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• Garfield Hts woman killed, son wants answers

  02-05-2017 23:59
  
  The son of the woman who was killed in Garfield Heights Monday night wants answers about the woman's death.
  
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• ErieHack summit aims to protect water

  02-05-2017 23:55
  
  Water experts converged on Cleveland this week to talk about how they clean, distribute and monitor water in innovative ways.
  
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• Passenger questioned, released after bag left unattended at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

  02-05-2017 23:17
  
  The person who left a bag unattended Tuesday afternoon at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport was questioned and released by police, airport officials said.
  
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• Gareon Conley and woman who accused him of sexual assault had consensual sexual contact, attorney says

  02-05-2017 23:12
  
  Gareon Conley's attorney said the former Ohio State star had consensual sexual contact with a woman who accused him of rape.
  
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• A gluten-free experience at Giant Eagle: Gluten-Free in the CLE (review)

  02-05-2017 23:00
  
  Have you ever wondered what it's like shopping gluten-free at Giant Eagle? Check out our review.
  
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• The sun will finally return to Akron Wednesday: Weather forecast

  02-05-2017 22:22
  
  Check out Wednesday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Akron Zoo joins effort to save endangered vaquita porpoise

  02-05-2017 22:14
  
  The Akron Zoo has joined the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, along with 100 accredited zoos and aquariums throughout the world, to help save the endangered vaquita porpoise.
  
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• 'All clear' given at Hopkins airport

  02-05-2017 22:13
  
  Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 'all clear' after a suspicious package prompted a response from the bomb squad Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Cuyahoga Community College suspends admissions into physician assistant program while appealing loss of accreditation

  02-05-2017 22:02
  
  Cuyahoga Community College has suspended admissions into its physician assistant program while appealing the loss of accreditation.
  
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• Suspicious package situation cleared at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

  02-05-2017 21:59
  
  Police have cleared a situation at the airport after a police dog alerted to a suspicious package found on a road just outside Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on Tuesday, police say.
  
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• Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg just latest visitor to bring international publicity for Trumbull County family

  02-05-2017 21:59
  
  Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's surprise visit to a Trumbull County family's home for dinner last Friday generated headlines far and wide. But that publicity was just the latest bout of international coverage to follow a visit to Dan and Lisa Moore's split-level Newton Falls home.
  
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• Semi crash closes Interstate 480 ramp near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

  02-05-2017 21:58
  
  A crash involving a semi has closed the ramp Tuesday afternoon from Interstate 480 westbound onto Ohio Route 237 southboundnear the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
  
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• Matthew McConaughey films scene for "White Boy Rick" in Cleveland's Tower City (photos)

  02-05-2017 21:48
  
  Clevelanders and visitors were able to glimpse Matthew McConaughey filming a scene for "White Boy Rick" in Tower City.
  
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• Boys and Girls Clubs set record for participation in national fitness competition

  02-05-2017 21:46
  
  Nearly 76,000 members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America took part in a nationwide challenge Friday as part of the organization's National Fitness Competition, which got its start in Cleveland.
  
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• Shots fired when man spots stolen Porsche in Cleveland Heights, report says

  02-05-2017 21:39
  
  An unidentified man in a stolen car shot at a driver who recognized the vehicle Saturday in Cleveland Heights, police said.
  
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• Akron city parking decks now accept credit cards

  02-05-2017 21:34
  
  Akron city parking decks now accept credit cards.
  
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• Akron approves medical marijuana law, and Akronites can apply for state permit before local approval

  02-05-2017 21:30
  
  Akron City Council unanimously approved legislation regulating the cultivation, processing and sale of medical marijuana in Akron. Akronites can apply for a state permit to grow marijuana without local permits, if they have the signature of a local zoning authority.
  
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• Rain showers on track to continue throughout entire weekend in Northeast Ohio

  02-05-2017 21:29
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Tuesday's storms produced an EF0 tornado right across Ohio border in Butler County, Pennsylvania

  02-05-2017 21:07
  
  Thought Tuesday's storms were bad? They were strong enough to produce a weak tornado.
  
