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• Say "Benghazi" to a Republican delegate and watch what happens (video)

  18-07-2016 23:55
  
  We played a word game at the Republican convention: We said "Benghazi" and asked for a one-sentence response.
  
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• Donald Trump's motorcade involved in accident in New York; Trump not injured

  18-07-2016 23:54
  
  Donald Trump's motorcade was involved in an accident on the way to the airport, according to CNN.
  
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• Donald Trump staff car involved in accident in New York; Trump not injured

  18-07-2016 23:54
  
  A car operated by Donald Trump campaign staff was involved in an accident on the way to the airport, according to a tweet by the U.S. Secret Service.
  
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• Airbnb says demand spikes for GOP convention lodging in Cleveland, nightly rates increase

  18-07-2016 23:47
  
  The home-sharing service estimates that more than 1,900 guests have arrived or will arrive at Airbnb listings in the Cleveland area this week.
  
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• What parking will cost you during the RNC

  18-07-2016 23:45
  
  Find the best rates for parking in the city as prices skyrocket in response to the RNC.
  
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• CODEPINK org. protest at End Poverty rally

  18-07-2016 23:35
  
  A group of women wearing pink dresses danced with a large paper mache Trump head.
  
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• 'People from here are just so nice': First impressions of Cleveland from RNC visitors, media

  18-07-2016 23:28
  
  Reporters and other visitors to Cleveland had plenty of positive things to say about the city at the start of the Republican National Convention.
  
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• John Kasich pledges to campaign for embattled Republicans, doesn't mention Trump (video)

  18-07-2016 23:25
  
  John Kasich told Illinois delegates at the Republican National Convention Monday that he will travel the country to campaign for Republicans in tough re-election fights. While chaos broke out on the floor of the Q, Kasich didn't mention Donald Trump.
  
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• John Kasich pledges to campaign for embattled Republicans, doesn't mention Trump

  18-07-2016 23:25
  
  John Kasich told Illinois delegates at the Republican National Convention Monday that he will travel the country to campaign for Republicans in tough re-election fights. While chaos broke out on the floor of the Q, Kasich didn't mention Donald Trump.
  
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• Roll call vote attempt fails, Cleveland on the rise and more: Best of Roll Call

  18-07-2016 23:22
  
  Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer are partnering with CQ Roll Call to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2016 Republican National Convention.
  
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• RNC 2016: Cleveland Cinematheque adds screenings of classic tough-guy films for security personnel, others

  18-07-2016 23:22
  
  What do you do when you have 2,000 security personnel staying in your neighborhood? Play them some movies.
  
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• Social media reacts to Republican National Convention roll call vote chaos

  18-07-2016 23:19
  
  Media and followers of the Republican National Convention shared their thoughts about the roll call vote turmoil taking place on the convention floor.
  
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• People with disabilities navigate RNC commotion

  18-07-2016 23:19
  
  Although many downtown workers are working remotely or taking vacation during the Republican National Convention, some are braving the crowds and the commotion to go into work. That includes people with disabilities.
  
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• Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish 'thrilled' with day one of the RNC (video)

  18-07-2016 23:19
  
  "First day is great. We're thrilled," Democrat Armond Budish said in an interview with cleveland.com. "People are seeing Cleveland at its best, and we're doing exactly what the goal was - to make sure people get a great impression of our city and county."
  
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• Colorado delegates head to LeBron James banner: Delegate impressions

  18-07-2016 23:08
  
  Three Colorado delegates, who originally supported Ted Cruz, are dividing their time this week between convention responsibilities and sightseeing
  
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• North Royalton approves four infrastructure projects totaling nearly $6 million

  18-07-2016 23:03
  
  North Royalton City Council has approved nearly $6 million in contracts for four projects, including a sanitary pump station installation, a state Route 82 water line replacement and street repairs.
  
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• U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, others unveil mentorship program for 20 Cleveland youth

  18-07-2016 22:57
  
  A group of civic leaders, led by U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, introduced a mentorship program for at-risk youth at a luncheon Monday. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, in town for the Republican National Convention, made a cameo appearance to endorse the plan.
  
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• Making America "Safe Again" starts with the police: Phillip Morris

  18-07-2016 22:55
  
  What chance to we have of keeping our cities safe, if we can't do a better job of keeping our officers as safe as possible?
  
