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Minnesota terror case shows challenge of predicting attacks

After Tnuza Jamal Hassan was stopped from flying to Afghanistan last September, she allegedly told FBI agents that she wanted to join al-Qaida and marry a fighter, and that she might even wear a suicide belt.

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Film showcases historically black colleges and universities

Filmmaker Stanley Nelson knew he wanted to tell a story about the nation’s historically black colleges and universities — not just about individual HBCUs, many of which have their own celebrated histories, but about what they collectively have meant to black people.


Dads, daughters pack Lariccia center for 5th of 6 dances

For Joe Maderitz of late, two has been the operative number: He and a family member have been to two dances, he has spent the last two days in two states and is crazy about his two daughters.


1st of 2 JA bowl-a-thon fundraisers in Austintown today

There was an abundance of balls and strikes Saturday afternoon, but there were no runs, no hits and no errors.


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Top entertainment picks for Feb. 18

Here's our top entertainment picks for Sunday, Feb. 18


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How one Youngstown couple moved forward after losing daughter

Andrea Arnio was 35 weeks pregnant as she drove home on Shannon Road on Feb. 10, 2015.


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


Trumbull Dems pick challenger over incumbent Fuda for commissioner nod

A Hubbard councilwoman got the endorsement over the three-term incumbent


Poland social media post sends school into proactive action

Parents with students in the school district today received a call alerting them to a social media post about which the district notified police.


Scoreless quarter dooms YSU

A scoreless third quarter doomed YSU


Benjamin's strong second quarter keeps YSU women within reach

Indiya Benjamin hit a buzzer beater at the end of the first quarter and the Penguins started to rally


Lipke, Spartans take care of Bears

Holden Lipke had a game-high 20 points and Che Trevena added 12 for Boardman.


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Youngstown mayor getting new, city-owned vehicle

The money for the SUV is coming from the water fund.


Strong defense lifts Phantoms

Half of the Phantoms’ defense corps in Friday’s 2-1 win over the Waterloo Black Hawks are new to the team.


LaRosa moved to avoid son-in-law of murder victim Marie Belcastro

Jacob LaRosa now awaits sentencing this week in Mahoning County's jail.


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