Somerset man wants charges of not having child in restraint dropped NEW LEXINGTON - The defense attorney for a Somerset man wants a charge of not having his 12-year-old daughter in a child restraint dismissed. Read >

Crowd gets intimate at the Roseville Shine and Show ROSEVILLE - Despite cloudy skies and a little rain Sunday morning, plenty of local classic car owners and enthusiasts turned out for the Roseville Lions Club Car Shine and Show at the National Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center in Roseville. Read >

Zwelling's capital works plan set for more discussion ZANESVILLE - City Council will hold a final work session tonight to discuss a plan by Mayor Howard Zwelling to make more than $1 million in improvements to Secrest Auditorium, Gant Municipal Stadium and a new skatepark. Read >

Church puts out the welcome mat DRESDEN - Many complain about the youths of today, but few want to take part in pushing them in the right direction. Read >

Model T gathering Read >

Local Biggest Loser winners announced ZANESVILLE - After a successful 12 weeks of weight loss, organizers recently announced the top winners of the Zanesville Weight Loss Challenge. Read >

Ministers challenge legal group's pulpit plan COLUMBUS - A group of mainline ministers in swing state Ohio is challenging a push by a conservative legal organization to allow pastors to endorse or oppose political candidates. Read >

Hidden guns easier to carry under Ohio law changes CINCINNATI (AP) - Concealed weapons permit holders can now keep a gun hidden in a car as long as they're carrying it in a secure holster, one of several changes to Ohio's conceal carry law taking effect Monday. Read >

Ohio lawmakers push tougher illegal immigration legislation COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio lawmakers and local officials frustrated by what they call federal government inaction on illegal immigration are pushing for stronger enforcement laws and are demanding that employers do more to prove their workers have legal status. Read >

BRIEFS CAMBRIDGE - The Cambridge Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that one female is dead after a car accident Saturday night. Read >

Mortgage bail-out rallies markets Financial markets rally as the US government rescues mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Read >

Sarkozy to press Moscow on Georgia French President Nicolas Sarkozy leads an EU mission to press Russia to honour the terms of a peace plan for Georgia. Read >

Cuba hammered by Hurricane Ike Giant waves and torrential rain from Hurricane Ike are battering Cuba but the storm has now weakened to a Category Two. Read >

US to review Afghan attack case US forces in Afghanistan are to review an inquiry into an air raid as video evidence suggests scores of civilians were killed. Read >

'Vote-rigging' mars Angola poll An EU observer reports widespread vote-rigging in Angola, where the ruling MPLA is expected to win a landslide. Read >

Hong Kong democrats keep veto Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp does better than expected in legislative elections, and retains key powers of veto, say reports. Read >

'Climate crisis' needs brain gain The former UK chief scientist says the climate challenge is so great, it demands the most brilliant minds tackle it. Read >

Mbeki bids to save Zimbabwe talks South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki flies to Zimbabwe to revive deadlocked talks. Read >

Spears dominates MTV awards show Britney Spears steals the show at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, winning three prizes. Read >

Hugging, stroking benefits fractious chimps A new study provides the first evidence that consolation in primates, such as hugging and stroking, can reduce stress levels after a fight. Read >

If you want a date, don't beat around the bush Telling someone you fancy 'I really like you' could make him or her find you more attractive, research suggests. Read >

Serena plans new era of dominance New world number one Serena Williams warns her rivals she has a renewed passion for tennis after winning her third US Open title. Read >

Murray stuns Nadal to reach final Britain's Andy Murray completes a stunning win over world number one Rafael Nadal at the US Open to reach his first Grand Slam final. Read >

Day in pictures Striking images from around the world Read >

Final stretch As convention fever fades, race for US presidency begins Read >

End is nigh Why are people so fond of predicting the world's end? Read >

Poll turn-around Why Hong Kong's Legislative vote defied expectations Read >

In video Can market forces save the Amazon rainforest? Read >

A class apart The educational crisis in East Jerusalem Read >

UN to suspend food aid in Darfur The UN says it will halt food aid distribution in parts of Darfur because of attacks. Read >

Brazil oil boom 'to end poverty' Profits from major new offshore oil fields will be used to eradicate poverty and boost education, Brazil's President Lula vows. Read >

Thai leader in court over TV show Thailand's PM Samak Sundaravej says the army will not stage a coup against his government, despite weeks of street protests. Read >

Iraq Palestinians head to Iceland About 30 Palestinians from a refugee camp along the Iraqi-Syrian border are due to leave for resettlement in Iceland. Read >

Cairo rockslide death toll climbs The death toll from a devastating rockslide that crushed dozens of houses in Egypt's capital, Cairo, reaches 43. Read >

Nano car plant protest suspended Opposition groups blocking work at a Tata Motors plant suspend protests after the government agrees to return land. Read >

Unions vote for mass pay protests The Trades Union Congress backs demands for a nationwide campaign over public sector pay. Read >

Oil prices rise on hurricane fear Oil prices rise on fears that Hurricane Ike could disrupt oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. Read >

Weekly diabetes jab hopes raised It may be possible to replace twice a day jabs for diabetes with a shot given just once a week, research suggests. Read >

China sets dates for space launch China will launch its third manned space mission in late September, state-run news agency Xinhua reports. Read >

Bangkok film boxes its way to top Action thriller Bangkok Dangerous hits the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend. Read >

'Tough choices' for UK broadband The cost of converting the UK to fibre-based broadband could top £28.8bn, says a report. Read >

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