News for November 23, 2005

Vikings deflate Packers hopes

Minnesota won again on a late field goal by Paul Edinger, 20-17. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The

Tuesday's Sports Transactions

TUESDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS--Agreed to terms

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL DIVISION I-AA POLL PHILADELPHIA -- The top 25 teams in the Sports Network

A second chance to get an inside view of energy policy

Editorial: It's been more than two years since the General Accounting Office accepted defeat in its efforts to

Change in U.S. food policy necessary

Opinion: By ANURADHA MITTAL KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE This Thanksgiving, while millions of Americans are

Group advises consumers on potentially unsafe toys

Since 1990, toys have contributed to 272 children's deaths, the group says. KNIGHT RIDDER

Group formed to revamp system

The panel's primary goal is to get wireless 911 service running ASAP. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Red Sox, Marlins near deal for pitcher Beckett

Boston also would get third baseman Mike Lowell for three prospects. BOSTON (AP) -- One reason

Judge sentences man for cruelty to animals

He faces more charges next month. CAMPBELL -- A 61-year-old Youngstown man was fined $1,000 and

Crosby sparkles as Penguins escape Capitals, Ovechkin, 5-4

Rookie Sidney Crosby showed his stuff, but Pittsburgh almost blew a 4-0 lead before 16,978 fans.

Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x 10 4 u A 8 5 v 10 9 2 w K Q J 6 3 WEST EAST x Q

National Hockey League

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.

AP FILE PHOTO

AP file photo TERROR CHARGES: Jose Padilla, a U.S. citizen who has been held as an enemy combatant

Nicole Richie's weight loss

Nicole Richie's weight loss NEW YORK -- Lionel Richie says the stress of his daughter's expanding

AROUND THE NHL Tuesday's other games

Lightning 4, Flyers 2 PHILADELPHIA -- Brad Richards and Dan Boyle scored within a 1:26 span late

Broncos' deals reap dividends

They were the most ridiculed transactions, but Denver is 8-2. DENVER (AP) -- The Mastermind must

Troy Aikman, Reggie White top list of 25 candidates

CANTON (AP) -- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and perennial All-Pro defensive end

Grease fire in kitchen causes major damage

GIRARD -- Firefighters said cooking grease on a stove caught fire, extensively damaging a house at 8

Professor discusses nurturing peace locally

The speaker offered four steps to nurture peace in the Mahoning Valley. By LINDA M. LINONIS

Suicide bomber kills 21 in northern city

At least 1,638 U.S. soldiers have died because of hostile action. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A suicide

Trustees want an identity for area

A neighborhood plan would focus on an area near the center of North Lima. By VIRGINIA ROSS

Fact finder to help settle issues in contract dispute

AUSTINTOWN -- Contract talks between the township and its police and fire dispatchers will enter

Group seeks to place raise on '06 ballot

The minimum wage in Ohio is $4.25 per hour. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A labor-led coalition said Tuesday it

Mighty Ducks claim Columbus veteran Marchant off waivers

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Anaheim Mighty Ducks have claimed veteran Columbus Blue Jackets center Todd

National leader of VFW to visit local post

WASHINGTONVILLE -- James R. Mueller, the newly elected national commander of the Veterans of Foreign

DIVISION V | South Range vs. Patrick Henry

Game time: 7:30 p.m. at Paul Stadium, Fremont. Radio: WKBN-AM 570. If you go: Take the Ohio Turnpike

Police share few details on apparent homicide

The victim, a 76-year-old retiree, kept pretty much to himself, police say. WEATHERSFIELD --

MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted the following people, according to a report issued

JENNA SIMINI LEE EVANS III

JENNA SIMINI LEE EVANS III XMCDONALD -- Jenna Simini, 16 Arms Blvd., Niles, and Lee Evans III, 921

Provisional votes tighten some school board races

Two school board races will have automatic recounts. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS

Study links breast-feeding to lower risk for diabetes

Mothers who breast-feed have lower blood-sugar levels. CHICAGO (AP) -- Breast-feeding is thought

Brother wanted to be hero, feels guilty now

Dear Annie: Two years ago, my husband's brother, "Paul," told us it would be a good idea to buy

What I knew before the invasion

Opinion: By BOB GRAHAM WASHINGTON POST In the past week President Bush has twice attacked Democrats for

Man kills boy, 16, after robbery try

The pizzeria owner has a state permit to carry a concealed firearm, police said. By TIM YOVICH

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James C. Kelty, 53, of 7362 Eisenhower Drive, Boardman, and

Men's basketball

Men's basketball Who: Youngstown State (0-1) vs. Slippery Rock (1-1). When: Today, 7:05 p.m.

