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• Browns vs. Bears: What to watch

  01-09-2016 23:52
  
  The Cleveland Browns preseason continues Thursday, but not for much longer.
  
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• 19% hike in 100+mph speeding tickets on turnpike

  01-09-2016 23:49
  
  As the Ohio State Highway Patrol sees a steady increase in speeding drivers on the Ohio Turnpike, troopers are coordinating by ground and air to nab them.
  
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• Man pleads guilty to egging Euclid home

  01-09-2016 23:39
  
  A Euclid man pleaded guilty on Thursday for pelting eggs at a home more than 100 times over the span of a year.
  
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• Retired judge to hear case involving domestic violence case against county judge's daughter

  01-09-2016 23:37
  
  The Ohio Supreme Court appointed Retired Judge Gregory Macho to hear the domestic violence case against the daughter of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Shirley Strickland Saffold.
  
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• Akron wins reduced interest on sewer project, saving $18.7 million

  01-09-2016 23:31
  
  The Ohio EPA awarded the city of Akron a reduced loan interest rate that will save the city $18.7 million on improvements to the Water Reclamation Facility.
  
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• I-Team investigation reveals high number of ambulance delays in Cleveland

  01-09-2016 23:17
  
  CLEVELAND– A FOX 8 I-Team investigation shows for the first time how many patients are left waiting for Cleveland ambulances and for how long. The I-Team requested records of ambulance response times that were more than 10 minutes in the beginning of May. Cleveland City Hall sent us an email with lists of so many calls it filled 226 pages. Sometimes dozens of calls each day appeared on the lists. Most of the delays involved lower-priority calls. But we found some r
  
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• Donald Trump calls for "honest" State Department, as majority of voters fault Hillary Clinton on foundation: Politics Extra

  01-09-2016 23:15
  
  Trump accused Clinton of being dishonest during her time at the State Department. Bill Clinton's aides used a federal government program to subsidize the Clinton Foundation. A top Jeb Bush donor says he's with Clinton. Read more in today's Politics Extra.
  
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• 'Strawman' caught with drugs claims Moorish roots; woman beats woman in road rage incident: Berea police blotter

  01-09-2016 22:40
  
  Berea police arrested a Warrensville Heights man -- who called himself a "strawman" and a Moor -- after finding drugs in his car. Also, a petite woman stepped out of her car and beat up another driver outside Parkway Shell Auto Care.
  
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• Charter school reviews are back on schedule after state Superintendent Paolo Demaria sidesteps rule change controversy

  01-09-2016 22:32
  
  Reviews of charter school "sponsors" will be done on time, State Superintendent Paolo Demaria says, now that he is dropping plans to change some regulations that have drawn opposition
  
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• Euclid man accused of egging neighbor's house pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge

  01-09-2016 22:27
  
  A Euclid man accused of egging his former neighbor's house more than 100 times in one year pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor charge.
  
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• National Weather Service issues small craft advisory until 4 a.m. Friday

  01-09-2016 22:18
  
  At 4:11 p.m. the National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a small craft advisory in effect until 4 a.m. for near-shore waters from Conneaut, Ohio to Ripley, New York.
  
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• South Amherst village official sentenced to six months for stealing $677,000 for lottery tickets (Photos)

  01-09-2016 22:15
  
  Kim Green, former clerk-treasurer of South Amherst, was sentenced to six months in jail today for stealing more than $677,000 from the village and using it to buy lottery tickets.
  
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• South Amherst village official sentenced to six months for stealing $677,000 for lottery tickets

  01-09-2016 22:15
  
  Kim Green, former clerk-treasurer of South Amherst, was sentenced to six months in jail today for stealing more than $677,000 from the village and using it to buy lottery tickets.
  
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• Former South Amherst village official sentenced to six months for stealing $677,000 for lottery tickets (Photos)

  01-09-2016 22:15
  
  Kim Green, former clerk-treasurer of South Amherst, was sentenced to six months in jail today for stealing more than $677,000 from the village and using it to buy lottery tickets.
  
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• Ohio Democratic Party asks Justice Elena Kagan for help preserving Golden Week

  01-09-2016 22:14
  
  The Ohio Democratic Party on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that would eliminate Golden Week voting for the November election.
  
