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Jones' bank shot propels Cavs
LeBron James scored 22 points in the win over the Raptors. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Damon Jones has
HURRICANE Wilma whooshes toward Fla. coast
Major storm surges and punishing winds threaten the state. KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) -- Rain pounded Key
WTA TOUR ZURICH OPEN
WTA TOUR ZURICH OPEN Sunday At Hallenstadion Zurich, Switzerland Purse: $1.3 million (Tier I)
NFL PREVIEW Tonight's game
NEW YORK JETS at ATLANTA Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: (33) (5) (4); WBBW-AM (1240). Key matchup: New
Sunshine, chaos follow in Mexico
Lines of people waiting to receive food packages stretched for blocks. CANCUN, Mexico (AP) --
Chisox relievers Cotts, Jenks preserve Game 1 advantage
Their strikeouts plus Joe Crede's dives helped Chicago win, 5-3. CHICAGO (AP) -- Yes, the Chicago
WAR IN IRAQ Car bomb, other violence kills 20
Bombings and drive-by shootings took their toll. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- An insurgent blew up his
fugitive of the week
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Wade Allen Weyand The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
ERIE Mayor's top aide gains visibility
Some in the city have started calling Tina Mengine 'Madame Mayor.' ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- When 43 city
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-SUBWAY 500
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-SUBWAY 500 Sunday At Martinsville Speedway Martinsville, Va. Lap length:
CHAMP CARS Bourdais completes title with win
His championship was clinched when he started the Australian race. SURFERS PARADISE, Australia
Residents place blame for rioting on poverty
A cleric said money is needed for programs to keep teens out of trouble. TOLEDO (AP) -- Residents
Smaller-than-expected crowd, rainy day don't dampen spirits
YOUNGSTOWN -- About 20,000 to 25,000 people toured the city's convocation center during a Saturday
BIG TEN Penn St. routs Illinois
Quarterback Michael Robinson played a role in six touchdowns. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Michael
Fight for Iraq is for something important
Opinion: By WILLIAM SHAWCROSS LOS ANGELES TIMES It seems unlikely that many of the so-called peace
NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games
Mighty Ducks 5, Coyotes 3 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Petr Sykora, Teemu Selanne and Andy McDonald scored
Police probe woman's death as a homicide
Police are looking for -- and want to talk to -- her boyfriend. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
INTERCONFERENCE Eagles 20, Chargers 17 PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia's Quintin Mikell blocked a
HEALTH Black colleges combat trends toward obesity
Experts point out that the epidemic is hitting Hispanics and blacks hardest. NORFOLK, Va. (AP) --
CHICAGO Homer barrage has Sox up two
Paul Konerko and Scott Podsednik connected to put Houston down 2-0. CHICAGO (AP) -- Scott
GOLF Glover captures Funai Classic
Jay Haas won the Senior Tour event. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Lucas Glover
Penguins soar to finale
YOUNGSTOWN -- Saturday, the Youngstown State football team faced its first real Gateway Conference
"We came here to have nothing to do, to get away from everything. And now I'm here with all these
Opinion: "We came here to have nothing to do, to get away from everything. And now I'm here with all these
Confusion reigns after jet crash; all 117 aboard thought to be dead
An American was on board. LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- Twisted chunks of metal, ripped luggage and
LANDOVER, MD. Redskins pound Niners, find 52 reasons to smile
Washington scored on seven of its first nine possessions in a 52-17 win. LANDOVER, Md. (AP) --
PGA-FUNAI CLASSIC
PGA-FUNAI CLASSIC AT WALT DISNEY WORLD Sunday At Walt Disney World Resort Courses Lake Buena
Alexander Yakovlev
Opinion: Washington Post: The death this week of Alexander Yakovlev, the intellectual inspiration for Mikhail
& lt;B & gt;BUGNONE, & lt;/B & gt; Mario D., 79, of Warren; calling
& lt;B & gt;BUGNONE, & lt;/B & gt; Mario D., 79, of Warren; calling hours Tuesday
Penitentiary is silent no longer; cell block hosts 'Pandemonium'
WASHINGTON POST PHILADELPHIA -- To see some good art right now in Philadelphia, you might want to
REVIEW 'Baby' captivates audience's hearts
The musical plays at the New Castle Playhouse through Nov. 6. By L. CROW VINDICATOR
Best Bests on TV Tonight
Alfred Hitchcock Week (8 p.m., TCM): Seven nights devoted to the director will include 36 of his
Officials find mistakenly freed suspect
CLEVELAND (AP) -- U.S. Marshals officials say they have arrested a man authorities suspect in a
WORLD SERIES
WORLD SERIES Schedule Saturday: Chicago 5, Houston 3 Sunday: Chicago 7, Houston 6, Chicago leads
NFL SUMMARIES
LIONS 13, BROWNS 10 Detroit0733--13 Cleveland3700--10 First Quarter Cle--FG Dawson 39, 8:30.
