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Trump rejects need for daily intelligence briefings

Trump said he does not need them because he's a 'smart person'


Browns fall to 0-13

Bengals keep playoff hopes alive


US commander: 2,000 members of ISIS killed, wounded in two months in or near Mosul

Iraqi and U.S.-led coalition forces, however, have only recaptured a small portion of the large urban center since October.


Bell powers Steelers win

Running back breaks single-game record


Cast of 'Hidden Figures' movie pays tribute to astronaut John Glenn

The film portrays three African-American women mathematicians who played a critical role in ensuring the success of early Mercury flights, including Glenn's landmark first orbit of the Earth.


Ohio lawmakers approve 10 bills in waning days of 2015-16 session

They range from abortion restrictions to limits on communities increasing the state minimum wage


At least 25 die in explosion at Egypt's main Christian church today

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for today's terror attack


At least 160 die when church roof collapses in Nigeria

Hundreds were inside it for a consecration service


'Moana' continues to reign at box office

'Office Party' with Jennifer Aniston came in a close second this weekend


Wintry blast continues in Midwest, Great Lakes area

Snow is expected to change to snow tonight


Sanders supporters seek former state Sen. Nina Turner to run for governor

Turner was a very visible surrogate for Sanders during this year's presidential campaign


Photo contest winners announced


Home Savings does acts of kindness


Seeking sponsors for Help Hotline event

Seeking sponsors for Help Hotline event POLAND Sponsors are being sought by Help Hotline Crisis


UP FOR ADOPTION

How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,


MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown.


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a Christmas luncheon. Hostess will be Dorothy


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Toni Douglass,


Mahoning County veterans get more benefits

The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission is spending more money helping veterans and returning less money to the county’s general fund.


Webb, Wells and defensive stands send YSU to FCS semifinals

It was a game that had it all. Turnovers, missed opportunities, overtime and a new school record.


Response to heroin assembly prompts school to offer it to community

Response to earlier heroin assembly prompts school to offer it to community


Kent State women pull away from YSU in fourth quarter

Alison Smolinski scored a season-high 16 points and made four of Youngstown State’s 11 3-pointers.


Mahoning County officials form coalition to address hoarding behaviors

Health, mental health, zoning, recycling and animal control officials are participating.


Morse scores 21 points, but YSU men fall to American

Junior Cameron Morse scored a team-high 21 points and had six rebounds.


SPORTS DIGEST || Curbstone HOF class announced

Curbstone Hall of Fame class announced The 50th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet is


Youth group Christmas party celebrates community

“A Time for Recovery” aims to empower young people.


Meridian HealthCare hosts 24th Breakfast with Santa at Y

More than 300 kids got breakfast, a toy and a photo with Santa. All the gifts were donated by kids and their families.


Mount Union’s title game streak halted at 12 by MHB

Mary Hardin-Baylor converted a first down on fake punt with 45 seconds left in a 14-12 win.


Lit Youngstown book focuses on 12 ‘Phenomenal’ local women

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The lives of 12 local African-American women are profiled in “Phenomenal


Ed Puskas: Penguins still alive & kicking despite hiccups

Bo Pelini said YSU had mistakes in all three phases, but picked each other up.


Easy Street’s holiday spectacular renews its energy with fresh faces

“Miracle on Easy Street” may be approaching its 30th anniversary, but it remains forever young.


Deadline for Ron Brown Scholar Program is Jan. 9

Brown was the first African-American to serve as U.S. Secretary of Commerce


GCC offering alumni merit reward scholarships

The scholarships are available for 60 incoming students


METRO DIGEST || Annual Christmas bird count next Sunday

Annual bird count CHAMPION Trumbull County’s Christmas Bird Count will be next Sunday. The count


METRO DIGEST || Marshals Service phone scam warning

Phone-scam warning Cleveland The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a telephone


Double OT win sends Penguins to semifinals

YSU defensive tackle Cody Squiric celebrates after the Penguins defeated Wofford 30-23 in double overtime Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. The victory sent YSU to the FCS semifinals for the first time in a decade.

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Air base is a step closer to getting new airplanes

Editorial: Our optimism with regard to the future of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station – as reflected in the


trump administration Exxon CEO emerges as secretary of state favorite

Associated Press WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump moved closer to nominating Exxon Mobil


Casinos bet on arcade-style games to attract millennials

By TONY RAAP Pittsburgh Tribune-Review PITTSBURGH Slot machines have always ruled the gaming


Why do TV shows and movies now feel they musthave background music

Q. Why do all the TV shows and movies now feel that they have to have music in the background,


SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 12 Source: The Vindicator

The consecutive years Mount Union has played in the NCAA D-III football title game. That streak


KKK disavows white supremacist label

Associated Press PELHAM, N.C. In today’s racially charged environment, there’s a label that even


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

DECEMBER Wednesday — Fourth annual Twas the Night Before 5K at Firestone Park, 347 East Park Ave.,


Northeast Ohio Gas pipeline opponents vow to delay project

By MARK GILLISPIE Associated Press CLEVELAND Northeast Ohio residents who have tried to get a


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

REALTY Six agents with Real Living Volpini Realty Group were awarded the Ohio Association of


Collectors covet pieces of George Jones majolica

If you were getting ready for the traditional Christmas party in 1860s England, you might have been


BRIDGE

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How to survive a high-deductible health plan

Brace yourself: Within a few years, your only choice for health insurance through your employer may


Travel Oregon launches Oregon Weather Compass

Travel Oregon launches Oregon Weather Compass PORTLAND, ORE. The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba


Smell the Revolution

By MEGAN TRIMBLE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA History buffs will be able to peer into the


Can you trust Canadian pharmacy websites?

