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LeBron James scored 29 points in a losing effort.

LeBron James scored 29 points in a losing effort. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Ruben Patterson and Zach


Becker Fund

BECKER FUND HOW TO CONTRIBUTE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND. MEMO: DAN


Saturday's SCORES BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO

Saturday's SCORES BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO Alliance Marlington 68, New Philadelphia 66 Ansonia 56,


Becoming like a family

Volunteer Services Agency volunteers and their clients became close friends. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


New D.C. resident seeks support for right to vote

Opinion: New D.C. resident seeks support for right to vote EDITOR: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke for


IF YOU GO

Who: Christopher Titus' "Fifth Annual End of the World Tour." When: Thursday to Saturday (times


STEELERS 21, COLTS 18 IS LABEL

STEELERS 21, COLTS 18 IS LABEL Indy-scribable is the main head It was anybody's game in the last


Associated Press

Associated Press CONGRATULATIONS: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Wachovia Bank NA et al vs. Louise West et al,


School buildings designated as county distribution points

The schools were chosen because of their accessibility to county residents. By LAURA MILOSER


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--My Peanut (Pereira)4.803.402.40 Stormy Expression


Steelers credit divine guidance

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF INDIANAPOLIS -- After the Steelers gave the Colts one


Ohio's Ney leaves leadership position

Ohio's Ney leaves leadership position kRep. Bob Ney, an Ohio Republican implicated in a lobbying


Increase in cases doubles in a decade

Obesity is the main reason for the rise of type 2 diabetes in children. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Health


Bailey plays big role in Denver's derailing of Patriots' dynasty

There was a questionable call and unsuccessful challenge, both favorable to the Broncos. DENVER


King's ability to change was his legacy

Opinion: By Mary Sanchez Knight Ridder Newspapers Martin Luther King Jr. did not like white people. Not


More fans, more pressure

For the second time this season the Youngstown State men's basketball team put over 4,000 fans into


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& lt;B & gt;BEYNON, & lt;/B & gt; Esther R., 82, of New Castle, Pa.; calling hours


TOP 25 ROUNDUP | SUNDAY'S OTHER GAMES

MEN LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Freshman reserve guard Levance Fields scored 13 points and No. 12


Senators defend attack, saying strike was justified

Pakistani officials have strongly condemned the airstrike. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators defended on


OHIO STATE MEN Michigan St. wins in Columbus

Physical defense was instrumental in the Spartans' 62-59 victory. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Michigan State


ITALY

Opinion: ITALY La Stampa, Milan, Jan. 11: Why has (Iran) done it? One can imagine various reasons. One is


TODAY

TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: Kansas at Missouri. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College women's


Low-friction fitness fun

By Janet Cromley Los Angeles Times After stepping and lunging my way through the 1990s, I


David Toms off to good start, wins Sony

He finished at 19-under 261, one shot off the 72-hole record at Waialae. HONOLULU (AP) -- David


Senate Democrats tried to smear Judge Alito

Opinion: By STAR PARKER Scripps Howard News Service Racism was once an important issue in this country.


Hoping to be lucky in Warren, woman opens a local shop

Just about every seasonal theme is represented in the gift shop. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


Scales does well in loss; Rock is 1-15

VINDICATOR STAFF REPORTS KUTZTOWN, PA. -- SOPHOMORE JAMAR SCALES SCORED A GAME-HIGH 28 POINTS AND


Machaskee retiring from Dealer

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Alex Machaskee, who started his newspaper career as a sports and general


Musical acts meant to honor New Orleans, Detroit

DETROIT FREE PRESS SINGER AARON NEVILLE AND PIANIST DR. JOHN HAVE BEEN BOOKED TO PERFORM THE


men'S SCORES Sunday EAST

men'S SCORES Sunday EAST Binghamton 48, Boston U. 47 Bloomsburg 93, Lock Haven 80 Cheyney 69,


Hotel guests register wide variety of complaints

Dear Readers: We printed a Sound Off from a reader on complaints about hotel rooms, and we asked our


NOTEBOOK | STEELERS VS. COLTS

Stabbed: On Saturday Colts starting left cornerback Nick Harper, 31, was treated for a stab wound to


"The tide is turning because working people are not just fed up -- they are ready to get active to

Opinion: "The tide is turning because working people are not just fed up -- they are ready to get active to


PENGUINS Predators hold off Pittsburgh, 5-4; loss is sixth in row

Scott Walker, Paul Kariya, Martin Erat and Adam Hall scored for Nashville. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)


Sugar can help babies fight pain

The research shows that the dose works better than other techniques. Knight Ridder Newspapers


Davenport wins first match

Men's No. 2 Andy Roddick opens against 23-year-old Michael Lammer. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) --


Carolina winner; Chicago finished

Panthers running back DeShaun Foster broke his ankle in the 29-21 victory. CHICAGO (AP) -- Steve


Reconstruction draws to close Much work remains unfinished

The United States never intended to completely rebuild Iraq, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official


Rallying continues in wake of airstrike

Protesters demanded an end to the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) --


United Way campaign falls behind

A foundation will match up to $50,000 in new gifts in certain categories. YOUNGSTOWN -- The 2005


h Doctor is 1st woman to become leader of Chile

h Doctor is 1st woman to become leader of Chile SANTIAGO, Chile -- Michelle Bachelet, the


CARD/BINGO PARTIES

CARD/BINGO PARTIES XST. DOMINIC ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY WILL HOLD A CARD AND BINGO PARTY FROM 2 TO 5


Gov. Taft appoints local woman

Her appointment gives the Mahoning Valley input at the state level. YOUNGSTOWN -- Maureen A.


