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MLB ROUNDUP Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 6, Angels 5 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Pablo Ozuna scored the go-ahead run on


NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING

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Rowan shows his stuff

Redshirt freshman quarterback Todd Rowan had a great night Friday in the Red and White game at


JAPAN

Opinion: JAPAN Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokyo, April 26: South Korea should leave the long-standing territorial


New acceptable words have players abuzz

More than 3,300 new words have been added to the official dictionary. By VIRGINIA LINN SCRIPPS


Experts: Scanner speeds process

The new equipment is quicker, safer and better for kids, a radiologist said. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


Penguins beat Butler with big third inning

Youngstown State scored seven runs in the inning for a 10-6 victory. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


Teacher's on a mission to draw students to math

The U.S. must do more to educate pupils to compete globally, the teacher says. By JEANNE STARMACK


Put a priority on voting

Opinion: Put a priority on voting EDITOR: I was thrilled to read that everybody who gets out to vote or


Oil gives Tehran the trump card

Opinion: By CLIFFORD KUPCHAN LOS ANGELES TIMES Iran's key ally in the current nuclear crisis is not


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

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Policy Center director to address graduates

'Giving Praise, Giving Thanks, Giving Back' will be the speaker's address. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- John


Leader says he has met with insurgents

At least 12 people were killed Sunday in attacks across the country. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Rebels reject plan to end violence in Darfur region

There was a rally Sunday in Washington, D.C., to call attention to the conflict. ABUJA, Nigeria


ROUND FOUR

ROUND FOUR 98. Houston, Owen Daniels, te, Wisconsin. 99. Philadelphia (from New Orleans), Max


Some of it really works

Have a favorite team? There are plenty of products to promote it. By MICHAEL PRECKER KNIGHT


Flustered at seeing older kids breastfed

Dear Annie: My friend, "Lisa," and I both gave birth to daughters seven years ago, and we both


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Lee C. Duttry Jr., 44, of 3352 Bellwick Road, Hubbard, and


GOLF ROUNDUP \ Sunday's events

Zurich Classic of New Orleans NEW ORLEANS -- This Sunday in New Orleans sure ended a lot better


Schiavo participates in bioethics discussion

The mother of Karen Ann Quinlan also took part. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Still dogged by protesters,


Deadly accidents are rare, expert in sport says

Sky divers like to get in the game and play, says the owner of a Pennsylvania sky-dive business.


Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

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Nothing serious about White House briefings

Opinion: By ARI FLEISCHER WASHINGTON POST The Washington press corps -- working in an industry that's


fugitive of the week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Antonio D. Taylor The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the


Phillies avoid sweep by Bucs

Philadelphia took advantage of Oliver Perez's erratic pitches for a 5-1 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,


ON HER OWN

On her own Beverly Lewis is bringing another contender -- Point Determined -- to the Kentucky


Scalzo wins 3 awards from Associated Press

COLUMBUS -- Vindicator sports reporter Joe Scalzo won three awards in the annual Associated Press


Trainees often become traitors

The city's residents are almost all Sunni and hostile toward the Americans. WASHINGTON POST


SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY'S RESULTS

SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY'S RESULTS 410 Sprint Cars -- A-Main 01: 1. Jarod Larson, Rock Creek; 2.


Cavs falter, series is tied

Gilbert Arenas sparked the Wizards to a 106-96 win over Cleveland. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hold on,


Iran's offer is stall tactic, Rice says

A report confirmed Iran defied the Security Council's Friday deadline. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Iran's


A LOOK AT THE DARFUR CONFLICT:

A look at the Darfur conflict: THE REGION: Largely arid plateau in western Sudan about three-


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY

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"We were worried and afraid, but we began to accept our fate. Junior Toler led us all in the Sinners

Opinion: "We were worried and afraid, but we began to accept our fate. Junior Toler led us all in the Sinners


Beverly Lewis to carry on business

Her husband, Bob, passed away in February, but she'll have a Derby entry. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.


Packets of cat litter absorb odors and moisture in shoes

Dear Readers: If smelly shoes are a frequent problem in your house, I have a terrific solution for


Browns talk with Detroit

The discussion was about quarterback Joey Harrington, but nothing came of it. BEREA (AP) -- Busy


A Virginia slugfest: Webb vs. Allen

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- As usual, Jim Webb is spoiling for a fight. As usual, he has found one. He is seeking


Today is Monday, May 1, the 121st day of 2006. There are 244 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, May 1, the 121st day of 2006. There are 244 days left in the year. On this date in


PROTEST

PROTEST Planned activities A few of the events planned for A Day Without Immigrants: Boycotts:


Teen reunites with family after 2-day disappearance

The 19-year-old said he felt the need to retreat to the woods and pray. JEROME, Pa. (AP) -- A


Colorado's 3-2 win eliminates Stars in 5

San Jose also eliminated Nashville with a 2-1 victory. ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS -- Andrew


AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers deep sixes the Tribe

Texas scored six runs in the seventh inning to erase Cleveland's 4-1 lead. CLEVELAND (AP) --


NBC announces renewal of 3 dramas

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Three NBC dramas, "Medium," "Crossing Jordan" and "Las Vegas," will be back next


Aaron's 499 race postponed until today

It's the first time a race at Talladega was postponed since 1997. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- This


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 29 Edmonton 3,


WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Placed 2B Brian


Educational support

Educational support YOUNGSTOWN -- Reservations are being taken for "Finding Foundation Support for


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Head of main Jewish group in Germany dies

BERLIN (AP) -- Paul Spiegel, who fled the Nazis as a child during World War II and later became the


Counseled world leaders on role for government

The unabashed liberal served as an adviser to Democratic presidents. BOSTON (AP) -- In the 1950s,


Splitting time between states can lead to coverage problems

Ohioans who spend part of the year in Florida need a national plan, experts say. WASHINGTON (AP)


LOCAL

LOCAL Mooney boys win track meet LOUISVILLE -- The Cardinal Mooney boys won the Youngstown


ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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NBA PLAYOFFS Bryant's buzzer shot lifts Lakers

His overtime jumper beat Phoenix 99-98 and gave LA a 3-1 series lead. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Village of McDonald Safety meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Parks & amp; Buildings 7 p.m.;


NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Best of Seven Series-First Round Eastern Conference


Immigrants plan mass boycott today

Immigrants plan mass boycott today A HISPANIC man shows his support for the United States at an


SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL Presidents' Athletic Conference Championship Tournament Thomas More -- Earned the top


Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion George and Monifia Sims, Youngstown, girl, April


Game remains wildly popular

SCRIPPS HOWARD Scrabble, invented by out-of-work architect Alfred Mosher Butts in the late 1940s,


Steelers add third MAC QB

Pittsburgh took Bowling Green's Omar Jaacobs in Sunday's fifth round. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Man is thrown from car on Rte. 11 ramp

YOUNGSTOWN -- Andrew Konsol, 32, of Ohltown-McDonald Road, Niles, was in critical condition in St.


Sikora sets pace for Boardman

BARBERTON -- Kevin Sikora had two hits, including a double, and drove in two runs to lead Boardman


BASEBALL LINESCORES LATE SATURDAY BOARDMAN 3, CUYAHOGA FALLS 1

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Hundreds turn out to honor Libby Fill

A performer and radio personality has brought joy to many. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR STAFF


Program aims to get girls on a path to a healthy life

Sharing, bonding and fun are in store for mothers and daughters. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR


Still unnerving the feds

Opinion: Rocky Mountain News, Denver: That the FBI is seeking to purge columnist Jack Anderson's private


FACE-TRANSPLANT PATIENT GIVES UPDATE TO NEWSPAPER

Face-transplant patient gives update to newspaper PARIS -- The French woman who received the


Several groups work to enact limited, total smoking bans

The bar owners' initiative would ban smoking in workplaces other than 'hospitality venues.' By


PGA-ZURICH CLASSIC SCORES

PGA-ZURICH CLASSIC SCORES Sunday At English Turn Golf & amp; Country Club New Orleans


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS XAn auction will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter


Andre Watts gives dazzling concert

The high point of the performance was a set of three Chopin pieces. By ROBERT ROLLIN VINDICATOR


FOR MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS Issues facing women

Girl Scouts Lake to River Council will present the program "Uniquely Me" for mothers and daughters.


TODAY

TODAY 11 a.m. (FX) Auto racing: NASCAR 3:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Arena football: "AFL Weekly." 7


REVIEW Drag show fundraiser is wildly entertaining

The host, Starrlet O'Hara, answered questions about drag queens. By L. CROW VINDICATOR


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Shawn and Julie Mace, New Middletown, boy, April 29. Forum


CONFUSION SURROUNDS RICHARDS' CONDITION

Confusion surrounds Richards' condition WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Keith Richards fans gathered


Howland student wins national essay contest

The Howland freshman is interested in black holes and quasars. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Two polls show Blackwell leading GOP for governor

In the Democratic race, Ted Strickland is leading his opponent in both polls. ASSOCIATED PRESS


A DAY WITHOUT IMMIGRANTS Boycotts, other events set People in cities across the U.S. plan to take part today

The boycotts are meant to demonstrate the economic power of immigrants. NEW YORK (AP) -- Now that


Chaney's Smith ready for switch

The standout quarterback at Missouri will be a wide receiver with the Jets. By BILL SULLIVAN


Valley emergency workers to get awards

The waiting time for 911 call responses was typically 12 hours. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


"Abused" (9 p.m., A & amp;E): When Richard Turner Jr. was fatally shot at point-blank range,

"Abused" (9 p.m., A & amp;E): When Richard Turner Jr. was fatally shot at point-blank range, his