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• Man accused of recording downtown Cleveland library patron using restroom

  14-04-2017 22:59
  
  Cinque Gay, 25, is accused of recording another man use the restroom at the downtown Cleveland library.
  
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• Delta OKs offers of up to $9,950 to flyers who give up seats

  14-04-2017 22:48
  
  Delta is letting employees offer customers almost $10,000 in compensation to give up seats on overbooked flights, hoping to avoid an uproar like the one that erupted at United after a passenger was dragged off a jet.
  
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• NBA playoffs are here: 10 things to watch

  14-04-2017 22:36
  
  First off, LeBron James not only never loses in a first-round series, but the man rarely loses first-round playoff games, period.
  
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• Man robs Cleveland adult entertainment store twice in one week

  14-04-2017 22:13
  
  A man robbed an Adult Mart in Cleveland twice in one week.
  
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• Brilliant Electric helps ready The Q for Cavs playoff run (photos)

  14-04-2017 22:09
  
  Quicken Loans Arena is getting dressed and ready for NBA playoffs. Brilliant Electric Sign Company draped the building in "Defend The Land" banners and giant portraits of Cavs players.
  
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• Akron Zoo honors 'superheroes of conservation' at Party for the Planet Earth Day event

  14-04-2017 22:04
  
  Akron Zoo celebrates Earth Day with special superhero-themed conservation day event on April 22.
  
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• Good Friday procession in Cleveland (photos)

  14-04-2017 21:56
  
  Weather was mild during the Good Friday procession
  
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• Leading pro-Trump group buys TV ads in Rep. Dave Joyce's district

  14-04-2017 21:30
  
  The ads are scheduled to air between April 17-23 on cable channels for Spectrum and U-Verse customers within targeted areas of the district, which as a whole includes Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties, as well as portions of Cuyahoga, Portage, Trumbull and Summit counties. America First Policies, a nonprofit founded in January to advance Trump's legislative agenda, spent nearly $50,000 to place the ads, sources said.
  
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• Cleveland council elections to include at least 2 primaries

  14-04-2017 21:28
  
  Candidates for Cleveland City Council still have a month and a half to file petitions needed to get on the ballot, but in two wards there already are enough approved candidates to force a September primary.
  
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• Fairview Park burglary believed to be connected to Lakewood home invasion

  14-04-2017 21:06
  
  The burglary happened early morning Tuesday on Virginia Drive just north of Lorain Road.
  
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• Man driving stolen delivery car crashes, dies

  14-04-2017 20:41
  
  A man was killed in a crash after he allegedly stole a car from a pizza delivery driver early Friday morning. 
  
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• Pre-registration now open for Akron Children's Hospital annual Kids are #1 Run

  14-04-2017 20:31
  
  A 5K run, Paws for a Cause dog walk and Fun Run are all part of the annual Kids are #1 run in Akron June 3, with proceeds benefiting Akron Children's Hospital.
  
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• Coming Sunday: Love, loss and collaboration -- the story of Christine and Sam (videos)

  14-04-2017 20:26
  
  Coming in Sunday's Plain Dealer, pioneer transgender playwright Christine Howey's quest to share her story led to an extraordinary collaboration with a grieving Oberlin family of Sam Price.
  
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• Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro introduces resolution to declare county 'autism friendly'

  14-04-2017 20:10
  
  Ilene Shapiro will lead Ohio as the first executive to present a resolution declaring a county as an "Autism Friendly Community."
  
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• Cuyahoga County provides $113,500 to 11 fire departments

  14-04-2017 20:06
  
  Cuyahoga County is providing a total of $113,510 to 11 fire departments in the county.
  
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• Dry Friday night, showers, thunderstorms ahead for rest of Easter weekend in Northeast Ohio

  14-04-2017 20:00
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Ashland Co. sheriff's sergeant dies suddenly

  14-04-2017 19:55
  
  The Ashland County Sheriff's Office announced Friday the sudden death of one of its sergeants. 
  
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• Cuyahoga County Republican Party's booking of #NeverTrump figure for fundraiser riles some GOP members

  14-04-2017 19:53
  
  William Kristol, editor-at-large for The Weekly Standard, a conservative opinion magazine, will speak at the private event, scheduled for 11 a.m. on May 5 at the Cleveland Mariott East in Warrensville Heights.
  
