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Stories published July 31, 2006

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Telling half the story

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's speech before Congress on Wednesday could


How the world sees it: India

Opinion: INDIA The Hindu, Madras, India, July 24: Russia demonstrated to the world its restored power and


Suspect in fatal shooting has troubled history, a friend says

The man is suspected of killing one woman and injuring five others. WEST RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) --


MUSIC Recordings bring band popularity

Fans have downloaded more than 35,000 shows. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT There are


'Doughnut hole' gives seniors stale coverage

The $2,850 gap leaves many seniors without options. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The calls are


Airport soon to house plane mechanic school

The job market is strong for aviation mechanics. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF VIENNA


Mahoning sobriety checkpoint nets several charges, citations

GOSHEN -- Four people were charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence during the


YSU Visiting circus, Red Cross team up for blood drive

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & amp; Bailey Circus -- which will make its first


Don't be flattered by flirting

Dear Annie: How can you tell when someone is flirting with you? I find myself attracted to one of my


Ohio soldier's tombstone is back

ST. BERNARD, Ohio (AP) -- A Michigan man has no idea how the missing headstone of a Civil War


Diners take portion cues from their surroundings

Experiments showed that people took more food when more was available. NEW YORK (AP) -- How many M


Newark tops Rondinelli in regional play

Newark now meets Livi Steel in the winners bracket final today. STRUTHERS -- Rob Howell had two


Blackwell's assistant handling his duties

Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Blackwell of having a conflict of interest. COLUMBUS (AP) --


TRADE ROUNDUP | Sunday's moves

Indians: The St. Louis Cardinals improved their infield Sunday, acquiring second baseman Ronnie


TODAY

TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) (STO) (WKBN-AM 570) Baseball: Indians at Red Sox. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Baseball:


NEW WILMINGTON Westminster College sets Celebrity Series

The Vienna Choir Boys will perform in December. THE VINDICATOR NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. --


Roadside memorials become touchy issue because they're illegal

The memorials can become safety risks or unsightly if not maintained. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Roadside


New infrared lights bring new training opportunities

Military officials say cooperation they've received from the local airport is impressive. By ED


Castroneves claims fourth victory

He also took over the series points leadership with the win in Michigan. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) --


Civilian, children casualties are high in Israeli airstrike

Qana was the scene of another Israeli bombing 10 years ago. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS QANA, Lebanon


WILLIE NELSON DEFENDS CHICKS OVER BUSH FLAP

Willie Nelson defends Chicks over Bush flap NEW YORK -- Willie Nelson says the Dixie Chicks "got a


SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 7, L.A. Angels 6, 11 innings Oakland 7, Toronto 4


Today in history

Opinion: Today is Monday, July 31, the 212th day of 2006. There are 153 days left in the year. On this date


WNBA ROUNDUP | Sunday's games

Sun 72, Silver Stars 65 UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Asjha Jones matched her career high with 22 points


Scrappers win two from Batavia, end six-game loss skid

Mahoning Valley shut out the Muckdogs twice by the same 2-0 score. BATAVIA, N.Y. -- The Mahoning


Dozens of trophies to be won at car show

BOARDMAN -- The 28th annual Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club's Car Show will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Shots fired into Taco Bell lobby; nobody hurt

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police said someone fired two shots through the front window of Taco Bell, 3726 Market


Illegal strike by Israel would harm U.S. policies

Opinion: By JOHN B. QUIGLEY MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One of the more persistent rumors in


Monday's Best Bets on TV

"Star Tomorrow" (8 p.m., NBC): This special brings the results of cyber-auditions to prime time,


Slamming doors, making wars

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- Everywhere you hear doors slamming. No


BYE, BYE BELLIARD

Bye, bye Belliard The St. Louis Cardinals improved their infield Sunday, acquiring second baseman


AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS UPMC Horizon Oncology Patient Care Fund will hold a Chinese auction Aug. 9 and 10 at its


Pirates complete sweep of Giants

They had to wait out a rain delay and then won it in the 10th inning, 3-2. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


Penguins ready to get started

The Youngstown State football team officially begins workouts for the 2006 season on Friday morning


Q. Vulnerable, you hold:

Q. Vulnerable, you hold: 8 3 K 9 3 K Q 10 7 6 Q 7 5 Partner opens the bidding with one no


Thistledown Results

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 2nd--Captilea (Spieth)4.802.802.10 Hs Suave Dancer (Magera


Lightning damages Mount Jackson home

MOUNT JACKSON, Pa. -- A house at 878 Mount Air Road, North Beaver Township, was damaged after it was


State legislators from Valley decry proposed toll increase

The new rates would take effect Jan. 1, 2007. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER


Suspect arrested in rape

A tip helped police arrest the suspect on Mahoning Avenue. YOUNGSTOWN -- A man accused of


NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Browns: Right tackle Ryan Tucker likely will have minor surgery on his left knee but expects to be


