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‘Bad Moms’ promises comic relief

Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune I had three thoughts when I watched the new trailer for “Bad


Supreme Court struggling to define public corruption

Editorial: Fifty-two years ago, Associ- ate Justice Potter Stewart gave the Supreme Court of the United States


Backing Trump is risky

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON For the next six months we must watch the


Is racial profiling at the heart of economic espionage probes?

Opinion: By George Koo and Daniel Olmos Los Angeles Times In recent years, federal prosecutors have


Daughter counts many wonders of motherhood

Opinion: Daughter counts many wonders of motherhood What makes a mother? Anyone who has or had a loving


Investing in local artistry

Opinion: It was a sold-out room Thursday night at The Soap Gallery on Champion Street in downtown Youngstown.


Meet Sheryl Sandberg: COO of Facebook and single mom

Opinion: WASHINGTON Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, would be the first to


Y’town is on the precipice

Opinion: The criminally tarnished mayor of Youngstown, John A. McNally, says he won’t participate in the


Trump’s presidential bid built on political slogans

Editorial: There is a number that must be sending shock waves through the nation’s political establishment: 10


Valley stands out as hub of promising scholarship

Editorial: Should you happen to stumble upon an unusually large number of students, teachers and staff smiling


Election questions abound

Opinion: The Indiana dust has now settled, but there are still plenty of questions remaining as we continue


History shows quick and easy answers lead to catastrophes

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: One of the problems with being a pessimist is that you can


Whiners, diners on cruise to Cuba

Opinion: By Gary Stein Sun Sentinel It didn’t take long for the cruise complaints to start. About a


Website aims to increase victim services for young men of color

Opinion: One of my colleagues recently sent me an email with an interesting title in the subject line. It


Surprise! Ohio Gov. Kasich quits the Republican race for president

Opinion: Perhaps Ohio Gov. John Kasich was too busy enjoying his time traveling, eating and losing to