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• Committee orders Akron federal Judge John Adams to undergo mental-health examination

  16-08-2017 23:15
  
  Akron federal Judge John Adams has been reprimanded by a court panel and ordered him to submit to a mental health evaluation.
  
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• Browns announce Brock Osweiler as starter for Monday’s preseason game against Giants

  16-08-2017 22:43
  CLEVELAND —  The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that Brock Osweiler will be the starter for the team’s preseason game against the New York Giants this coming Monday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Osweiler will be followed by DeShone Kizer, then Cody Kessler. The Browns beat the Saints in their first preseason game last week. Hue Jackson announces Brock Osweiler as starter for #NYGvsCLE followed by DeShone Kizer then Cody Kessler. — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 16, 2017
  
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• Watch scenes from Kings of Leon Cleveland concert tonight

  16-08-2017 22:33
  
  Tonight, Kings of Leon will be performing at Blossom Music Center. Tune in to see photos and videos on cleveland.com's social media during the show.
  
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• University of Akron welcoming more freshmen; will study reducing out-of-state tuition

  16-08-2017 22:24
  
  Freshmen enrollment is rebounding at the University of Akron as officials study reducing out-of-state tuition to attract more students
  
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• Threat of storms to increase humidity, pushing heat index to upper 80s Thursday in Akron: Weather forecast

  16-08-2017 22:03
  
  Check out Thursday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• First human case of West Nile virus reported in Ohio

  16-08-2017 21:39
  
  The Ohio Department of Health said a 44-year-old man in Clermont County is recovering from a West Nile infection.
  
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• Cuyahoga Falls suspect accused of swindling $1.3 million dies while awaiting trial

  16-08-2017 21:19
  
  The federal government moved Wednesday to drop its case against a Northeast Ohio man who died while waiting to stand trial after the FBI accused him of defrauded people out of nearly $1.3 million.
  
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• Independence-based MacroPoint acquired for $107 million by Canadian global logistics company

  16-08-2017 21:00
  
  MacroPoint, a freight-tracking platform company, has been acquired by Descartes Systems Group for $107 million, the company announced. Today, MacroPoint made its debut on the Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 567. It is the fourth highest ranked company in Cleveland and 14th in Ohio.
  
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• Swastikas painted on driveway of Lakewood home

  16-08-2017 20:56
  
  No one has been arrested after the discovery of two swastikas painted on the driveway of a Lakewood home.
  
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• PUCO rejects challenge to FirstEnergy special subsidy, you'll pay more

  16-08-2017 20:42
  
  FirstEnergy can collect more than $200 million in extra charges from its customers for up to five yeas, thanks to a ruling today by the PUCO, which rejected the opposition to the charges from the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) and the Sierra Club, among others.The ruling will cost average residential
  
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• PUCO rejects challenge to FirstEnergy special subsidy, you'll keep paying more

  16-08-2017 20:42
  
  FirstEnergy can collect more than $200 million a year in extra charges from its customers for up to five yeas, thanks to a ruling today by the PUCO, which rejected the opposition to the charges from the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) and the Sierra Club, among others.The ruling will cost average residential
  
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• Steel Vengeance is Cedar Point's record-breaking replacement for Mean Streak roller coaster (video)

  16-08-2017 20:15
  
  Cedar Point has dubbed its newest record-breaking roller coaster Steel Vengeance, under construction atop the wood foundation of the ride previously known as Mean Streak.
  
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• Trump's business advisory councils disband as controversy over Charlottesville continues

  16-08-2017 20:06
  
  A group with Toby Cosgrove said the controversy has become a distraction, adding that "intolerance, racism and violence have absolutely no place in this country."
  
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• Trump's business advisory council disbands as controversy over Charlottesville continues

  16-08-2017 20:06
  
  The group said the controversy has become a distraction but added that "intolerance, racism and violence have absolutely no place in this country."
  
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• Jack Entertainment fined $200,000 by Ohio Casino Control Commission for security and computer issues

  16-08-2017 19:59
  
  Jack Entertainment will pay a $200,000 fine to the Ohio Casino Control Commission for allowing underage patrons into the Cleveland casino and giving unauthorized people access to the computer management program for the Cleveland and Cincinnati casinos.
  
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• Dante's Inferno accepting job applicants for Flats eatery

  16-08-2017 19:59
  
  Dante's Inferno is accepting job applicants for the eatery that is scheduled to open in Cleveland's Flats.
  
