The USA Patriot Act is due to expire at the end of the year, so lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working diligently to draft a new version of the law. While the law should be scrapped altogether, Republican lawmakers are actually preparing to grant new, more sweeping powers to the FBI. Any measure that will further intrude on the privacy of citizens should be duly avoided.
CLEVELAND -A privately owned bridge over the Ohio River owned by a campaign contributor to Rep. Bob Ney would be demolished under a provision that Ney has inserted in a transportation bill making its way through Congress.
Though people are no more likely to catch a disease from gym equipment than a common household object, sanitation at fitness centers, such as Ping Center, is still a concern for users.
LONDON -One Guantanamo prisoner told a military panel that American troops beat him so badly he wets his pants. Another detainee claimed U.S. troops stripped prisoners in Afghanistan and intimidated them with dogs so they would admit to militant activity.
COLUMBUS -Though Senate Republicans scaled back a voucher program for children in failing schools, they have proposed their own get-tough approach for districts that are not making the grade.
LOS ANGELES -Payback for the Sith has meant a real payday at the box office.
ARLINGTON, Va. -Quoting letters of the fallen from the war in Iraq, President Bush vowed yesterday to a Memorial Day audience of military families and soldiers in uniform that the nation will honor its dead by striving for peace and democracy, no matter the cost.
When Lindsey Price scored her first collegiate goal, and the team's only goal against Michigan in just the fifth game last fall, she didn't know she would be the only Bobcat named to the All-MAC freshman team and a face to watch for next season.
Stewart ripped a 2-2 pitch from Riske (1-2) over the wall in straightaway center field and into the empty picnic pavilion as the Twins won the third straight extra-inning game between the AL Central rivals.
CINCINNATI --Oliver Perez continued his success against the Cincinnati Reds and got plenty of support from a balanced offense, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory last night that snapped a four-game losing streak.
Could a gung-ho youngster even hope to rival the epic career of a master?
East Elementary children packed into the theatre yesterday morning to see the dress rehearsal of SOD
When Ohio University students return to Athens in the fall, Court Street will be more than a road between the new Baker Center and East Carpenter Street -it will also be a gateway to fantasy worlds, race tracks and the future.
The inscription on Ohio University's College Gate states the following: Religion
A 43-year-old Glouster man convicted for his role in helping cover up a double murder committed by his son was re-sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison.
The Ohio University interim vice president for Finance and Administration emphasized his longevity at OU at the second open forum for vice presidential candidates in the Human Resources and Training Building yesterday afternoon.
WASHINGTON -The White House is stiff-arming Democrats over classified information about President Bush's pick for United Nations ambassador, and the Senate should put off a vote on the embattled nominee until next month, a Democratic opponent argued yesterday.
Ohio University has selected the firm Eastman & Beaudine to assist in their search for a new Athletic Director. The Dallas, Texas, based firm will help the search committee identify and screen potential candidates for the job.
Determination, confidence and excitement are the emotions running through three Ohio athletes as they prepare to head off to the NCAA Regionals in Bloomington, Ind., where they will compete in five events.
Ohio cross country assistant coach Mitch Bentley set many records in his days running for the Bobcats and is finishing up his second year as a coach for cross country and track and field. The four-year letter-earner recently talked with The Post's Nick Miller about the upcoming season, the quirks about distance runners and his days at OU.
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