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hPeruvian farmers shear vicunas during 'Chaccu'
hPeruvian farmers shear vicunas during 'Chaccu' A highland Peruvian farmer, left, examines a
WASHINGTON Will Senate finally vote to OK flag-desecration amendment?
Twice the Senate has fallen short of the votes needed. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON --
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Artist, Sebring native, turns 100
Schreckengost, who turns 100 today, awaits his next design inspiration. CLEVELAND HEIGHTS (AP) --
UNITED STATES America's population is set to hit 300 million in the fall
The population growth in this country is being driven by Latinos. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S.
Annie's Mailbox Increased sex drive causes problems
Dear Annie: I am 37 years old and have been married for eight years to "Paul," age 42. We have four
Today is Monday, June 26, the 177th day of 2006. There are 188 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Monday, June 26, the 177th day of 2006. There are 188 days left in the year. On this date
HEALTH INSURANCE States look for, find ways to cut ranks of uninsured
Without a federal policy, states put the uninsured at the top of their priority lists. LOS ANGELES
As ponies compete, it's all for show
The animals were judged on their looks and skills on an obstacle course. By SEAN BARRON
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Venezuela's oil production is still iffy
Opinion: Judging from an internal U.S. Southern Command report on long-term oil production in Latin America,
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church food pantry, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Tracye Simpson, 474 A Aetna, Salem, v. Danny Simpson, 777 Sharp
NATIONAL LEAGUE
NATIONAL LEAGUE DODGERS 7, PIRATES 4 PITTSBURGHLOS ANGELES abrhbiabrhbi McLth cf5110Furcal
YSU eyes 12-game schedule
YOUNGSTOWN -- This must be the month for big rumors to be flying all around the Youngstown State
hKidman weds Urban in Australian chapel
hKidman weds Urban in Australian chapel SYDNEY, Australia -- Nicole Kidman married country music
SENIORS' PLIGHT Independent, but living alone
Volunteers are setting out to ease an invisible -- and growing -- problem among seniors: isolation.
ITALY
Opinion: ITALY Corriere della Sera, Milan, June 20: Iraq knows little about the culture of mercy. In the
PIRATES Lofton: Bucs must spend to compete
The Dodgers won 7-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles
ELLEN GOODMAN Public is attuned to sound of spin
Opinion: BOSTON -- It was probably not the wisest metaphor to choose for a country with only 58 kilometers of
MIDDLE EAST 2 Israelis killed, 1 captured in attack
Israel is concentrating its efforts on the release of the captured soldier. KIBBUTZ KEREM SHALOM,
Head-on crash kills man
Head-on crash kills man GREEN -- An Austintown man died in a head-on car crash on U.S. Route 62,
2 die in deliberately set fire at Akron home
AKRON (AP) -- A deliberately set fire killed two people and injured a third early Sunday at a home
CELEBRATION This week marks McDonald's 72nd annual homecoming
The Run of the Mill race precedes the start of the annual Homecoming. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
MCDONALD Woodland Park books summer activities
Movies are shown in the park every Tuesday night. McDONALD -- The McDonald Woodland Park summer
Jang claims LPGA title
The South Korean won for the first time on American soil. PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Jeong Jang's
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Oregon State evens series 11-7, forces deciding game with North Carolina
The Beavers scored seven times in the fourth inning against the Tar Heels. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) --
Blackwell runs for governor while running election office
Opinion: Blackwell runs for governor while running election office EDITOR: Ohio is the topic of
OIL INDUSTRY Uniquely Russian factors lead to IPO
The company's goal is to raise as much as $10 billion to pay off its debt. LOS ANGELES TIMES
MLB ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games
Interleague Tigers 4, Cardinals 1 DETROIT -- Curtis Granderson hit a go-ahead RBI double in a
The Scrappers pound out 8-4 win over Williamsport
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- What a difference a day makes, especially when
WNBA | Sunday's games
Shock 71, Sting 61 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Deanna Nolan tied a team record by scoring 20 of her 26
CHAMP CAR SERIES Allmendinger wins Cleveland Grand Prix
Survival was key as only 11 of the 18 cars finished the race. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A.J. Allmendinger
