Cleveland news

• Changes made following 2015 CLE Zoo incident

  31-05-2016 23:57
  
  Safety changes were put in place at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo following a 2015 incident where a toddler made their way into a cheetah exhibit. 
  
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• Cleveland officials: We are ready for the RNC

  31-05-2016 23:51
  
  Cleveland officials came out in force at a news conference Tuesday morning to declare that the Republican National Convention will be a plus for the city but that law enforcement is not going to tolerate lawlessness.
  
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• Tremont woman carjacked by four teens with pellet guns

  31-05-2016 23:47
  
  A Tremont woman was carjacked by four teens carrying airsoft pellet guns.
  
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• Two years out, Ohio's governor race already feels like it's ramping up: #Retweet

  31-05-2016 23:45
  
  Emails offer an early preview of the 2018 Ohio gubernatorial race.
  
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• SOURCE: Warrant out for uncle of 7-year-old shot

  31-05-2016 23:43
  
  A warrant has been issued for the uncle of the 7-year-old boy who was shot on Sunday, according to a police source.
  
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• Permits for RNC protest parade, Public Square speakers now being accepted

  31-05-2016 23:26
  
  CLEVELAND– The city of Cleveland opened its application process for those wishing to participate in parades and public speaking during the Republican National Convention. At noon on Tuesday, people could file for parade permits, park use permits and the speakers platform. The deadline is July 8 at 5 p.m. and the applications can be found here. The designated route for protesters will stretch 1.5 mile from the Lorain-Carnegie Brbidge, onto Ontario, then Orange and East 9th Street. The so-ca
  
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• Ohio asks federal judge to delay reinstating 'Golden Week' allowing registration, voting

  31-05-2016 23:20
  
  Ohio has asked a federal judge in Columbus to hold off enforcing an order allowing voter registration and voting during the so-called Golden Week, the week when voters could both register to vote and cast an in-person absentee ballot.
  
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• Steph vs. LeBron, Sherrod vs. Barbara: Congress takes bets on the NBA Finals

  31-05-2016 23:17
  
  More than the NBA title is at stake. There's beer -- Ohio brew vs. California -- in bets among U.S. Congress members backing the Cleveland Cavaliers or Golden State Warriors.
  
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• ACLU lawsuit deadline nears over RNC protest permits: What to watch for Wednesday

  31-05-2016 23:15
  
  The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio has threatened to to sue Cleveland if city officials don't release Republican National Convention "parade routes" -- paths for demonstrators to follow -- by Wednesday.
  
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• 26 must-see outdoor concerts and music festivals this June in Ohio

  31-05-2016 23:11
  
  Memorial Day weekend may be the official start of summer in Ohio, but the outdoor concert season really starts to heat up in the Buckeye State in June. This year, there's an impressive array of June outdoor shows and festivals in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and other Ohio locations. Here are 26 worth seeing.
  
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• Street resurfacing begins downtown as Cavs, Monsters set to play for championships

  31-05-2016 23:06
  
  CLEVELAND– The city of Cleveland began resurfacing streets near Quicken Loans Arena ahead of July’s Republican National Convention on Tuesday, leaving roads torn apart as the Cavs and Monsters enter championship play at home next week. The work includes resurfacing portions of Huron Road, East 4th Street, Bolivar Road, East 7th Street, East 8th Place and East 9th Place in the Gateway District. Click here for a list of affected streets Contractors will work between 7 a.
  
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• Strongsville schools could save money under new teachers contract

  31-05-2016 23:04
  
  Increases awarded to Strongsville teachers will cost the school district about $470,000 a year in 2016 and 2017, and $320,000 in 2018, under a new three-year collective bargaining agreement the school board approved last week.
  
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• U.S. Coast Guard Fairport station mascot dog missing

  31-05-2016 23:02
  
  The U.S. Coast Guard's Fairport station mascot dog, Storm, has been missing since 7 p.m. Monday.
  
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• 5 pretty (and practical) downtown Cleveland improvements ahead of the Republican National Convention

  31-05-2016 22:54
  
  Cleveland plans to spruce up for the Republican National Convention this July. The city will add more sparkle, more greenery and more art for visitors to enjoy. Sidewalks are getting patched up, and standalone maps are being installed across downtown.
  
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• General Mills announces voluntary flour recall

  31-05-2016 22:45
  
  General Mills announced a voluntary flour recall due to possible E. coli contamination.
  
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• 7 things that will happen as part of Cleveland's safety plan for the Republican National Convention

  31-05-2016 22:34
  
  Cleveland officials -- without sharing specifics they said could compromise security -- said on Tuesday they will be ready to oversee a safe Republican National Convention this July.
  
