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• Cleveland school resource officer placed on leave over 'hurtful' Facebook post about Tamir Rice

  05-01-2016 23:51
  
  The officer was placed on paid administrative leave while school officials investigate the post.
  
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• 100+ Rocky River storage units broken into

  05-01-2016 23:48
  
  More than 100 apartment storage units were broken into in Rocky River over the weekend.
  
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• Woman robs KeyBank in Richland County

  05-01-2016 23:45
  
  She had a raspy voice and handed a teller a note demanding money.        
  
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• Obama initiatives boost gun sales instead of fighting crime, firearms advocates say

  05-01-2016 23:44
  
  As firearms control backers praised Obama's newly announced efforts to prevent gun violence, firearms advocates disputed whether it would prevent crime.
  
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• Eight-car crash in Bath Township closes I-77 south

  05-01-2016 23:41
  
  ODOT is reporting an eight-car crash on Interstate 77 southbound with injuries.
  
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• Former Ohio State player Maurice Clarett cited for impaired driving

  05-01-2016 23:34
  
  Maurice Clarett was arrested Sunday afternoon on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.        
  
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• I-77 closed at Ghent Road after 8-car crash

  05-01-2016 23:23
  
  An eight-car crash has shut down Interstate 77 southbound in Bath Township.
  
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• Judge recuses herself in Crain's Business publisher's indecent exposure case

  05-01-2016 23:21
  
  Stow Municipal Court Judge Lisa Coates recused herself from the case against John Campanelli, the publisher of Crain's Cleveland Business accused of exposing his genitals to a newspaper deliverywoman.
  
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• Model Chrissy Teigen thanks chef Michael Symon for 'much-needed' gift

  05-01-2016 23:19
  
  Model Chrissy Teigen gave a shout-out to Cleveland celebrity chef Michael Symon after he sent her his signature collection of knives.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg to young women: Be the nerd

  05-01-2016 23:18
  
  Facebook CEO has powerful advice for young women.        
  
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• Obama announces gun actions in emotional plea for congressional action

  05-01-2016 23:02
  
  President Obama announced a series of executive actions on guns Tuesday.        
  
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• McGinty, clergy reschedule meeting; Joyce opposes Obama gun actions; spreading infant mortality message: Top 5 at 5

  05-01-2016 23:00
  
  A summary of some of today's top stories on cleveland.com.
  
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• President Obama's actions on gun violence prompts locals to head to gun shops

  05-01-2016 22:53
  
  MENTOR, Ohio - Greenville S.C. resident Robyn Kucinic is in town for her great grandmother's funeral, but she and her husband spent some time today at Point Blank Range & Gun Shop. With the news of President Obama's gun control...
  
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• President Obama's action on gun violence prompts locals to head to gun shops

  05-01-2016 22:53
  
  The gun control initiatives announced by President Obama were seen as modest steps, but fears that firearms could become harder to obtain brought first-time and long-time gun owners to a local shop.
  
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• POLICE: Dog stolen from dead teen's family

  05-01-2016 22:48
  
  Police are searching for a man they said stole a dog from the family of a teenager who died in a crash last spring.
  
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• I-77 north, south to close intermittently at Pershing Avenue

  05-01-2016 22:45
  
  Interstate 77 will close in both directions two times for about 10 minutes each between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Beachwood asks residents for proposed master plan feedback

  05-01-2016 22:45
  
  Beachwood wants to ensure citizens can give input for the plan, which will outline goals for future growth, including land use, housing, economic development, business, parks and transportation.
  
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• Twitter considers upping 140-character limit to 10,000, outraging fan base

  05-01-2016 22:42
  
  Twitter is considering increasing its signature 140-character limit to 10,000 characters. Check out some responses on the social media platform.
  
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• Get your Billy Vegas t-shirt

  05-01-2016 22:32
  
  So Johnny Manziel reportedly went above and beyond to fly under the radar while partying at a night club in Las Vegas over the weekend.
  
