News for November 25, 2005

Travesty of justice

Opinion: Travesty of justice Corriere della Sera, Milan, Italy: The trial that should have provided justice

DROUGHNS Browns back rushing to goal

Reuben Droughns is closing in on 1,000 yards rushing for this season. BEREA (AP) -- Slimmer and

Hundreds sideline sleeping for Gobble Wobble

Proceeds benefit the Shenango Conservancy preservation projects. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

Wie cards 73 in her return

Two Japanese men shared the lead at 68 in the Casio World Open. KOCHI, Japan (AP) -- Nervous at

Latin American students aren't coming

Opinion: In a troublesome sign for the long-term future of U.S.-Latin American ties, students from India,

Competition sparks advertising increase

Public schools have been losing pupils to charters. DAYTON (AP) -- Competition from charter

"The Supreme Court needs to review this case on the merits so the lower court decision is not left lying like a loaded gun for the government to use whenever it wants."

Opinion: "The Supreme Court needs to review this case on the merits so the lower court decision is not left

Was Romania air base used to keep possible terrorists?

Several flights with links to the CIA have stopped there, a Swiss lawmaker alleges. MIHAIL

Team gets lesson on racist practice

The women apparently didn't know that the depiction offends many blacks. ORLANDO SENTINEL

Children need not be exposed to dad's porn

Dear Annie: I am recently divorced and need a little perspective. My ex-husband and I used to fight

Nick and Jessica split up after months of rumors

Nick and Jessica split up after months of rumors LOS ANGELES -- Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey,

Israel can guide U.S. on issue of torture

Opinion: By ORI NIR and AMOS GUIORA LOS ANGELES TIMES In 2003, the president of Israel's Supreme Court,

Tree-lighting ceremony

Tree-lighting ceremony AUSTINTOWN -- The township's annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony will

Rangers in 6-3 victory

Jaromir Jagr paced New York's win over the Thrashers. ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA -- Jaromir Jagr

Today is Friday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2005. There are 36 days left in the year. On this date in 1963, the body of President Kennedy is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

Today is Friday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2005. There are 36 days left in the year. On this date in

NFL STANDINGS

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PREP FOOTBALL | This weekend's games

OHIO STATE SEMIFINALS DIVISION I At Miami University Yager Stadium (1) Hilliard Davidson

Ice, winds, cause 1 fatality, outages

Portions of Interstates 77 and 80 were closed because of accidents. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS Icy roads

Mooney's blockers, tacklers show way

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- In football, if the offensive line doesn't

Westminster College to host series of education clinics

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Officials: Risk is highest for free-range poultry

About 90 percent of Ohio poultry is kept in barns. REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) -- State officials and

Selfless sodas

Selfless sodas Ready for your annual gross-out? Invite your friends over and dare them to try

Sidney Crosby amazes even Lemieux

The rookie has been very impressive in just his first few games in the NHL. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

Why won't Bush say he supports birth control?

Opinion: By BARBARA MINER KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE The right to birth control is under attack, and President

TURKEY-EATING CONTEST Va. woman gobbles down 4 pounds in 12 minutes

Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas' idol is a Japanese eating champion. NEW YORK (AP) -- It's a

NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS Manning, Watson help propel Mount

The Purple Raiders are home on Saturday against Augustana. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS

Surplus food Saturday Nov. 26

Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will have a

TAPED FOOTBALL

TAPED FOOTBALL This weekend's games YOUNGSTOWN -- WYFX-TV 17/62 will show two high school state

DALLAS Summoned for duty, Dayne helps Broncos

Jason Elam's field goal gave Denver a 24-21 win over the Cowboys. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Regardless

Fur already flying in congressional race

Opinion: The November 2006 election to fill the open 6th Congressional District seat is about a year away,

Forms are available for heat assistance

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program are available at

WARREN -- Staff in the Children's areas at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library have launched a

Forum to inform about agency's services

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will participate. A forum

Can MTV take gamers seriously?