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• Police search for Akron teen charged with aggravated murder in Memorial Day shooting

  31-05-2016 22:31
  
  Police are searching for an Akron teenager charged with aggravated murder in connection with a Monday night shooting that claimed the life of a 23-year-old man.
  
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• More RTA bus reroutes due to 'Fast 8' filming

  31-05-2016 22:23
  
  Check for bus route changes that will take affect Thursday-Saturday.
  
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• Gold Medal recalls 10 million pounds of flour after concern about E.coli cases

  31-05-2016 22:23
  
  Thirty eight illnesses in 20 states show a possible connection to the ingestion of raw flour, dough and batter. General Mills called a voluntary recall. Find the product identification numbers in this story.
  
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• Central Ohio man charged with rape after photos of sex acts with child found at thrift store

  31-05-2016 22:16
  
  A 48-year-old Ohio man has been charged with one count of rape of a child under 13 years old in Franklin County Municipal Court, records show.
  
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• Akron man shot to death after argument, police say

  31-05-2016 22:11
  
  Jadrine Cole, 31, of Akron was shot to death during an argument. Police are still looking for the shooter.
  
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• Cleveland's proposed $15 minimum wage would tie with Seattle's for highest in America

  31-05-2016 22:08
  
  If Cleveland's proposed $15 minimum wage comes to pass, the city would have the highest minimum wage in America. Seattle, which is phasing in its wage hike, would eventually catch up.
  
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• The Traveler IPA Shandy - Crack One Open

  31-05-2016 22:00
  
  An IPA Shandy from The Traveler Beer Co. makes this week's Crack One Open.
  
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• Cleveland's Walnut Wednesday food trucks for June 1, and a look at Hatfield's Goode Grub (video)

  31-05-2016 21:45
  
  The forecast for Wednesday called for summery partial sunshine at Cleveland's Walnut Wednesday food truck gathering.
  
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• Five Cleveland mail carriers accused in marijuana delivery scheme

  31-05-2016 21:34
  
  Five Cleveland mail carriers face federal marijuana charges for delivering marijuana to a drug dealer, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday.
  
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• Tyrone Noling appeal: Ohio Supreme Court asked for access to DNA evidence in death-row case (photos, video)

  31-05-2016 21:23
  
  Noling wants DNA testing of shell casings from the scene that would have come from the perpetrator's gun, as well as ring boxes found opened in a ransacked bedroom drawer.
  
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• Street medics will help hurt, dehydrated at RNC

  31-05-2016 21:03
  
  Case medical student Gloria Tavera is one of at least 20 volunteers known as Rust Belt Medics or street medics.
  
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• Makeover underway on Cleveland Heights' Cedar Lee district: What's in store?

  31-05-2016 20:54
  
  Work in the Cedar Lee business district in Cleveland Heights is intended to boost safety and make the area more attractive for customers.
  
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• Annual 'Tour de Bruell' features wines from The Calling by CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz

  31-05-2016 20:48
  
  Dine at each of six Zack Bruell restaurants for a chance to win a dinner prepared by Bruell himself in your own kitchen.
  
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• Officers will not tolerate 'lawlessness' at RNC

  31-05-2016 20:38
  
  Cleveland officials came out in force at a news conference Tuesday morning to declare that the Republican National Convention will be a plus for the city but that law enforcement is not going to tolerate lawlessness.
  
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• Three Lorain abduction attempts also 'closely tied' to West Side Cleveland abduction

  31-05-2016 20:26
  
  Investigators said three attempted abductions in Lorain are "closely tied" to the May 21 abduction of a Cleveland girl and the attempted abduction of a girl from her Elyria bedroom in February.
  
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• Woman shares jaw-dropping video of ‘Fast 8’ filming in Cleveland: ‘So cool!’

  31-05-2016 19:58
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Up close to all the action! A Cleveland woman shared on YouTube a jaw-dropping video of the new “Fast and Furious” movie filming in our city. Kasey Crabtree said in the YouTube post: “These are REAL cars being launched from a garage in downtown Cleveland, OH (filling in for NYC locations). My reaction at the end is authentic and very funny! You just don’t see flying cars everyday!” Crabtree told FOX 8 she was at her friend
  
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• Gorilla incident proves that we've become a nation of busybodies: Ted Diadiun

  31-05-2016 19:37
  
  A whole lot of people - the vast majority of whom weren't within 100 miles of the Cincinnati Zoo - have been pleased to offer their criticisms of the parents, zoo keepers and others in the case of the slain gorilla with a 4-year-old boy, writes Ted Diadiun.
  
