months, three major reports have been

CAVALIERS James' status still up in the air

Coach Silas says it's all up to his star player if he wants to play tonight. CLEVELAND (AP) --

HOW HE SEES IT Is the U.S. losing its standing in world?

Opinion: By CLIFFORD D. MAY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Is the United States a superpower? For years,

A win and a win

A win and a win k BOTH The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns finished the regular

U.S. GOVERNMENT Funding grows for faith-based programs

President Bush says the groups do a better job of reaching out. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government

The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is asking the public to help

HELOISE Just a little effort, then everybody's happy

Dear Heloise: About twice a year, I collect the address pages off my current mail-order catalogs,

STANDINGS

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'WELCOME TO MARS' New PBS show is literally out of this world

The show gives a clear picture of the challenges faced. BOSTON (AP) -- When scientists wanted to

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Mercer's youthful mayor quits year early

Council has until the end of the month to appoint a new mayor. MERCER, Pa. (AP) -- One of the

IRAQ 22 guardsmen die in attack

Calls went out for unity among Sunnis. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Insurgents exposed the vulnerability

INDOOR FUN: Area residents are checking their winter doldrums at the door when they enter the

Fatalities from Ohio on the rise

No particular area of the state took the brunt. DAYTON (AP) -- The 30 Ohio servicemen killed in

MAHONING COMMISSIONER Reese reflects on his tenure as commissioner

The outgoing commissioner said his greatest disappointment was dealing with the sales tax.

ORANGE BOWL Fabulous freshman fuels OU

Adrian Peterson's nickname is 'AD,' short for All Day -- as in how long he can run. MIAMI (AP) --

Despite poor start, Patriots run past 49ers

San Francisco finished with franchise-worst 2-14 record. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- Another poor start

NIGHTCLUB FIRE Funerals, resignation

Protesters showed up at the town hall. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Mourning families buried

Is U.S. prepared for a tsunami?

Experts say the risks are greater than most people realize. DALLAS MORNING NEWS The death toll

NFL PLAYOFFS

NFL PLAYOFFS Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 8 St. Louis at Seattle, 4:30 p.m. (ABC) N.Y.

BIG TEN OSU women recover from early miscues

The Buckeyes kept their home unbeaten streak alive by beating Purdue. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The first

Bucknell stuns No. 10 Pittsburgh

ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH -- Kevin Bettencourt made two free throws with 23 seconds remaining to

"It was like a human wave. As people fell down running for the door, others just simply ran over

Opinion: "It was like a human wave. As people fell down running for the door, others just simply ran over

PREVIEW \ Orange Bowl

No. 1 Southern California (12-0) vs. No. 2 Oklahoma (12-0) Time: 8 p.m. Tuesday TV/radio: WYTV

Annie's Mailbox Kids can make the flight alone

Dear Annie: My kids, ages 11 and 9, live with my ex-wife over 1,000 miles away from me. Each time I

Lakers 99, Nuggets 91

Lakers 99, Nuggets 91 LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored the Lakers' first 14 points in the fourth

SIGNS OF TROUBLE AHEAD

SIGNS OF TROUBLE AHEAD If you answer yes to any one of these questions, you owe it to yourself to

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