Q. My insurance company will no longer pay for two of my brand-name medications. I am allergic to


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Angelo Babbaro, 3 p.m.: Sinatra-style singer, with some friends and


holiday TOY AND CLOTHING drives

The following is a list of Christmas toy and clothing drives taking place around the Mahoning


Zoo: Malignant tumor removed from oldest gorilla

Associated Press POWELL, Ohio Zoo officials say a mass removed from the oldest known gorilla


Mercy Health committed to residents of the Valley

Opinion: Mercy Health committed to residents of the Valley I read with interest the letter “Lobby Cleveland


Firefighter: No record of Calif. building in database

Firefighter: No record of Calif. building in database OAKLAND, Calif. The illegally occupied


University of North Dakota students learn how to build drone businesses On course for future

Associated Press GRAND FORKS, N.D. Instructor Matt Dunlevy probably didn’t have to remind his


Suspect in Ga. police shootings dead, likely by own hand

Associated Press A man wanted for killing two Georgia police officers was found dead Thursday,


Surgeon general: E-cigarettes bad for kids

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Leadership series BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have its first event of


US life expectancy declining

Associated Press NEW YORK A decades long trend of rising life expectancy in the U.S. could be


Columbiana graduate publishes book

Columbiana graduate publishes book COLUMBIANA Stunning photographs and accessible text tell the


Attorney: Dylann Roof’s mom had heart attack during trial

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Dylann Roof’s mother suffered a heart attack not long after


Servant-parents need to say no to offspring

The following true story was recently related to me by a credible individual who for obvious reasons


Death toll in Yemen bombing rises to 45

Associated Press SANAA, Yemen A suicide bomber on Saturday blew himself up inside an army base


NBA Saturday

NBA Saturday Cavaliers 116, Hornets 105 CLEVELAND LeBron James scored 17 of his season-high


Shooting fish in a barrel

Opinion: Here we go again: A headline-grabbing multiple-count indictment of a well-known public figure in the


Progress at YSU has not occurred without challenges and sacrifices

Opinion: It has been a pleasure and an honor serving as president of Youngstown State University over the


Here’s a thought

Opinion: Thought. It was among the poignant suggestions from one of the most memorable speeches of my time


General Motors to recall nearly 50,000 police SUVs

General Motors to recall nearly 50,000 police SUVs General Motors plans to recall nearly 50,000


Cincy hires OSU assistant Fickell

Associated Press cincinnati Cincinnati hired Ohio State defensive coordinator Luke Fickell as


Browns have gone nearly a full year without a win

The Browns are approaching a one-year anniversary. There won’t be a party.


Trump team challenges intel on Russian election influence

Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s presidential transition team on Saturday challenged


MILESTONES

MILESTONES HONORS ‘Distinguished County Auditor’ award Mahoning County Auditor Ralph T.


On the Links Saturday’s professional golf results

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT NAPLES, FLA. Harris English and Matt Kuchar won the Franklin


Louisville QB Jackson wins Heisman

Lamar Jackson leapt over a loaded field of Heisman Trophy contenders early in the season.


More men’s college basketball from Saturday

No. 1 Villanova 74, No. 23 Notre Dame 66 NEWARK, N.J. Josh Hart scored a career-high 37 points


SPORTS NOTICES

NOTICES BASEBALL Youngstown State University — is hosting a six week baseball camp starting


COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY new cases Kathy Enterline v. Westfield Insurance et al, personal


PREP ROUNDUP | Recaps of this weekend’s high school games

SATURDAY WRESTLING WALSH IRONMAN CANTON Canfield senior Georgio Poullas won the 160-pound


Reinforcements sent to Mosul after IS attack

Associated Press QAYARA AIR BASE, Iraq Reinforcements have been sent to eastern Mosul after a


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Girard City Council, 7


Stick, NDSU deliver beating to Missouri Valley rival

Easton Stick threw for 188 yards and a score and added 83 yards rushing and two touchdowns.


US deepens involvement in Syria, adds more troops

Associated Press MANAMA, Bahrain Drawing the U.S. deeper into the Syria conflict, Defense


Shutdown averted

Associated Press WASHINGTON With less than hour to spare, the Senate late Friday backed


Public viewing of Glenn extends for 8 hours

By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS Members of the public will be given eight hours


Steelers seek to stay hot in traveling to face tepid Bills

When December rolls around, the Steelers traditionally heat up.


John Carroll falls to Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Wisconsin-Oshkosh finally got sick of seeing the same three teams battle it out for an NCAA Division III championship.


Army beats Navy for first time since 2001

Associate Press baltimore The Army football team and its fans around the world can finally


High Schools

High Schools BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Boardman 61, Poland 56 Cardinal Mooney 58,


ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the