Pope John Paul II Leads Good Friday Pilgrims in Rome
Pope John Paul II heard the confession of a dozen pilgrims from diverse nations who came to St Peter's Basilica for Good Friday. Later the Pope raised a five foot wooden cross and led a torchlight procession through the Colosseum in a reenactment of Jesus' march to crucifixion.
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Los Angeles officer says no racism in reference to gorillas in the mist minutes before beating
Grand jury transcripts reveal a Los Angeles police officer who spoke of gorillas in the mist minutes before the assault on a black motorist. The statements are analyzed amid four officers charged in the beating and ongoing investigations.
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Jeff Riesen Resigns for Avon Lake High Coaching Job
Jeff Riesen, Elyria High football coach for three seasons, leaves to take the same post at Avon Lake High School. Cavaliers fall 110 108 to Celtics in Friday night NBA action. Duke challenges UNLV as NCAA tournament continues in Indianapolis. Partly sunny with highs 35 to 40, clear and cold tonight. Details on Page A-3.
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Economy indicators imply recovery as leading index rises
The Commerce Department reports a 1.1 percent February rise in the Index of Leading Economic Indicators, the largest gain in nearly three years, while new home sales jump 16.2 percent the biggest rise in almost five years. Analysts weigh timing of recession’s end amid housing upturn.
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Lorain Wife Welcome Home Sailor From Gulf War
Sherry Cortes waited nearly two weeks for her husband German to return from the Persian Gulf. On Thursday he stepped off the USS Wisconsin at Norfolk's Pier 5, reuniting with their 7 month old son Jonathan and a family from Lorain. The scene reflected widespread relief as sailors from the Wisconsin and other ships returned, with families and communities hailing them as heroes.
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Cobb gets probation in sex case
Former Olmsted Falls High School teacher Greg Cobb, 34, of Medina, was sentenced to two years probation plus a three year suspended jail term after a March conviction on two counts of gross sexual imposition involving students. He must avoid child employment, undergo sex counseling, complete 150 hours of community service, and cannot harass victims or witnesses.
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Arab journalists urge release of Terry Anderson and John McCarthy
The International Committee for the Defense of Journalists urged their release. The group, formed by the Federation of Arab News Agencies, said the Lebanon kidnappings violate human values and impede objective reporting of Arab and Islamic news.
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