Jewish state has right to attack nuclear site

Opinion: By HENRY MARK HOLZER MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS NEW YORK -- My position on this issue rests on


DRUGS IN SPORTS Doping shearing images of stars

Cyclist Floyd Landis and sprinter Justin Gatlin are just the latest to fall. LONDON (AP) --


Vote upcoming on offshore drilling

Small business owners are lobbying for more drilling. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Strangers from the


Sculpturing in sand takes united effort

Entries included depictions of the Daytona Speedway and OSU stadium. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


WOMEN'S NBA

WOMEN'S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB x-Connecticut216.778-- x-Detroit187.7202


Finding refreshment at the beach

Finding refreshment at the beach Some Mahoning Valley residents sought refuge from Sunday's heat


Woman is on mission in Africa

The tools used by the people of Benin resemble those from the Stone Age. By SARAH POULTON


Local News Digest

LOCAL Peace Corp worker k Felicie Reid, a 2001 graduate of South Range High School, has spent


GAME TIME TODAY

GAME TIME Today Who: Batavia at Scrappers. When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).


Signing statements attempt to give president new powers

Editorial: The president has an extraordinary amount of power, including the power to veto legislation with


BASEBALL

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Gibson's future unsure after DUI arrest, remarks

Gibson is accused of making anti-Semitic remarks to his arresting officer. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A


OHIO TURNPIKE State legislators from Valley decry proposed toll increase

Under the proposal, a car driver would pay $1.30 more to span the entire highway. CANFIELD --


Blood disease often goes undiagnosed, untreated

Opinion: EDITOR: I am writing to help spread the word regarding a disease that is not well known and goes


Legal deficiency blamed in most overturned cases

The sentence of a man who killed a Mahoning reserve deputy was overturned. COLUMBUS (AP) --


LOCAL

LOCAL Lake Erie Speedway NORTH EAST, Pa. -- Glenn Gault Jr. of Hubbard won the Nextel Cup Driver


PGA-U.S. BANK CHAMPIONSHIP

PGA-U.S. BANK CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday At Brown Deer Park Golf Course Milwaukee Purse: $4 million


Technology helps to update the family photo history

Dear Heloise: Several years ago, my parents made a photo album containing pictures and birth and


STEELERS Roethlisberger back and feels comfortable

The youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl is fine after his accident. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- They


Rain leaves Edinburg flooded and damaged

EDINBURG, Pa. -- The village was shut down Sunday evening after heavy rains left 2 to 3 feet of


Fugutive of the Week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Frank Whitted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the


BABE RUTH 16 REGIONAL

BABE RUTH 16 REGIONAL NEWARK, OH. MOUNDBUILDERS 4, YO. RONDINELLI TUXEDO 1


Museum showcases days gone by

The old house is home to an organ from 1834. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Gatlin's coach claims sabotage in drug charge

ASSOCIATED PRESS While his coach claimed Justin Gatlin's positive drug test was a result of


IRL INDYCAR-FIRESTONE INDY 400

IRL INDYCAR-FIRESTONE INDY 400 Sunday's results At Michigan International Speedway Brooklyn,


Mariners rally past Tribe in 9th

Seattle broke a 3-3 deadlock with four runs in the final inning to win 7-3. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jose


Required immunizations grow more complex, costly

A plant will open in Pennsylvania in 2008 to produce more vaccines. ATLANTA (AP) -- The growing


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Jamestown (Marlins)2017.541-- Scrappers (Indians)2019.5131 Auburn


Pavin putts his way to title

It was the 46-year-old's first PGA victory in 10 years. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Corey Pavin's putting


MLB ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Devil Rays 2 NEW YORK -- Johnny Damon hit a pair of home runs and


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Southington Board of Education, special meeting, 6 p.m., superintendent's office,


Road to close for culvert work

Road to close for culvert work Palmyra Road between Turner and Herbert roads in Canfield Township


15-year-old boy shot, is in critical condition

15-year-old boy shot, is in critical condition YOUNGSTOWN -- A 15-year-old boy was taken to St.


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Gov't Mule opening for The Dave Matthews Band. When: 7 p.m., Wednesday.


AS PEOPLE OF CONGO VOTE, FEARS OF WAR REMAIN

As people of Congo vote, fears of war remain KINSHASA, Congo -- Millions of Congolese voted in the


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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4 U.S. Marines killed in action in western Iraq

An Iraqi child was killed in the bombing of a terrorist cell's headquarters. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Interstate highways reinvented America

Opinion: Fifty years ago, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was recovering from intestinal surgery at Walter


Finally, a finish to cherish

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Bruce Sutter didn't leave baseball the way he wanted, booed relentlessly


Pavlik's future is green

If the undefeated boxer can get the WBC title he'll be rolling in money. By JOHN KOVACH


Virtual twins?

A result of adopting and conceiving, virtual twins are a new phenomenon. By NARA SCHOENBERG