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• Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump pledge to pause campaign for 9/11: Politics Extra

  30-08-2016 23:59
  
  Keeping with tradition, both campaigns will go dark on the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. FBI Director James Comey responds to cyberthreats. Mike Pence dismisses concerns over Clinton's health. Read more in today's Politics Extra.
  
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• Lorain hospital loses stillborn baby's remains

  30-08-2016 23:49
  
  Mercy Regional Medical Center publicly apologizing Tuesday for losing a stillborn baby's remains, writing they "deeply regret the occurrence of this event."
  
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• Residents say they were conned by contractor

  30-08-2016 23:48
  
  Local residents said they have been ripped off by a Northeast Ohio contracting company after its operations manager cashed their checks and never completed the work or finished the job with unsatisfactory results.
  
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• At least a dozen shots fired during argument at house where Cleveland teen was killed

  30-08-2016 23:47
  
  Residents reported hearing an argument, then 12 to 20 gunshots outside a Cleveland home where a 16-year-old boy was killed.
  
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• Elephant sedative, found in heroin, sold online

  30-08-2016 23:40
  
  Carfentanil, the power elephant sedative that’s been linked to a string of Ohio heroin deaths, is available for purchase online, a newsnet5.com investigation has uncovered.
  
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• Man dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot in woods behind Solon church, police say

  30-08-2016 23:22
  
  Investigators believe a man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday in the woods behind a Solon church.
  
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• Judge grants restraining order against state of Ohio, preventing anti-local hiring law from taking effect

  30-08-2016 23:15
  
  A Cuyahoga County judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the state of Ohio and a recently enacted state law prohibiting municipalities from requiring contractors on public projects to hire local workers.
  
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• Browns sign punter Michael Palardy

  30-08-2016 23:12
  
  The Browns have signed punter Michael Palardy and waived defensive back Tim Scott. 
  
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• University of Akron partners with city to boost Zips football, fill InfoCision Stadium

  30-08-2016 23:05
  
  The University of Akron and city of Akron are working together to boost community engagement with the university, its athletic programs and InfoCision Stadium.
  
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• Garfield Heights detectives obtain arrest warrant for man accused in Save-A-Lot robbery

  30-08-2016 23:05
  
  Detectives are searching for a man accused of threatening a store employee with a knife in Garfield Heights.
  
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• Koch brothers cancel $2.1M worth of Ohio Senate ads

  30-08-2016 23:02
  
  The move indicates the Kochs are confident that Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman will win this fall.
  
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• Plans afoot for Hillary Clinton to appear in Cleveland on Labor Day

  30-08-2016 22:47
  
  Plans are in motion for Hillary Clinton to attend the 11th Congressional District Festival in Luke Easter Park, according to a source from organized labor.
  
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• Hillary Clinton to appear in Cleveland on Labor Day

  30-08-2016 22:47
  
  Plans are in motion for Hillary Clinton to attend the 11th Congressional District Festival in Luke Easter Park, according to a source from organized labor.
  
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• President Obama commutes sentences for 111 more drug convicts, including 3 from Northeast Ohio

  30-08-2016 22:43
  
  This brings the monthly total to 325, and more will follow this year as the White House gives drug convicts a second chance.
  
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• Eastlake woman charged in daughter's death 'feels horrible,' attorney says

  30-08-2016 22:05
  
  An Eastlake mother spent more than two decades caring for a developmentally-disabled daughter she is accused of killing, her attorney said.
  
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• What's a nitro widget look like? Nitro IPA - Crack One Open (video)

  30-08-2016 22:00
  
  Nitro IPA from Samuel Adams makes this week's Crack One Open. We've got a short video showing what that widget in the brewery's can looks like.
  
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• Toledo offers lead-poisoning-prevention guidepost for Cleveland: editorial

  30-08-2016 22:00
  
  For years, Cleveland has been failing to do enough to keep children safe from lead poisoning. It's time it follow Toledo's example and pass a common-sense law requiring landlords to make apartments "lead safe," writes the editorial board.
  