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• Trump campaign staff involved in minor car accident on way to airport

  18-07-2016 22:51
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Officials are readying for the arrival of Donald Trump at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport. Authorities said at around 4:30 p.m. Monday that Trump would be arriving “later.” No specific time has been given. A car carrying some of Trump’s campaign staff was involved in a minor accident on the way from Trump Tower in New York to LaGuardia Airport before his flight to Cleveland. Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks says the staff car was traveling separa
  
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• Motorcade, law enforcement readying for arrival of Donald Trump at Burke Lakefront Airport

  18-07-2016 22:51
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Officials are readying for the arrival of Donald Trump at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport. Authorities said at around 4:30 p.m. Monday that Trump would be arriving “later.” No specific time has been given. A large motorcade and a contingent of troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol were on site at the airport. Troopers were on motorcycle, and a bomb sniffing dog was also on scene. It was announced earlier in the day that Trump would speak at t
  
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• Donald Trump arrives at Burke Lakefront Airport

  18-07-2016 22:51
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Donald Trump has officially arrived in Cleveland at Burke Lakefront Airport. His plane arrived at around 7:20 p.m. A large motorcade and a contingent of troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol were on site at the airport. Troopers were on motorcycle, and a bomb sniffing dog was also on scene. A car carrying some of Trump’s campaign staff was involved in a minor accident on the way from Trump Tower in New York to LaGuardia Airport before his f
  
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• RNC rebels lose on convention floor, uproar ensues

  18-07-2016 22:42
  
  Attempts for a rebellion at the Republican National Convention hit a wall Monday afternoon -- and those trying to push new rules that could have jeopardized Donald Trump's nomination here responded with a raucous display.
  
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• Former Browns QB Bernie Kosar mingles with Ohio GOP delegates at RNC

  18-07-2016 22:42
  
  Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar talked with Ohio delegates and guests at the state delegation breakfast on Monday at the Republican National Convention.
  
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• Thoughts on 'Make America Safe Again' and what the numbers say: Michael K. McIntyre on RNC 2016

  18-07-2016 22:25
  
  The theme for Monday night at the Republican National Convention is "Make America Safe Again."Statistically speaking, we are safer than we were in the 1950s. But on the streets of Cleveland, opinions varied with political points of view.
  
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• Swing state scorecard: Ohio winner in landslide over Nevada, Florida

  18-07-2016 22:12
  
  Ohio (13 straight elections), Nevada (9), Florida (5), Colorado (4) and Virginia (4) have the longest streaks of voting for the winner of the presidential election.
  
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• Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and comedian Eric Andre face off at Trump rally

  18-07-2016 22:01
  
  Eric Andre, who stars in "The Eric Andre Show," wasn't invited. But he couldn't resist crashing the rally, which, up until his arrival, featured dead-serious speakers urging people to vote for Trump to save the country from undocumented immigrants and a corrupt Hillary Clinton.
  
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• 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon, red blend - wine buy

  18-07-2016 22:00
  
  This week's taste: A pair of 19 Crimes wines, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a red blend.
  
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• Rallies, protests take place across Cleveland

  18-07-2016 21:50
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Groups supporting various causes and candidates gathered across Cleveland Monday to rally and protest. Protest groups that oppose Donald Trump staged a “Stop Trump” rally and march in downtown Cleveland. The rally started at noon, and the group marched to Public Square. The group then was to head to Quicken Loans Arena and the actual RNC site. Meanwhile, supporters of Trump rallied at Settlers Landing. Organizers of the America First Unity Rally expe
  
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• Live Blog: Rallies, protests take place across Cleveland

  18-07-2016 21:50
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Groups supporting various causes and candidates gathered across Cleveland Monday to rally and protest. Protest groups that oppose Donald Trump staged a “Stop Trump” rally and march in downtown Cleveland. The rally started at noon, and the group marched to Public Square. The group then was to head to Quicken Loans Arena and the actual RNC site. Meanwhile, supporters of Trump rallied at Settlers Landing. Organizers of the America First Unity Rally expe
  
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• Muslim, Black Lives Matter and conservative protesters clash at RNC demonstration

  18-07-2016 21:49
  
  There was a brief clash shortly after 3 p.m. between Donald Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter and Muslim demonstrators.
  
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• Antonio Sabato Jr. on Cleveland: ‘It’s pretty awesome’

  18-07-2016 21:45
  
  CLEVELAND — Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. doesn’t care what people think about his support of Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. “No, I don’t really care.  Our country’s a mess,” the Italian-born soap star told Fox 8 News.  “This election is probably the most important.” Sabato Jr. is in town to stand up for the man he met some 20 years ago.  Formerly a Democrat, the actor talked about why he thinks Trump is ready for the Whit
  
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• Donald Trump's campaign shows how not to kick off a convention: Analysis

  18-07-2016 21:33
  
  During nationally televised interviews and a news conference Monday morning, Trump's top campaign adviser, Paul Manafort, unleashed a puzzling attack on Gov. John Kasich. Manafort said Kasich's refusal to endorse Trump, a former rival, is "embarrassing his state."
  