Konerko will test FA market

Chicago will have to wait to see if they can retain their first baseman. KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

WINES WITH ZIP

WINES WITH ZIP Never call the Good Eating taste panel at the Chicago Tribune unpatriotic. They sat

ALLISON TAYLOR FRANK LEVAK

ALLISON TAYLOR FRANK LEVAK XBOARDMAN-- Allison Joan Taylor, a daughter of Wendy and Jeffrey

FBI issues warning about e-mail scam

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued an alert Monday about a scam involving

Movie shows warm side of blended family of 20

Randy Quaid imparts something kinder to the 'Home Alone'-type comedy. By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT

JESSICA CYCYK JUSTIN HURDLEY

JESSICA CYCYK JUSTIN HURDLEY XSTRUTHERS -- The wedding of Jessica J. Cycyk and Justin H. Hurdley,

Iran's leader denounces U.S. forces in Iraq

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's supreme leader urged the Iraqi president Tuesday to seek a timetable for

Government files charges against Padilla

Filing charges helps the government avoid a Supreme Court case. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jose Padilla, a

Fight Schedule

FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Friday At New South Wales, Australia, Vic

COLLEGE HOOPS

COLLEGE HOOPS Top 25 games No. 8 Gonzaga 109, No. 12 Michigan State 106 (3OT) LAHAINA, Hawaii

Man, 82, to serve time for voluntary manslaughter

YOUNGSTOWN -- An 82-year-old man will spend 10 years in prison for the March 2004 stabbing death of

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL State Semifinal Pairings DIVISION I At Miami University Yager Stadium

Pennsylvania man killed in car accident

BEAVER, Pa. -- A 47-year-old man was killed in a car accident at 5:25 p.m. Monday on State Route 30

Colleagues praise member of board for years of service

The 16-year member will resign early to avoid a potential conflict of interest. By ED RUNYAN

Strickland, Bucs agree on minor league pact

The relief pitcher will get a one-year contract if added to the major league roster. PITTSBURGH

4 police chief candidates to get a second interview

None of the candidates is from outside the Austintown department. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR

No news good news on this China trip

Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Nothing much happened on George W. Bush's trip to

Man gets probation in 1998 homicide

The recent court case was delayed for years because of Ronald Dowdy's health. By DEBORA SHAULIS

Woman faces charges of having sex with minor

The woman has two teenage children. MASSILLON, Ohio (AP) -- A woman who met a 14-year-old boy

Blind woman receives $3M over loss of job

HARRISBURG (AP) -- A jury awarded $3 million Tuesday to a blind woman who was fired from her job as

Police chase case is bound over

AUSTINTOWN -- A man who is charged with a third-degree felony of fleeing and eluding in an early-

Hostage: Shooting suspect wanted apology from cops

The hostages realized the suspect was young and scared. SEATTLE TIMES TACOMA, Wash. -- After he

A SUMMARY OF REPORTED CRIME IN POLAND AND BOARDMAN:

A summary of reported crime in Poland and Boardman: POLAND Nov. 16 Theft: An Audubon Lane man

EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic DivWLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Philadelphia75.583--7-3W-15-32-23-5

SteelHounds win first shootout, 7-6

BOSSIER CITY, La. -- In Tuesday's crazy game, the Youngstown SteelHounds scored two late third-

"I don't believe that we got him. Of course, his days are numbered, we are after him."

Opinion: "I don't believe that we got him. Of course, his days are numbered, we are after him." Zalmay

Raiders face biggest test

South Range takes on Patrick Henry in the Division V state semifinal Friday. By TOM WILLIAMS

First cuts take effect, upset many

The board may wait until May to ask voters for more money. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

There's not much to be thankful for along coast

Many residents are trying to stay positive. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Debbie Shifter faces the daunting

TUESDAY'S SCORE

TUESDAY'S SCORE MIDWEST Toledo 44, Bowling Green 41, 2OT SCHEDULE TODAY MIDWEST W.