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• Man found dead in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood was naked, witness says

  30-08-2016 21:57
  
  Paul James, 58, said he was riding his bicycle on Danbury Avenue between East 81st Street and East 82nd Street when he and a friend spotted a body hidden in brushes.
  
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• East CLE police still looking for teen's killer

  30-08-2016 21:57
  
  A 19-year-old who was arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager found dead near abandoned buildings in East Cleveland earlier this month is no longer a person of interest. 
  
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• Broadview Heights establishes one-year moratorium on medical marijuana

  30-08-2016 21:54
  
  Broadview Heights City Council has unanimously established a 12-month moratorium on the growing, processing and selling of medical marijuana.
  
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• Good Samaritan protections apply to all Ohioans, Supreme Court says

  30-08-2016 21:53
  
  The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that the state's Good Samaritan law, which shields individuals from liability if they provide emergency assistance or treatment to another, extends to all Ohioans and not just emergency and medical personnel.
  
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• Joe Biden to visit Parma union hall Thursday to campaign for Hillary Clinton

  30-08-2016 21:40
  
  Vice President Joe Biden will campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Thursday at a Parma union hall.
  
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• Akron men indicted in Cuyahoga Valley National Park shooting

  30-08-2016 21:25
  
  Two Akron men arrested this month following a shooting in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park were indicted Tuesday on federal charges.
  
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• Chief of staff Jane Platten departs Cuyahoga Prosecutor Timothy McGinty's office for MetroHealth

  30-08-2016 21:15
  
  The chief of staff to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty resigned this month and will take a job with MetroHealth System.
  
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• Cleveland Heights police officer sentenced to probation after he threatened to shoot himself (video)

  30-08-2016 20:53
  
  A Cleveland Heights police officer who threatened to shoot himself inside his Rocky River home was sentenced to one year probation and ordered to stay out of the city of Rocky River.
  
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• Dry weather continues tonight, won't last through Wednesday: Northeast Ohio weather forecast

  30-08-2016 20:24
  
  The dry weather will continue tonight, but as a cold front pushes through Northeast Ohio Wednesday, this will breed storms most of the day, maybe reaching severe level.
  
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• Kent State opens first gluten-free dining hall in U.S.

  30-08-2016 20:20
  
  Kent State University has opened an entirely gluten-free dining hall, which it says is the first in the country.
  
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• Four charged in Lorain homicide

  30-08-2016 20:19
  
  Police charged four people on Tuesday in connection with the death of a man who was found fatally wounded in an apartment unit. 
  
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• First look: Hansa Brewery to open in Ohio City (photos)

  30-08-2016 20:12
  
  Hansa Brewery is set to open in mid-September. The bar, restaurant and biergarten will specialize in European cuisine and feature an array of European-style beer.
  
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• Felon accused of gunning down Cleveland man who died a week after shooting

  30-08-2016 20:10
  
  Donell McCalpine, 34, is charged with murder in the death of Eric Carmicle Jr.
  
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• East Cleveland resets on merger talks, but should Cleveland forgive that wild list of demands? Take our poll.

  30-08-2016 20:00
  
  East Cleveland City Council on Monday night hit the reset button on their so-far botched attempt at initiating a merger with big sister city Cleveland. But should Cleveland move ahead with negotiations or bail altogether? Take our poll.
  
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• Cleveland indie punks Signals Midwest grow up on 'At This Age'

  30-08-2016 19:54
  
  Signals Midwest release 'At This Age' on Sept. 2, followed by a two-month tour with the Gunshy and Choke Up.
  
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• Great Lakes Science Center to make cinematic history with improved dome theater

  30-08-2016 19:48
  
  Great Lakes Science Center to make cinematic history with first digitized laser-projected movie theater.
  
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• Labor Day weekend looks perfect for a barbecue: Working for your weekend forecast

  30-08-2016 19:45
  
  This Labor Day weekend in Northeast Ohio is still looking very dry, sunny, and toasty warm.
  
