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Report shows rise in US suicide rates

Report shows rise in US suicide rates SEATTLE Suicide rates inched up in nearly every U.S. state

Sex workers slam Giuliani for saying Daniels isn’t credible

Associated Press LOS ANGELES President Donald Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani, said Stormy

Asylum-seekers, undeterred by Trump, line up at border

Associated Press TIJUANA, MEXICO Undaunted by President Donald Trump’s tough talk on

Trumbull Republicans’ election of officers provides contrast to Democrats

Scientists reap data from Hawaii’s rumbling Kilauea volcano

Associated Press HONOLULU Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano may be disrupting life in paradise with its

Analysis: HUD plan would raise rents for poor by 20%

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Housing Secretary Ben Carson says his latest proposal to

Study says kids’ vaping not up, but some are skeptical

Associated Press NEW YORK Vaping held steady last year in high-school students and declined in

DOJ offers new briefing as lawmakers dispute spy claim

Associated Press WASHINGTON Trying to combat President Donald Trump’s allegations of misconduct,

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Pippa Middleton reveals she’s pregnant LONDON Pippa Middleton is following in her

Local schools lose more than $24 million to ECOT

Public schools in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties lost more than $24 million to the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow charter school since its inception in 2012.

Developer confirms plans to build Meijer in Boardman

Some township residents are concerned about the impact of the project.

Youngstown council concerned over new mowing program

The city is paying more per cut than when YNDC handled it.

New interim provost possible at YSU

Youngstown State University may have a new interim provost after today’s Board of Trustees meeting.

Girard Mahoning River Flats Canoe/Kayak Launch ribbon-cutting ceremony is Saturday

The city was awarded a $68,855 ODNR grant in 2016 for the project.

4-day Salem Super Cruise starts today

Admission to the event, which features a wide variety of vehicles, is free.

Accused rapist violates bond, gets house arrest

Robert Boyd used cellphones, computer despite a court order prohibiting him from going online

Boardman stabbing suspect in custody

The suspect’s mother told police she believed her son may have committed the stabbing.

Justice Department says Warren Police Department still in full compliance

But takes note of instances of rudeness and unprofessionalism

Over 20 people picked up in 2-day, Warren-area warrant sweep

Sutton: If DeWine opposes right-to-work he should say so

The Republican gov nominee says the issue is ‘not on our agenda at all’