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Polygamist Case: Warrant Dropped for Key Figure
An arrest warrant has been dropped for a man thought to be the husband of a teenage girl whose report of abuse triggered a raid on a polygamous sect's Texas compound.
Food Prices at 'Historically High Levels'
As consumers across the country pay even more at the grocery store some in Congress wonder what they can do to help lower some of the prices.
Police: 'DC Madam' Palfrey Hanged Herself
Police say the woman convicted of running a high-end Washington prostitution ring killed herself in a Florida Gulf Coast town.
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McCain: Health Care System Falls Short
Republican presumptive presidential nominee John McCain campaigned in Ohio on Thursday where he stopped by a research hospital to talk about his health care proposals.
Sen. Barack Obama Calls for Changes to Tax Code
During a campaign stop with senior citizens in Indiana, Sen. Barack Obama called for an overhaul of the federal tax code.
Longtime Clinton Supporter Defects to Obama Camp
Joe Andrew, a longtime Clinton supporter and Indiana superdelegate, is switching his allegiance to Barack Obama. Obama has significantly cut into Clinton's lead in the race for superdelegates.
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Former Ohio AG Aide Says He Was Fired with No Investigation
Former chief of law, Rick Alli, says he was fired in April 0f 2007 after the attorney general learned he was still being paid by the Youngstown police department.
Boil Alert Issued for Jackson-Milton Township
A boil alert has been issued today after a major water break in Jackson Milton Townships.
Review to be Made of Elderly Liberty Resident's Death
The Kent State Trumbull Public Safety Training and Research center will review the facts and circumstances of the 9-1-1 call to determine the adequacy of the Liberty police department's response time.
Youngstown Man Sentenced to Life for Murder
Judge Krichbaum sentenced James Hall this morning to life in prison without the possibility of parole.  Hall faces an additional eight years for weapons and other violations.
Ohio Company Makes Splash with ATV's
Action Fabricators USA of East Liverpool demonstrated their Patented Alligator two ATV floatation device by crossing the Ohio River to West Virginia.
New Renovations Brings Theatre To Downtown Columbiana
After a year of floor-to-ceiling renovations, downtown Columbiana has a theatre that shows more than just movies.
Coalition Wants Sick Day Issue on Ballot
A coalition that wants to require most Ohio businesses to give their employees seven paid sick days a year, says it wants to put the issue on the November ballot.
Marc Dann Hires Political Consultant
Embattled Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has hired a political consultant to handle questions about the sexual harassment scandal in his office.
Youngstown City School Cuts Custodial Positions
The Youngstown City School District continues to cut costs and jobs in an attempt to get out of fiscal emergency.
Pennsylvania Vote Probe
The Mercer County District Attorney is investigating possible irregularities in last month's primary election voting.
YPD Officers Honored
More than 70 Youngstown Police Officers were honored for taking assault weapons, and violent criminals off the streets.
Youngstown Man to be Sentenced for Murdering Drug Informant
30-year-old James Hall is accused of shooting Jeffery Queen of Austintown last year.
WRTA Raises Fares
Gas prices and a budget crunch are forcing a rate increase at WRTA.
GM to Pay up to $200 Million to Help End American Axle Strike
General Motors Corp. says it will pay up to $200 million to help bring an end to a crippling labor dispute at parts supplier American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc.
Customers Waiting Hours for 23-cent Pizzas
Customers are waiting as long as 2 hours for cheap pizza as Papa John's makes good on its apology to Cleveland Cavaliers fans.
Mercer County Man Charged with Hit-and-run
A Mercer County man is accused of crashing his van into a horse-and-buggy, critically wounding an Amish man and killing the horse.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident in Beaver County kills an East Liverpool woman and severely injures her husband.
Austintown Middle School Threat Investigation
Police reports say a 13-year-old student told her mother she received a note from a 12-year-old classmate, saying she was going to kill her.
Convicted Killer Denied Parole
The state parole board refused to release Roy G. Green Junior, who was scheduled to get out of the Mansfield Correctional Institution in two months.
Youngstown Man Charged for Assaulting K-9
A Youngstown man is charged with assaulting a four-legged police officer. Bennie Lewis Junior is also charged with resisting arrest and breaking and entering.
Doctor Cleared of Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
Charges have been dropped against a Greenville doctor accused of causing the death of a five-year-old autistic boy.
Fire Truck Collides with Van; Kills Two
Two people are dead after a fire truck responding to a call collided with a minivan in Massillon.
Project Planned to Widening Route 224 in Canfield
A widening of route 224 and 625 will begin on May 15th.  The project will include two duel turning lanes, one on 224 and one on Lockwood Boulevard.
Police Continue Search for Horse Abuse Suspects
Police are still trying to identify the people responsible for the death of a blind horse in Shenango Township.
Area Congressmen Lead Effort to Limit Chinese Imports
Two area congressman are heading a bi-partisan effort to unveil legislation to help limit Chinese steel imports.
Community College Comes to the Valley
The Mahoning Valley is on track to be a part of the expansion of community college education in Ohio.
Driver Flees After Striking Buggy in Mercer County
Mercer State Police are asking for you help in finding a suspect accused of slamming into a horse and buggy, then fleeing the scene.
Local Bookstore Closing
A local bookstore is closing its doors. BDalton inside the Southern Park Mall will officially close on June the 14th.
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No Protests As Olympic Torch Arrives on Mainland
No disruptions have been being reported in Macau, where the Olympic torch today successfully made its way past glitzy Las Vegas-style casinos and pastel colored colonial buildings.
