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Iran proposes plan to open Strait of Hormuz, end war

CAIRO — Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, two regional officials said Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump seems ...

YSU plans growth in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Officials with Youngstown State University said Saturday’s event at its Steubenville campus was more than an open house. “What you are seeing today, in spite of the enthusiasm, is a starting point,” said YSU President Bill Johnson while speaking in Founders Hall. ...

Writings show mindset of DC suspect

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before an attack that authorities ...

Nation and world at a glance for April 27

Trump proposes peace talks over the telephone ISLAMABAD — Iran’s foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan’s leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington. But President Donald Trump says the two sides can talk by phone instead. Abbas ...

Reactions to DC shooting, mayhem from the Valley

Reactions from officials about the shooting Saturday at the White House Correspondents Dinner: BISHOP DAVID BONNAR of the Diocese of Youngstown said, “The United States is built on freedom and respect for all. There is no room for violence that endangers the life of any human being. ...

School board in Girard cuts two positions in Reduction In Force

GIRARD — Because of financial concerns the school district is facing, the Girard Board of Education has approved a reduction in force of two positions. The cut positions, effective June 30, are an assistant athletic director and a technology assistant. Superintendent Bryan O’Hara said ...