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• Euclid HS football player had abdominal injury

  26-09-2016 23:49
  
  New video released by the Solon City School District shows Andre Jackson, a Euclid High School football player, was hit by an opponent's foot in the abdomen during Friday's game. Jackson died Sunday, one day after he was released from the hospital.
  
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• Ex-Kent State professor sentenced for trying to have sex with teen boy in Akron

  26-09-2016 23:31
  
  Former Kent State University professor Willie Harrell was sentenced to eight months in prison Monday for trying to have sex with a 15-year-old boy in an elementary school parking lot.
  
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• Cleveland sex trafficker who pimped teenage girls on Backpage.com sentenced to 14 years in prison

  26-09-2016 23:06
  
  Ronnie Pratt, 23, of Cleveland was sentenced Monday to 14 years in federal prison for sex trafficking.
  
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• Man shot after confronting Cleveland duo over woman's car theft

  26-09-2016 22:49
  
  Two men and a 17-year-old boy are accused of shooting a 19-year-old man confronting them about stealing a woman's car in Cleveland.
  
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• Summit County considers offering employees paid parental leave

  26-09-2016 22:37
  
  Summit County Councilwoman Elizabeth Walters will introduce legislation Monday that would provide Summit County employees up to six weeks paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child.
  
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• Tecate to premiere "Beer Wall" ad during tonight's presidential debate

  26-09-2016 22:27
  
  Tecate Beer has created an ad about a 'Beer Wall' that will air during the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Brand New to play 'The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me' on tour

  26-09-2016 22:01
  
  Alt-rockers Brand New will play every song of their third album during their Oct. 20 stop in Cleveland.
  
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• Two sections of the Ohio Turnpike in Cuyahoga County scheduled for construction work in 2018

  26-09-2016 21:59
  
  Work on two sections of the Ohio Turnpike in Cuyahoga County - one in Strongsville and one in North Ridgeville - is slated to begin in 2018.
  
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• 2014 Pinot Noir $22 and under - wine buy

  26-09-2016 21:59
  
  This week's taste: We try three Pinot Noirs - a pair from wineries in San Luis Obispo, California, and one from Chile.
  
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• Want a college and major that lead to a well-paying job? See how Ohio schools rank

  26-09-2016 21:52
  
  What major and college gives you the best shot at a well-paying job? PayScale's annual College Salary Report provides some answers.
  
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• Still some work to be done on new Innerbelt

  26-09-2016 21:24
  
  ODOT held a grand opening for the Innerbelt Bridge Saturday. But, there is still some work to do.
  
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• Cleveland city lawyers cannot join Teamsters, judge rules

  26-09-2016 21:19
  
  A Franklin County Common Pleas judge ruled earlier this month that Cleveland's assistant city law directors hold a fiduciary responsibility to the law director and cannot form a union.
  
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• Rainy days will continue through this weekend: Working for your weekend forecast

  26-09-2016 21:16
  
  Cool temperatures and rain are expected all week and will most definitely continue through this weekend.
  
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• Dealing with grubs in your lawn, plus composting and growing roses: Home and Garden News

  26-09-2016 21:03
  
  Lawn grubs, often called white grubs, are the immature form of different scarab beetles, such as Japanese beetles and June "bugs" (beetles).When grubs turn into adult beetles, they emerge from soil to mate and lay eggs.
  
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• Cleveland baby dies from cracked skull, parents sentenced to 10 years in prison

  26-09-2016 20:41
  
  The baby's injuries were consistent with those of a high-speed car crash ejection, but neither mom or dad could explain to police what happened.
  
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• Euclid football player was released from hospital before dying

  26-09-2016 20:10
  
  Andre Jackson, the Euclid football player who died Sunday following an in-game injury, was released from University Hospitals after being treated on Friday, the hospital said.
  
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• 'Dancing With the Stars' - Face-Off competition tonight on special one-hour broadcast

  26-09-2016 20:10
  
  Tonight's special one-hour Monday broadcast pits the 12 remaining celebrates in a Face-Off dance competition.
  
