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Turtles moved inside to keep metal away

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Veterinarians at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have moved two sea turtles from


HOW HE SEES IT Ability to lie comes easily to lawyers

Opinion: By MICHAEL KINSLEY WASHINGTON POST As a loyal member -- well, as a member -- of the District of


ITALY

ITALY Corriere della Sera, Milan, Jan. 16: The position of the European Union in the new cold war


COLLEGE FUNDING Plan to base increase on graduation rates

Colleges that have selective enrollment also have higher graduation rates. CLEVELAND (AP) -- State


NAHL SHOWCASE Phantoms beaten again by USA

Mahoning Valley lost for the second straight night to the National Team, 4-1. By GREG GULAS


Hindu Temple being expanded

LIBERTY -- An improvement and expansion project estimated at $500,000 is under way at the Hindu


BRIDGE

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: x -K 9 5 u -8 v -K J 9 6 5 2 w -A Q 7 The bidding has


THIS WEEK'S SOAPS

ALL MY CHILDREN Despite Kendall's dislike of Julia, she realized that Julia has genuine feelings


Summary of the Steelers - Broncos game

Pittsburgh321010--34 Denver0377--17 First Quarter Pit--FG Reed 47, 4:11. Second Quarter


hNew Bolivian leader

hNew Bolivian leader LA PAZ, Bolivia -- Evo Morales, who rose from rural poverty to become a


THE NUMBERS Seahawks 34, Panthers 14

Carolina0707--14 Seattle101077--34 First Quarter Sea--Stevens 17 pass from Hasselbeck (Brown


DRUG TRAFFICKING Dealers go south to Ohio River

Police said that local cocaine dealers in southern Ohio call Columbus. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Some city


Body of Pa. firefighter found in N.C. lake

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) -- The body of a Lancaster County firefighter missing in a North Carolina lake


FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Jack T. Manigault Jr. The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking


Jessica Brocious to be bride of Matthew Wymer

XSTRUTHERS -- Victor and Jody Brocious of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


Salem's Farina leads West Liberty to win

VIENNA, W. Va. -- Renee Farina scored nine points to help West Liberty State's women's basketball


SUPER BOWL XL Steelers vs. Seahawks

Where: Ford Field, Detroit When: Sunday, Feb. 5 Time: 6:30 p.m. TV: ABC Early line: Steelers by 31/2


St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace Jennifer and Daniel Walter, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 21. Courtney


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Daniel J. O'Neill, 3325 Sunnybrooke Drive, Youngstown,


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Youngstown Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., board room of the Irene L. Ward


STEELERS VS. BRONCOS BLITZ BURGH Can the Steelers defense corral the Broncos? Or will Jake "The Snake" keep his cool? By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

DENVER -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are the first NFL playoff team to knock off a number three seed


BLOODY WEEKEND Attacks kill at least 23 Iraqis

Nothing was heard about the kidnapped American journalist. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq --


Shura-Cline engagement is being announced

XAnnounced by Linda Shura, 2246 Ridgelawn Ave., Youngstown, is the engagement of her daughter, Julie


AUSTRALIAN OPEN ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Henin-Hardenne thrilled: Two months ago, Justine Henin-Hardenne didn't even know if she would be at


Annie's Mailbox 'Kerri' may be grieving

Dear Annie: I read your column religiously, and now I finally have a reason to write. My wife's


BAD MOVIES | Top 20

Criticizing movies is a subjective art, but "Showgirls" has the misfortune of showing up on most


WEST VIRGINIA Deaths of 14 miners spur action on law

The governor wants the measure to be passed by the Legislature by tonight. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP)


COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN'S BASKETBALL SUNDAY EAST Army 80, Navy 73 Boston U. 43, Vermont 41 Carnegie-Mellon 96,


3 recycling sites open

3 recycling sites open YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Litter & amp; Recycling, in partnership with


AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS Roddick out in fourth round

Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus defeated the American in four sets. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Andy


Not just puppy love pairs 4-H'ers, dogs

Not just puppy love pairs 4-H'ers, dogs kMEMBERS of the Mahoning Pampered Pups 4-H club prepare


Roberts claims Champions win

He birdied the final hole to beat Don Pooley in the season opener. ASSOCIATED PRESS KAUPULEHU,


HOW THEY SEE IT Top mullah in Iran is United States ally

Opinion: By DARIUSH ZAHEDI and ALI EZZATYAR SPECIAL TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES The United States has a


Universities should improve ties with high-tech industries

Opinion: Universities should improve ties with high-tech industries EDITOR: I don't profess to have the


Buckeyes win thriller

Buckeyes win thriller Jessica Davenport's layup at the buzzer gave No. 7 Ohio State a 67-65 win


NEWS AND NOTES \ Steelers vs. Broncos

Weather: Sunday's game-time temperature was 39 degrees (wind chill of 26). That's about 40 degrees


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Youngstown resident appears on 'Airline'

Roger Bispeck of Youngstown is included in a segment of "Airline," a series on the A & amp;E


PITTSBURGH Man gets life term in slaying

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A man who killed his ex-girlfriend after abducting her and their baby from a


HOW HE SEES IT Bush aims to contain Iran and N. Korea

Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Pre-emption used to be the watchword of Bush foreign


Jury recommends life term for killer

STAFF/WIRE REPORTS CLEVELAND -- A jury recommended life in prison Sunday without parole for a


NORTH SIDE Select Specialty plans to build hospital near St. E's

The mental health board's drop-in center is a linchpin to building the hospital. By WILLIAM K.


