BAGHDAD, Iraq -American troops backed by helicopters and war planes launched a major offensive against followers of Iraq's most wanted insurgent, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, in a desert area near the Syrian border, and as many as 100 militants were killed, U.S. officials said yesterday.
MOSCOW -Leaders of the victors and the vanquished united yesterday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany, with Russian President Vladimir Putin hosting President Bush and dozens of others in a Red Square celebration replete with goose-stepping soldiers, a hammer-and-sickle flag and other symbols of the Soviet era.
Though the citizens of Nelsonville voted against the income tax levy to maintain public safety, there was a near-unanimous agreement at last night's City Council meeting that the city needs a code enforcement officer.
CINCINNATI -Duke Energy Corp. has agreed to buy rival power company Cinergy Corp. in a stock deal worth $9 billion that will create one of the nation's largest power generators.
Scott Mayle was the highlight of the weekend for Ohio track and field as he qualified for two NCAA regional events at the Campbell/Wright Open in Akron.
Mother's Day falls during Ohio University's Moms' Weekend, and many activities have been planned around campus for students to enjoy with their mothers.
For the second consecutive weekend, the Ohio baseball team will face one of the top teams in the Mid-American Conference as they play host to Ball State in their final home conference series of the year.
Sunday is Mother's Day. The only reason you have made it this far is because of a little lady we all like to call Mom. So now it's time to pay up and show your appreciation. The rest of the time you can go back to ignoring her, but let's try really hard to pay attention to her on this special day. Take an extra Adderall if you have to.
For years, when I thought about public radio, the only notions I could muster usually related to obscure classical music, droning voices and that cheesy All Things Considered music. The local station bored me -until I actually started paying attention to the news reports and feature stories.
Ohioans might get a second chance to decide whether to provide an additional $500 million for the next seven years to the Third Frontier Project, a program designed to spur the development of high-tech research and industry in the state.
In an apparent change of heart, U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland, D-Lisbon, yesterday told democratic leaders he will run for Ohio governor in 2006, despite stating four months ago he would not join the race, according to The Associated Press.
Megan Wilson of Coolville just celebrated her 20th birthday and has already landed herself a role on a new TV show.
To compare the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to the back of the moon -as some pro-drilling Senators recently have -is like comparing death and life. The Arctic Refuge is one of the last places on Earth with all of its original inhabitants still intact. All the plants and animals that were there are still there, making it among the most important areas in the world to protect.
A spectacular career will come to an end this weekend. Second baseman Jenny Tisevich will play her last games for the Bobcats, as they travel to Buffalo to play the last three games of the season.
With five weeks to go and forecasts promising, students can enjoy signature events of Ohio University in the spring, including Palmerfest, barbecues at Strouds Run and the conversion of all passable sidewalks into cornhole tournaments.
Joel Schechtman said he is ready for Moms' Weekend, traditionally one of the biggest sales weekends of the year for local bars. Like many bar owners, he stocked his wine and liquor supplies -and he ordered extra spinach.
The Ohio men's golf team is in Westerville this weekend as they look to bring home their first Mid-American Conference title in a quarter century.
An Ohio University Police lieutenant accused of sexually harassing and inappropriately touching another officer's wife called the allegations unsubstantiated and false yesterday in a statement released by his attorney.
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