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• Ohio bill would regulate fantasy sports sites, Queen of Hearts and other for-profit pools

  26-09-2016 20:00
  
  Sen. Bill Coley, a Liberty Township Republican, wants to strengthen Ohio's gambling law and put FanDuel, Draft Kings and other online fantasy sports betting pools under the supervision of the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
  
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• Father of man killed by Akron police officer files wrongful death lawsuit

  26-09-2016 19:58
  
  The father of a robbery suspect shot and killed by Akron police in September 2015 has filed a civil-rights lawsuit against the city, saying the shooting was unjustified because the suspect was not armed.
  
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• Cincinnati transgender woman sues insurer, public employer for not covering sex-reassignment surgery

  26-09-2016 19:52
  
  A woman says the Cincinnati public library and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield denied her rights by refusing to cover sex-reassignment surgery.
  
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• Milan Fashion Week: Bikinis & burkinis, geek chic and a gaggle of social-media stars (photos)

  26-09-2016 19:41
  
  ere are some highlights from the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week womenswear previews for next spring and summer on Sunday. They include Dolce&Gabbana, Marni, Stella Jean and Missoni.
  
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• ECOT attendance inflated by 9,000 students, audit finds; $60 million in state funding in jeopardy

  26-09-2016 19:32
  
  The Ohio Department of Education has determined that the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) online charter school was paid for
  
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• Cavaliers: Agent says Mo Williams “not continuing his playing career”

  26-09-2016 19:31
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Cavaliers have been informed that Mo Williams is “not continuing his playing career.” The Cavs made the announcement at a media day event Monday. “We’ve been planning for this eventuality,” said GM David Griffin. Williams played for the Cavs from 2008-11 and was selected as an NBA All-Star in 2009. He was re-signed by the Cavs in 2015. Stick with Fox 8 and Fox8.com for more. Continuing coverage here. 
  
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• Monday morning commute slow moving after Inner Belt Bridge reopens

  26-09-2016 19:29
  
  As commuters adjusted to the new traffic patterns and battled with downpours, the Monday morning drive was slow moving.
  
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• Work to settle Prince estate forges ahead as fans await official tribute concert, Paisley Park Museum opening

  26-09-2016 19:22
  
  Work to settle Prince's estate is moving forward, and a closed hearing is expected to be held this week to resolve an undisclosed dispute between the likely heirs and the trust company that's managing the estate. An Oct. 13 tribute concert sanctioned by Prince's family sold out quickly when tickets went on sale Monday. aisley Park, the 65,000-square-foot studio complex in the Minneapolis suburb of Chanhassen where Prince lived and died, opens for tours Oct. 6.
  
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• Parker's at Kimpton Schofield Hotel: thrifty Happy Hour with big-city chic (photos)

  26-09-2016 19:10
  
  Parker's Downtown in Cleveland offers big-city chic and prices that hit right down the middle.
  
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• Cleveland's undredged shipping channel threatens jobs, commerce, Ohio's senators say

  26-09-2016 19:10
  
  A year has passed since the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last dredged the Cuyahoga River shipping channel, and Ohio's two U.S. Senators on Monday called for an end to that "irresponsible" decision.
  
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• Cuyahoga Co. sees 7 fatal overdoses in one day

  26-09-2016 18:49
  
  After seven apparent fatal overdoses, the Cuyahoga County medical examiner issued a public health warning on Saturday. 
  
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• Cleveland Municipal Judge Ed Wade dies of prostate cancer

  26-09-2016 18:35
  
  Cleveland Municipal Judge Ed Wade died Monday from prostate cancer. He was 69.
  
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• Music-loving couple turns marriage into a bohemian festival: Cleveland wedding and engagement photos

  26-09-2016 18:28
  
  Chelsea and Mackinley Fredrickson had a bohemian, music festival-themed wedding on July 30, 2016. Many of the details were completely handcrafted. Going barefoot was encouraged. Photos by. Chris Holm Photography
  
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• 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children': Not peculiar enough (review)

  26-09-2016 18:26
  
  "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" seems a tailor-made story for quirky director Tim Burton. But it's just not peculiar enough.
  
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• Clinton-Trump debate could top 100 million viewers

  26-09-2016 18:18
  
  The first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump could has as many eye balls as the Super Bowl.
  