Homes crop up for new buyers
Homes are priced so mortgage payments are competitive with area rents. By NANCY TULLIS
Poland man, 43, dies in 1-car crash
POLAND -- A 43-year-old Poland man died when he lost control of his vehicle, crashing it into a
JFS challenged to meet increasing needs
A $400,000 program aims to help the poor with gas costs this winter. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
Mudbugs' overtime goal hands SteelHounds their first defeat
BOSSIER CITY, La. -- Brett Smith finished a hat trick and won the game with one shot as the Bossier-
Who is Miers? We have a right to know
Opinion: The ink was barely dry on the Constitution when the U.S. Senate voted in 1795 on whether to appoint
Financial concern is topic at forum
School board candidates said the state isn't providing much relief. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
Switch to managed care nears for Ohio
Clients must choose one of three providers by Nov. 1. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Top U.S. official pledges 'long-term' aid for region
Another aftershock killed five people in Afghanistan's eastern Kabul. RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) --
JEFF GORDON COMPLETES MARTINSVILLE SWEEP
Jeff Gordon completes Martinsville sweep Jeff Gordon held off Tony Stewart in a three-lap dash to
Brazilians turn down plan to ban the sale of guns
Brazilians turn down plan to ban the sale of guns RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Brazilians soundly
Phishing scams offer fresh bait
WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- If you see an e-mail asking you to donate to the victims of
Habitat hits nail on head
A group of Choffin seniors is constructing a Habitat for Humanity house. By HAROLD GWIN
Age appears to be factor in many Katrina deaths
More than half of the almost 500 victims identified so far were at least 61. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A
Pope names 5 new saints at close of 3-week synod
Bishops approved 50 recommendations for inclusion in a future document. VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope
YOUNGSTOWN CONVOCATION CENTER Director becomes jack of all trades
Jeff Kossow was instrumental in getting 3 Doors Down and Tony Bennett to perform this coming
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Jets seek road reversal of fortune
But the Georgia Dome is no longer an easy place for visitors to excel. ATLANTA (AP)-- The New
NOTEBOOK \ Browns vs. Lions
Triumphant return: Lions quarterback Jeff Garcia made his first trip back to Cleveland since the
Families honor loved ones
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER STRUTHERS -- Family and friends of Marine Cpl. Edward
Democrats hold their fire on Miers
If your rivals are shooting themselves, don't stand in the way of the bullets. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Intelligent design lacking in Iraq war
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The nation's capital is filled with perfervid discussion these days over the relative
Readers' Sound Offs: curious callers, close chairs
Dear Readers: Here's the second installment of readers' Sound Offs, which runs as a special feature
State aims to map shipwreck locations
The project would help divers find a diverse collection of historic boats. KELLEYS ISLAND, Ohio
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL RecPtsPvs 1. Southern Cal (55)7-01,6151 2. Texas (10)7-01,5692 3.
Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Joleen and Tom Lewis, Canfield, girl, Oct. 23.
NOTEBOOK \ Peace Race
Two-mile race: McDonald's Aaron Thornton was the winner of the 31st Peace Race's first event, the
ITALY
Opinion: ITALY Corriere della Sera, Milan, Oct. 19: We all expected the bird flu virus to reach us from
U.S. SENATE Pension reform bill hits standstill
The House might tackle its own version in November. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly everyone --
2 women are raped on the South Side
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two women reported rapes in the city over the weekend. A 29-year-old Hudson Avenue
AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS XThe 50th Hubbard Rotary Auction committee is still accepting donations to be auctioned
Annie's Mailbox Ralph's affair hurts her
Dear Annie: I am a 69-year-old woman from a small town and will be celebrating my 50th wedding
Time capsule represents township living in 2005
A committee is collecting a variety of items, which will be buried Nov. 12. By DENISE DICK
The day after plastic surgery
Nearly 11.9 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States last year. By STEPHEN
Today is Monday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2005. There are 68 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2005. There are 68 days left in the year. On this date in
OIL CITY MURDER Jury to deliberate in rape, killing of girl
One man kidnapped her and says two brothers raped and killed her. FRANKLIN, Pa. (AP) -- Nearly 13
Steelers kick it up in Cincy's Jungle
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Not yet, Bengals. Not quite yet. In front of a record crowd roaring for a
NASCAR Gordon edges Stewart
Jeff Gordon won his first Nextel Cup race since May 1. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- In a difficult
Lithgow, Perez celebrate N.Y. Times best-seller list
Lithgow, Perez celebrate N.Y. Times best-seller list NEW YORK (AP) -- This book changed my life.
Wright State grad captures 10K race
Jessica Kuhr earned $1,000 for being the top female finisher in the Peace Race. By JOHN BASSETTI
For Canfield Township trustee: Reese and Brashen
Editorial: Change is inevitable, and Canfield Township Trustee William D. Reese seems to recognize that more
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Meet the candidates WARREN -- Trumbull County League of Women Voters and Emerson Elementary School
Public library is the best bargain you can find
Opinion: Public library is the best bargain you can find EDITOR: Please vote yes on Issue 9 -- the
Officials start making sex offenders relocate
A 2003 law banned offenders from living within 1,000 feet of schools. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Gerry
Dilfer, teammates unite
Two ugly losses have their season ready to unravel. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Report: County authorities knew 11 kids slept in cagelike enclosures
The children have been placed in foster homes. CLEVELAND -- A Toledo man said he warned Huron
Cleveland's inept offense again failed to produce a touchdown.
Cleveland's inept offense again failed to produce a touchdown. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS