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• Couple killed in Akron house fire, ID'd by SCME

  18-04-2016 23:46
  
  Two people are dead after a house fire in Akron early Monday. 
  
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• Cleveland man shot in robbery attempt outside East Side bar

  18-04-2016 23:35
  
  Detectives are still piecing together the events that led to the shooting, and weren't able to talk to the victim immediately due to his injuries, according to a Cleveland police report.
  
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• Investigators searching for man who robbed bank in University Heights (photos)

  18-04-2016 23:32
  
  Investigators are searching for a man who robbed a bank Monday in University Heights.
  
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• Hair colorist to the stars, Rebecca Taylor visits Cleveland May 1

  18-04-2016 23:20
  
  Rebecca Taylor is a celebrity colorist who resides in West Hollywood, California and she will be visiting Cleveland May 1, for a special event with Hair Nation. She was named "Best Vivids Colorist in the World" by Glamour magazine and Taylor is best known for her color blending technique.
  
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• AP wins Pulitzer for stories on enslaved fishermen in Asia

  18-04-2016 23:10
  
  The Associated Press won the Pulitzer Prize for public service Monday for documenting the use of slave labor in Southeast Asia to supply seafood to American tables -- an investigation that spurred the release of more than 2,000 captive workers.
  
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• Oakwood Village PD looking for endangered woman

  18-04-2016 23:07
  
  Oakwood Village police are trying to locate 23-year-old Brandi Shakir, who is believed to be an endangered adult.
  
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• Brecksville prohibits congregants from burning candles at Community of Hope Lutheran Church; altar candles still allowed

  18-04-2016 23:07
  
  Brecksville will no longer allow members of Community of Hope Lutheran Church -- which leases property on the city-owned Blossom Hill -- to burn candles during special holiday services. The city will let the church burn altar candles.
  
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• Accused serial killer was the neighborhood 'weed man' who dealt marijuana, neighbors say

  18-04-2016 23:00
  
  Michael Madison, the East Cleveland man on trial in the deaths of three women, was once considered the "weed man," selling marijuana out of his apartment, two witnesses testified.
  
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• Ohio lawmakers to start hearings on medical marijuana bill: What to watch for Tuesday

  18-04-2016 22:58
  
  The House Select Committee on Medical Marijuana is set to hold its first hearing on House Bill 523, which would allow limited sales and use of marijuana for medical reasons.
  
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• Republicans feud over convention rules: TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read)

  18-04-2016 22:55
  
  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 Politico.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court hears immigration debate: Who said what

  18-04-2016 22:33
  
  With immigration as a top presidential election issue, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday weighed the legality of a 2014 policy that would defer deporting millions of unauthorized immigrants. Here's what the justices said about the case, and what interested parties told them.
  
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• Allegiant refunds airfare to lucky Tax Day travelers from Akron-Canton Airport

  18-04-2016 22:30
  
  Allegiant Air, which flies to five destinations from the Akron-Canton Airport, put a bit of extra sunshine into today's flight to Clearwater, Florida: It will refund the round-trip fares to all onboard.
  
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• Gunman shoots Cleveland man who stopped to urinate at vacant home

  18-04-2016 22:19
  
  The man told police he was on his way to the Lake Shore Feed and Seed on Clark Avenue near West 52nd Street.
  
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• Akron teen accused of tossing gun onto Cleveland rec center property during chase

  18-04-2016 22:11
  
  A 16-year-old Akron boy pleaded not guilty in juvenile court Monday after police accused him of throwing a loaded handgun outside the Collinwood Recreation Center.
  
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• CLE Councilman pushes for drivers cell phone ban

  18-04-2016 22:09
  
  Cleveland City Councilman Zack Reed will push for legislation on Monday to ban the use of handheld cell phones while driving in Cleveland.
  
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• Nice! peaches and mixed fruit sold at Walgreens recalled for possible glass pieces

  18-04-2016 22:07
  
  The company making Nice! peaches and mixed fruit for Walgreens has recalled jars for possible glass pieces. Find the recalled code numbers here.
  
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• Cleveland man told police he was shot while sitting in car with stranger

  18-04-2016 22:07
  
  A 25-year-old Cleveland man told police Sunday night that he was talking to a man he didn't know inside a car, when the man pulled out a gun, shot him, and drove away.
  
