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Iran peace deal could be in jeopardy, top Iran diplomat says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out ...

Nation and world at a glance for June 17

B-52 took sharp turn before crashing, killing 8 on board LOS ANGELES — A flight tracking website shows that the B-52 that crashed during a test flight at an Air Force base in California took a sharp turn before plunging to the ground. Limited tracking data shows it plummeted at a ...

DeWine decries death penalty

Gov. Mike DeWine said he opposes the death penalty as it is not a deterrent against violent crimes, but he faces an uphill battle to convince the state Legislature to either abolish it or put it in front of voters to decide its fate. DeWine, a Republican, said Tuesday: “I no longer believe ...

Ultium layoffs strain village

LORDSTOWN — Village Solicitor William Blank informed officials Monday that income tax collections are down $1.76 million this year compared to the same time last year. Blank said the amount covers the first five months of the year. He said contributing to the decrease are the layoffs at ...

Vindicator reporter wins 1st Amendment Award

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Press Club will honor three outstanding local communications professionals at this year’s Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner. David Skolnick, politics writer for The Vindicator for the past 26 years, will receive the club’s First Amendment Award for his ...

Lordstown extends data center moratorium

LORDSTOWN — With the current 180-day moratorium on data centers expiring on Independence Day, village council on Monday approved by emergency reading extending that moratorium for another 180 days, effective July 5. Village council on Monday had a public hearing on the extension, with few ...