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A dream for Hicks

A dream for Hicks LOS ANGELES -- Some pop stars want fame and money. "American Idol" winner Taylor

Judge rules against camera

He said that using the device is unconstitutional. THE VINDICATOR By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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EDS: Updates

EDS: Updates Thursday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL National League

Computer software foils cyber censors in China

Opinion: By BILL XIA LOS ANGELES TIMES My cyber war with the Chinese Communist censors began in 2002. We

Reader offers advice after cleaning mishap

Dear Heloise: There are a lot of new household cleaners on the market. Please advise your readers to

Voter registration law faces court challenge

Blackwell says the new rules ensure legitimacy in the process. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A coalition of

Fireworks display

Fireworks display NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The 18th annual Fireworks Festival will kick off Saturday in

Surprising Spaniard reaches semifinals

While clay is still his specialty, Rafael Nadal has gotten better on grass. WIMBLEDON, England

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The yield for a 60-month certificate of deposit at National City was incorrect in

Montgomery and Dann spar over BWC scandal

Dann voted for the appointment of a now-convicted official. THE VINDICATOR By DAVID SKOLNICK

Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON Thursday At The All England Lawn Tennis & amp; Croquet Club Wimbledon, England

Watchdog questions post-scandal moves

The group said more oversight is needed. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Reforms implemented by Gov. Bob Taft and

BASEBALL

Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League San DiegoEven-6WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA7-

MICKELSON REBOUNDS

Mickelson rebounds Phil Mickelson shot 4-under 67 in the first round of the Western Open on

MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 12, Devil Rays 5 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- David Ortiz hit his 28th and

Van Gogh Museum opens new exhibition

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- The Van Gogh Museum opens an exhibition this week showing the

Man's competency is affirmed by court

WARREN -- Alan M. Francis, charged in the death of a 76-year-old Weathersfield man in November, is

Federal-local sting finds 400 pot plants

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Springfield Township police

U.S., allies fail to rein in North Korea

Opinion: This week's North Korean missile firings are an unpleasant reminder to the world -- and to President

JERSEY SHUTDOWN TO END

Jersey shutdown to end TRENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey's governor and lawmakers reached a deal

Valley selected for governor's debate

Youngstown edged out larger cities such as Akron, Toledo and Dayton. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

38 dead in minibus bomb attack in Kufa

The bus attacked a popular religious shrine. WASHINGTON POST BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A green minibus

Students beat one another on football field

LONDON, Ohio (AP) -- Nine people have been charged in a fight that broke out at a campout on a high

Man indicted over failure to tell of move

The grand jury indicted 14 others in its report. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury

Same-sex marriage foes win in two state courts

Forty-five states currently bar gay marriage in some way. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The highest courts

Bush calls for unified response to missile tests

China and Russia have resisted efforts to impose sanctions. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON --

Notebook | Scrappers vs. Doubledays

Quick game: Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Doubledays was the Scrappers' quickest game of the

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD June 28 Fuel spill:

United Soccer Leagues First Division

United Soccer Leagues First Division Wednesday's Game Toronto 2, Vancouver 1 Friday's Games

Mangino will serve on probation board

The former prosecutor was appointed to a six-year term. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA

Italy will treat final with France like salami: a delicious moment to savor

DUISBURG, Germany (AP) -- They packed all the important stuff when they traveled to the World Cup:

Taylorcraft owners club reunion will feature food, flights and fun

ALLIANCE -- The 34th annual Taylorcraft Owner's Club Fly-In & amp; Old-Timer's Reunion event

Tour de France Results

TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS Thursday At Caen, France Fifth Stage 139.8 miles from Beauvais to

France has something to prove -- at Italy's expense

The team senses something special, just like it did eight years ago. HAMELN, Germany (AP) --

Austintown man reports ATV attack

AUSTINTOWN -- An Austintown man told police that he was run over by an all-terrain vehicle Wednesday

How to communicate with children's bullies

Dear Annie: I have an 11-year-old daughter who is being ostracized at school by two Queen Bees.

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WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games

Monarchs 79, Liberty 58 NEW YORK -- Erin Buescher scored 19 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the

Candidate criticizes Blackwell's conduct

A Blackwell spokesman called the candidate a 'walking conspiracy theory.' By DAVID SKOLNICK

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 19 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 26 -- Auto

Safety issues raised

Trustees want to see if the proposals have worked elsewhere. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF

TODAY

TODAY 8 a.m. (ESPN2) Tennis: Wimbledon men's semifinals. 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Open.

Details elusive in Belmont Avenue shooting

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are investigating a shooting on the city's North Side that sent two people to

Court widens rules about convictions

The case involved a crime committed by several gang members. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A person doesn't

Driver Boris Said is yearning for first Nextel Cup victory

He claims he draws incentive from being labeled an underdog his whole life. ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen

The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen Ricky Repp, 12, left, watches his sister, Lindsay Repp, 14, fish as

Woman dies after falling off balcony

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- A 19-year-old Ohio woman fell from a seventh-floor hotel balcony to a

ATHLETIC GROUPS

ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior

AT A GLANCE \ World Cup finalists

ITALY Sixteenth appearance. Best performances: Winner in 1934, 1938, 1982. First-Round Results:

Grand plan: Belgian will try to finish career Slam

Justine Henin-Hardenne will face No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo in Saturday's Wimbleon final. WIMBLEDON,

New hearing for suspect goes smoothly

The suspect faces six felony charges in Trumbull County. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Novotny's hits help as Mink knots Class B series 1-1

Rondinelli Tuxedo won the little b championship. STRUTHERS -- Mark Novotny had three hits,

New documents shed new light

Many of the documents were handwritten, authorities say. GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) -- Authorities

YSU

YSU Football YOUNGSTOWN -- The Sports Network named senior center Ryan Jewell and senior

AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA By The Associated Press July 7 1911 -- Dorothea

A 100-mpg car? Let's start the race

Opinion: By DAN LUNGREN LOS ANGELES TIMES What would happen if the United States were to offer a $1

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--Espanola (Banda S.)3.802.602.20 Lady Martha (Ortiz

Calif. crash kills 2 from Tonga's royal family

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Two royal family members from the South Pacific island nation of Tonga were

Neither vulnerable. South deals.

Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A J 10 4 3 2 A 10 9 8 6 K 2 WEST EAST 6 2

Controversial catcher punches ticket to PNC

Chicago's A.J. Pierzynski and L.A.'s Nomar Garciaparra were voted in. CHICAGO (AP) -- A.J.

Boonen feeling the weight of yellow jersey

The Belgian world champion would rather be wearing green. CAEN, France (AP) -- Tom Boonen built

State offers coverage of assisted-living costs

The care facilities cost less than half what nursing homes do. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Few assisted-

Recycling contract is open

Commissioners tabled the matter after receiving a citizen's comment last week. By PETER H.

Democrat wants Taft nod for judgeship

The election for a Newton Falls judgeship will be in 2007. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

2006 WORLD CUP

2006 WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS Friday, June 30 At Berlin Germany 1, Argentina 1, Germany won

Passing time, earning money

The restaurants, clothing stores and kiosks are prime places for job seekers. By ZACH STIPE

Scholarships awarded at meeting of Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of ABWA

YOUNGSTOWN -- A highlight of the June 14 meeting of the Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of the American

Today is Friday, July 7, the 188th day of 2006. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, July 7, the 188th day of 2006. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date in

Mickelson's start better than Woods' in Western

Joe Ogilvie, Lucas Glover, Daniel Chopra and David McKenzie were tied for first. LEMONT, Ill. (AP)

Home-ownership dreams fulfilled

YMHA is giving participants the tools to become more self-sufficient. By SARAH POULTON

McLaughlin attends convention as 2006 Mother of the Year

RICHFIELD -- Tammy McLaughlin of Youngstown, an 18-year member of the Youngstown Mothers of Twins

Scant room for compassion for Ken Lay, even in death

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Enron victims should be forgiven if they feel that in some way, Ken Lay's

WOMEN'S NBA

WOMEN'S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Connecticut135.722-- Indiana126.6671

Installation of officers held by Angels of Easter Seals

POLAND -- The home of Emily DeToro in Poland was the setting for the June 7 meeting of Angels of

Boys reach deal after decoy causes wreck

Two of the five boys will testify against their accomplices. KENTON, Ohio (AP) -- Two of five boys

STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Batavia (Phillies)86.571-- Scrappers (Indians)98.529 1/2 Auburn

ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP USG Sheetrock 400 Joliet, Ill. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 4:30

Commissioner avoids jail after special plea

TOLEDO (AP) -- A former northwest Ohio county commissioner was sentenced to two years of community

At least 22 dead in Gaza attacks

Twenty-eight Palestinians have now died in the days after the invasion. BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip

Earnhardt Jr. is focused on first Nextel Cup title

He believes his team may be better than 2004's, which was a contender. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --

Taft refuses to take the bait on Blackwell

Opinion: You've got to give Gov. Bob Taft credit for staying on message no matter how transparent it is.

Man pleads to a lesser charge

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Canfield man has begun serving 60 days of confinement in Mahoning County jail on an

REA+CH program gets hands on

This year's REA+CH program focuses on photography. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Despite protests, license granted

A restaurant is going to start serving beer and wine soon. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF

'Hi-Jinks,' 'Fatherhood' available on iTunes

'Hi-Jinks,' 'Fatherhood' available on iTunes Nick at Nite's original program offerings on iTunes

SUMMER IN THE CITYBeep, beep! Baby vroomers

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay Steve Ashley gives 1-year-old Edward Thomas a little help to pass

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Hartford Township trustees, special meeting, 8 a.m., municipal building.

'Into West' tops nominees

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, an announcers, was also nominated. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Suspense drama "24"

Girls hangs herself in closet accident

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A 2-year-old girl hanged herself with a terry-cloth belt while playing in an

Big Unit makes Indians' batters look small

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Old Man Johnson looked like a youngster for seven innings. He didn't show his age

Making the Doubledays pay

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Mahoning Valley Scrappers manager Rouglas Odor

"Dispatch From the Danger Zone" (8 p.m., Discovery): In this four-part documentary series,

Mexico's youth vote for status quo

Opinion: MEXICO CITY -- What surprised me the most about Mexico's presidential elections Sunday was not the

WESTERN OPEN

WESTERN OPEN Thursday At Cog Hill Golf and Country Club Dubsdread Course Lemont, Ill.

THURSDAY'S LINESCORES

THURSDAY'S LINESCORES CLASS B PLAYOFFS First round MINK FINANCIAL 8, RONDINELLI 2

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 10, Oakland 4 N.Y. Yankees 11, Cleveland 3 Tampa

Hear the mayors

Hear the mayors Mayors Jay Williams of Youngstown, Daniel Mamula of Struthers and Michael O'Brien

DeWine, Brown trade barbs

Both men campaigned in the Valley on Thursday. THE VINDICATOR By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Student job opportunities abound

The county has a program designed to employ hundreds of teenagers. By ZACH STIPE VINDICATOR

Wright's homer helps lead Mets past Pirates, 7-5

Steve Trachsel allowed three runs in 61/3 innings for New York. NEW YORK (AP) -- Cliff Floyd and

"The successful missile launches were part of our military's regular military drills to strengthen self-defense. As a sovereign country, this is our legal right and we are not bound by any

Opinion: "The successful missile launches were part of our military's regular military drills to strengthen

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