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• Summer cocktail recipe: TownHall's 'Can I See Your ID' drink with house made ingredients (video)

  31-05-2016 19:16
  
  Learn how to make TownHall's 'Can I See Your ID' cocktail, which uses house made ingredients. The Ohio City restaurant and bar recently rolled out their 2016 summer menu with 10 new drinks.
  
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• Kyrie Irving jersey stolen off man's back in armed robbery on Cleveland's East Side

  31-05-2016 19:13
  
  A Maple Heights man reported a man stole the Kyrie Irving jersey he was wearing during an armed robbery on Sunday.
  
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• See the ill-fated timeline of former University of Akron President Scott Scarborough's tenure (photos)

  31-05-2016 19:12
  
  Scott Scarborough's tenure as president of the University of Akron may have been ill-fated from the start.
  
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• Seven Hills man busted with Brooklyn mayoral candidate pleads guilty to federal drug charges

  31-05-2016 19:11
  
  A Seven Hills man pleaded guilty Monday to federal drug charges following his October arrest alongside a then-Brooklyn mayoral candidate and the son of Parma Heights Mayor Mike Byrne.
  
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• Tanger Outlets at Columbus to open June 24

  31-05-2016 19:10
  
  The Tanger Factory Outlet Center at Columbus will open June 24.
  
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• Questions remain after Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla death, CPD investigating incident

  31-05-2016 19:05
  
  The Cincinnati Zoo is making national headlines after a 17-year-old gorilla was shot to save a 4-year-old boy who fell into the exhibit.
  
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• Top Cleveland restaurants on Yelp, TripAdvisor and OpenTable: 2016 A-List dining guide

  31-05-2016 18:50
  
  Yelp, TripAdvisor and OpenTable take the guesswork out of eating out. Which Cleveland restaurants fare the best on sites with crowd-sourced reviews?
  
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• Cleveland 2016 Host Committee to give details on RNC beautification efforts (live coverage)

  31-05-2016 18:45
  
  Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Host Committee President David Gilbert and other officials at 1 p.m. Tuesday are expected to announce more details about beautification plans ahead of the Republican convention.
  
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• National Donut Day: 10 shops and deals to celebrate in Cleveland

  31-05-2016 18:22
  
  The national celebration on Friday, June 3 has its roots in World War I, when the Salvation Army "Donut Lassies" volunteered to serve the cakes to troops on the French front. Here are 10 Cleveland places to mark the sweet holiday - from free cakes to local classics.
  
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• Donald Trump details fundraising for veterans' charities, claims media unfair

  31-05-2016 18:19
  
  Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, detailed to reporters at a testy news conference in New York how he doled out $5.6 million raised for veterans through a fundraiser.
  
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• 'Viva': Drag queens, boxers and family melodrama in stunning old Havana (Review)

  31-05-2016 18:01
  
  "Viva" is a story you've seen before. Sensitive, gay son misunderstood by macho, overbearing father. But you haven't seen it told like this gorgeous melodrama before.
  
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• University Hospitals unveils Ohio's first proton therapy lab to target certain cancers

  31-05-2016 17:59
  
  University Hospitals on Tuesday formally unveiled Ohio's first proton therapy lab to deliver more targeted radiation therapy to patients suffering from a variety of cancers.
  
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• University Hospitals unveils Ohio's first proton therapy center to target certain cancers

  31-05-2016 17:59
  
  University Hospitals on Tuesday formally unveiled Ohio's first proton therapy center to deliver more targeted radiation therapy to patients suffering from a variety of cancers.
  
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• The next Republican National Committee chairman? Here's the book on Matt Borges.

  31-05-2016 17:40
  
  The 2016 election is helping Matt Borges, the Ohio Republican Party chairman, bury his baggage. Now he's seen as a potential successor to RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.
  
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• Twenty One Pilots to land at Wolstein Center for sold-out show

  31-05-2016 17:30
  
  Columbus duo Twenty One Pilots returns to Northeast Ohio for a sold-out show at CSU's Wolstein Center on Wednesday, June 8, riding a wave of word-of-mouth advertising that's resulted from near-constant touring.
  
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• Enterprise crew looks ready for war in 'Star Trek Beyond' posters (photos)

  31-05-2016 17:30
  
  Capt. James T. Kirk leads the crew of the Starship Enterprise into battle against a mysterious new enemy, Krall, in "Star Trek Beyond," which hits theaters July 22.
  
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• LIVE: Cleveland shares RNC security plan

  31-05-2016 17:03
  
  The City of Cleveland announced that it will share details about its Republican National Convention security plan at an 11 a.m. news conference Tuesday.
  
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