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• More wreckage of EgyptAir plane that crashed into Mediterranean found

  15-06-2016 23:42
  
  Egypt on Wednesday said that it spotted and obtained images from the wreckage of the EgyptAir plane flying from Paris to Cairo that crashed into the Mediterranean last month, killing all 66 people on board, according to a statement by the country's investigation committee.
  
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• Former Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic back in spotlight with new biography

  15-06-2016 23:29
  
  Former Akron mayor Don Plusquellic is will lead a discussion at a political biography launch event on June 22, 2016.
  
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• George Voinovich public viewing to be held at Cleveland City Hall: What to watch for Thursday

  15-06-2016 22:58
  
  A public viewing for George Voinovich, the late Ohio governor, U.S. senator, and Cleveland mayor, will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Cleveland City Hall rotunda, 601 Lakeside Avenue.A memorial program is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.
  
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• Police perched on rooftop spot man trying to steal air conditioner from Midtown business

  15-06-2016 22:57
  
  Cleveland police officers perched on top of a building spotted a 22-year-old man accused of trying to steal an air conditioner from a Midtown business.
  
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• Two applicants for Cleveland police's internal affairs director have spotty history as cops

  15-06-2016 22:41
  
  Seventeen current and former law enforcement officers have applied to head Cleveland police's Internal Affairs Unit, including at least two who have run into problems of their own while serving as an officer.
  
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• Body of toddler grabbed by alligator at Disney World recovered

  15-06-2016 22:40
  
  Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings says searchers have recovered the body of a 2-year-old Nebraska boy snatched by an alligator at Walt Disney World.
  
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• Shooter holds Cleveland Heights man by the pants, shoots him in the leg

  15-06-2016 22:39
  
  Detectives are investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot in the leg in Cleveland Heights.
  
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• How will seniors be served during the RNC?

  15-06-2016 22:22
  
  With the Republican National Convention nearing and still no announcement about the security perimeter, local health care agencies are scrambling to figure out how they will serve seniors who live downtown.
  
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• Lakewood man shares life's jouneys with best furry pal, 'Hans': People and their pets

  15-06-2016 22:04
  
  Marlin Spellman, of Lakewood, shares his life's journeys with his best furry friend, Hans. They enjoy traveling to the Lake Erie islands.
  
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• Lawyers for boys caught with BB guns in Parma park want media banned from court

  15-06-2016 21:53
  
  Cases for boys arrested in a Parma park after police found them playing with "realistic looking" BB guns are on hold after attorneys for both boys objected to a cleveland.com reporter being in the courtroom Wednesday.
  
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• Family, friends pay their respects to George Voinovich

  15-06-2016 21:42
  
  Friends honored former Cleveland Mayor George Voinovich Wednesday.
  
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• Cleveland councilmen propose phased-in approach to city's $15 minimum wage plan

  15-06-2016 21:21
  
  Cleveland City Councilmen Jeffrey Johnson and Brian Cummins have proposed alternatives to the $15 minimum wage proposal currently under council consideration. Both alternative plans would phase in the wage hike over a five-year period.
  
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• Cleveland councilman proposes phased-in approach to city's $15 minimum wage plan

  15-06-2016 21:21
  
  Cleveland City Councilman Jeffrey Johnson has proposed an alternative to the $15 minimum wage proposal currently under council consideration. Johnson's plan would phase in the wage hike over a five-year period.
  
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• ICan Bike helps kids reach important childhood milestone (photos)

  15-06-2016 21:07
  
  Roller-wheeled bike program helps people of all ages ride bikes and build confidence
  
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• Third Federal asks customers to approve dividend waiver to help shareholders

  15-06-2016 21:00
  
  Third Federal Savings is asking customers to again agree to waive the dividend for the holding company so it can pay higher dividends to shareholders.
  
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• Hard Rock Rocksino opens fast casual restaurant Concerto Italian Kitchen

  15-06-2016 20:57
  
  The menu features made-to-order pizza and pasta -- there 20 different toppings available for each -- along with sandwiches, salads, wine, Italian sodas, espresso drinks and gelato desserts.
  