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• Brothers dead in Lorain shooting

  01-09-2016 22:07
  
  Two siblings are dead after a shooting at an apartment in Lorain early Thursday.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' begins Season 7 production, casts Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent

  01-09-2016 22:05
  
  Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent has signed on for a role in Season 7 of 'Game of Thrones.'
  
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• Instagram Stories coverage of Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Parma: Follow along Thursday

  01-09-2016 22:00
  
  Vice President Joe Biden will campaign in Parma on Thursday for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Follow along on Instagram Stories.
  
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• Black Sabbath plays 'War Pigs' in Detroit (video)

  01-09-2016 21:53
  
  Black Sabbath's Detroit show was a testament to the doom-metal pioneers power and enduring appeal.
  
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• Four northeast Ohioans indicted in heroin, fentanyl conspiracy

  01-09-2016 21:25
  
  Four northeast Ohioans face federal charges for conspiring to deal more than two pounds of heroin and fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a news release.
  
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• Man who shot girlfriend has violent past

  01-09-2016 21:24
  
  The man accused of shooting his girlfriend in front of their three young children Wednesday night had an outstanding arrest warrant at the time of the shooting.
  
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• Here's why Ted Strickland is losing Ohio's U.S. Senate race

  01-09-2016 21:17
  
  With Strickland behind in recent polls by an average of 7.5 points, something needs to change soon for him to finish on top.
  
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• ‘Delivered:’ Cleveland man honors LeBron James, Cavs title with art

  01-09-2016 21:10
  
  CLEVELAND– A Cleveland man is combining his artistic talent with his love of this city. Van Monroe calls it “Delivered.” The painting shows LeBron James holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy and wearing an NBA Champs hat. In the trophy’s reflection, James sees images of Craig Ehlo, Earnest Byner and Jose Mesa, representing past Cleveland sports heartbreaks: “The Shot,” “The Fumble” and “The Blown Save.” The Cleveland skyline is al
  
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• Ohio's 'smartest' students: Top 10 colleges, ranked

  01-09-2016 21:00
  
  Northeast Ohio makes a good showing on Niche's list of colleges with the "smartest" students, determined through SAT/ACT scores and student impressions.
  
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• Geauga Fair offers rural fare through Labor Day weekend (photo)

  01-09-2016 21:00
  
  The 194th Great Geauga County Fair offers 50-pound turkeys, outsize vegetables and many other examples of the county's surviving rural ways.
  
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• U.S. Attorney says drug education in schools is critical to curbing heroin epidemic (photos, video)

  01-09-2016 20:46
  
  Educators can play a critical role in curbing the opioid epidemic that is claiming records numbers of lives each year in Northeast Ohio, according to federal officials.
  
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• Akron METRO opens public compressed natural gas station

  01-09-2016 20:31
  
  Akron METRO Regional Transit Authority opened its new public Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station. The $2.25 million station has two pumps and is similar to a regular gas station.
  
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• Labor Day weekend looks dry, cool, sunny: Working for your weekend forecast

  01-09-2016 20:29
  
  This Labor Day weekend in Northeast Ohio is still on track to be picture perfect: cool temperatures, rain-free, low humidity, with sunny skies.
  
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• Donald Trump promises jobs during Wilmington, Ohio rally: 4 takeaways

  01-09-2016 20:27
  
  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, campaigning Thursday in this southwestern Ohio city decimated by the 2008 financial crisis, pledged to create millions of jobs and usher in "a new era of American greatness."
  
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• Cuyahoga Community College reaching out to students affected by ITT Tech troubles

  01-09-2016 20:15
  
  Cuyahoga Community College is trying to reach students who no longer can enroll in the beleaguered ITT Technical Institute.
  
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• U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute in Ravenna (photos)

  01-09-2016 20:09
  
  Hundreds of students watched the U.S. Army Golden Knights land in Ravenna
  
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• Cool temperatures tonight, Friday: Northeast Ohio weather forecast

  01-09-2016 20:01
  
  The fall-like temperatures felt today will stay through Friday in Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Two teens face aggravated riot charges after fight near Heights High School

  01-09-2016 19:52
  
  Two teens are facing juvenile charges after being involved in a fight near Heights High School, police said.
  
