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Marquette Chris Otule (42) reaches through the basket to block a shot by North Carolina's Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half of an an East regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J.

Marquette Chris Otule (42) reaches through the basket to block ...

Marquette Chris Otule (42) reaches through the basket to block a shot by North Carolina's Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half of an an East regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament ...


Cleveland Cavaliers' Samardo Samuels (24) shoots over Detroit Pistons' Austin Daye (5) in the first quarter in an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Samardo Samuels (24) shoots over Detroit Pistons' Austin ...

Cleveland Cavaliers' Samardo Samuels (24) shoots over Detroit Pistons' Austin Daye (5) in the first quarter in an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Cleveland.


Brian Crawford Scott, ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, sings the national anthem and welcomes the audience to the "Fully Charged" show at the Covelli Center Friday night.

Brian Crawford Scott, ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & ...

Brian Crawford Scott, ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, sings the national anthem and welcomes the audience to the "Fully Charged" show at the Covelli Center Friday night.


Tammy Chumley, far right, a teacher at the Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University, works with students at the center. The center is located on the first floor of Fedor Hall at YSU. With 70 students and 35 staff members, the center is contemplating a move to larger quarters.

Tammy Chumley, far right, a teacher at the Rich Center ...

Tammy Chumley, far right, a teacher at the Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University, works with students at the center. The center is located on the first floor of Fedor Hall at YSU. ...


Olivia Terry, an aunt of Lorthea Hawkins, plays the harp during the reading.

Olivia Terry, an aunt of Lorthea Hawkins, plays the harp ...

Olivia Terry, an aunt of Lorthea Hawkins, plays the harp during the reading.


Sri Lankan Muslims burn an effigy of U.S. President Barack Obama during a protest rally against the allied forces' air strike in Libya, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, March 25, 2011. NATO's military staff is drawing up detailed plans to assume full control of the no-fly zone over Libya in coming days, after member nations agreed to take on the operation from a U.S.-led coalition.

Sri Lankan Muslims burn an effigy of U.S. President Barack ...

Sri Lankan Muslims burn an effigy of U.S. President Barack Obama during a protest rally against the allied forces' air strike in Libya, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, March 25, 2011. NATO's military staff is ...


The honorable Benita Y. Pearson is sworn in by Senator Sherrod Brown at the Butler Institute of American Art.

The honorable Benita Y. Pearson is sworn in by Senator ...

The honorable Benita Y. Pearson is sworn in by Senator Sherrod Brown at the Butler Institute of American Art.


Activists of Communist Party of India burn an effigy of the United States as they protest against the military attack on Libya by the U.S., in Hyderabad, India, Friday, March 25, 2011. NATO's military staff is drawing up detailed plans to assume full control of the no-fly zone over Libya in coming days, after member nations agreed to take on the operation from a U.S.-led coalition.

Activists of Communist Party of India burn an effigy of ...

Activists of Communist Party of India burn an effigy of the United States as they protest against the military attack on Libya by the U.S., in Hyderabad, India, Friday, March 25, 2011. NATO's military staff ...


Parents and students gather after students were released following an early morning shooting at West Middle School in Martinsville, Ind., Friday, March 25, 2011. A gunman opened fire at the middle school before classes began Friday, shooting a student in the stomach, police said. A 15-year-old classmate who had been suspended was taken into custody.

Parents and students gather after students were released following an ...

Parents and students gather after students were released following an early morning shooting at West Middle School in Martinsville, Ind., Friday, March 25, 2011. A gunman opened fire at the middle school before classes began ...


Police officers advise drivers to take a diversion at a checkpoint in Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture, at the 30 kilomters (20 miles) point from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, northeastern Japan.

Police officers advise drivers to take a diversion at a ...

Police officers advise drivers to take a diversion at a checkpoint in Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture, at the 30 kilomters (20 miles) point from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, northeastern Japan.


Kentucky's Josh Harrellson, left, fights for control of the ball with Ohio State's Jared Sullinger, right, during the first half of an an East regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 25, 2011, in Newark, N.J.

Kentucky's Josh Harrellson, left, fights for control of the ball ...

Kentucky's Josh Harrellson, left, fights for control of the ball with Ohio State's Jared Sullinger, right, during the first half of an an East regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March ...


Loreatha Hawkins’ sister, Audrey Tillis of Austintown, reads the fairy tale at the presentation in the community room of Liberty High School.

Loreatha Hawkins’ sister, Audrey Tillis of Austintown, reads the fairy ...

Loreatha Hawkins’ sister, Audrey Tillis of Austintown, reads the fairy tale at the presentation in the community room of Liberty High School.


Loreatha V. Hawkins of Campbell talks to third- and fourth-graders from E.J. Blott Elementary School in Liberty, about following their dreams. That’s a message in her fairy tale, “The Prince and the Musical Castle.”

Loreatha V. Hawkins of Campbell talks to third- and fourth-graders ...

Loreatha V. Hawkins of Campbell talks to third- and fourth-graders from E.J. Blott Elementary School in Liberty, about following their dreams. That’s a message in her fairy tale, “The Prince and the Musical Castle.”


Ohio State coach Jim Tressel shakes hands as he rides off the field on the back of a golf cart with his wife, Ellen, after Ohio State defeated Arkansas 31-26 in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel shakes hands as he rides ...

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel shakes hands as he rides off the field on the back of a golf cart with his wife, Ellen, after Ohio State defeated Arkansas 31-26 in the Sugar Bowl NCAA ...


Travis Mills (red), 4, of Canfield, Caiden Smith (blue), 6, of Austintown, and DeeAnna Mills (white), 6, of Canfield, watch a pre-show perfomance Friday night at the Covelli Center.

Travis Mills (red), 4, of Canfield, Caiden Smith (blue), 6, ...

Travis Mills (red), 4, of Canfield, Caiden Smith (blue), 6, of Austintown, and DeeAnna Mills (white), 6, of Canfield, watch a pre-show perfomance Friday night at the Covelli Center.