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• Democratic senator Chris Murphy begins filibuster to address inaction on guns

  15-06-2016 20:51
  
  Connecticut Senator Murphy hopes to force a vote on gun control legislation with filibuster on Senate floor
  
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• Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs conducts home-improvement store price-check sweep

  15-06-2016 20:30
  
  About 18 percent of area home-improvement stores failed a price-check sweep conducted by the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs, according to a release from the county department. Find out who passed and who failed.
  
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• Cleveland among 4 cities sparking economic growth in distressed neighborhoods: Forward Cities

  15-06-2016 19:55
  
  Cleveland is one of four cities involved in the Forward Cities program, which is a two-year-old project that involves creating new opportunities in the most distressed neighborhoods.
  
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• The rain will continue Thursday, June 16: Northeast Ohio weather forecast

  15-06-2016 19:52
  
  More rainy weather is expected Thursday.
  
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• Cleveland Heights man accused of selling fatal heroin dose to Cleveland man

  15-06-2016 19:48
  
  Terry Winters, 33, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal overdose death of Doran Walton, 58.
  
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• Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins brings solo gig to Akron Civic

  15-06-2016 19:42
  
  John Driskell Hopkins, the harmony singer and multi-instrumentalist with the flowing mutton chop sideburns for the Zac Brown Band, brings his solo show to the Akron Civic Theatre on Thursday, June 23, the night before he and his ZBB stop at Blossom Music Center.
  
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• Have you seen this monkey? Statue stolen from outside Cleveland cafe

  15-06-2016 19:39
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A statue modeled after a monkey from the game “Barrel of Monkeys” is missing. The statue was taken from outside the Artefino Cafe & Gallery, 1900 Superior Avenue E, sometime between midnight and 6 a.m. Saturday, according to cafe owner Karen Perkowski. The statue was created by Cleveland firefighter and artist Billy Nainiger. It’s meant to represent the ‘Year of the Monkey 2016’ Zodiac sign. Anyone who might know the whereabouts of t
  
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• What are those giant plastic animals downtown?

  15-06-2016 19:30
  
  While driving or walking around downtown this week or weekend you're going to notice some giant plastic animals.
  
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• Justin Bieber's alleged attacker wants to schedule sit-down with pop star

  15-06-2016 19:30
  
  Richmond initially recanted his story after losing his job and receiving threats from scores of Justin Bieber fans.
  
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• Maple Heights man charged in deadly July 2015 drive-by shooting

  15-06-2016 19:29
  
  Prosecutors charged Demagio Callahan as the suspect in a murder case nearly one year after a drive-by shooting that killed 20-year-old Veron Black on East 163rd Street.
  
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• Hot, dry weather expected for Father's Day weekend

  15-06-2016 19:20
  
  This Father's Day weekend is going to be hot and dry - the perfect weather for any outdoor activity you have planned for dad!
  
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• Westlake teachers to consider strike vote today; school board prepares

  15-06-2016 19:19
  
  Westlake teachers will meet Wednesday afternoon to consider whether to strike. Although the strike wouldn't formally begin until Aug. 18, the first day teachers must report for the next school year, it could also have an impact on summer activities. The district says it is making plans to staff those activities, including practices for fall sports.
  
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• Creekside Restaurant & Bar in Brecksville offers stellar 3-4-5 deal (photos)

  15-06-2016 19:15
  
  The menu changes regularly at Creekside, but the equation is the same, thankfully.
  
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• Chainsaw artist: Bud Emerson carves memorable works of art (slideshow, video)

  15-06-2016 19:15
  
  Bud Emerson of Wellington is a sought-after artist who uses giant tree trunks and chainsaws to create memorable works of art.
  
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• Man charged for selling heroin police believe caused another man’s death

  15-06-2016 19:10
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A man is facing charges for selling the heroin that Cleveland Police believe caused the death of another man. Terry Winters has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and more. Court records show Cleveland narcotics detectives were investigating the death of Doran Walton, a suspected heroin overdose. And police believe Winters had sold the drugs that were taken. Court records also show investigators say Winters had more heroin days later, and police say he assaul
  
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• Trent Reznor talks Apple Music, calls YouTube 'disingenuous'

  15-06-2016 19:05
  
  Reznor doesn't like YouTube. That's clear!
  
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• The new 'Phantom of the Opera' opening Wednesday in Playhouse Square reimagines a Broadway warhorse (photos)

  15-06-2016 19:03
  
  Get a first look at the reimagined "Phantom" haunting Playhouse Square.
  