Despite a cultural divide, MTV and Microsoft find their partnership to be a perfect marriage. By

Finally, Streisand's TV specials emerge

She had fun making the shows, the star said. By MICHAEL CIDONI ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES --

Rare bacteria linked to 4 women who died

The FDA and CDC will hold a scientific meeting. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS LIVERMORE, Calif. --

THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES FALCONS 27, LIONS 7 At Detroit Atlanta107100--27 Detroit0007--7 First

MOUNTAINEER Local fighterloses again

Roland Commings lost to George Klinesmith for the third time in his career. By BOB ROTH

Group forms 2-part Christmas show

An eight-part orchestra, soloists and kids' performances will be on tap. By L. CROW VINDICATOR

Lack of promotion hindered attendance at center, fan says

Youngstown rap groups opened Crunksgiving, a rousing hip-hop show. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR

Pitt walloped in Backyard Brawl

The Mountaineers clinched a tie for the Big East crown. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Pat White ran

Woman returns to jail after 4 hours in cold

A judge known for unusual punishments sent her into the woods for a night. PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP)

COURT Inmate fined, put on probation after unsuccessful escape effort

She hung onto the undercarriage of a bus but was captured when she fell off. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A

NEW ORLEANS Residents still find reasons to be thankful

Some people who lost a lot say they're trying to keep everything in perspective. NEW ORLEANS (AP)

Suicide bombers kill at least 36

In the first bombing, at least four children died in the attack. BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The third

NCAA FOOTBALL | Saturday's Division III playoffs

THIEL vs. BRIDGEWATER Where: Alumni Stadium, Greenville, Pa. When: Noon. Records: Thiel 11-0,

Air-bubble study gives insight into greenhouse gases

New evidence shows human activities' influence on carbon dioxide levels. WASHINGTON (AP) -- There

Parade balloon accident injures 2

The woman who was hit in the head had to have stitches. NEW YORK (AP) -- A giant balloon in the

Cavaliers fall flat in Turkey Day test

The Pacers snapped Cleveland's winning streak. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS INDIANAPOLIS -- The

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"The X's" (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): A new animated series that focuses on a family of "world-class"

Matchmaking Web sites accused of employing deceptive practices

Two lawsuits target Yahoo and Match.com. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After looking for love on the

Hints for preventive household maintenance save money

Dear Readers: Here are some safety hints for your home or office concerning large appliances that

Pa. state reps repealed raises but raised new questions

Editorial: The people of Pennsylvania gave the rest of the nation a lesson. You can fight city hall - or, more

Shape of face determines type of cut that is stylish

NEW YORK (AP) -- Short hair isn't only for mature women and rebel rockers. Any woman can wear short

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Charity and Michael Mondak of Lisbon,

Akron rolls past KSU, wins East Division title

AKRON (AP) -- Brett Biggs ran for 149 yards and scored twice to help Akron beat Kent State 35-3 and

City to apply for grant for brownfield cleanup

CASTLO must reimburse the city for all costs associated with the grant. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Westminster assistant professor to perform holiday organ concert

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, assistant professor of music and college organist at

China defends way it handled pollution

A second chemical factory exploded Thursday. HARBIN, China (AP) -- China's government defended its

In calls to service members, Bush offers thanks to troops

As Bush dined inside, anti-war demonstrators had their Thanksgiving outside. CRAWFORD, Texas (AP)

Falcons prove too tough for the Lions, win 27-7

Atlanta posted its seventh victory while handing Detroit its seventh loss. DETROIT (AP) -- The

Thiel's aerial attack poised and ready for Bridgewater

The Tomcats face Bridgewater (Va.) Saturday in a second-round playoff. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN STATE

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Men's basketball Who: Youngstown State (1-1) vs. Akron (0-0). When: Today, 5

Democratic Women group gets started

HERMITAGE, Pa. --The Democratic Women of Mercer County formed for their first meeting recently at

Chocolate factory cited for odors

CHICAGO (AP) -- For decades, commuters and tourists have delighted in the mouthwatering smells

