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• Obama will make Supreme Court nomination; airstrikes in Syria kill dozens; Trump threatens to sue Cruz: U.S. and World News Links

  15-02-2016 23:51
  
  Also, woman claims former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer assaulted her; Colorado sheriff's deputy killed last week laid to rest; University of Missouri assistant professor in more hot water; two possible tornadoes in Mississippi; four Americans arrested in Bahrain; and Pope Francis embraces Mexico's indigenous residents.
  
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• Needles found near Avon Lake park

  15-02-2016 23:48
  
  You probably don't expect to see needles and syringes on the ground when you go for a walk in the park, but an Avon Lake resident said he found them and believed they could tied to drug use.
  
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• Everyone remembers that time Donald Trump's spokeswoman asked if 9/11 was an inside job: #Retweet, Feb. 15, 2016 edition

  15-02-2016 23:48
  
  Donald Trump's inquisitive spokeswoman, "Jeez oh man" becomes a thing.
  
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• Stuffy TSA check-point line? Long delays? What are your best, worst experiences at Cleveland Hopkins airport?

  15-02-2016 23:31
  
  Cleveland.com wants to hear about your best and worst experiences traveling through Cleveland Hopkins Airport recently. Did you get stuck in a stuffy hallway in line for a TSA checkpoint? Did your flight get canceled?
  
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• John Kasich on the campaign trail in Michigan: 'I didn't think we had a Democratic Party in Ohio'

  15-02-2016 23:26
  
  Ohio Gov. John Kasich has built his presidential campaign on being above the fray. But he occasionally cannot help himself.
  
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• RNC Chair Reince Priebus celebrates Black History Month in Ohio: What to watch for Tuesday

  15-02-2016 23:19
  
  Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Ohio Republican Party Chair Matt Borges will co-host and speak at a Black History Month celebration in Columbus.
  
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• 'The X-Files': Recapping the miniseries so far

  15-02-2016 23:15
  
  A brief synopsis of each of the four episodes of the six-episode X-Files revival.
  
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• Cleveland police recruit arrested for drunken driving

  15-02-2016 23:10
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio– A Cleveland Division of Police recruit was arrested for drunken driving in Columbus this weekend. Police said Deshaun Wells faces weapons charges, in addition to operating a vehicle while under the influence. He was arrested by Columbus police on Sunday. Wells was placed on restricted duty. He will not return to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus, according to Cleveland police. In December, the first group of Cleveland police cadets left for the 16-week
  
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• CLE Division of Police recruit arrested for OVI

  15-02-2016 23:04
  
  The recruit will not return to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus, police said.
  
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• Scalia's death impacts government; limiting traffic cameras; Chelsea Clinton in Cleveland: Top 5 at 5

  15-02-2016 23:00
  
  A summary of some of today's top stories on cleveland.com.
  
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• Grammys 2016: Taylor Swift grabs early win for Best Pop Vocal Album

  15-02-2016 22:52
  
  Swift is one of the early winners for the Grammys. It could be a big night for the pop star.
  
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• Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, a Venn diagram: TL; DR (Too long; Didn't read)

  15-02-2016 22:45
  
  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 the Washington Post.
  
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• Grammys 2016 winners: The complete list

  15-02-2016 22:44
  
  The complete winners list for the 2016 Grammy Awards, updated throughout the evening of Feb. 15.
  
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• Willoughby man charged in house, car break-ins

  15-02-2016 22:40
  
  A Willoughby man broke into a garage and attempted to break into a house early Saturday, police said.
  
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• Ted Strickland waffles on how he would vote on any anti-abortion Supreme Court nominee

  15-02-2016 22:28
  
  Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Ted Strickland waffled Monday when asked how he would vote, if elected, on any U.S. Supreme Court nominee who opposes abortion rights.
  
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• Cleveland police recruit arrested in Columbus

  15-02-2016 22:25
  
  A Cleveland police academy recruit was arrested in Columbus on drunken driving and weapons charges.
  
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• Five great local food and farm ideas from the OEFFA conference

  15-02-2016 22:16
  
  The gathering this past weekend in Granville drew some 1,200 attendees for workshops on growing, selling, and cooking local foods.
  
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• Chelsea Clinton stops in Cleveland Monday

  15-02-2016 21:12
  
  Chelsea Clinton is no longer waiting on the sidelines, watching as her mother makes a run for president.
  
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• Michael Madison says don't compare him to Sowell

  15-02-2016 20:40
  
  In court last week, Michael Madison said he doesn't want to be compared to Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell, according to court documents.
  
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• Chelsea Clinton in Cleveland; man charged in fatal Akron shooting; Madison wants to dissolve police force: Northeast Ohio News Links

  15-02-2016 20:35
  
  Also, Elyria man jailed after shooting dog several times; officials identify man found in burning car; Alliance police make largest heroin bust in city history; Lake Erie College names new president; three Wellington teens injured in weekend crash; and fire at Medina County farm causes $9.5 million in damage.
  
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• My water bill is how much?

  15-02-2016 20:33
  
  Cleveland water customers are being urged to go online to check daily water usage and identify possible leaks that could lead to substantially higher bills.
  
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• Cleveland police investigate after man shot in abdomen

  15-02-2016 20:26
  
  The man was taken to University Hospitals Case Medical Center for treatment.
  
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• Netflix releases first of two-part trailer for 'Daredevil' Season 2

  15-02-2016 20:25
  
  The dark, brooding first installment of a two-part trailer for the highly anticipated second season of Netflix' "Daredevil" is making a big noise on the Internet.
  
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• Compensation stirs debate during North Olmsted city budget hearing

  15-02-2016 20:24
  
  Mayor Kevin Kennedy presented a budget proposal to North Olmsted City Council that recommends four secretaries be given the title of administrative assistant and a salary of $49,000.
  
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• Which local restaurant or bar has the best fireplace? Vote now (poll, photos)

  15-02-2016 20:20
  
  Where is the best fireplace at a local restaurant or bar? Vote in new contest.
  
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• Satanic symbols spray-painted on three churches: Eastern Ohio News Roundup

  15-02-2016 19:39
  
  Also, Ohio Supreme Court won't hear appeal from man convicted in 1974 triple homicide in Canfield and shots fired at Fort Steuben Mall in Steubenville Saturday night.
  
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• 'Parenthood' actress Monica Potter celebrates Garrettsville home store's first year (photos)

  15-02-2016 19:30
  
  There was cake, pizza, mussels and pastries for a party devoted to highlighting Monica Potter Home Store as well as other Garrettsville businesses. Customers crowded into the store to meet Potter, 44, and sniff her lavender lotion and cooling cucumber toner; the open house continued Saturday, Feb. 13.
  
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• ThistleDown Racino to host job fair to hire 40 people

  15-02-2016 19:19
  
  ThistleDown Racino, which is completing a $70 million upgrade, will host a job fair Feb. 17 to hire more than 40 people for positions in food and beverage service.
  
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• Man arrested after assaulting trooper during traffic stop: Toledo News Roundup

  15-02-2016 19:08
  
  Also, Former Washington Schools superintendent banned from school property following Friday incident and Sylvania Schools offers treasurer to Perrysburg Schools while that district seeks replacement.
  
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• Police recommend 'hazing' to deter coyotes

  15-02-2016 19:07
  
  The City of Macedonia is asking residents to try to deter coyotes from the area during mating season.
  
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• Driver’s car lands in basement after crashing through building

  15-02-2016 19:05
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A driver crashed into an abandoned business in Cleveland Monday morning, landing the car in the basement. It happened at East 55th Street and Broadway Avenue. Police say the driver of the car was not injured. Crews had to pull the car out of the basement. There is no word yet on any charges.
  
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• Chelsea Clinton speaks in Cleveland: Live coverage

  15-02-2016 18:55
  
  Chelsea Clinton will stop in Cleveland Monday afternoon to campaign for her mother, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Officials ID Cleveland man found fatally shot in burning car

  15-02-2016 18:45
  
  The 58-year-old man died of a gunshot wound to his right torso.
  
