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• New Hampshire voters cast ballots; 10 dead in German train collision; Obama submits $4.1 trillion budget: U.S. and World News Links

  09-02-2016 23:59
  
  Also, Ferguson City Council to vote on consent decree; Flint needs $55 million to remove lead pipes; federal judge upset with State Department over Hillary Clinton emails; Maryland restores voting rights for released felons; Russian intervention may keep Syria president in charge; and more refugees may flee Syria for Europe.
  
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• Cuyahoga County Council votes 7-4 to increase salary in 2019

  09-02-2016 23:53
  
  Cuyahoga County Council voted 7-4 to increase the salary of of council members from $45,000 to $52,000 a year, effective in 2019.
  
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• Second Northeast Ohio Zika case confirmed in Stark County man

  09-02-2016 23:52
  
  A second Zika virus case has been confirmed in a Stark County man, the Ohio Department of Health confirmed.
  
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• Two cases of Zika virus reported in Ohio

  09-02-2016 23:48
  
  The Ohio Department of Health reported Tuesday two cases of Zika Virus.
  
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• Browns deny Johnny Manziel was drunk at practice

  09-02-2016 23:42
  
  The Cleveland Browns have released a statement denying that Johnny Manziel showed up to practice drunk. 
  
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• President, treasurer accused of stealing from Barberton Youth Football league

  09-02-2016 23:37
  
  Mark and Rachel Sager are charged with fifth-degree felony theft, accused of stealing from the Barberton Youth Football League.
  
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• Zika travels fast, but does not carry the punch of Ebola, MetroHealth doctor says (video)

  09-02-2016 23:34
  
  It did not take long for Zika virus to arrive in Cuyahoga County, but the speed of its arrival is not a cause for alarm or an indication that it will cause significant health problems in Northeast Ohio, a MetroHealth infectious disease specialist said today.
  
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• Pivot TV to air 13-hour Buffy/Spike marathon on Valentine's Day

  09-02-2016 23:23
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Sometimes love hurts, especially for the residents of Sunnydale. The romance between Buffy Summers and Spike, on the long-running horror drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," was one of the most twisted relationships in TV history. On Valentine's Day,...
  
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• Who are young Republicans? TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read)

  09-02-2016 23:20
  
  So much great political analysis out there. It's deep, elegantly written, full of insights. If you only had all day to read it! So we'll break it down for you. Today's deconstructed analysis is based on a story from Vox.
  
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• Ohio lawmakers to hold final vote on 'defunding' Planned Parenthood: What to watch for Wednesday

  09-02-2016 23:19
  
  House Bill 294 would redirect state-administered grants - about $1.3 million last year - away from Planned Parenthood.
  
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• NASA Glenn budgets for Mars shot

  09-02-2016 23:13
  
  President Barack Obama's proposed $19 billion 2017 NASA budget includes $598 million for NASA Glenn Research Center, a healthy chunk of change that will help fuel the push to Mars.
  
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• Witness saw man running away from burned car where body found on Cleveland's East Side (video, photos)

  09-02-2016 23:04
  
  A witness saw a man run away from a burned car where a body was found on Cleveland's East Side.
  
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• Cleveland woman has Zika virus; ex-Pilot Flying J leader indicted; Kasich ahead in New Hampshire: Top 5 at 5

  09-02-2016 23:00
  
  A summary of some of today's top stories on cleveland.com.
  
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• Jeanne Sydenstricker, of Solon, receives volunteer of the year award for work with special needs adults

  09-02-2016 22:45
  
  Jeanne Sydenstricker, of Solon, retired from her corporate job with TRW, then went to work seeking opportunities for adults with special needs in the areas of employment, housing and recreation. She received the volunteer of the year award.
  
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• Great American Rib Cook-Off canceled after 24 years

  09-02-2016 22:45
  
  CLEVELAND– The Great American Rib Cook-Off is coming to an end after 24 years. Live Nation announced on Tuesday it would not produce the cook-off and music festival this year. “We loved producing the annual Rib Cook Off and celebrating the regions passion for BBQ and music,” said Barry Gabel, Sr., Vice President of Marketing and Sponsorship for Live Nation. “The Live Nation Cleveland office will continue to bring the best concert attractions to Northeast Ohio and loo
  
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• Lake effect snow starts tonight, continues Wednesday; up to a foot possible: Cleveland Weather Forecast

  09-02-2016 22:13
  
  The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a lake effect snow warning for Geauga and inland Ashtabula counties, which will go into effect at 11 p.m. tonight and run through 4 p.m. Thursday. As much as 8-12 inches of snow is expected to fall in these areas.
  
