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Trump calls off attacks; oil prices fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. That news sent oil prices tumbling Sunday. The U.S. president said a plan was in place for U.S. forces to carry out “the biggest attack since World War II” on Sunday. But he decided to scrap the plan and give diplomacy more time to play out after hearing from key Gulf leaders — including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — as well as at the request of ...

Moreno slams his ex-son-in-law on abuse allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, said his former son-in-law, U.S. Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should “seek professional help” as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on X on Sunday. Moreno, who has ...

Milton event honors Revolutionary War soldiers from area

MILTON TOWNSHIP — An America250 celebration honored soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War on Friday at Lake Milton State Park Amphitheater at Craig Beach. The 22 soldiers honored were men who settled in what would become Milton Township, and their descendants attended the ...

Nation and world at a glance for Aug. 3

Suspect in shooting at Idaho restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams. Police on Sunday credited an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots at Williams, diverting him from the restaurant. Authorities said they are confident that Williams acted alone. In all, four people died, including the gunman, and seven were injured in the shooting at a recently opened ...

Patrol’s ‘eye in the sky’ helps to capture suspect

YOUNGSTOWN — Shawn Rodriguez-Perez, 24, remained in the Mahoning County jail Saturday after being arraigned Friday in Youngstown Municipal Court on felony charges of fleeing and eluding and receiving stolen property in a Wednesday incident in which a Youngstown police officer, U.S. marshal ...

Police blotters for Austintown, Boardman, Canfield for Aug. 3

Austintown Police activity reported July 24-29: July 29, 8:53 p.m. — David Moore was arrested on a criminal trespassing charge at 990 Compass West Drive 7:34 p.m. — Theft of a wallet and unauthorized use of credit cards reported at Walmart. 2:48 a.m. — Tyrese M. Altman was ...