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new year’s eve/day
new year’s eve/day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., hearing room, county courthouse, 120 Market
What will 2019 mean for your personal finances?
It’s tough to know what each new year may hold. But when it comes to economic issues, there are usually enough indicators to provide a solid glimpse into what’s ahead.
Putin boasts about Russian weapon
Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept and will ensure Russia’s security for decades to come.
Indonesia fears another tsunami
Indonesian authorities urged people to avoid the coast in areas where a tsunami killed at least 430 people over the weekend in a fresh warning issued on the anniversary of the catastrophic 2004 Asian earthquake and tsunami.
Major Ohio issues face possible veto override
Some of the Ohio legislative session’s testiest issues – guns, abortion and outgoing Republican Gov. John Kasich’s Medicaid expansion – may yet see reversals before year’s end.
Strong economy translates into increased holiday sales
Americans buoyed by a strong economy pushed holiday sales growth to a six-year high.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Israeli official confirms airstrikes in Syria
An Israeli security official on Wednesday confirmed responsibility for overnight airstrikes in Syria, saying the air force had hit a series of targets involved in Iranian arms transfers to the Hezbollah militant group.
Migrant teen tent city staying open into 2019
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will keep open through early 2019 a tent city in Texas that now holds more than 2,000 migrant teenagers, and also will increase the number of beds at another temporary detention center for children in Florida.
Dow surges with historic one-day gain
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rocketed on Wednesday in Wall Street’s best day in 10 years,
Kids’ deaths raise doubts about US border agency
The deaths of two migrant children in just over two weeks raised strong new doubts Wednesday about the ability of U.S. border authorities to care for the thousands of minors arriving as part of a surge of families trying to enter the country.
President signals no end to shutdown
A shutdown affecting parts of the federal government appeared no closer to resolution Wednesday, with President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats locked in a hardening standoff over border wall money that threatens to carry over into January.
Trump visits troops in Iraq
Associated Press AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq In an unannounced trip to Iraq on Wednesday, President