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• U.S. stock market sees a quiet start to September

  01-09-2016 19:29
  
  U.S. stock market has a quiet start in September. Stocks are hardly budging Thursday afternoon after declines earlier in the day.
  
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• Cleveland Museum of Art ranked one of nation’s best

  01-09-2016 19:16
  
  CLEVELAND– Cleveland is a city of winners, from NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers to our world-renown museums. Business Insider released its list of the top 25 museums in the country on Wednesday.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City claimed the number one spot. But right behind it was our Cleveland Museum of Art. The list was compiled using date from Foursquare. There are more than 35,000 museums in the United States. The article features a photo of Cleveland’s&
  
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• Making art out of effects pedals: Meet the artist behind Akron's EarthQuaker Devices (photos)

  01-09-2016 18:45
  
  EarthQuaker Devices, the Akron company that creates effects pedals used by bands around the world, launches a new comic, "Octo Skull."
  
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• Hosting the Republican National Convention changed Cleveland's story, Press Club panelists say

  01-09-2016 18:35
  
  "When has Cleveland ever backed down from a challenge?" asked Emily Lauer, senior director of public relations and communications for Destination Cleveland. With a limited number of people and a short time frame, "we had to be really strategic about who we went after."
  
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• Cleveland man shot after he returns home during burglary

  01-09-2016 18:11
  
  A Cleveland man was shot after he walked into his home during a burglary.
  
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• Chalk it up: Cleveland Museum of Art announces 27th annual Chalk Festival

  01-09-2016 18:05
  
  The Chalk Festival is a modern expression of a Renaissance tradition.
  
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• Judge halves $1.36M jury award to former Lorain County coroner in lawsuit against health district

  01-09-2016 18:03
  
  A federal judge on Thursday halved a jury's award to the former Lorain County coroner and General Health District health director, after the jury found he was wrongly fired and endured retaliation.
  
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• Police searching for missing Maple Heights man with mental health disorder

  01-09-2016 18:01
  
  Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing Maple Heights man who suffers with a mental health disorder.
  
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• Donald Trump holds rally in Wilmington, Ohio (live coverage)

  01-09-2016 17:21
  
  The rally is scheduled to start at noon at the Roberts Centre, according to a Trump campaign release. Cleveland.com reporter Jeremy Pelzer is covering the event. You can follow his tweets below.
  
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• August 2016 hottest on record for Cleveland, Akron, Canton

  01-09-2016 17:21
  
  August 2016 was the hottest August on record for Cleveland, Akron and Canton.
  
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• Man killed, brother injured in Lorain shooting

  01-09-2016 17:16
  
  Police are investigating a shooting that left one brother dead and another injured at an apartment in Lorain early Thursday.
  
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• One dead, one in critical condition after shooting in Lorain

  01-09-2016 17:12
  
  One man was killed and another is in critical condition after a shooting on Lorain's West Side early Thursday.
  
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• Colin Kaepernick and the national anthem: Editorial Board Roundtable

  01-09-2016 17:10
  
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision not to stand during the national anthem angered some and earned applause from others. The editorial board roundtable looks at the matter.
  
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• Akron Police use Narcan training to revive two opiate overdoses

  01-09-2016 16:44
  
  Akron police, who now carry Narcan in every cruiser, on Tuesday revived two people suffering from opiate overdoses.
  
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• Woman shot in face by men firing outside her Cleveland home

  01-09-2016 16:37
  
  A 69-year-old woman was shot in the face after three men opened fire on her home in Cleveland.
  
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• New DateFit site plans 'Circuit Dating' event: Speed dating with an exercise twist

  01-09-2016 16:37
  
  In lieu of awkward conversations, registrants will break the ice with a group yoga class then pair off for quick rounds of pushups, squats, planks, and the like.
  
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• Akron mother, grandmother plead guilty in teen's heroin overdose death

  01-09-2016 16:35
  
  An Akron mother and grandmother pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with the heroin overdose death of a 16-year-old boy.
  
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