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Premier: Lifting up poor will build nation's economy

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BEIJING -- China's fate depends on lifting some 750 million rural people


Milosevic had access to drugs

Officials say he intentionally took drugs that undermined his medicine. THE HAGUE, Netherlands


FDA to identify research projects

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators, working with patients, academics and pharmaceutical


Mount Lebanon is ousted by New Castle, 53-43

The Hurricanes corrected a problem when they stopped layups via penetration. By BILL ALBRIGHT


New Schwebel's bread

New Schwebel's bread YOUNGSTOWN -- Beginning Monday, Schwebel Baking Company will offer Whole


MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES Indiana 97, Orlando 83 Denver 108, New York 96 Milwaukee 88, Atlanta 87 New


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey3428.548--5-5W-219-


Proposed cuts would save $8.5M

A proposal for a new tax levy could be forthcoming as soon as November. By HAROLD GWIN


FBI document raises questions on surveillance

Federal officials insist that the efforts are legal. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- An


Allan Ray's eye much better

He suffered a scary injury against Pittsburgh. VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) -- Here's a sight for a sore


Thirsty waterfowl

Thirsty waterfowl DUCKS drink out of a gutter in Central Park in Bakersfield, Calif. Temperatures


Monmouth's reward: Villanova

The Hawks hadn't come close to winning any of their three previous NCAA appearances. DAYTON (AP)


ON THE FAIRWAYS | This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR Bay Hill Invitational Orlando, Fla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Bay Hill Club and


Garaway doesn't look at background

The team's strength is defense; the Pirates hold opposing teams to 25 points per game. By JOE


State inspector general to probe problems with housing rehab

The township is trying to rectify the problems. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU


Fugitive sought in rape of child found in Alabama

POLAND -- Representatives of the U.S. Marshal's Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a


Companies that owe back taxes win contracts

The unpaid taxes include corporate income, personal income and payroll. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Christian closing in on goal-scoring title

He has already been named one of the six finalists for the league's MVP. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR


GOP falling short of promises of federal spending restraint

The Senate must vote on allowing the debt to grow by $781 billion to avoid default. WASHINGTON


Beaver trustees appoint 2 to board

NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township trustees made two new appointments Tuesday to the indemnity board that


Polk wins it for Butler, 53-52

The Horizon League's player of the year helped beat Miami (Ohio). INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Brandon


Boone needs better season

Unlike last year, if the third baseman struggles again offensively, Cleveland has someone to take


Judge bans key witnesses

Testimony from the barred witnesses was about half of the government's case. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP)


Bradshaw bares his body in movie

Looks aren't a concern for the former Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback. NEW YORK (AP) -- Pssst.


A soup fit for St. Patrick

By ROBIN MATHER JENKINS CHICAGO TRIBUNE Cabbage and potatoes seem natural to give a nod to St.


Al-Qaida plot foiled, official says

The official said 421 recruits were to storm embassies in Baghdad. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Security


Deadline to complete installation of paper-trail component looms

Election workers will be 'pressed and stressed,' the board vice chairman said. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Official: Teen didn't die of natural causes

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS TAMPA, Fla. -- Martin Lee Anderson, the 14-year-old boy seen on a


MRDD to pay for audit by state

The MRDD board will buy four new buses. AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation


Group to receive ideas on future look of township

Market Street and its intersection with U.S. Route 224 are in the study plan. By DENISE DICK


AP file photo; January 2005

AP file photo; January 2005 DANGEROUS DAM: The Dover Dam holds back floodwater caused by


SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Cleveland115.688 Los Angeles85.615 Kansas


Mystery on 'Mars' is about to pick up

One of the show's stars had a tough time when another star left. ZAP2IT.COM Jason Dohring is


Sharon High advances to quarterfinal

The Tigers defeated Shady Side, 63-56, as Janine McDonald scored 17. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR


Large flood poses major risk

The dam holds back 40 billion gallons of water on the Tuscarawas River. DOVER, Ohio (AP) -- The


Raid ignites attacks on foreigners

Militants attacked offices linked to the U.S. and Europe. JERICHO, West Bank (AP) -- Israeli


GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games

Blue Jays (ss) 11, Indians (ss) 5 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Josh Towers now wishes he would have


Kennedy Catholic in western semis

Despite a 50-45 win, the coach was bothered by his team's lack of offensive rebounding on free


NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Browns: Free agent linebacker Willie McGinest, cut by New England last week in a salary cap move,


Volunteers needed for Youth Day

Area youth take on projects for nonprofit social service agencies. YOUNGSTOWN -- The


The first sign that dangers of deficits are seen as real

Editorial: At least some members of President Bush's Cabinet seem to be coming to the realization that they do


TODAY

TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: NIT. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College basketball: NIT. 7:45 p.m.


