French riots bring state of emergency

French riots bringstate of emergency
kTHE FRENCH government declared a state of emergency Tuesday after nearly two weeks of rioting. Above, some of the thousands of cars destroyed by rioters are piled up in a dumping ground in Grigny, near Paris.
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LOCAL
Ax aims at 82 jobsin city schools
kYOUNGSTOWN public schools have targeted 82 positions, including 56 teaching jobs, for possible elimination next year to reduce the size of a projected budget deficit.
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Dann's case againstTaft to start today
kORAL ARGUMENTS begin today in State Sen. Marc Dann's case against Gov. Bob Taft. Dann wants Taft to release records related to a state investments scandal.
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BUSINESS
Coming to Niles:300 new jobs
kWEST CORP., which operates a call center in Niles, plans to hire 300 new workers to bring its work force to 1,300.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Austintown chumsteam up for kids
kTWO CHILDHOOD friends from Austintown with a love of music have collaborated on a Christmas album to benefit children with special needs.
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FOOD