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• RTA improving access to Little Italy Station from University Circle

  15-06-2016 18:50
  
  RTA will start a construction project to improve the sidewalks and walkways connecting its Little Italy Station to Euclid Avenue.
  
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• Westlake teachers to take strike vote

  15-06-2016 18:44
  
  Westlake teachers will decide Wednesday whether they will go on strike in August.
  
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• Bond set at $50,000 for Solon man accused of firing shot into car

  15-06-2016 18:42
  
  Bond is set at $50,000 for a man accused of firing shots into a car stopped at a Solon intersection.
  
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• State school board won't rescue OAK Leadership charter school run by former colleague

  15-06-2016 18:41
  
  The OAK Leadership Institute charter school will likely close after the state school board denied a last-minute plea for help
  
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• Warriors’ Bogut out for remainder of NBA Finals with left knee injury

  15-06-2016 18:35
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Golden State center Andrew Bogut will need six to eight weeks to recover from a left knee injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the NBA Finals. The Warriors are calling it an “impaction injury” that resulted in serious bone bruises. The team says Bogut won’t need surgery. Bogut was hurt Sunday night about 90 seconds into the third quarter when he blocked a shot by Cleveland‘s J.R. Smith, then landed awkwardly. It’s a major blow [&hellip
  
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• Parma bakery selling LeBron James pierogi to celebrate Cavs NBA finals

  15-06-2016 18:35
  
  Any basketball star can have a sneaker named after him .... but a pierogi? Only in Cleveland.
  
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• Cleveland's new health director, Merle Gordon, faces a daunting task

  15-06-2016 18:04
  
  Merle Gordon, who was chosen by Mayor Frank Jackson to lead the city's struggling health department, is praised for her drive and intelligence but critics question her public health qualifications.
  
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• U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci wins back almost $360,000 in Ohio Supreme Court tax case

  15-06-2016 18:02
  
  U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci won an Ohio Supreme Court case to refund almost $360,000 he paid as a penalty on his 2000 taxes.
  
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• U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci wins almost $360,000 back in Ohio Supreme Court tax case

  15-06-2016 18:02
  
  U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci won an Ohio Supreme Court case to refund almost $360,000 he paid as a penalty on his 2000 taxes.
  
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• Pixar's 'Finding Dory' is an enchanting journey for all ages: Review

  15-06-2016 17:38
  
  "Finding Nemo" turned a simple concept into one of the most beloved children's films of all time. Thirteen year later, "Finding Dory" turns a similar concept - a lost fish in search of her family - into an equally delightful, sweet film.
  
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• Can 'Finding Dory' rescue summer box office season?

  15-06-2016 17:15
  
  Despite high-profile releases like "Alice Through the Looking Glass" and "X-Men: Apocalypse," summer box office numbers are down 22 percent.
  
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• Man, 25, found shot lying on sidewalk dies

  15-06-2016 17:13
  
  A 25-year-old man is dead after officers found him lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound Tuesday night. 
  
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• Cool Spaces: Concord's Flintstones House is 'bizarre,' comfortable grotto (photos)

  15-06-2016 17:00
  
  Rick Kristoff knows why people call his Concord abode the Flintstones House. It's made of a long series of smooth, cream-colored concrete globes with small round windows and swooping buttresses. There's a conical chimney sticking up like a volcano was plopped on the roof. Indeed, all it lacks is a dinosaur in the driveway.
  
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• A brief history of movies filmed in Cleveland (vintage photos)

  15-06-2016 17:00
  
  A photographic look at the history of movies filmed in Greater Cleveland.
  
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• Starbucks introduces new menu items that are cool for the summer

  15-06-2016 16:59
  
  The ubiquitous coffee giant has rolled out a "Sunset Menu," featuring cold, refreshing granitas as well as desserts in the form of trifles.
  
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• Cleveland man charged in 3-year-old Major Howard's shooting pleads not guilty to aggravated murder

  15-06-2016 16:45
  
  Donnell Lindsey, the man accused in the shooting death of 3-year-old Major Howard last September, pleaded not guilty Tuesay to aggravated murder.
  
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• Ohio IT upgrade cost millions more, has taken years longer than planned

  15-06-2016 16:35
  
  The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has spent $59 million on an IT upgrade that has taken years longer to complete.
  
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