DIVISION IV | Mooney vs. Bellaire

Game time: Saturday, 7 p.m. Where: Steubenville. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM 570; WYFX-TV 17/62 at 10:30

Train injures 16 when it slams trapped cars

Cars became trapped between the gates. ELMWOOD PARK, Ill. (AP) -- A group of cars hit by a

BLACK FRIDAY Experts expect retailers to thrive

Early bargains and cold, snowy weather help create holiday spending spirit. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Teacher charged with having sex with student

MANTUA, Ohio (AP) -- A high school science teacher accused of having sex with a female student faces

YOUNGSTOWN School invites special-needs students to its fifth annual Winterfest Dance

This year's dance will be at the Mahoning Country Club in Girard. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rayen School

Scramble to ban torture is ridiculous

Opinion: Some people seem to see nothing between zero and infinity. Things are either categorically all right

Hip-hop concert draws 1,000 fans

Hip-hop concert draws 1,000 fans kTHE CHEVROLET CENTRE hosted its first large hip-hop concert, Lil

Predators top Jackets behind Mason in goal

Mason had 35 saves to make the lead stand up for the Predators, who snapped a 5-game losing streak.

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR: The

Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x Q J 5 u Q J 2 v 8 7 2 w A K 8 3 WEST EAST x 6 4

FARMING Dominican sisters donate produce to less fortunate

The group believes that things change when people commune with nature. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Along the

Phantoms star Drew Fortney earns honors

BOARDMAN -- Mahoning Valley Phantoms defenseman Drew Fortney was named the North American Hockey

Professor studies correlation of height, well-being

Dr. Timothy Cuff used the Civil War as a measuring stick. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

FBI warns of phone scam regarding jury selection

An FBI agent said courts contact potential jurors by certified mail. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

MOUNT UNION COLLEGE Award-winning musicians plan to give free duo piano concert

The instructors have wide-ranging experience. ALLIANCE -- Dr. Maira Balacon, assistant professor

Some stores start season one day early

Some shoppers lined up as early as 7 a.m. Thursday to take advantage of holiday bargains. NEW YORK

Falcons stomp Lions

Falcons stomp Lions Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes to Alge Crumpler, and Warrick Dunn ran

Holidays are difficult for those apart

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Joshua Carrasco got braces this year and his younger brother was the

Innocent on death row? That's debate's big focus

A New York clinic has vacated 14 death sentences through DNA testing. NEW YORK (AP) -- "Let's do

Steelers hope to keep Manning off rhythm

To have a chance at beating the Colts, Pittsburgh has to keep him guessing. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- If

Man charged with voyeurism, wiretapping

CANAL FULTON, Ohio (AP) -- Police accused a man of secretly videotaping his neighbors taking showers

Regulations released to eliminate flooding

The regulations would restrict how close to a stream construction may occur. By DENISE DICK

X marks the box

By BILL HUTCHENS SCRIPPS HOWARD EVEN WITHOUT A GAME DISK in its tray, the Xbox 360 does more

ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet Dec. 3

Hawks last team to get first victory of season

Atlanta defeated Boston 120-117 on Wednesday night. ASSOCIATED PRESS The Pistons and Spurs keep

Ex-dictator faces new charges

More than 3,000 people were killed under his regime, the government says. SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) --

Free workshop to counsel new home buyers

YOUNGSTOWN -- Family Financial Education Services, a program of Family Service Agency, is sponsoring

Jurors won't be hearing man's criminal record

The judge says the man's history is not relevant to the current charges. BEDFORD, Pa. (AP) -- A

Girl reported missing after social worker visits

Girl reported missing after social worker visits AURORA, Colo. -- A missing 6-year-old girl, who

Are we having fun yet?

SCRIPPS HOWARD Oh, yeah. They do have games to go with that Xbox 360. Earlier this month,

Yeagley: 99 and counting

NORTH LIMA -- Almost lost amid the excitement of tonight's South Range/Patrick Henry Division V

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