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• Former Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher named dean of Cleveland State University's law school

  02-05-2017 21:05
  
  Former Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher has been appointed dean of Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
  
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• Racinos could add video poker machines under House budget proposal

  02-05-2017 20:56
  
  Ohio's seven racinos could edge closer to offering the same amenities as casinos if they can add video poker machines, as included in the House budget bill.
  
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• LeBron James' beer stunt fun, but marketing impact real

  02-05-2017 20:52
  
  In a spontaneous moment during Game 1 of the Cavs' win against Toronto on Monday, LeBron James pretended to sip a beer from a vendor. But the impact of what he did is very real.
  
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• 'Security situation' at Hopkins airport

  02-05-2017 20:48
  
  The bomb squad is responding to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, sources tell News 5.
  
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• Conservation groups sue to ban fracking, void leases in Wayne National Forest in SE Ohio

  02-05-2017 20:47
  
  Amid fears of toxic spills, earthquakes and health threats in Southeast Ohio, four conservation groups on Tuesday sued the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in an attempt to ban fracking in the Wayne National Forest.
  
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• Brecksville borrows $4.3 million to rebuild Ohio 82 west of Brecksville Road

  02-05-2017 20:45
  
  Brecksville will borrow $4.3 million to rebuild Royalton Road from Brecksville Road to the western municipal border, just east of Old Royalton Road. Meanwhile, the cost to renovate the city's single fire station has risen by about $40,000. Also, the city will pay $268,900 to repair the leaky clock tower on Brecksville Community Center.
  
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• Portion of ticketing level at Cleveland Hopkins closed due to security situation

  02-05-2017 20:39
  
  A portion of the ticketing level at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is closed due to security situation.
  
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• $63.7 billion state budget bill clears Ohio House

  02-05-2017 20:30
  
  The Ohio House on Tuesday passed a $63.7 billion two-year state budget.
  
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• Nothing of a ‘threatening manner’ found during Cleveland Hopkins Airport security incident

  02-05-2017 20:26
  
  ​CLEVELAND — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport said nothing of a threatening manner was found as authorities investigated after a baggage handler noticed an unattended bag at around 2 p.m. Tuesday. TSA and Cleveland police were notified after the bag was spotted at the ticketing check-in area outside of the building. A K9 thought it was suspicious, so police officers searched it and, once again, found nothing threatening. The bag’s owner was identified, intervie
  
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• Two women, one pregnant, rob Akron Family Dollar

  02-05-2017 19:44
  
  The robbery happened just after 6:30 p.m. at the South Arlington Street store just north of Archwood Avenue in the city's East Akron neighborhood, Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards said.
  
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• Heavy rains cause Bath Township landslide

  02-05-2017 19:26
  
  After getting a soaking on Monday afternoon, the ground on a Bath Township hillside gave way, leading to a landslide that took down several large trees and three utility poles.
  
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• Police find car reported missing after Garfield Heights woman found dead

  02-05-2017 19:19
  
  Authorities found a car that was reported missing from the Garfield Heights home where a woman was found dead Monday.
  
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• Cleveland police union considers suing replica gun makers

  02-05-2017 19:17
  
  Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association attorney Henry Hilow said the union is considering filing a lawsuit against replica gun makers.
  
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• Congress members warn airlines to improve service or face new laws

  02-05-2017 19:15
  
  Executives from United, Alaska, Southwest, and American airlines answered U.S. House of Representatives Transportation Committee questions about customer service.
  
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• Cuyahoga County voters use electronic poll books for first election: So far, so good (photos)

  02-05-2017 19:13
  
  The first use of electronic poll books in Cuyahoga County has gone smoothly as voters and poll workers Tuesday spoke admirably about the new technology.
  
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• Taco Bell's new menu item are nacho usual chicken nuggets

  02-05-2017 19:04
  
  Taco Bell is getting into the chicken nugget game, rolling out its new Naked Chicken Chips on May 11.
  