ERIE COUNTY Agency aide suspended over mileage payments

The next-nighest reimbursement figure was $4,542. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Erie County has suspended a


SEATTLE 34, CAROLINA 14 Alexander leads Seahawks' win and Super Bowl berth

He rushed for a team playoff-record 132 yards and two touchdowns. SEATTLE (AP) -- With their MVP


Religious pressure causes homophobia, director says

Religious pressure causes homophobia, director says HONG KONG -- Director Ang Lee says Asian


RECORD REVIEWS

'U.S.A. STILL UNITED' Ying Yang Twins (TVT) Grade: C Crunk mavericks the Ying Yang Twins max


INITIATIVES On the table

Here are the first nine crime-fighting initiatives proposed by Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory and


HEALTH CARE Medicare drug plan too hard, poll finds

Pharmacists have been devoting a lot of time to helping customers. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Most people,


'UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION'

'UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION' Grade: F. Director: Len Wiseman. Running time: 1 hour, 43 minutes.


Ford anniversary is celebrated at Mass, party

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ford, 3607 Beechwood Place, began the celebration of their 50th


Davenport gets winning basket

The Buckeyes star scored at the buzzer to beat Michigan State, 67-65. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) --


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS XCrisis Shelter of Lawrence County, 1218 W. State St., New Castle, Pa., is selling


AUSTINTOWN Group plans trip to Louisiana to help town hit by hurricanes

The group is looking for volunteers and donations. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


NILES SCHOOLS Superintendent to maintain personnel

The superintendent says he won't swap high school and middle school principals. By TIM YOVICH


MARCI MASTELL RAYMOND VOGELBERGER

MARCI MASTELL RAYMOND VOGELBERGER XBOARDMAN -- The exchange of nuptial vows took place Dec. 23


Lawmakers flex muscles with regard to the arena

Editorial: Global Entertainment Corp., which is operating and managing the Chevrolet Centre (formerly the


A 'culture of corruption' can only grow in the dark

Editorial: Now that the level of corruption in Washington, D.C., has become evident for anyone to see,


PREP ROUNDUP Howland wrestlers claim three titles to capture own invitational

Rayen boys basketball team dropped an 80-45 contest to Parma Padua. HOWLAND -- Host Howland had


Girard driver killed after car hits tree

GIRARD -- A 23-year-old city man died after he crashed his car into a tree. Police said Matthew


Today is Monday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2006. There are 342 days left in the year. On this date in

Today is Monday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2006. There are 342 days left in the year. On this date in


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES OHIO Parma Padua 80, Youngs. Rayen 45 Mooney 61, Chardon NDCL


MICHELE CHICONE KEVIN O'LEARY JR.

MICHELE CHICONE KEVIN O'LEARY JR. XYOUNGSTOWN -- Michele Marie Chicone, 824 Texas Ave., McDonald,


Documentary focuses on Greek contribution

Documentary focuses on Greek contribution The Mahoning Valley Hellenic Project Committee has been


HOMELESS GRANT Agencies seeking additional funding

Homelessness among single mothers has increased drastically. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF


City leaders cooperating to get repeat offenders behind bars

Overall crime was down, but serious crime was up last year. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Most of the worst


NHL ROUNDUP Sunday's games

Rangers 3, Devils 1 NEW YORK -- Petr Prucha broke New York's power-play slump, and fellow rookie


Penguins impress crowd

The Youngstown State men's basketball team had their third chance at the big win before the big


More than just puppy love

The club teaches youngsters how to train and be responsible for their pets. By SEAN BARRON


AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Steelers ride over Broncos 6th-seeded Pittsburgh heads to Super Bowl in Detroit

Sunday's victory avenges a Steelers loss to the Broncos in 1998. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR


DR. CYRIL WECHT Indictment details charges against famous coroner

Prosecutors also accused him of overcharging his private clients. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Dr. Cyril


ON TARGET: Stanley, owned by Mahoning Pampered Pups 4-H club member Carly Holub of Newton Falls,

ON TARGET: Stanley, owned by Mahoning Pampered Pups 4-H club member Carly Holub of Newton Falls,


"The West Wing" (8 p.m., NBC): Poor President Bartlet. It's his last year in the White House, and he

"The West Wing" (8 p.m., NBC): Poor President Bartlet. It's his last year in the White House, and he


Subsidy cutback likely will bring year-end deficit

A state report shows that Youngstown has too many classroom teachers. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Wedding planned by Miss Nardella and Dr. Brown

XPENSACOLA, Fla. -- Alicia Ann Nardella and Dr. Cory Adam Brown, both of Pensacola, are announcing


NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games

Sonics 152, Suns 149, 2OT PHOENIX -- Ray Allen made a 30-footer at the second-overtime buzzer to


CHRONIC COUGH Hacking for cure

Cough accounts for an estimated 23 million doctor visits annually. By SHARI ROAN LOS ANGELES