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• Lake County sheriff releases photo of BB gun man drew before deputy fatally shot him

  09-02-2016 22:12
  
  Lake County Sheriff Daniel Dunlap released the photo along with a warning about the dangers of carrying replica guns.
  
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• Shiner Hoppy Pilsner: This year's birthday beer - Crack One Open

  09-02-2016 22:00
  
  This week's pick: Shiner's annual "birthday beer" marking the brewery's 107th anniversary. This year, it's a hoppy pilsner.
  
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• New Cleveland company, Origin, pours a tall, creamy glass of 'miracle' milk

  09-02-2016 22:00
  
  The old milk is the new milk at Origin, a new Cleveland milk company which uses rich Guernsey milk from the Holmes and Stark counties area.
  
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• Former president of Haslam's Pilot Flying J among 8 indicted in rebate scheme

  09-02-2016 21:54
  
  Former top sales executives at Pilot Flying J were charged in a federal indictment that accuses them of conspiring to withhold millions of dollars in agreed-upon rebates to trucking companies.
  
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• Cleveland's 'Great American Rib Cook-Off' canceled after 24 years

  09-02-2016 21:52
  
  With a growing number of rib cook-offs being held throughout Northeast Ohio suburbs each summer, producers of Cleveland's Great American Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival sensed it was time to end their annual event in the Flats West Bank: Restaurant Row.
  
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• People eating paczki--first reaction as they take a big bite (video)

  09-02-2016 21:45
  
  A long line of people waited hours outside of Rudy's Strudel & Bakery on Fat Tuesday to get their hands on a paczki. Watch to see how each person reacted when they took their first bite of the Polish delicacy.
  
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• No jail time for Maple Heights driver who struck, killed pedestrian

  09-02-2016 21:33
  
  A Maple Heights woman who struck and killed a pedestrian will not serve jail time at the request of the victim's family.
  
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• University of Akron academic leaders write Ohio chancellor, asking for change in President Scott Scarborough's leadership

  09-02-2016 21:25
  
  University of Akron academic chairs and directors have joined faculty in expressing concerns about President Scott Scarborough's administration. They wrote a letter to the Ohio chancellor, seeking "an immediate change in direction and leadership."
  
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• After 7 years, traffic camera lawsuit against Cleveland detoured back to trial court

  09-02-2016 21:20
  
  A lawsuit contesting Cleveland traffic camera tickets took six years to get to the Ohio Supreme Court. On Tuesday it was detoured back to Cuyahoga County, where it will start its route through the courts again
  
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• Cleveland woman contracts Zika virus; former Pilot Flying J president indicted; teen may be tried as adult: Northeast Ohio News Links

  09-02-2016 21:16
  
  Also, Amber Alert for missing Stark County children called off; man arrested for leaving niece inside SUV that was stolen; Akron woman robbed at gunpoint; body found inside burning car; Lorain County homeowner charged with arson; and former Kent State softball player suing former coach and university.
  
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• Art dealer Eric Spoutz, accused of fraud by feds, had earlier tried to sell disputed paintings as real Pollocks

  09-02-2016 21:08
  
  Michigan art dealer Eric Spoutz, arrested by federal authorities on fraud charges related to sale of forged artworks, had tried to sell disputed paintings as authentic Jackson Pollocks until questioned in 2014 by The Plain Dealer.
  
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• 'The X-Files': 19 'must-watch' episodes

  09-02-2016 21:05
  
  With 'The X-Files' revival in full swing, we put together a list of the 19 most essential episodes.
  
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• New Hampshire Primary 2016: Ivanka Trump shakes hands with NH voters

  09-02-2016 21:03
  
  The Trump campaign made Ivanka Trump's schedule public, but she declined to speak with the press.
  
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• PD: Body in burning car investigated as homicide

  09-02-2016 20:48
  
  The department said they received the call about the fire around 1:30 p.m. 
  
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• Body found in burned car on Cleveland's East Side

  09-02-2016 20:36
  
  The Cleveland Fire Department found the body after responding to a report of a burning car.
  
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• Avon Lake police arrest two men accused of illegally killing deer

  09-02-2016 20:28
  
  The men used arrows to kill several deer in the city recently.
  