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• FBI assists in murder of Akron pizza shop worker

  05-01-2016 22:20
  
  Akron detectives revealed the FBI will help enhance surveillance video in an effort to solve the murder of Zak Husein, who was shot during a robbery inside an Akron pizza shop last December.
  
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• Fairview Park police looking for help finding catalytic converter thieves (video)

  05-01-2016 22:04
  
  Fairview Park police released video of two men stealing a catalytic converter.
  
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• Cleveland Heights City Council continues eating dinner on public dollar, despite candidates' call to end practice

  05-01-2016 22:01
  
  While a majority of Cleveland Heights City Council candidates promised to eliminate taxpayer-funded meals at council meetings, council ate a publicly-paid-for meal Monday night. New Mayor Cheryl Stephens says city officials haven't discussed ending the practice.
  
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• Food trends for 2016: More seaweed salads, not leaving a tip, chefs spiralizing?

  05-01-2016 22:00
  
  Which food trends of 2016 will you embrace?
  
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• Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor featured in EA Sports' 'UFC 2' trailer

  05-01-2016 21:54
  
  EA Sports has released the first trailer for "UFC2," which hits Xbox One and PS4 on March 15.
  
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• Cuyahoga County Board of Elections hiring 5,000 workers for March primary

  05-01-2016 21:51
  
  The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is seeking 5,000 poll workers and temporary staff to work the March primary election.
  
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• Clear and cold tonight; sunny and warmer Wednesday: Cleveland Weather Forecast

  05-01-2016 21:50
  
  The National Weather Service in Cleveland is reporting temperatures today have barely reached the 30-degree mark across Northeast Ohio as the first Arctic blast of the winter is hanging on across the region. Temperatures will warm up, though, from Wednesday through the weekend.
  
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• Some of Obama's 'new' gun proposals were in the works for years

  05-01-2016 21:36
  
  Federal agencies under President Obama have been working on these ideas for years.
  
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• Oil & gas will dominate U.S. energy through 2040, less regulation needed, says oil lobby

  05-01-2016 21:35
  
  Exporting U.S. oil will help consumers, says top U.S. oil lobbyist, because it will give U.S. producers the chance to compete globally.
  
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• Brooklyn teen reportedly held hostage by online predator set to appear on 'Dr. Phil'

  05-01-2016 21:30
  
  The teen and her family will appear in a two-part series on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss the girl's disappearance that led to the arrest of a 41-year-old Missouri man.
  
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• Tamir Rice case to be discussed by prosecutor, clergy group after all

  05-01-2016 21:22
  
  Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty is expected to meet privately with the Federation of Network Ministries on Jan. 22 to discuss the Tamir Rice case.
  
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• Twitter teams up to title 'Star Wars: Ep. VIII'

  05-01-2016 21:16
  
  And they're all gloriously bad.        
  
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• Medina County man pleads guilty to causing crash that killed woman, injured three others

  05-01-2016 21:15
  
  A Medina County man pleaded guilty Monday to charges stemming from a crash that killed a woman in in Lafayette Township.
  
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• Repeal of college-savings program returns nearly $3 million to Cuyahoga County's general fund

  05-01-2016 21:13
  
  The repeal of Cuyahoga County's college-savings program, which created $100 accounts for county children who enrolled in kindergarten in 2013 and 2014, will result in nearly $3 million returning to the general fund.
  
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• 4 boys arrested for Euclid breaking & entering

  05-01-2016 21:06
  
  Four juveniles were arrested after an observant caller told police they were seen breaking into a business. 
  
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• David Bowie reveals more personas with new album 'Blackstar' (CD review)

  05-01-2016 21:00
  
  David Bowie has tapped into his past personas -- and found a few more -- for his newest album, "Blackstar,'' which is due out on his 69th birthday on Friday.
  
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• Rep. Dave Joyce, who prosecuted T.J. Lane, decries Obama gun measures

  05-01-2016 20:53
  
  Russell Township GOP Rep. Dave Joyce and other Northeast Ohio members of Congress had strong reactions to the gun control initiatives that President Obama announced Tuesday.
  