Volcano Forces Chile to Evacuate Villages
A volcanic eruption in southern Chile has authorities evacuating hundreds of residents in nearby villages. The government has declared a state of emergency.
Olympic Torch Back in China
The Olympic torch is back in Chinese territory, after a trip around the globe. The torch made a trek through Hong Kong on Friday. Now that the torch is back on Chinese soil, its expected that demonstrations will be limited.
One Year Later, McCanns Renew Appeal
The parents of Madeleine McCann, the British girl who disappeared in Portugal nearly a year ago, are appealing for leads again. They also said they think their young daughter is still alive.
Dungeon Dad May Have Planned to Free Daughter
Investigators say a man who imprisoned his daughter and some of the children he fathered with her in a dungeon for more than two decades warned his victims they would be gassed to death if they tried to overpower him.
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Money Minute: Chevron, Unemployment, Gas Prices
Chevron cashed in on soaring oil prices to begin the year with the most profitable first quarter in its history. The company posted earnings of$5.17 billion or $2.48 per share, up 10 percent from a year ago.(
Employers Cut 20,000 Jobs, Overall Rate Drops
Employers cut far fewer jobs in April than in recent months and the unemployment rate dropped to 5 percent.
Money Minute: ITunes, T-Bills, Jobless Claims
The Federal Reserve has auctioned more than $24 billion in Treasury securities. AP's Mark Hamrick reports on that and the rest of Thursday's top business headlines.
Exxon Mobil 1Q Profit Up 17 Percent
Exxon Mobil Corp., the world's largest publicly traded oil company, said Thursday record crude prices helped its net income grow 17 percent in the first quarter.
Money Minute: Fed Rate Cut, Iran Passes the Buck
The Federal Reserve has cut a key interest rate by a quarter-point. AP's Mark Hamrick reports on that and the rest of Wednesday's top business headlines.
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Raw Video: Stuck Pelican Rescued From Tree
Authorities in south Florida rescued a pelican that had snagged fishing line on its wing and then got stuck on a tree. Rescue workers removed the fishing line and the bird is expected to fully recover.
Tech Test: Touring the World From Your Desk
When it comes to chronicling a trip with digital photos, getting everything organized for presentation can be somewhat of a challenge.
Bush Honors National Teacher of the Year
President Bush honored National Teacher of the Year Michael Geisen of Prineville, Ore. at a White House ceremony Wednesday.
Web 2.0 Conference Explores Future of Web
This week marks the 15th anniversary of the launch of the World Wide Web. Industry insiders at the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco discuss what Internet users can expect over the next 15 years.
Squid Defrost: Scientists Pore Over Huge Beast
Scientists defrost one of the largest squid ever caught, studying the creature before it is put on public display in New Zealand.
"Grand Theft Auto IV' Goes on Sale
It what could be the biggest media launch in history, "Grand Theft Auto IV" has hit store shelves.
Greek Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter
Greek Orthodox Christians celebrated the Christian festival of Easter on Sunday by holding a procession in Jerusalem.
Google's Book Search Not Without Issue
With the proliferation of the Internet, the printed page may one day go the way of the stone tablet. But with an estimated 50 to 100 million books already in print, getting those works in digital format is a monumental task.
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Balding Penguin Gets a Wetsuit
A 25-year-old African Penguin at San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences was losing its feathers making him too cold to swim. So biologists took a page from local surfers to keep him warm.
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Review: Downey Dazzles in 'Iron Man'
The AP's Alicia Quarles reviews 'Iron Man' starring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. She says it's a must-see summer blockbuster.
Is Mariah Sporting an Engagement Rock?
Did Mariah Carey marry Nick Cannon this week? That's the buzz, but reps for both stars won't confirm.
Diaz Talks About Father's Death at Film Premiere
Cameron Diaz, walks the red carpet with Ashton Kutcher for the Las Vegas premiere of their film, 'What Happens in Vegas' and makes her first public comments about her father's recent death.
Another Ex-nanny Sues Rob Lowe, Wife
Former Lowe family nanny Laura Boyce and her attorney Gloria Allred speak to the media in L.A. Boyce alleges that Sheryl Lowe walked around naked in front of her and made crude sexual comments about her boyfriend.
Brooke Shields to Appear on 'Hannah Montana'
Check out clips of 'Hannah Montana' - with Brooke Shields playing then teen star's mom - in an episode airing May 4th. Shields also reveals the episode plot line.
Uma Testifies Against Her Stalker
Uma Thurman is seen arriving at a lower Manhattan courthouse, where she testified against the man accused of stalking her.
Timberlake Joins Madonna for Free NYC Concert
Check out Madonna and Justin Timberlake as they perform Madonna's new song, '4 Minutes,' part of Madonna's free concert at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC to celebrate the release of her album, 'Hard Candy."
McDreamy Is a 'Made' Man at New York Premiere
Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan hit the red carpet for the New York premiere of their new romantic comedy 'Made of Honor.' Dempsey plays lothario Tom who falls for his best friend Hannah.
Paula Abdul's Latest Flub on 'American Idol'
Paula Abdul seemed a bit confused after 'American Idol' changed its format and had judges take notes hold appraisals until the end of each singing round.
Alleged Stalker of Uma Thurman on Trial in NYC
A former mental patient is accused of repeatedly appearing at the door of actress Uma Thurman and leaving her a frightening letter according to court testimony Tuesday. He faces charges of stalking and aggravated harrassment.
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