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The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war

Iran's Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war. Its statement said it would negotiate with the United States in Islamabad beginning Friday. "It is emphasized that this does not signify the termination of the war," the statement said. "Our hands ...

Nation and world at a glance for April 7

Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed two women and a toddler. The attack heavily damaged an apartment block, with rescuers pulling four people from the rubble. Eleven people ...

Girard official gets key Boardman post

BOARDMAN — The township has a new administrator. Trustees announced at Monday’s regular meeting that Girard Safety Service Director Mark Ragozine will take over the job from Jason Loree, who is awaiting a kidney transplant. The announcement brings an end to months of speculation over ...

Trial begins for man accused in beating of boys

YOUNGSTOWN — Lynell M. Stanley, 40, went on trial Monday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on two counts of felonious assault and one count of misdemeanor assault in an Oct. 13 incident in which he is accused of causing serious physical harm to two boys at a home on East Lucius Avenue on ...

Steve Bannon wins court fight to have his charges dismissed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, on Monday won a Supreme Court order that is expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress. Prodded by the Trump administration, the justices threw out an appellate ...

Beachwood man escapes facility, threatens staff

LIBERTY — A Beachwood man is facing multiple charges after allegedly arming himself with a metal bar to escape a mental health facility — later hiding in a nearby residential garage Sunday night. Gabriel Truitt, 26, pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal damaging and trespassing in ...