Mayor targets senior housing as goal for 2006

Village officials have been discussing the priority for 18 months. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator


Janica Kostelic captures first World Cup super-G

She became the first woman to claim wins in six different disciplines on the skiing circuit. BAD


King's powerful speech is rarely heard these days

King obtained rights to his most famous speech a month after he gave it. washington post


Chastened GOP need not go to extremes

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Disraeli knew of a lady who asked a gentleman if he believed in Platonic friendship.


fugitive of the week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK RAMON ESCHEVESTRE THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE IN NORTHERN OHIO IS ASKING THE


New vendor chosen for garbage bags

New vendor chosen for garbage bags NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The city is switching its garbage bag


NBA ROUNDUP SUNDAY'S OTHER GAME

Raptors 129, Knicks 103 TORONTO -- Jalen Rose had a season-high 31 points and Toronto reached a


A proper place for Oscars

A proper place for Oscars NEW YORK -- Emma Thompson's husband restored a barn in Scotland that


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA


Rocca equals single-season feat in slalom

Alberto Tomba holds the record for consecutive slalom wins with seven in 1994-95. WENGEN,


THE NUMBERS STEELERS 21, COLTS 18

Pittsburgh14070--21 Indianapolis03015--18 First Quarter Pit--Randle El 6 pass from


Mahoning Valley loses to Cleveland in Parma

The Barons have won seven in a row and 15 of their last 16. PARMA -- The Cleveland Barons blanked


AGENDA TUESDAY

Agenda Tuesday 1/17 Workforce Investment Board of Mahoning and Columbiana Counties-Area 17, 8


Flying steerage

Opinion: Scripps Howard: Carry-on bags are not an issue that you would think might preoccupy Congress, but


Event generates largest turnout in 25-year history

A committee coordinated three events in as many days. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Commissioners discuss concerns

A development official said 1,000 jobs could be created in Mercer County. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK


COLLEGE

COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD CAPITAL CRUSADER INVITATIONAL Men Thiel took fourth place with 62


Davenport, Packer lead Buckeyes to 62-34 win

It was the fourth time this season OSU has held an opponent to fewer than 40 points. COLUMBUS (AP)


Annie's Mailbox Painkiller becomes obsession

Dear Annie: Nine months ago, I had surgery and was put on pain medication. I'd never taken anything


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey1915.559--7-3L-310-


Senator says sanctions will be tough but are necessary to contain danger

The Bush administration says Iran wants to make nuclear weapons. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The prospect


CHRISTOPHER TITUS Comedian seeks humor in serious things in life

Titus says that the comedy is in our shared humanity. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


NHL ROUNDUP SUNDAY'S OTHER GAMES

Devils 3, Blackhawks 2, SO CHICAGO -- Patrik Elias and Viktor Kozlov scored in the shootout as New


Foundation work begins at St. E's campus

HMHP is committed to bolstering the local economy through the project. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Cabinet will allow Palestinian vote

Ariel Sharon remains unconscious after being taken off sedatives. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Acting Prime


Memorial service held for miners

The 12 miners died as they were reopening the mine after a holiday break. BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (AP)


SONY OPEN SCORES

SONY OPEN SCORES Sunday At Waialae Country Club Honolulu Purse: $5.1 million Yardage:


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Jan. 20 At Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.


NBA

NBA FavoritePointsUnderdog Today WASHINGTON3Philadelphia NEW YORK1Minnesota CHARLOTTE2New


Election officials to release results of investigation

The commission said only 50 complaints had potential to change vote totals. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Answers to weekly quiz:

Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ J 9 uA Q 7 5 2 vQ 7 wA Q 7


Campaign announced to examine Holocaust

The Iranian leader has called the World War II slaughter of European Jews a 'myth.' TEHRAN, Iran


SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES WASHINGTON 114, ATLANTA 106, OT DETROIT 114, CHARLOTTE 91 INDIANA 91, CHICAGO


BIRTHS

BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH FAMILY BIRTHPLACE SARAH AND CHRISTOPHER REED, YOUNGSTOWN, BOY, JAN. 14.


Best Bets on TV Tonight

"The Golden Globes" (8 p.m., NBC): Oh, how we love the Golden Globes. Other awards shows may wield


Taliban claims responsibility for suicide bomb

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A suicide car bomb hit a Canadian military convoy Sunday in southern


Area family uses 50th anniversary to gather donations for Alzheimer's

The 50th anniversary generated more than $8,000. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Committee choses Kwan over Hughes for Olympic team

The news took some luster away from the best performance of Sasha Cohen's career. ST. LOUIS (AP)


Police find bag in car, suspect drugs

COITSVILLE -- A routine traffic stop led to a man's arrest after police discovered 11 pounds of


SUNDAY'S SUMMARY

sunday's summary Raptors 129, knicks 103 NEW YORK (103) -- Lee 6-9 3-6 15, Davis 1-1 0-0 2,


Injured Air Force airman adopts her canine comrade

Air Force officials supported the adoption. Washington Post An Air Force bomb-dog handler who


Today is Monday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2006. There are 349 days left in the year. This is the

Opinion: Today is Monday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2006. There are 349 days left in the year. This is the


AUSTRALIAN OPEN

AUSTRALIAN OPEN Monday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $14.6 million (Grand


YSU

YSU Swimming AKRON -- Freshman Olivia Arnold won three events and set the school record in the