News for November 20, 2005

JULIE FREASE BRAN DORAZIO

JULIE FREASE BRAN DORAZIO XYOUNGSTOWN -- Julie Lynn Frease and Bran Thomas Dorazio, both of 107

COLLEGE BASKETBALL YSU falls in Slocum's debut, 71-58

The Penguins were unable to sustain a comeback against St. Francis. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

R &amp; amp;B/hip-hop star West to get achievement award

R & amp;B/hip-hop star West to get achievement award NEW YORK -- Kanye West will receive the

Fatal apartment fire was likely accidental

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- A fire that killed four children in a third-floor apartment likely was

NFL STANDINGS

NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New

Gateway gets no respect

YOUNGSTOWN -- When you walked into Stambaugh Stadium Sunday afternoon, you had to be instilled with

Phantoms score 5-2 win over Ice Diggers

Owen Meyers scored two goals as Mahoning Valley swept the series. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR

Bosnian teens fight for progress

The 1995 peace accord has outlived its shelf life, one 15-year-old said. SARAJEVO, Bosnia-

RECORD REVIEWS

'LIFE' Gary Spencer Gary Spencer sss 1/2 (out of five) In a CD full of longing and loss,

Prep FOOTBALL

PREP FOOTBALL This Weekend's Pairings FRIDAY DIVISION II At Twinsburg Tiger Stadium (1)

U.S. lacks pandemic readiness, HHS says

There are enough vaccine doses now for only 4.3 million people. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United

Two brothers held in beating of driver

SALEM -- Two brothers arrested Friday afternoon in connection with the beating of a Pizza Hut driver

Wilsons observe 50th anniversary at family dinner

XLOWELLVILLE -- Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wilson, 5970 Badal Drive, observed their 50th wedding anniversary

DIVISION II PLAYOFFS North Alabama steals road win; Grand Valley, Saginaw move on

Pittsburg State and Missouri State also won. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM, N.C. -- Beau Tanner kicked

LaRiccia-Barkan wedding planned for mid-December

XAUSTINTOWN -- James and Betsy LaRiccia of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their

NBA Cavs secure win over 76ers with late rally

The 123-120 game was Cleveland's seventh consecutive victory. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- LeBron James

NHL Flyers top Penguins in rematch

Rallies by the Penguins weren't enough. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jeff Carter and Michael Handzus scored

Dintino jubilee is celebrated at reception

XHUBBARD -- A dinner and reception were held Nov. 19 in the Fiesta Room at Alberini's Restaurant to

"The Poseidon Adventure" (8 p.m., ABC): One of the first and most successful of the disaster movies

Moroccan police arrest 17, break up network

Some in the group have ties to Al-Qaida in Iraq. RABAT, Morocco (AP) -- Moroccan police have

Bush softens his tone against war critics

The president made no breakthroughs in China. BEIJING (AP) -- After fiercely defending his Iraq

Ravens sack Steelers in overtime, 16-13

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Baltimore Ravens were delighted to finally end a touchdown drought that had

U.S. seals off suspect site of Al-Qaida

Three insurgents blew themselves up during a fierce battle. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. forces

RAMPAGE Shooting in mall injures at least 6

One of the six people taken to a hospital was in critical condition. TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- A

Report: BWC lawyer advised firm to inflate fees

Experts disagree on whether the $1.2 million service was worth its price. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A

Delaware Valley wins

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Adam Knoblauch threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns and scored on a 67-

Melissa Strouble to be bride of Joseph MacBenn

XThe engagement of Melissa Ann Strouble, 8400 Beeson St. N.E., Louisville, and Joseph V. MacBenn,

JENNIFER DOHERTY | JUAN RESTREPO

JENNIFER DOHERTY | JUAN RESTREPO XMIAMI -- The Church of the Epiphany was the setting at 3 p.m.

Military band concert

Military band concert WARREN -- The Warren Junior Military Band will perform in concert at Packard

COLLEGE HOOPS

COLLEGE HOOPS Sunday's Top 25 games No. 15 Alabama 105, Alabama St. 68 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. --

Browns at their best, 22-0

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- In the week leading up to Sunday's game,

HOW HE SEES IT Slaughter is the final solution for Iraq violence

Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY When will the anti-American violence in Iraq end? It

CHARITABLE GIVING Index ranks Mississippi as most generous

Ohio ranked 29th; four New England states fell among the 10 'stingiest.' PORTLAND, Maine (AP) --

AROUND THE NFL Sunday's other games

AFC Broncos 27, Jets 0 DENVER -- Jake Plummer threw for 225 yards and no interceptions, Mike

ELIZABETH BARGER ROGER SCHMID

ELIZABETH BARGER ROGER SCHMID XNEW SPRINGFIELD -- The marriage of Elizabeth Barger, 1346

FUGITIVE OF WEEK

FUGITIVE OF WEEK Dedric Dixon The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to

Networks use blood to attract attention

The popularity of 'CSI' has helped influence the trend. NEW YORK (AP) -- The body count in prime-

CINCINNATI Manning, Colts outlast Bengals

Indianapolis remains undefeated after a 45-37 victory. CINCINNATI (AP) -- In a game of pinball

Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10 to

Fighting words in Congress

Editorial: U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-2nd, Ohio's newest member of Congress, has set what may be a record for

Miss Apostolou, Mr. Yaniglos to be married in July

XBasil and Desi Apostolou of Toledo and Robert and Renae Yaniglos of Columbiana are announcing the

MALUSO AND BLACKSON Husband-wife duo promote new CD with cabaret shows

A portion of album sales from the evening will benefit the Rescue Mission. By GUY D'ASTOLFO

NCAA DIVISION I-AA | Football Playoffs

First Round Saturday Colgate (8-3) at New Hampshire (10-1) , Noon Ga. Southern (8-3) at Texas St.