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• Today's Mardi Gras happenings around Greater Cleveland (photos)

  09-02-2016 20:25
  
  Whether you're looking for Hurricanes, muffalettas, gumbo or just a good old Mardi Gras party, here's a rundown of places around Greater Cleveland to get your Big Easy overindulgence on before the beginning of Lent.
  
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• Kids, mom found safe in Canton after Amber Alert

  09-02-2016 20:23
  
  Three children and their mother were found safe in Canton after an Amber Alert was issued in the Stark County area.
  
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• No charges filed in death of Youngstown newborn: Eastern Ohio News Roundup

  09-02-2016 19:46
  
  Also, Amber Alert issued for three children missing from Stark County and snow emergencies in place in four southeastern Ohio counties.
  
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• Vince Gill scores - again - with 'Down to My Last Bad Habit' (CD review

  09-02-2016 19:27
  
  Vince Gill's 18th studio album puts country music's sweetest tenor back in the spotlight, right alongside some of the best guitar work in any genre. But it's Chris Botti's soulful trumpet on "On More Mistake I Made'' that makes the album.
  
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• Radio ads aim to keep term limits on Ohio legislators

  09-02-2016 19:25
  
  U.S. Term Limits will air radio spots across the state to rally citizen opposition to any easing of Ohio's term limits for state legislators.
  
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• Amber Alert issued for three missing Stark County children

  09-02-2016 19:23
  
  Officials have issued an Amber Alert for three children who went missing from Canal Fulton.
  
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• Toledo one of America's most sinful cities: Toledo News Roundup

  09-02-2016 19:22
  
  Also, Kenton police officer released from hospital after weekend shooting and former Toledo mayoral candidate pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges.
  
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• Will the Zika virus alter your travel plans? Take our poll

  09-02-2016 19:15
  
  A Zika virus case has been confirmed in a Cuyahoga County woman who recently traveled to Haiti. The CDC has issued travel advisories. Will the ZIka virus alter your travel plans? Take our poll.
  
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• Happy Hour: Bac in Cleveland's Tremont pairs cocktails, small plates (photos)

  09-02-2016 19:01
  
  Bac in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood rolls out an eclectic, exotic Happy Hour -- when the Asian eatery serves a wide array of discounted cocktails and small plates.
  
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• As winter winds howl, we're looking for best fireplaces at area restaurants/bars

  09-02-2016 19:01
  
  We are asking cleveland.com readers to nominate their favorite restaurant or bar fireplace.
  
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• Free Chipotle burrito-seeking fans mistakenly text lawyer

  09-02-2016 19:00
  
  People with the phone number 888-2222 now know what those with 867-5309 have known all these years.
  
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• Paczki Day in Parma: A Polish Village tour on Fat Tuesday

  09-02-2016 18:40
  
  "Paczki Day" is a holiday in Parma, with crowds filling bakeries in the area in search of the Pre-Lenten Polish treat known as paczki.
  
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• Amber Alert issued for three children

  09-02-2016 18:33
  
  An Amber Alert has been issued for three children in the Stark County area.
  
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• Bus drivers honored for actions following deadly crash: Dayton News Roundup

  09-02-2016 18:32
  
  Also, Dayton metro area remains under a winter weather advisory until Wednesday morning and man and woman deny committing armed robbery in Springfield.
  
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• Indictments filed in Jimmy Haslam company probe

  09-02-2016 18:31
  
  Eight  former employees of Jimmy Haslam's Pilot Flying J Travel Centers have been indicted for their role in a fuel rebate fraud probe by federal prosecutors that reached $56 million in losses to customers.
  
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• Environmentalists dismayed at proposed budget cuts to Great Lakes restoration programs

  09-02-2016 18:31
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Environmental groups reacted with dismay today after it was learned that President Obama's proposed budget would cut $50 million from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The Great Lakes program currently is funded with $300 million. But the...
  
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• Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon released from hospital, resting comfortably at home

  09-02-2016 18:03
  
  Four days after undergoing an emergency heart procedure, Bishop Richard Lennon of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese was released from the hospital and was reported to be resting comfortably at his home today.
  
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• Cleveland man charged with leaving 3-year-old niece in SUV that got stolen

  09-02-2016 18:02
  
  Frederick D. Grair III, of Cleveland, who left his 3-year-old niece an SUV that was stolen, has been arrested and charged with child endangering.
  
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