Judge to order release of data

It's part of an effort to revive a law to shield children from pornography. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)


Associated Press

Associated Press CAUGHT IN RAID: Palestinian prisoners sit on the ground in front of Israeli


CAVS GIVE ONE AWAY

Cavs give one away LeBron James had 36 points and 12 rebounds but the Cleveland Cavaliers blew a


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott C. Heeter, 29, of 833 Hollywood N.E., Warren, and April


NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games

Hurricanes 5, Rangers 3 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Doug Weight scored two goals and Carolina set franchise


Farewell, Gale Norton

Opinion: Washington Post: She was, according to President Bush, "a strong advocate for the wise use and


SOUTH KOREA TO RESUME IMPORTS OF U.S. BEEF

South Korea to resume imports of U.S. beef A South Korean employee, above, sets out packs of


THE SECTARIAN VIOLENCE IS COMPLICATING TALKS TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT GOVERNMENT.

The sectarian violence is complicating talks to establish a permanent government. BAGHDAD, Iraq


FIGHT SCHEDULE

FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses March 16 At Madison Square Garden, New York, John


City clears last hurdle in school project

The new Harding baseball field is expected to open this spring. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


AT-RISK DAMS

AT-RISK DAMS In Ohio Ohio dams on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers list of the nation's 60 most


Former banker questions county loan

A prosecutor asked the owner of the company to explain his felony conviction. By ED RUNYAN


MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND

MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND At Dayton Tuesday Monmouth, N.J. 71, Hampton 49 SUMMARY


Nation will bear the high cost of staying the course

Opinion: Nation will bear the high cost of staying the course EDITOR: Now that the war in Iraq is nearing


Team USA is placed in precarious position

The Americans play a must-win game against Mexico on Thursday. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The poor


A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND March 7 Assault: A woman


So now they tell us the truth

Opinion: By CLARK KENT ERVIN WASHINGTON POST The recent debate over the takeover of operations at key


PHILADELPHIA Akron tops Chaney-less Temple

The Zips won their first career postseason game in the school's Division I era. PHILADELPHIA (AP)


Both vulnerable. North deals.

Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH A 9 8 J 10 6 5 2 A 10 2 K 8 WEST EAST K 7 5 3


Tony Delmont pays restitution in purchasing scam probe

By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Tony Delmont, central figure in the Trumbull


Grant co-player of year; Tondo first-teamer

Ursuline's Sean Durkin was named Division III coach of the year. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORT


YSU

YSU Baseball MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Senior Chris Dennis threw six shutout innings in a 7-1 victory


KSU, OU team to offer programs

The program will target nontraditional adult students. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Killers ask judge to toss ex-manager's lawsuit

Killers ask judge to toss ex-manager's lawsuit LAS VEGAS -- The Killers and their lawyer-manager


Howland condominium project canceled

WARREN -- The Trumbull County Planning Commission learned Tuesday that a Howland Township


& lt;B & gt;DRUMMOND, & lt;/B & gt; David L. Sr. 63, of Vienna; no

& lt;B & gt;DRUMMOND, & lt;/B & gt; David L. Sr. 63, of Vienna; no calling hours;


Cavs go cold in fourth in 91-87 loss to Dallas

Cleveland blew a 19-point third quarter lead. DALLAS (AP) -- On the night Avery Johnson moved into


AT A GLANCE Division III state semifinals

Who: Ursuline vs. Sugarcreek Garaway Game time: 6 p.m. Thursday at Ohio State's Value City Arena.