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• Cleveland man wanted in Akron murder

  15-02-2016 18:43
  
  Akron police detectives are actively looking for a 31-year-old homicide suspect who allegedly shot a man at a house party early Sunday morning.
  
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• Akron launches 'You had me at Akron' ad campaign, 15 people married at Summit County library: Akron news roundup

  15-02-2016 18:30
  
  Akron's new ad campaign, "You had me at Akron," is an attempt to get people to fall in love with "the city and each other." This, and other top headlines from Akron and Summit County for Monday, February 15, 2016.
  
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• Driver in fatal wrong-way crash had DUI incident two days earlier: Dayton News Roundup

  15-02-2016 18:28
  
  Also, man shot while driving on Interstate 70 Sunday evening west of Dayton and man shows up at Dayton hospital with gunshot wound late Saturday night.
  
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• Work begins on Huntington Park Garage

  15-02-2016 18:13
  
  Work begins this week on the Huntington Park Garage across from the Cuyahoga County Justice Center.
  
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• Elyria man opened fire in Lorain home; led police on 8-minute chase, police say

  15-02-2016 18:00
  
  Ricardo M. Johnson, 30, of Elyria is accused of shooting inside a Lorain home, striking a dog several times, and pointing a gun at several people. Police say he led officers on an eight-minute chase before surrendering.
  
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• Restaurant reopens after violent machete attack: Columbus News Roundup

  15-02-2016 17:31
  
  Also, equipment malfunction causes oil refinery plant fire in Columbus and Columbus police seek man who tried to use bogus cashier's check to buy two 72-inch TVs.
  
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• Ranking the guest appearances on Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo'

  15-02-2016 17:21
  
  "TLOP's" features include Frank Ocean, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Kirk Franklin, Rihanna and Kid Cudi.
  
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• 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' adds Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern, begins filming in London

  15-02-2016 17:15
  
  Rian Johnson ("Looper") takes over writing and directing duties from J.J. Abrams for Episode VIII. It will be released on December 15, 2017.
  
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• Is waterfront development paying off? Nine takeaways from League of Women Voters panel

  15-02-2016 17:12
  
  Experts say Clevelanders should be proud about how waterfront development is paying off, but add that progress is slow and uneven and needs greater balance between the East and West sides of the city.
  
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• What does Justice Antonin Scalia's death mean for the U.S. Supreme Court? Q&A

  15-02-2016 16:55
  
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death alters court cases he was weighing, sets up a succession battle between President Barack Obama and the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate and creates a dispute in November's presidential election.
  
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• Middle, high school students can take free college classes; students must notify school by April 1

  15-02-2016 16:53
  
  Ohio middle and high school students who want to earn college credit for free must notify their school or the Ohio Department of Education by April 1.
  
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• Two teens arrested after snow cuts short stolen car chase: Cincinnati News Roundup

  15-02-2016 16:52
  
  Also, Cincinnati police arrest suspect after firing shot at him during foot chase and fire sweeps through Hamilton County home this morning.
  
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• Top Workplaces 2016 nomination deadline is Friday

  15-02-2016 16:14
  
  This Friday is the deadline to nominate your workplace for this year's Top Workplaces 2016 list sponsored by The Plain Dealer, Cleveland.com and Workplace Dynamics. Find out how to make sure your business gets a nod.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 Hall of Faces trailer released

  15-02-2016 16:10
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 'Game of Thrones' conundrum intensifies with the newly-released trailer for Season 6. The entire trailer, 77 seconds, takes place in the Hall of Faces, located within the House of Black and White.  Shown are closeups of...
  
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• Bruce Springsteen is Cleveland's non-native native son (commentary)

  15-02-2016 16:09
  
  Bruce Springsteen may have been born in New Jersey but he is ingrained in Cleveland music lore -- and in the hearts of Cleveland music fans.
  
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• Police look for shoplifter who left behind phone

  15-02-2016 16:04
  
  Police are looking for an alleged shoplifter who got away from security but left her phone.
  
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• 'Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play' headlines Cleveland theater openings for the week of Feb. 15: On the Boards

  15-02-2016 16:00
  
  In "Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play" at CPT, humans try to save civilization, one "Simpson's" episode at a time.
  
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