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• RNC 2016 nighttime live blog: Monday, July 18

  18-07-2016 21:30
  
  As the GOP prepares for its first full night of speeches touting Donald Trump and Mike Pence, we have all the developments in our live blog.
  
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• Hillary Clinton condemns shooting of Baton Rouge officers

  18-07-2016 21:30
  
  Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spoke Monday at the NAACP convention in Cincinnati, calling for an end to the "madness" after the death of three law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, condemning a series of recent shootings involving police and vowing to hold those who kill police officers legally accountable.
  
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• Avoid the RNC: Classic Cleveland spots where you can hide from the crowd

  18-07-2016 21:30
  
  The establishment's version of Occupy Cleveland has taken over downtown, but it only means that you can spend the next few days checking out some Classic Cleveland spots that all too often go under the radar. Bonus: These places will provide shelter from politicos, protestors and mobs of media.
  
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• Mayor Frank Jackson, County Executive Armond Budish welcome Republican National Convention to Cleveland

  18-07-2016 21:11
  
  Steering clear of politics entirely, Cleveland's two top elected officials, both Democrats, on Monday welcomed the Republican National Convention and its delegates to the city.
  
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• Alternative Press Music Awards: Live coverage, winners list & more

  18-07-2016 21:01
  
  Get updates from the APMAs 2016, taking place in Columbus on Monday night. The red carpet festivities begin at 4 p.m.
  
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• RNC TV Coverage 2016: National media gathers on East Fourth Street to turn lens on convention

  18-07-2016 21:00
  
  East Fourth Street in downtown Cleveland was the place to be on Monday to see yourself on MSNBC and pose for a selfie with your favorite political analyst.
  
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• Watch Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy supergroup Prophets of Rage perform at RNC

  18-07-2016 20:50
  
  The Public Enemy, Rage Against The Machine supergroup Prophets of Rage is scheduled to perform at 2:30 a.m.
  
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• Youngest member of Illinois RNC delegation can't yet vote, Cleveland impresses Chicagoans: Delegate impressions

  18-07-2016 20:44
  
  The 17-year-old Carl Miller is the youngest Illinois delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention. And a United airline pilot from Chicago is impressed with Cleveland's lakefront.
  
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• RNC 2016: Rock Hall to host free Rock the Vote 'Truth to Power' party

  18-07-2016 20:43
  
  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will help Rock the Vote Wednesday night.
  
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• Hot conditions continue tonight & Tuesday, July, 19: Northeast Ohio weather forecast

  18-07-2016 20:38
  
  There's no major break from the heat quite yet, temperatures will still be in the 80s tonight through 10 p.m. Tuesday will be cooler, with temperatures topping out around 80.
  
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• Activist Kathy Wray Coleman arrested on outstanding warrant during RNC demonstration in Public Square

  18-07-2016 20:31
  
  Activist and journalist Kathy Wray Colman was arrested on an outstanding warrant Monday while speaking at Public Square during the Republican National Convention.
  
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• Destination Cleveland fields #AskCLE questions about food, transportation - and Joe Cimperman's lost Journey T-shirt

  18-07-2016 20:22
  
  A crew of social media-savvy Destination Cleveland employees are spending their days during the Republican National Convention with their eyes glued to a bank of computer screens, answering questions from visitors - sometimes even before they're asked.
  
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• Ted Strickland's fortune-cookie gimmick isn't to everyone's taste

  18-07-2016 20:20
  
  Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Ted Strickland on Monday defended a campaign gimmick to spread anti-Rob Portman fortune cookies around the Republican National Convention.
  
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• RNC 2016: Protesters coming together in Ohio City (photos)

  18-07-2016 20:20
  
  Protesters with the avowed goal of peaceful dissent making plans in the Ohio City neighborhood, though no protests appear to be planned for there.
  
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• Donald Trump has 'Alaskan spirit,' delegate says at RNC

  18-07-2016 20:20
  
  Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump may be a New Yorker, but he's got "an Alaskan spirit," according to Jim Crawford, a delegate from Alaska and the chair of Alaska for Trump.
  
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• RNC 2016: Alternate N.Y. delegate Scherie Murray enjoying her time in Cleveland

  18-07-2016 20:15
  
  "We had some really delicious pizza yesterday, and so far, the people have been so warm and welcoming," says alternate NY delegate Scherie Murray.
  
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• ESPN: LeBron James will re-sign with Cavs

  18-07-2016 20:08
  
  LeBron James told the Cleveland Cavaliers he will re-sign with the team this summer, but there is still no timetable for negotiating or signing a deal, according to ESPN. 
  
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• Teen killed at Euclid Stop the Violence party

  18-07-2016 20:06
  
  A 19-year-old man is dead after a shooting at a Stop the Violence beach party in Euclid Sunday night.
  
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