Cookers can create many dishes

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MEXICAN-STYLE PORK STEW 5 pounds boneless, country-style pork ribs,


2nd Hiram freshman dies after crash

CHAMPION -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Champion Christian Church, 151 Center St.


Rutgers holds off Penn State's rally

Former Kent State coach Gary Waters will coach at least one more game. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) --


Workshop will target young women in grades 6-12

YOUNGSTOWN -- Young women in grades six through 12 will get a look at career opportunities in


DIVISION III

DIVISION III FIRST TEAM: Tyra Grant, Ursuline, 5-foot-11, senior, 30.8 points per game; Micki


ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas610.857393316


BOYS OHSAA DIVISION IV

BOYS OHSAA DIVISION IV Canton Fieldhouse Regional Tuesday's scores Windham 83, Mineral Ridge 74


Coroner seeks cause of death of infant

Coroner seeks cause of death of infant NILES -- The Trumbull County coroner's office is attempting


MIL doesn't realize how intrusive visits are

Dear Annie: My mother-in-law visits our area every year for five months at a time. She doesn't ask


Christian peace activists suffer in Iraq

Opinion: The death of "peace activist" Tom Fox, and the threatened execution of the three others held with


COLLEGE TENNIS

COLLEGE TENNIS Men Macalester 7, Westminster 2 Heidelberg 9, Westminster 0 -- The Titans are


In searching for suspect, police find rifles, shotguns

A woman at the house said the firearms likely belong to her boyfriend. YOUNGSTOWN -- In their hunt


Controversial player released by Eagles

Miami, Dallas and Kansas City reportedly have an interest in the wide receiver. PHILADELPHIA (AP)


Officials seek new bank for county funds

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Two Lawrence County


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.


School weighs open-enrollment options

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LIBERTY -- School board members are weighing


Former lawyer's clients to get $86,000 from state security fund

COLUMBUS -- The state is giving more than $86,000 to 13 clients of former Mahoning County attorney


TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES MAVERICKS 91, CAVALIERS 87 CLEVELAND (87) -- James 14-27 8-8 36, Gooden


Most of fines money goes to police

Trustee Fred Bobovnyk voted against the measure. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


SAFETY FIRST

SAFETY FIRST Foods need to be heated to 140 degrees within 11/2 hours to prevent bacteria growth.


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Skeete's Bay (Whitney)6.404.403.60 Perfect Call


Study: Treatment should start early

The study showed that early treatment won't halt progress of the condition. ATLANTA (AP) --


Don't let marinades be intimidating

Dear Heloise: Don't let marinades intimidate you. Why buy expensive bottled marinades when it's so


Official criticizes computer purchase

The controller implied a double standard exists. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Write-in clear favorite in race for 6th District seat

His Democratic challengers dismiss the poll's results. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


Driver marvels at near-miss

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HOWLAND -- Deanna M. Teter-Maynard has been thanking


Trustees expecting audit cost estimates

The cost of a performance audit depends on the scope. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Swiss chard can be tamed using some simple cooking techniques

By BILL DALEY CHICAGO TRIBUNE Admit it, chard is kinda scary. With its strong stems poking holes


What if Greenspan teamed up with Dr. Phil?

Opinion: By KEVIN HORRIGAN ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH "Penguin Press ... said Tuesday that it won a bidding


NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games

Heat 121, Jazz 83 MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade scored 19 of his 25 points in the first quarter as Miami


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Agreed to terms with Terry Francona, manager, on a two-


INSIDE

Ursuline's Tyra Grant and McDonald's Ashleigh Tondo were named first team All-Ohio. Kennedy


THURSDAY

THURSDAY Croatian Home will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the clubrooms at 3200


Edinburg waterline is ready for hookups

Supervisors will check with PennDOT on the condition of a township bridge. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK


New movies put post-9/11 terrorism in spotlight

Are moviegoers ready to tackle contemporary terrorism? By JOE NEUMAIER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS


NIT ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games

Manhattan 80, Fairleigh Dickinson 77 NEW YORK -- Jason Wingate scored six points in the final


Police confiscate gaming machines

City police say the machines are games of chance, not skill. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR


Today is Wednesday, March 15, the 74th day of 2006. There are 291 days left in the year. This is the

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, March 15, the 74th day of 2006. There are 291 days left in the year. This is the


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