Orchestra approves pact

NEW YORK (AP) -- Members of the orchestra for Radio City Music Hall's "Christmas Spectacular"

SteelHounds lose

SteelHounds lose Jeff Christian scored twice, but the Youngstown SteelHounds dropped their fourth

Crime drops by half over 10 years

Crime in the United States has hit a 30-year low. WASHINGTON (AP) -- One in 20 pupils was a victim

Today is Monday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2005. There are 40 days left in the year. On this date in 1877, inventor Thomas A. Edison announces the invention of his phonograph.

Today is Monday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2005. There are 40 days left in the year. On this date in

Parents announce Markusic-Conklin wedding plans

XPlans for the upcoming marriage of Hannah Markusic and Joshua Conklin are being announced by their

NASCAR-CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS FORD 200 RESULTS

NASCAR-CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS FORD 200 RESULTS Saturday At Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla.

BASKETBALL SCORES

BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Barton 100, Valdosta St. 94 Bentley 83, Assumption 78

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Regional games Baldwin-Wallace 133, Westminster 113 NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. --

HOW SHE SEES IT Katrina 'experiment' is another ill wind

Opinion: By STAR PARKER SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Anyone who would like insight into why black poverty

LPGA Annika's lead cut to stroke with 74

She led Marisa Baena and Liselotte Neumann entering the final round. ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST PALM

Trial examines suspects' ties to bin Laden and Al-Qaida

Father and son argue they didn't know they were dealing with terrorists. NEW YORK (AP) -- In

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

FOOTBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES OHIO REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I Cin. St. Xavier 42, Huber Hts.

BROWNS 22, DOLPHINS 0

BROWNS 22, DOLPHINS 0 Miami0000--0 Cleveland93100--22 First Quarter Cle--Droughns 75 run

Guilt by inheritance is unfair to Bedford Downs principals

Editorial: The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission insists that it was not accusing New Castle business

Officials examine torture ban

Bush has always required humane treatment of prisoners, Rumsfeld said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

Mooney rolls, Bellaire next

The Cardinals took a 30-0 lead over Central Catholic and won 30-12. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

THIS WEEK'S SOAPS

ALL MY CHILDREN Jack became furious when the district attorney decided not to prosecute Jonathan

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AROUND THE NBA

AROUND THE NBA Sunday's games Raptors 107, Heat 94 TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors won for the

Penguins again shunned for playoffs

Youngstown State finished the season 8-3, but was not selected for the final 16. By PETE MOLLICA

Coyotes extend Jackets' losing streak to five

Gilbert Brule scored his first NHL goal for Columbus in a 5-1 loss. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) --

APRIL WILLIAMS GENE BRODE JR.

APRIL WILLIAMS GENE BRODE JR. XBOARDMAN -- The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 12:30

Answers to weekly quiz:

Answers to weekly quiz: Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA K Q 6 5 uA 7 vK Q J wA Q J The

NOTEBOOK | From Browns Stadium

Agony of defeat: Browns wideout Braylon Edwards, a University of Michigan graduate, was treated to

Columbiana ousted by Steubenville CC

The Clippers led by seven before the Crusaders rallied and rolled, 56-21. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU

STEPIN FETCHIT Biographer defends role of black film actor

Perry opened doors for other black actors, the author says. By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR

HOW HE SEES IT Senate on slippery slope with Iraq bill

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- Senators say they want to make 2006 a year

NFL PREVIEW Tonight's game

MINNESOTA at GREEN BAY Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: (33) (5) (4); WBBW-AM (1240). Key matchup: Minnesota

TENNIS Federer loses for first time in last 24 finals

David Nalbandian defeated the Swiss star in five sets. SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- Hobbled by an ankle

NASCAR Stewart claims Nextel Cup title

He only needed to run a clean race and finished 15th in the season finale. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) --

Tressel delivers another win against Michigan

The Buckeyes head coach improved to 4-1 against their archrivals. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Ohio

Car bomber kills dozens of mourners

Delegates angrily walked out of a conference over remarks a speaker made. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A

AROUND THE NHL Sunday's other games

Canucks 3, Mighty Ducks 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Sami Salo scored his second goal of the game with

NFC WEST Seattle holds on to defeat 49ers

The Seahawks had to stop San Francisco's two-point conversion try at the end. SAN FRANCISCO (AP)

Trojans outlast Bulldogs

No. 16 Fresno State gave top-ranked Southern Cal all it could handle. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Reggie

Perella-Dutton engagement told, wedding in 2006

XCUYAHOGA FALLS -- Danielle Rose Perella and Bryan Michael Dutton, both of Cuyahoga Falls, are

"Our troops have become the primary target of the insurgency. They are united against U.S. forces and we have become a catalyst for violence. The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed

Opinion: "Our troops have become the primary target of the insurgency. They are united against U.S. forces

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