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DC suspect’s shot struck agent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities have determined that buckshot from the gun of the man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump struck a Secret Service agent, according to the federal prosecutor overseeing the investigation. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said last week there was no evidence the agent was hit by friendly fire during the incident at a Washington hotel on April 25, but she went beyond that Sunday in saying a shot from one of Cole Tomas Allen’s weapons ...

Boardman police blotter

Boardman Police activity reported April 22-30: April 30, 4 a.m. — Jamar R. Berry, 45, 3973 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, was arrested by Youngstown police on a Boardman theft warrant. April 29, 2:30 p.m. — Brett D. Busch, 60, 2134 Roy St., Youngstown, was served at the Trumbull County jail on a Boardman vandalism warrant. 5:27 a.m. — Jonathan J. McFall, 33, 3266 Southern Blvd., Youngstown, was arrested at Dunkin’, 3900 Market St., on a Brookfield warrant for menacing and was issued a summons for obstructing official business and possession of drug paraphernalia. 5:22 ...

Giuliani in hospital in critical condition

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani, the ex-mayor of New York City and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, is in critical but stable condition at a hospital, his spokesman said Sunday. Spokesman Ted Goodman didn’t say what sent the 81-year-old to the hospital or how long he’s been ...

Nation and world at a glance for May 4

2 service members missing after military exercises CASABLANCA, Morocco — Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in military exercises, according to the United States Africa Command. The soldiers went missing during a recreational hike, not during training. The incident happened Saturday near the Cap Draa Training Area. A search and rescue operation involving the U.S., Morocco, and other countries is underway. The search team includes helicopters, ships, and mountain rescue units. The ongoing African Lion exercise, which began in ...

YSU spring commencements commence with College of Health

YOUNGSTOWN — Lexi Blakeman and Imani Griffin’s educational paths, career goals and diplomas differ considerably, though they are bound by deep faith in a higher guiding force. “I’m a Christian and I believe in Jesus, who probably helped me get through all four years,” Blakeman, a ...

Nation and world at a glance for May 2

Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with peace plan ISLAMABAD — U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries. Trump told reporters Friday at the White House that Iran wants to make a deal but he says they are asking for things he can’t agree to. Trump did not elaborate on what he sees as the proposal’s shortcomings. The president said negotiations have continued by phone after he called off his envoys’ trip to Pakistan last week. He expressed frustration with Iran’s ...