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China says Washington asks to resume talks on tariff fight
Washington has invited Beijing to hold new talks on their escalating tariff dispute, the Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday, ahead of a decision by President Donald Trump on whether to raise duties on $200 billion of Chinese imports.
Pope OKs probe into US bishop as he meets with US delegation
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a U.S. bishop Thursday and authorized an investigation into allegations he sexually harassed adults, adding awkward drama to an audience with U.S. church leaders over the abuse and cover-up scandal roiling the Catholic Church.
As waters in Hawaii rise from Olivia, typhoon nears Philippines
Hurricane Florence might be the big newsmaker in weather stories lately, but Mother Nature hasn’t short-changed other areas outside the storm’s path.
Adi family sells downtown Youngstown businesses
“After 8 years in downtown Youngstown, my family and I have made the decision to sell Downtown Circle and Hookah,” Musleh said in her post. “I will be joining my husband overseas as we continue our lives there.
Laid off GM Lordstown workers and others approved for training assistance
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday $875,000 in National Dislocated Worker Grant funding to assess workforce needs after the second round of layoffs at the General Motors plant in Lordstown.
Youngstown demolishes East Side home used as a dumping site
It’s part of a plan to take down vacant structures that are used for dumping
Canfield officials answer questions about council terms
Two November ballot measures would allow council members to serve up to four 4-year terms, if passed.
Man escapes from Warren police cruiser for 13 minutes
A city man escaped from a Warren police cruiser early Wednesday after being arrested on a domestic-violence charge, but it only got him 13 minutes of freedom.
Additional victim in South Side child-porn case
A superseding indictment accuses Daniel Fleischer of coercing two minor victims to engage in sexual conduct which he filmed and shared with others.
Comprehensive Logistics among fastest-growing companies in U.S.
The Youngstown-based business lands at No. 4,697 on the annual list.
Struthers completes road resurfacing, sidewalk installation
Seven streets were resurfaced over the summer.
High court issues stay on Hundley execution
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered a stay on the execution of Lance Hundley while his appeal remains pending.
ABC water district plans to levy fee on home, business owners
Boardman Administrator Jason Loree shows a photo of himself in an area of the township that floods often at the ABC Water and Storm Water meeting at the township government center Wednesday.
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Births
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Songwriter to greet fans
Songwriter to greet fans BOARDMAN Struthers native Darla Rae Perlozzi, a country music
MADE THE LIST
MADE THE LIST A partial list of winners of the second phase includes: Apportis LLC, Dublin,
Calling teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ officials weigh ban on products
Calling teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ officials weigh ban on products By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
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