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2nd federal judge, who sentenced 9/11 conspirator, rules against Trump travel ban
“I am frankly, terrified,” said one US citizen with a foreign-born husband. “And it’s not some terrorist organization that’s done this to us - it’s our president.”
UPDATE| Protestors across US cheer federal judge's halt to Trump deportations
Trump's directive did nothing to prevent attacks from homegrown extremists already here and omitted Saudi Arabia, home to most of the Sept. 11 hijackers. One Republican said, “If we send a signal to the Middle East that the U.S. sees all Muslims as jihadis, the terrorist recruiters win by telling kids that America is banning Muslims and that this is America versus one religion.”
Protests erupt at airports across the US in response to Trump travel ban
President Donald Trump’s travel ban barring citizens of seven predominantly Muslim nations entry into the U.S. sparked protests around the country tonight.
Foreign leaders, citizens react with anger, dismay to Trump's travel ban
Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council told AP that Trump’s decision “will not make America safer, it will make America smaller and meaner.” He added: The U.S. is leading a “race to the bottom” in which politicians in wealthy countries provide “zero moral leadership.”
Canada to travelers banned by Trump: #WelcomeToCanada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted Saturday “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength WelcomeToCanada .”
Leaders of US tech giants blasting Trump's travel ban order
The U.S tech industry relies on foreign engineers and other technical experts for a sizeable percentage of its workforce. The order bars entry to the U.S. for anyone from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days.
Trump travel ban upends thousands of lives overnight; US vets respond angrily on Twitter
Also affected were Iraqis who helped the United States during the war and were approved under a program that gives them priority for resettlement. U.S. military veterans angrily took to Twitter, denouncing Trump’s order as a betrayal of Iraqis who provided life-saving intelligence and translation services.
Trump, Australian PM stress close releations in 5th call of day
Turnbull was the fifth foreign leader Trump spoke with by telephone on Saturday.
Trump invites Japanese PM to visit Washington Feb. 10
The leaders pledged to consult and cooperate on the threat posed by a nuclear-ambitious North Korea.
Trump agrees with German chancellor on 'fundamental importance' of NATO
The leaders also discussed the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, relations with Russia and the Ukraine crisis.
Trump, Putin's versions of hour-long call today differ
A White House official said sanctions did not come up in the call, but the Kremlin said the two leaders addressed the importance of “restoring mutually beneficial trade and economic ties between business circles of the two countries.”
Trump bans administration officials from ever lobbying US for foreign nation
“Most of the people standing behind me will not be able to go to work,” Trump joked, referring to an array of White House officials who lined up behind him as he sat at his Oval Office desk. He also began restructuring the White House National Security Council and Homeland Security Council and gave Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and his top military advisers 30 days to come up with a plan defeat the Islamic State group.
Muslim-nation travelers detained at Kennedy airport, some midair when Trump ordered ban
“I never thought I’d see the day when refugees, who have fled war-torn countries in search of a better life, would be turned away at our doorstep,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “This is not who we are, and not who we should be.”
VINDICATOR EXCLUSIVE: California Palms closing Sunday
A surprising new chapter awaits the California Palms hotel at state Route 46 and Interstate 80 after it closes Sunday.
Girls basketball: Ursuline 64, Hathaway Brown 58
Dayshanette Harris scored 31 points and Simone Comer added 23.
Candidate petitions for Pa. primary available Feb. 8
Petition packets for local candidates who will be seeking the nomination of the Republican or Democratic parties in the primary election this year will be available beginning Feb. 8 in the Mercer County election office in the lower level of the courthouse.
Serena wins 23rd Grand Slam title
Serena won the all-Williams final, the ninth in Grand Slam history and the second in Australia, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday night.
Adler files for Girard Muni judge
Jeffrey Adler has filed to run for a second term as Girard Municipal Court judge.
Dakota pipeline protestors fear Trump's about-face, but now urging camp closings
Many protesters knew they could be celebrating a short-lived victory when the Obama administration announced last month it would not issue a final permit to build the pipeline until it conducted a more extensive environmental review. Now, after President Trump told his administration to look for a way to issue the permit, their worries appear to have been well founded.
Cardinal Mooney class picks cotton, some parents offended
Diocese of Youngstown’s Asst. Superintendent Randy Rair said the point of the exercise was to have every student see how cotton seeds are extracted
Harding’s Mike Hughes has career night in comeback win.
Hughes scored a career-high 28 points —including 12 at the line— to lead Harding to 79-74 comeback victory
Suspect breaks in, ransacks, cooks, then showers
Police say Jacob Merchant is the kind of burglar who not only takes things, but he brings things, too.
Fitch rallies for team’s third win
The Falcons’ energy and effort resulted in a 66-47 upset over the Cardinals.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE| Child-porn guilty plea entered by Canfield man
Paul Clymer, 69, of Canfield, will be sentenced at 9 a.m. April 7 on 17 child pornography counts.
Penguins’ dynamic sprinters
Coach Gorby says the Zallow brothers are among the best YSU has showcased.