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• Westlake police chase unidentified suspects through three cities because of fake license plates

  18-04-2016 22:02
  
  Westlake police chased an unidentified man and woman through three cities Monday morning after they failed to stop for an officer who tried to pull them over for driving a car with fake license plates, police said.
  
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• Learning about cru and Gamay - wine buy

  18-04-2016 22:02
  
  This week's taste: A trio of French wines from the venerable producer Joseph Drouhin. It's a chance to learn a bit about 'cru' and the Gamay grape.
  
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• Yes, a 'Cleveland' chef heading to the James Beard awards: Lee Wolen

  18-04-2016 22:00
  
  Lee Wolen grew up in South Euclid wanting to be a chef. Now he's in the running for a James Beard Foundation award for his work at the Chicago restaurant, Boka.
  
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• How thousands are cashing in on the Republican National Convention in Cleveland

  18-04-2016 22:00
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — This summer’s Republican National Convention is expected to give Cleveland’s economy a $400-million boost. Thousands of jobs will also be created. FOX 8’s Lorrie Taylor shows us what kind of positions there are to be had. **CLICK HERE to head to the RNC Job Board** **CLICK HERE for dozens of stories on the Republican National Convention** **CLICK HERE for a crash course on the candidates**  
  
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• Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton' wins Pulitzer for drama

  18-04-2016 21:56
  
  "Hamilton," the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, has won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for drama, honoring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda for a dazzling musical has captured popular consciousness like few Broadway shows.
  
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• Canton firefighter Johnson's death ruled suicide

  18-04-2016 21:44
  
  The Summit County Medical Examiner on Monday announced Canton firefighter Tonya Rae Johson's death was ruled a suicide, following her being struck by a pick-up truck on February 22 as she walked across Route 8.
  
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• A creative union: 'Empire' stars Trai Byers and Grace Healey married in Grand Cayman

  18-04-2016 21:38
  
  Byers and Gealey, who portray Andre Lyon and Anika Calhoun on the award-winning Fox drama, "Empire," wed late last week in an intimate ceremony on Grand Cayma
  
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• Death of Canton firefighter on Ohio 8 ruled suicide

  18-04-2016 21:24
  
  The death of Tonya Johnson, a Canton firefighter who walked onto Ohio 8 during rush hour, was ruled a suicide on Monday.
  
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• RTA is not only watching, they're listening

  18-04-2016 21:17
  
  Some bus riders newsnet5's Paul Kiska talked with Monday knew there were cameras on Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority buses, but didn't realize audio was also being recorded.
  
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• Sir Paul McCartney: Some favorite (and not so favorite) tunes (slide show)

  18-04-2016 21:11
  
  Sir Paul McCartney will play Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 17. It'll be his first gig here since a pair of shows in spring and fall of 2002. Here are some of the songs from the catalog of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
  
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• Man fired shot at SWAT officers during Maple Heights raid, police say

  18-04-2016 20:44
  
  Two Maple Heights men are facing charges after one fired a shot at SWAT officers who raided a house Friday morning.
  
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• Cleveland Asiatown's first food tour to serve up unique eats on Wednesday (video)

  18-04-2016 20:23
  
  Explore Cleveland's Asiatown through sight and taste during the first food tour of the season this Wednesday, April 20.
  
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• 'Captain America: Civil War' set to pummel 'Batman v Superman' at the box office

  18-04-2016 20:22
  
  "Captain America: Civil War" is on track for the fifth highest opening weekend of all time.
  
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• Former Strongsville scoutmaster, foster parent sentenced to prison for child rape

  18-04-2016 20:10
  
  A former Boy Scout scoutmaster and Strongsville foster parent was sentenced Monday to six years in prison after pleading guilty to child rape.
  
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• Jimmy Dimora agrees to settle lawsuit over slip-and-fall at Youngstown prison

  18-04-2016 19:52
  
  Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora has agreed to settle his lawsuit against a private prison company over a slip and fall at a Youngstown prison in 2012.
  
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• Jimmy Dimora 'slip 'n fall' lawsuit setttled

  18-04-2016 19:35
  
  A federal lawsuit filed by former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora claiming injuries received as a result of slipping in a pool of water while in prison has been ordered settled and dismissed.
  