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• Akron Zoo reef exhibit closing in November

  30-08-2016 19:28
  
  Journey to the Reef, a popular exhibit at Akron Zoo, will close on Nov. 19, the zoo reported on its website.
  
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• "CLE" schools borrow from Cavaliers in tax campaign

  30-08-2016 19:11
  
  The campaign to renew a tax for the Cleveland schools uses "CLE" instead of "Cleveland" on promotional materials, as the Cleveland Cavaliers did for fan t-shirts in the NBA Finals
  
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• Bret Michaels headlines first show at Akron's new Goodyear Hall

  30-08-2016 18:59
  
  Bret MIchaels, famous for his years as frontman for Poison and his frequent reality show appearances, tops the bill at the first-ever show at Akron's new Goodyear Hall. Joining him at Rock the Hall will be Firehouse, Ratt and Warrant.
  
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• Rob Portman eyes gains in Southeast Ohio, Ted Strickland's home turf

  30-08-2016 18:58
  
  Republicans, Democrats, and political analysts alike agree that the U.S. Senate race will likely be close this year in Southeast Ohio, with Ted Strickland at risk of losing some areas that until now have been a redoubt of support for him.
  
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• Girl says she was raped while walking home

  30-08-2016 18:52
  
  A Bellefaire Transitional Living supervisor told police her 17-year-old client was raped while walking home from school. 
  
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• 14 Ohio schools among Princeton Review's Best 381 Colleges: See the list

  30-08-2016 18:44
  
  See 14 Ohio colleges among 382 schools ranked the best by Princeton Review.
  
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• Roar Over The Shore schedule: Cleveland National Air Show starts Saturday

  30-08-2016 18:39
  
  CLEVELAND- The 2016 Cleveland National Air Show runs Labor Day weekend at Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport. This year’s airshow is headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Visitors can view a Batmobile display, check out the latest drones and learn about the Tuskegee Airmen. There’s tons of fun for children too, including inflatables, photo ops and getting their own pilot’s license. General admission tickets are available in advance: $21 for adults and $1
  
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• Roar Over The Shore schedule: Cleveland air show starts Saturday

  30-08-2016 18:39
  
  CLEVELAND- The 2016 Road Over The Shore Air Show runs Labor Day weekend at Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport. This year’s airshow is headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Visitors can view a Batmobile display, check out the latest drones and learn about the Tuskegee Airmen. There’s tons of fun for children too, including inflatables, photo ops and getting their own pilot’s license. General admission tickets are available in advance: $21 for adults and $14 fo
  
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• Four charged in connection with fatal Lorain shooting

  30-08-2016 18:39
  
  Four people have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man found inside a Lorain home Monday morning.
  
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• Trade: Where do Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton stand?

  30-08-2016 18:35
  
  Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton actually agree on some trade issues. See where they stand on China, currency and the Trans Pacific Partnership.
  
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• Cleveland attorney sentenced to prison for money laundering

  30-08-2016 18:35
  
  A Cleveland criminal defense attorney was sentenced Tuesday to 44 months in prison for laundering money for an informant posing as a cocaine dealer.
  
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• Will Apple's iPhone 7 come in blue?

  30-08-2016 18:28
  
  Apple could introduce a new color or two for the forthcoming iPhone 7.
  
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• Lawrence Twp police chief placed on admin. leave

  30-08-2016 18:28
  
  Police Chief Paul Stanley has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into spending from the Police Department Law Enforcement Trust Fund. 
  
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• Elevator troubles at RTA's temporary Tower City platform causing headaches

  30-08-2016 18:24
  
  The elevator to access RTA's temporary westbound platform at Tower City has been out of service since Aug. 23.
  
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• Great Geauga County Fair 2016: Schedule, demolition derby, bull riding and more (photos, video)

  30-08-2016 18:23
  
  The Great Geauga County Fair's 194th edition is Thursday through Labor Day. Popular attractions include demolition derbies, tractor pulls, bull riding and plenty of animals.
  
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• Man's body found in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood

  30-08-2016 18:22
  
  Cleveland police are investigating after a man's body was discovered Tuesday morning in the city's Hough neighborhood.
  
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