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• Man dies in crash after stealing car

  14-04-2017 19:49
  
  A man was killed in a crash after he allegedly stole a car from a pizza delivery driver early Friday morning. 
  
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• Cleveland officers in police-involved shooting identified

  14-04-2017 19:47
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — The officers involved in an officer-involved shooting that led to the suspect’s death have been identified. The shooting happened at just after 9 p.m. Mapledale Avenue near West 38th Street.   According to Cleveland police, it started when the suspect, Jeffrey James Findlay, 30, showed up at his ex-girlfriend’s house. A neighbor saw his car and alerted the 25-year-old victim. The neighbor told police the suspect pointed something at the victim and she saw
  
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• If you're among the 30 percent of taxpayers who have not filed your return yet, here's what you need to know

  14-04-2017 19:30
  
  In reality, next Tuesday isn't really the filing deadline for the 73 percent of filers who get a refund. You've got three more years before the return is really due.
  
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• If you're among the 30 percent of taxpayers who have filed your return yet, here's what you need to know

  14-04-2017 19:30
  
  In reality, next Tuesday isn't really the filing deadline for the 73 percent of filers who get a refund. You've got three more years before the return is really due.
  
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• Cleveland drug dealer accused of killing customer who tried to rob him

  14-04-2017 19:30
  
  Quintine Walker, 31, is accused of fatally shooting a drug customer who tried to rob him in Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood.
  
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• Lorain mother left child at home alone in order to buy drugs, police say

  14-04-2017 19:17
  
  Wendy Allen, 43, is charged with endangering children, possession of drugs/cocaine and drug paraphernalia, according to a police report.
  
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• United Airlines' friendly skies got really mean this week: Editorial Board Roundtable

  14-04-2017 19:10
  
  The editorial board roundtable takes up United Airlines' foul treatment of a customer who refused to give up his seat.
  
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• Retailer hh gregg liquidates: Deals or duds?

  14-04-2017 18:46
  
  If you have an hh gregg store in your area, will you find good deals through its current liquidation sales?
  
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• Netflix's 'The Punisher' is filming: Here's what we know

  14-04-2017 18:44
  
  A look at what is known about the Netflix series, "The Punisher."
  
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• Cleveland Heights soldier captured during Korean War finally identified and will be reburied April 21 (photos, video)

  14-04-2017 18:42
  
  For 64 years the remains of Army Pvt. Kenneth R. Miller, 24, of Cleveland Heights lay in an unidentified grave following his capture and death during the Korean War. His remains were identified in 2015 and he will be reburied April 21 in Hawaii.
  
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• What's coming to Akron's Lock 3 Amphitheatre in summer 2017? See the schedule

  14-04-2017 18:39
  
  See Akron's Lock 3 summer 2017 events: They will take place at both Lock 3 park downtown and the adjacent Lock 4, located outdoors off Bowery Street behind the Akron Civic Theatre.
  
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• Jury convicts serial rapist Nathan Ford of three more rapes; additional charges pending

  14-04-2017 18:31
  
  Nathan Ford argued he had no memory of many of the 15 rapes linked to him. He has been convicted of 11 rapes and faces charges in three more cases.
  
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• Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission launches new website

  14-04-2017 18:17
  
  The Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission now has a new website designed to make it easier for veterans and their families to receive assistance and apply for benefits.
  
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• 'The Last Jedi' trailer: 'Star Wars' takes a dark turn in Episode VIII

  14-04-2017 18:12
  
  15 months after the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," fans finally got a glimpse at the next chapter in the saga set in a galaxy far, far away.
  
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• From dust devils to eagles protecting their babies from severe thunderstorms: AccuWeather viral weather videos of the week

  14-04-2017 18:03
  
  Check out the most viral weather videos and photos from AccuWeather this week.
  
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• Cleveland Radio One stations taking donations for residents displaced by Warrensville Heights fire

  14-04-2017 18:03
  
  Four Cleveland radio stations are taking donations to aid families displaced by a large fire at a Warrensville Heights apartment complex.
  
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• Lorain County Volunteer Connection: Opportunities for April 17-30, 2017

  14-04-2017 17:34
  
  Lorain County Volunteer Connection is a strategic partnership between United Way of Greater Lorain County and HandsOn Northeast Ohio that values volunteerism as a powerful force for change.
  
