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Arrest shows challenge of keeping rogues off Border Patrol
The arrest of a Border Patrol supervisor on allegations that he killed four women calls new attention to the agency’s problems keeping rogue officers off its force as it faces intense pressure to hire thousands more agents.
Lacking quality weed extract, US researchers turn to Canada
In a rare move, the U.S. government has approved the importation of marijuana extracts from Canada for a clinical trial, highlighting a new avenue for American researchers who have long had trouble obtaining the drug for medical studies.
Putin seeks to defuse downing of Russian plane off Syria
A Russian reconnaissance aircraft was shot down by Syria forces responding to an Israeli airstrike, killing all 15 people aboard, in what President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday was “a chain of tragic accidental circumstances.”
Senate backs bill to avert shutdown, boost military spending
The Senate on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging, $854 billion bill that funds the military and a host of civilian agencies for the next year and provides a short-term fix to keep the government open through early December.
US again slashing number of refugees it will accept
For a second straight year, the U.S. will slash the number of refugees it will accept, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, insisting amid criticism from human rights groups that the country is still committed to providing sanctuary to people fleeing the world’s danger zones.
Trump: Declassified Russia probe papers expose ‘bad things’
President Donald Trump is flexing his executive power to declassify secret documents in the Russia investigation, an extraordinary move he says will ensure that “really bad things” at the FBI are exposed. But the decision, made against the backdrop of Trump’s spiraling outrage at the special counsel’s Russia investigation, may expose sensitive sources and methods and brush up against privacy law protections, experts say.
Vindy.com hosts Issue 1 debate today
YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot, will be the topic of a live debate from 10 to 11 a.m. today on Vindy.com.
What's next for Northside Regional Medical Center?
It will likely be an emotional day for the hundreds of Northside Regional Medical Center employees whose last day at the hospital is today.
New Panera Bread on South Avenue up and running
BOARDMAN As Covelli Enterprises owner Sam Covelli walked through the company’s newest Panera Bread cafe at its grand opening Tuesday, the Mahoning Valley businessman stopped and chatted with customers. Some he recognized from the early days of his Panera Bread franchise, which started 20 years ago with a location on Boardman-Poland Road.
Pa. brewing company serves up gourmet beers, burgers
What goes well with a great burger? A great, cold beer you say. Well, at Crooked Tongue Brewing you get the best of both worlds.
EXCLUSIVE: ZIP code error returns election mail to sender
The requests are getting to the right place, elections officials say,
‘Still work to do’ in light of 50th anniversary of Fair House Act
The Fair Housing Act became law in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Officials turn valve on new Canfield Township water tower
The new $2 million tower holds 500,000 gallons and connects 21 new township properties to Aqua Ohio water lines.
Appeals-court judge serves on jury
Judge Kathleen Bartlett said performing jury duty increased her faith in the American judicial system.