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Historical society learns of life of political service

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LIBERTY — Two dozen people heard Janet Weir Creighton talk about her experiences as former director of Intergovernmental Affairs under former President George W. Bush on Saturday morning at Denny’s on Belmont Avenue for the monthly Memories of a Lifetime program sponsored by the William ...

YSU students assemble for Israeli government simulation

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YOUNGSTOWN — A Model Knesset took place Thursday evening at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown to educate both a group of Youngstown State University political science students and the local community about Israel’s complex political system. Knesset in Hebrew means “assembly” ...

8 children killed in mass shooting in Louisiana

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SHREVEPORT, La. — A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early Sunday, police in Shreveport said. The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were people ...

3 Mahoning Democrats seek seat in Ohio House of Representatives

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YOUNGSTOWN — With state Rep. Lauren McNally choosing to run for Mahoning County commissioner, three Democrats are competing in their party’s primary to be the nominee for the 58th Ohio House District seat. Running in the Democratic primary are John Boccieri of Poland, a former congressman ...

Iran reverses course, fully closes Strait of Hormuz

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CAIRO — The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait is closed until the U.S. ...

Iran reopens strait; blockade of ports to continue, Trump says

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BEIRUT (AP) — Iran leaders said Friday they have fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels. However, U.S. President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its ...