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• Lorain County adoptable animals: Shelby, whose owner died; Sosey, rescued from a crowded shelter

  02-05-2017 18:55
  
  From Shelby, a Jack Russell mix whose owner died to Sosey Bear, a Shar Pei mix rescued from the crowded dog pound: Lorain County animals available for adoption on May 2, 2017.
  
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• Hearing impaired 12-year-old on bicycle hurt in Cleveland shootout involving two cars

  02-05-2017 18:46
  
  12-year-old girl was shot in the foot Monday evening as she rode riding her bicycle in front of home, police say.
  
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• Latest Michael Symon restaurant opens at Cleveland airport

  02-05-2017 18:39
  
  CLEVELAND– The newest restaurant from celebrity chef and Cleveland native Michael Symon will welcome visitors to Northeast Ohio. Bar Symon is now open at at the AIRMALL at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The 89-seat restaurant features some of Symon’s signature dishes like the Fat Doug burger, rosemary fries, and potato and cheese pierogies. “We are excited that guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the authentic flavors that characterize his dishes,” said Ro
  
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• Ohio Department of Health publishes list of 540 lead hazard homes that should be vacant

  02-05-2017 18:34
  
  The state's list is expected to grow as ODH works with local health officials to close more than 1,000 additional open lead hazard control cases.
  
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• Richard Nixon's Vinton County relative isn't sure about Trump: Ohio Matters

  02-05-2017 18:30
  
  Kessler Nixon, one of several Vinton County relatives of the former president, likes Donald Trump's policies but thinks he wields too much executive power.
  
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• University Hospitals struck by computer outage

  02-05-2017 18:15
  
  Hospital officials say the outage is not affecting patient care and safety.
  
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• Woman identified in mysterious Garfield Heights death was reported missing Monday

  02-05-2017 18:08
  
  The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a woman found dead Monday at a home in Garfield Heights.
  
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• Two Ohio manufacturers get significant honors from the SBA: National Small Business Week (photos)

  02-05-2017 17:55
  
  This is National Small Business Week. PDI Group receives the SBA's Region V Exporter of the Year Award today and Rob Kocian, president of Cleveland-based Auto Bolt Co. will be honored as The Ohio Small Business Person of the Year on Wednesday.
  
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• National Weather Service issues flood warning for Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station

  02-05-2017 17:55
  
  The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a flood warning in effect through 4 a.m. Wednesday for Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station.
  
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• 12-year-old girl riding bike in Cleveland injured in shooting crossfire

  02-05-2017 17:55
  
  CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a shooting that injured a 12-year-old girl Monday evening. The victim was riding her bicycle in front of her grandfather’s house on Kempton Avenue near 102nd Street in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood. Cleveland police said unknown men in two red vehicles were driving down the street, shooting at each other. The girl, who is hearing impaired, suffered a gunshot wound to her foot. Officers and her grandfather perform
  
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• Cleveland, Akron break record for hottest April mean temperature

  02-05-2017 17:50
  
  Both Cleveland-Hopkins and Akron-Canton recorded April 2017 as the warmest on record.
  
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• Akron man charged in fatal shooting surrenders

  02-05-2017 17:46
  
  Kenneth Lindsey turned himself in to authorities shortly after noon Monday with his attorney, Doc Walker, Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards said. Lindsey is accused of shooting 32-year-old Reginald Edwards around 6:45 a.m. April 19, police say.
  
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• Talk it out: What are the pros and cons of tougher enforcement of federal marijuana laws?

  02-05-2017 17:39
  
  A new attorney general almost always brings new priorities, and a big one for new Attorney General Jeff Sessions appears to be cracking down on marijuana, a drug that President Barack Obama's Justice Department de-emphasized over the president's eight years.
  
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• Woman identified in Garfield Heights homicide

  02-05-2017 17:04
  
  The Garfield Heights homicide victim has been identified as Lavora Woodley, 39, of Garfield Heights.
  
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• Trump tweet calls for government 'shutdown' in September to fix 'mess' in Senate

  02-05-2017 16:57
  
  President Trump's embrace of a government shutdown came days after he accused Senate Democrats of seeking a shutdown and obstructing majority Republicans during recent budget negotiations.
  
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