Probe targets secret CIA prisons

Investigators have been examining the flight logs of suspicious planes. PARIS (AP) -- The head of

Put Lenin to rest

Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: One bit of unfinished business remaining from the formal dissolution of

Patrol looks at crash that killed woman, 20

Patrol looks at crash that killed woman, 20 GREENFORD -- Troopers of the Canfield post of the Ohio

'Just Friends' is just so-so

Chris Klein walks away with the movie. By ROGER MOORE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Comedy is

Task force to enforce seat belt, DUI laws

If you are thinking about drinking and driving over the Thanksgiving holiday, or not wearing your

Lawmaker says she should have rephrased 'coward' comments

The Republican sent a note of apology to the Democratic congressman. CINCINNATI (AP) -- U.S. Rep.

New leader faces big challenges

BERLIN (AP) -- Conservative Angela Merkel took power Tuesday as Germany's first female chancellor

Comeback continues for Carey; Wilson garners country award

Sugarland won the breakthrough new artist award. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mariah Carey continued her

Without Sharon, will party have life?

The prime minister has formed a new centrist party. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Likud, the hard-line

Bush finally strikes back at critics

Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS President Bush's counterattack last week

Penguins women get first win at OU

ATHENS -- The Youngstown State women's basketball team posted its first victory of the season with

Rich foods deserve a wine that will enhance flavors

A big wine like zinfandel can stand up to the turkey, stuffing and other great flavors of the

Acne flare-ups often triggered by mood swings, dark weather

NEW YORK (AP) -- Here's a deep dark secret about skin: Summer isn't the season when most people need

Bridge finally complete

The county plans to rehabilitate the Spring Common Bridge next year. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL

Wall of Recognition dedicated by foundation to contributors

Anthony J. Lariccia and Laddie Fedor are the foundation's first Hall of Famers. By WILLIAM K.

Bush pardons two birds, who head for Disneyland

hBush pardons two birds, who head for Disneyland WASHINGTON -- President Bush spared two turkeys

Man, woman plead guilty to killing baby

The baby's body was discovered five months after his death. ELYRIA (AP) -- A man and woman who

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Unkissed (Hunter)3.402.402.40 Oceana Hanover

AROUND THE NBA

AROUND THE NBA Tuesday's other games Nuggets 108, Wizards 105 WASHINGTON -- Carmelo Anthony

PSU's Robinson honored

PSU's Robinson honored Quarterback Michael Robinson, who led Penn State to a share of the Big Ten

National Football League

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TODAY

TODAY 6 p.m. (TNT) Golf: PGA Grand Slam. 6:40 p.m. (WNIO-AM 1390) College basketball: Slippery

YSU

YSU Swimming RADFORD, Va. -- Freshman Olivia Arnold won the 1,650-yard freestyle and finished

Food shortage? Not in America

The studies aren't accurate, an obesity expert argues. SCRIPPS HOWARD Americans today are living

An elegant soup works wonders for your holiday meals

CHICAGO TRIBUNE This elegant leek and winter squash soup is the perfect holiday starter. "The

Follow safety rules when refreezing food

Dear Readers: Refreezing food is a great way to save money and time when fixing a meal, but you need

Transition to screen doesn't quite work

Director Chris Columbus has made some odd choices for the film. By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT RIDDER

Dust plume rises from Mount St. Helens

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) -- Falling rocks at Mount St. Helens kicked up a dust plume Tuesday that rose

Fired teacher sues Catholic school

The preschool teacher was fired last month. NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Civil Liberties Union

"Kenny Chesney: Somewhere in the Sun" (8 p.m., ABC): A wintertime retreat to a tropical island is something most of us can only fantasize about, but it's the real deal for Kenny Chesney. His paradise

"Kenny Chesney: Somewhere in the Sun" (8 p.m., ABC): A wintertime retreat to a tropical island is

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2005. There are 38 days left in the year. On this date in 1945, most U.S. wartime rationing of foods, including meat and butter, ends.

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2005. There are 38 days left in the year. On this date

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