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• Free home loan seminar for vets at Cuyahoga Community College

  26-09-2016 18:12
  
  A free seminar about the Department of Veterans Affairs' home loan program will be held September 29 at Cuyahoga Community College's western campus.
  
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• Cigarette caused fire that temporarily closed Greenhouse Tavern, fire officials say

  26-09-2016 18:05
  
  A Sunday night fire has temporarily closed Greenhouse Tavern.
  
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• Ohio should develop statewide gaming policy to encourage cooperation, report says

  26-09-2016 17:30
  
  Ohio should develop a statewide gaming policy that includes cooperation and collaboration among casinos, racinos and the lottery, says a report.
  
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• Cleveland Orchestra cellist Mark Kosower drops jaws in homage to Alberto Ginastera (review)

  26-09-2016 17:07
  
  In a recital Friday night at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Orchestra principal cellist Mark Kosower proved a champion in two respects: of his instrument and of Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera.
  
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• Lake County's forum on race relations Tuesday focuses on criminal justice system (photos)

  26-09-2016 17:02
  
  The Begin the Conversation panel will focus on racial justice in Lake County during a 6:30 p.m. public forum on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Harvey High School in Painesville.
  
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• Rash of armed robberies on Lakewood's east side

  26-09-2016 17:01
  
  "I just got robbed, they robbed me with two guns," a caller told Lakewood dispatchers. 
  
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• Cleveland man accused of trying to meet teen 'girl' for sex

  26-09-2016 16:53
  
  Johnathan Natale, 22, is accused of trying to meet up with a 14-year-old girl for sex in Parma.
  
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• Couple charged with assaulting off-duty Cleveland police officer at downtown bar appears in court

  26-09-2016 16:45
  
  Brian Brack, of Canton, and Destiny Dixon, of Cleveland, did not enter a plea to felonious assault charges in Cleveland Municipal Court Monday.
  
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• A cool, windy, wet week ahead: Northeast Ohio weather forecast

  26-09-2016 16:21
  
  Temperatures will be cool, rain chances are moderate, and winds will be blowing this week in Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Developer Fred Geis resigns from Cleveland City Planning Commission to avoid potential conflict

  26-09-2016 16:11
  
  Fred Geis stepped down to avoid a possible clash between his part-time role on Cleveland's planning commission and his day job in real estate development.
  
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• Adam Scott, Evangeline Lilly filming Netflix movie 'Little Evil' in Greater Cleveland

  26-09-2016 16:09
  
  The horror comedy "Little Evil" directed by Eli Craig ("Tucker & Dale vs. Evil") is filming in Richmond Heights and Cleveland Heights.
  
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• Small craft advisory in effect until 3 a.m. Wednesday for nearshore waters in Northeast Ohio

  26-09-2016 15:53
  
  At 3:54 a.m. the National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a small craft advisory for nearshore in Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Going forward Cleveland will post signs warning of lead hazards; old dangers still linger

  26-09-2016 15:30
  
  Cleveland asked state officials to close hundreds of lead cases involving homes that it was supposed to make sure were vacated and placarded to warn the public of lead hazards.
  
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• 3 days left to decide who will advance to Top 8 in Best High School Marching Band contest (poll)

  26-09-2016 15:23
  
  After four days of voting, Riverside currently holds the lead for Best High School Marching Band in Greater Cleveland. Voting continues through Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7 a.m.
  
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• 10 of the most expensive hotels in downtown Cleveland

  26-09-2016 15:15
  
  Hint: It's not one of the new, glitzy newcomers.
  
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• Boy, 7, dies in Summit County crash

  26-09-2016 15:09
  
  A 7-year-old boy is dead and another was seriously injured in a crash that happened Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Cleveland Restaurant Week 2016 details announced

  26-09-2016 15:01
  
  Cleveland Restaurant Week will offer a chance to taste a three-course prix-fixe meal at any of dozens of participating restaurants. It's scheduled for Oct. 1-15.
  
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• Euclid HS football player injured in game dies

  26-09-2016 14:42
  
  A Euclid High School football player died Sunday, following injuries from a Friday night football game.
  
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