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• Ministers cancel meeting with prosecutor on Tamir Rice case

  05-01-2016 20:48
  
  The head of the group says he canceled the meeting to allow ministers to focus on the boy's family as they grieve.        
  
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• Man in stolen car accused of leading police on chase from Solon to Cleveland

  05-01-2016 20:45
  
  An East Cleveland man is accused of stealing a car late Sunday and leading police on a chase from Solon to Cleveland.
  
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• Bullet grazes Akron woman's face; Lorain fugitive arrested; bond set for Cleveland murder suspect: Northeast Ohio News Links

  05-01-2016 20:44
  
  Also, Cleveland property manager indicted in tenant's murder; Medina County man pleads guilty in fatal 2014 crash; South Euclid man withdraws no contest plea in credit union robbery; Ashtabula police seek stabbing suspect; Asian carp become most common Lake Erie fish; and Marilyn Keith narrowly elected Akron City Council president.
  
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• Browns must call upon city's strong work ethic

  05-01-2016 20:36
  
  The Cleveland Browns must dig deep to find the route to a winning season.  With the firing of its general manager and head coach, the team is looking for a combination for the coming season.
  
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• Spirit, JetBlue announce airfare sales, with cheap flights from Cleveland to Florida, Las Vegas, Boston

  05-01-2016 20:34
  
  But act fast -- these deals on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways won't last long.
  
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• Photos: Oregon Zoo animals enjoy a snow day

  05-01-2016 20:27
  
  The animals at the Oregon Zoo had a snow day Monday— and it was adorable.        
  
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• North Ridgeville mayor invites residents for coffee

  05-01-2016 19:57
  
  North Ridgeville's mayor invites residents for coffee once a month in the city.
  
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• British Parliament to debate banning Donald Trump

  05-01-2016 19:48
  
  Parliament debates in Great Britain are often lively.        
  
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• #BillyManziel: Social media pokes fun at reports of ‘Johnny Football’ in disguise

  05-01-2016 19:41
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Billy Manziel? There’s now a hash tag poking fun of the bizarre reports that Johnny Manziel was spotted in Las Vegas last weekend wearing a disguise. We decided to have a little fun and dress up the FOX 8 morning anchors into their own #BillyManziel disguises. Manziel sat out Sunday’s final Browns game of the season with a concussion. ESPN Las Vegas reports that the Browns quarterback was spotted in Sin City the night before the Browns took […]
  
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• TIMELINE | Cleveland Browns' QB Johnny Manziel's first 2 years in Cleveland

  05-01-2016 19:37
  
  Take a look at some of Johnny Manziel's biggest on-and-off the field moments.        
  
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• Brandywine ski resort opens at 3:30 p.m. today, joining Boston Mills, Alpine Valley

  05-01-2016 19:36
  
  Brandywine will open today at 3:30 p.m., the third and final ski resort in Northeast Ohio to open for the season.
  
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• Man arrested in Chillicothe murder; mother, daughter found dead; woman killed in mysterious car crash: News from around Ohio

  05-01-2016 19:25
  
  Also, man killed in ATV crash in Ross County; Hubbard police identify name of dead man found outside grocery store; fire spreads from vacant Columbus home this morning; and Toledo Whitmer football coach Jerry Bell resigns.
  
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• 'Bruce-bragging' spins out of control: Minister of Culture

  05-01-2016 19:15
  
  Over the holidays, attending various get-togethers, the Minister picked up on a spontaneous phenomenon he calls "Bruce-bragging." It's when a group of people compete to establish their Springsteen cred over that of their friends. Listen in as he explains all.
  
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• Pease and Proper business consulting firms merge; combined Cleveland-Beachwood operation employs more than 60

  05-01-2016 19:11
  
  Two Greater Cleveland accounting firms have merged to create one of the region's largest business advisory and consulting firms.
  
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