Weather delays Curtis' triumph
He'll play his final seven holes today with an eight-shot lead. POTOMAC, Md. (AP) -- When Ben
The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen
The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen NOW THAT'S SMOKIN': Joseph Kline of Youngstown, left, Glenn Steffer
Junior goes deep, Indians go down
Jeremy Sowers allowed five hits and four runs in five innings in his debut. CLEVELAND (AP) --
Valley must work to duplicate economic development gains
Editorial: What a refreshingly uplifting week it has been on the economic development front in the Mahoning
PEMBERTON PARK Seasonal worker did not disclose all criminal convictions
The park employee remains jailed pending a probation violation hearing. By PATRICIA MEADE
IRAQ With initiative, leader offers amnesty to some insurgents
No deadline for U.S. troops' withdrawal was included in the plan. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's
Driven to win
Driven to win HORSE AND PONY aficionados from the Mahoning Valley and beyond brought their animals
Venus Williams has been quiet so far in 2006, but don't count her out
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- As recently as a year ago, there was a growing sense that Venus Williams
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Cirque du Soleil's "Delirium" When: 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Mellon Arena,
ART 'Mona Lisa' look-alike now in Maine museum
Experts can't say whether or not Da Vinci painted 'La Gioconda.' PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Is the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Trumbull Career and Technical Center board of Education, special meeting, 5:30
"History Detectives" (9 p.m., PBS): The detectives investigate a baseball from World War II, a
"History Detectives" (9 p.m., PBS): The detectives investigate a baseball from World War II, a
"The people of San Jose elected me to be the mayor of this town."
Opinion: "The people of San Jose elected me to be the mayor of this town." Ron Gonzales San Jose, Calf.,
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL New arena show offers brand-new fantasy world
The circus seeks more mainstream audiences. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT In the
WORLD CUP ROUNDUP
WORLD CUP ROUNDUP Sunday's games Portugal 1, Netherlands 0 NUREMBERG, Germany -- Portugal
CLASS B Rondinelli's wins, 6-0
STRUTHERS -- Vince Riola tossed a three-hitter and struck out six batters as Rondinelli's posted a
SUPPLEMENTS | What research shows really happens
GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE The belief: Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate relieve knee
AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Tri-T Colt (15-17) Lakeview Grafix Enterprises 14, Howland White 2 -- Ryan Harrison had a double,
HOW HE SEES IT Mexico's leaders fuel illegal immigration
Opinion: By DEROY MURDOCK SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Mexican politicians are the cheekiest participants
2 Pa. soldiers charged in man's death
The two weren't allowed to return to the U.S. with the rest of their unit. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Sele, Ethier get Dodgers into first; Bucs blanked
LA handed Pittsburgh its10th straight loss Saturday night. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Aaron Sele has
MERCER COUNTY Judge sentences man in hijacking, robbery case
The woman suffered a leg injury during the crime. MERCER, Pa. -- A Mercer man will spend up to
FUEL PRICES Experts: Gas cost may top record
The price of gas could skyrocket if hurricanes hit this season, some say. By ZACH STIPE
LEADERBOARD
ScoreThru 2. Padraig Harrington-1513 3. Steve Stricker-1411 3. Jeff Gove-1412 3. Nick O'
Device helps blind to read
The device combines a personal digital assistant and a digital camera. DALLAS (AP) -- A whole new
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK D'Andre Parker The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
NASCAR Gordon captures first win of the year
The four-time NASCAR champion, posted his ninth road course victory. SONOMA, Calif. (AP) -- Even
OHIO Program provides meals
Some Ohio counties do not have a summer feeding program. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR
HUBBARD Police to move to new safety center
The city approached the people with a plan, the mayor said. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR
HEALTH Scientists surprised when supplements fail
High hopes were dashed when remedies were put to the test. By JANUARY W. PAYNE WASHINGTON POST
Reader finds 'lost' insurance check stuck in a magazine
Dear Heloise: I just went through a very bad couple of weeks looking for a check that was "in the