3-goal outburst powers Stampede
A three goal first period led the Sioux Falls Stampede to Friday’s 3-1 victory over the Youngstown Phantoms at the Covelli Centre.
McConaughey’s latest is a knock-off of better films Fool’s ‘Gold’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer The Reformation toppled the Renaissance but the decline of the
Hubbard man convicted of driving car into man released early from prison
After spending about 3 1/2 years locked up for driving his car into another man’s legs outside of a Hubbard bar in September 2012, Francis Fasline is going home.
Sen. Sherrod Brown: Dem plan would rebuild nation's infrastructure
The Democrat says the president and Republican congressional leadership won’t accept the proposal at face value
Three finance professionals kick off career readiness series at Lordstown High School
Three finance professionals kicked off a series of presentations for Lordstown High School students Friday designed to help students become career ready.
Canfield kids jump rope for heart association
C.H. Campbell Elementary School has raised more than $100,000 for the organization the last 20 years
MVSD to Niles mayor: Dam is safe
A citizens group believes small cracks in the dam may have been caused by an injection well.
Beloved Poland educator retiring after 30 years
McKinley Elementary Principal Ed Kempers is retiring after a 30-year career with Poland schools. Friends and colleagues say Kempers distinguished himself by earning the trust of students and creating a safe feeling in the schools where he worked.
Today is Saturday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2017. There are 337 days left in the year. This is the
Today is Saturday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2017. There are 337 days left in the year. This is the
METRO DIGEST || Weight-lifting contest
Liberty oil spill LIBERTY A tractor-trailer overturned shortly before 1 p.m. Friday, spilling
Hancharenko chosen for advisory board for young adult ministry
Hancharenko chosen for advisory board for young adult ministry YOUNGSTOWN Diana Hancharenko has
Trump suspends refugee program for 4 months
Associated Press WASHINGTON Setting a hard-line tone on national security, President Donald
New face of Gerber is baby from Ohio
New face of Gerber is baby from Ohio FLORHAM PARK, N.J. A 7-month-old boy from Ohio is the new
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Harlem Globetrotters, 2 and 7 p.m.: The clown princes of basketball
NBA roundup
NBA roundup Friday’s games Cavaliers 124, Nets 116 CLEVELAND LeBron James scored 31 points,
Exploring the geography of hope
As the longer days of spring and the warmer travel season approach, I’m reminded that I always hope
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Great way to start
The sunset in my rearview mirror one evening last week was so spectacular I easily could have become
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Two area medical businesses to merge Youngstown Dr. Michael C. Lyons of Advanced Chiropractic
Good Morning Austintown updates community on progress
Business leaders and stakeholders gathered over breakfast at Hollywood Gaming
US-Mexicos trade war could hit Mexico economy, spur migration
Staff/wire report MEXICO CITY If President Donald Trump makes good on threats to gut NAFTA and
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.; White
Correction
Opinion: Correction In Marc Kovac’s column of Jan. 21, it was incorrectly reported that interviews of
Hotel sued over lounge fight
A man who said he lost vision in one eye sued a hotel and his alleged assailant in a lounge altercation.
DeVos as angel of reform
Opinion: Toledo Blade: Betsy DeVos does not know all the answers about education. Fortunately, President
DOYLE McMANUS: Trump’s permanent campaign won’t help him keep promises
Opinion: In 1976, 10 presidential terms ago, an adviser to then- President-elect Jimmy Carter told him he
4Q sees slowing of economic growth
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy lost momentum in the final three months of 2016 as
Barron Trump should be left alone
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Let’s go ahead and agree that Barron Trump should be off-
Anti-abortion groups participate in DC rally
Associated Press WASHINGTON The politically ascendant anti-abortion movement gathered Friday
Study says grass carp have invaded three Great Lakes
Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Invasive grass carp have reached three of the Great Lakes
Energy companies lead US stock indexes lower
Associated Press Wall Street capped a week of milestones Friday with a day of listless trading
MARC KOVAC Public access boosted
Opinion: Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof, R-Medina, deserves public kudos for his decision to allow the
New US envoy says Trump goal at UN is to show US strength
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS New U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley arrived at the United Nations on
Man attacks Muslim airline employee at JFK
Associated Press NEW YORK A Massachusetts man is accused of attacking a Muslim airline employee
Prosecutors widen VW emissions probe
Associated Press BERLIN Prosecutors in Germany said Friday they are expanding their probe into
Ruled competent
Ruled competent YOUNGSTOWN A woman charged with the December 2013 slaying of an infant was
high school roundup Friday’s other games
BOYS BASKETBALL Canton Central 53, Cardinal Mooney 46 Canton Central Catholic won a tough
Proceed with caution in reopening injection well
Editorial: Now that a path has been cleared for reopening a controversial brine injection well in Weathersfield
Classic final on tap for Australian Open
Rafael Nadal took five sets and almost five hours to fend off “Baby Fed” and revive a classic Grand Slam final against the one-and-only Roger Federer
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