Showing warmth for those in need

Showing warmth for those in need

kMany children may not have a permanent home this holiday season, but two young people, including Katherine Chin, above, are determined to see that those children have a warm set of pajamas in which to sleep.

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Theft-ring case

kA former pizza shop owner received a four-year prison term, while another man went on trial Monday — both accused of being part of a Mahoning Valley burglary ring.

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sports

1 more test for Irish

kFindlay Liberty-Benton faces a talented — and well-tested — Ursuline High football team in Saturday’s Division V state championship game.

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Leopard lauded

kLiberty senior Fitzgerald Toussaint, whose electrifying season lifted the Leopards into the playoffs, was named the co-offensive player of the year in Ohio’s Division III.

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business

The Citi dilemma

kTaxpayers may be wondering why they’re forking over more money to rescue yet another behemoth, Citigroup, even as their own nest eggs crack and jobs evaporate. The answer: Uncle Sam thinks letting Citi fail is unthinkable.

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nation

Benefits of sleep

kJust in time for the holidays, some medical advice most people will like: Take a nap.

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world

Suicide bombing

kA woman hiding a bomb under her long robe blew herself up Monday among Iraqis waiting to enter the U.S.-protected Green Zone.

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