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• DIY or hire a professional? Get some advice at the Home Repair Resource Center's free fair

  14-04-2017 17:29
  
  The Home Repair Resource Center in Cleveland Heights is having its annual free Home Repair Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22. The fair is happening at Cleveland Heights City Hall, 40 Severance Circle. Parking is free, too.
  
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• Driver dead after stolen pizza delivery car crashes in downtown Cleveland

  14-04-2017 17:27
  
  A man is dead after the car he was driving crashed into a pole in downtown Cleveland. Police say he was driving a stolen pizza delivery vehicle.
  
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• Officers in fatal police-involved shooting ID'd

  14-04-2017 17:25
  
  Cleveland police have released the names of the five officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man who sought to harm his former girlfriend. 
  
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• CLE Chatter: Metroparks plans draft beer system for Edgewater Park Beach House (and other noteworthy tidbits from our town)

  14-04-2017 17:25
  
  CLE Chatter: Metroparks buys Beach House beer system
  
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• Akron couple indicted after officers find four malnourished dogs in their home

  14-04-2017 17:21
  
  Richard and Angel Facemire are indicted on charges of prohibitions concerning companion animals in Summit County Common Pleas Court, court records show. Richard also was indicted on aggravated possession of drugs. Other charges have been bound over for review by a grand jury.
  
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• Cleveland Indians' Larry Doby Youth Fund grant recipients announced

  14-04-2017 17:00
  
  Eighteen area non-profit groups have been named recipients of the Larry Doby Fund, which was backed by Indians manager Terry Francona and the team. The fund amassed $1 million soon after its creation just six months ago.
  
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• Sisqo turns 'Thong Song' into 'LeBron Song' for NBA MVP campaign

  14-04-2017 16:58
  
  "It's so wrong, if you don't give it to LeBron, LeBron, Bron Bron Bron!"
  
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• Cleveland Indians Friday-Sunday games forecast: What you need to know about rain chances during game time

  14-04-2017 16:45
  
  Check out the forecast for the Cleveland Indians games this weekend.
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly details wild night in Europe on 'Trap Paris'

  14-04-2017 16:40
  
  MGK's latest song from his forthcoming album "Bloom" feature hip-hop artists Quavo and Ty Dolla Sign.
  
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• Faith & You: What Easter teaches about suffering, waiting, wondering -- Terry Pluto

  14-04-2017 15:30
  
  Wondering why God seems silent and pain drags on and on.
  
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• Trio pleads not guilty in killing of Cleveland State professor, teen

  14-04-2017 15:27
  
  Charles Walker, 26, Kassisus Williams, 18, and Terrell Gray, 25, pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple aggravated murder, murder and felonious assault charges in the March 25 shootout that left David Wilder, an adjunct history professor at CSU and an innocent bystander, dead.
  
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• 'The Last Jedi' trailer reveal at Star Wars Celebration: live stream and blog

  14-04-2017 15:25
  
  The trailer for the latest "Star Wars" film is expected to drop between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Star Wars Celebration fan convention in Orlando.
  
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• #DefendTheLand! Cavs watch party tickets for games 3 and 4 on sale

  14-04-2017 15:23
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cavs road game watch party tickets for the first round of the playoffs go on sale at 10 a.m. today. Watch parties for games 3 and 4 will be held at Quicken Loans Arena. Game 3 will be 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, and Game 4 is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23. The games will be shown on the Humongotron, and there will be entertainment team performances, halftime acts and a series of games and inflatables. […]
  
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• Save the federal AmeriCorps funding that brings teachers to Cleveland: Kyle Pearce (Opinion)

  14-04-2017 15:12
  
  The federal investment in AmeriCorps grows human capital, makes neighborhoods safer, and develops more engaged citizens. Every single child in America deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of what street they live on, writes teacher Kyle Pearce.
  
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• 'This Is Us,' 'Bull' and 'Lethal Weapon' among rookie shows given new seasons: TV report card

  14-04-2017 15:00
  
  We're a month away from television's upfronts week, when the broadcast networks announce their plans for the 2017-18 television season. But we already know the names of 48 shows returning next season.
  
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