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• Better Call Saul: What to expect from this season's finale

  18-04-2016 19:28
  
  A few observations about "Better Call Saul" before the season finale airs tonight at 10 p.m. on AMC.
  
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• Tax returns not filed? Don't panic. Here's where to turn for help

  18-04-2016 19:25
  
  Today is the deadline for timely filing your tax returns, but don't panic if you're not done yet. The Internal Revenue Service, Ohio Department of Taxation and Regional Income Tax Agency all have help available.
  
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• Diner on Clifton closing today, will reopen at new spot in late summer

  18-04-2016 19:25
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Monday was the last day for the The Diner on Clifton — at least at its most current location. Back in February, the Diner announced its plans to close at 11637 Clifton Boulevard and move to a new building — the former PNC Bank about two blocks down the street. The Diner had been without a lease for more than a decade, and because the landlord wanted to make changes to the building, it was forced to close. In […]
  
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• Cleveland icon Cap'N Taco celebrating 40 years with 40-cent Taco Tuesday (photos)

  18-04-2016 19:25
  
  Tacos were 29 cents when Raymond Brown opened the doors at Cap'N Taco on Brookpark Road on April 19, 1976.
  
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• Cleveland man charged with murder in shooting death of his best friend

  18-04-2016 19:14
  
  A 20-year-old Cleveland man is charged with murder in a March 22 shooting death.
  
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• Gasoline prices up today, but falling soon

  18-04-2016 19:05
  
  Price volatility will reign at the pumps this spring as gasoline prices reflect global battles over oil production and prices.
  
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• Cutest Dogs free photo shoot event set for this Sunday, April 24, at Edgewater Park

  18-04-2016 18:56
  
  Come to Edgewater Park this Sunday, April 24, from 4-7 p.m. for free photo with your dog as part of cleveland.com's Cutest Dogs contest. Or enter contest by emailing a picture to us.
  
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• Fire that killed Akron couple ruled arson

  18-04-2016 18:49
  
  The fire that killed two people in Akron was ruled an arson, officials said.
  
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• Sir Paul McCartney is coming; who should be next at The Q? (poll)

  18-04-2016 18:44
  
  Sir Paul McCartney will play Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 17. With stops from country's Garth Brooks, rock's Bruce Springsteen and now Sir Paul, maybe Cleveland's major show drought is over. If so who do you want to hit The Q next?
  
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• Authorities investigate use-of-force incident at Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center

  18-04-2016 18:33
  
  Officials are investigating an incident involving a Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department deputy and a resident at the county's juvenile justice center.
  
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• Couple killed in Akron house fire

  18-04-2016 18:30
  
  Two people are dead after a house fire in Akron early Monday. 
  
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• DOJ: Local man tried to write off yacht on taxes

  18-04-2016 18:27
  
  A Lakewood man is facing federal charges for allegedly writing off luxury expenses and not reporting more than $2 million in taxable income. 
  
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• The Harp can continue hosting live music, Board of Zoning Appeals rules

  18-04-2016 18:23
  
  Karen O'Malley, owner of the bar, argued live music was essential to her business, which opened in 1999 on the site of a seedy car wash and has since been recognized as one of the best Irish bars the nation. The Harp hosts live entertainment three times a week indoors and outdoors on St. Patrick's Day and July 4th.
  
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• Radio host Michael Feldman's farewell tour comes to Cleveland

  18-04-2016 18:18
  
  I have always thought Michael Feldman was one of the funniest people on radio.
  
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• Amazon takes on Netflix with stand-alone video streaming

  18-04-2016 18:09
  
  Amazon is taking on Netflix and Hulu with a stand-alone video streaming service. Customers can now pay $8.99 a month to watch Amazon's Prime video streaming service.
  
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• Paul McCartney in Cleveland: Revisiting his 2002 concerts at Gund Arena

  18-04-2016 17:57
  
  Paul McCartney's Aug. 17 show at The Q marks his first full-blown tour stop in Cleveland since two shows way back in 2002.
  
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• John Kasich faces flimsy attacks from Ted Cruz: Gamesmanship or dirty politics?

  18-04-2016 17:51
  
  The Ted Cruz campaign operatives have been particularly relentless, questioning John Kasich's eligibility in at least two future primaries.
  
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