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• A few stray storms possible, yet skies looking mostly dry overall this weekend in Northeast Ohio: Weather forecast

  16-08-2017 19:37
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Muslim-American comedian sues Ohio-based publisher of neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer for libel

  16-08-2017 19:34
  
  A Muslim-American comedian has sued the prominent neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer and its Ohio-based publisher over an article the website posted claiming the comedian confessed to being behind the May terrorist attack in Manchester, England.
  
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• Indians, Royals fans compete in 'Step Up to the Plate' campaign

  16-08-2017 19:26
  
  A 'Step Up to the Plate' campaign pits Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals fans in a competition for food banks in their respective cities.
  
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• Greater Cleveland Volunteers: Cleveland Senior Walk helpers, resume writing coaches, more

  16-08-2017 19:26
  
  Here are a few featured volunteer opportunities. Have an interest and don't see it? Call us at 216-391-9500 and a volunteer coordinator will assist.
  
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• Arlene Watson leaves MOCA Cleveland for new post at FRONT exhibition

  16-08-2017 19:10
  
  Arlene Watson has joined FRONT International as the exhibition's director of public programs and engagement after having served as MOCA Cleveland's development director.
  
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• Cleveland bank robbers steal nearly $12,000 from Shaker Square bank, police say

  16-08-2017 19:07
  
  Cleveland police and the FBI are investigating after nearly $12,000 was robbed from a bank in Shaker Square.
  
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• Trans-Siberian Orchestra launches 60-city 'Ghosts of Christmas Eve' tour in November

  16-08-2017 18:55
  
  The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will kick off their 60-city tour November 16 in Erie, PA, and come to Cleveland for two shows on December 29 at Quicken Loans Arena.Tickets go on sale September 15.
  
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• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s baby giraffe makes his debut

  16-08-2017 18:35
  CLEVELAND– It’s a big day for the newest addition at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The baby giraffe made his debut at the giraffe encounter on Wednesday. It’s his first day outside and the first time visitors have a chance to see the little one. The healthy calf was born on Aug. 6, standing over 6 feet tall and weighing about 160 pounds. “He’s probably the biggest and more vigorous calf we’ve had here in a while. Actually, this is No. […]
  
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• Why Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson is wrong about player protests: Bill Livingston (photos)

  16-08-2017 18:34
  
  Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson hopes his players stage no political protests. But individual conscience makes its own choices.
  
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• A restaurant dedicated to Cheetos? I want to go to there

  16-08-2017 18:14
  
  On opening night Tuesday, diners feasted on dishes such as Cheetos fried pickles, Cheetos meatballs, "Purrfectly" fried green tomoatoes, Flamin' Hot and white cheddar mac and cheese, Flamin' Hot Cheetos tacos and even Cheetos cheesecake.
  
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• Kid Cudi bringing his 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'' Tour to Wolstein Center October 7

  16-08-2017 17:57
  
  Shaker Heights native Kid Cudi will make a stop in his hometown as he brings his 25-city "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Tour" to Wolstein Center on Saturday, October 7 at 7 p.m.
  
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• Julie Reilly succeeds Albert Albano as executive director of ICA Art Conservation

  16-08-2017 17:44
  
  The nonprofit ICA Art Conservation has appointed veteran conservator and nonprofit leader Julie Reilly of Omaha, NE to succeed Albert Albano as executive director.
  
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• Race organizer drops trademark lawsuit against Cleveland's St. Malachi Parish

  16-08-2017 17:13
  
  Hermes Sports & Events has dropped a federal trademark lawsuit against St. Malachi Parish that sought to prevent the West Side church from using its own name in an annual benefit race.
  
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• Pastor testifies that he held girl's head under fountain at Middleburg Heights pool 'out of love,' did not grope her

  16-08-2017 17:09
  
  Nikolay Kalka carried his oxygen mask and tank to the stand and told jurors that he held a 10-year-old girl's head under water fountain to teach her a lesson, and did not grope her.
  
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• Cool Spaces: Penthouse atop West Side warehouse is frozen in time (photos and video)

  16-08-2017 17:00
  
  A fourth-floor penthouse on West 25th Street in Cleveland was praised for its glamour when it was build in 1954. The current owners left it as is and they love it because it's "frozen in time."
  
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• Scott Panchik of Mentor still has eyes on podium after 2017 CrossFit Games

  16-08-2017 16:57
  
  After finishing 7th at the 2017 CrossFit Games, local athlete Scott Panchik is convinced he can return in even better shape and claim a spot on the podium.
  
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• Woman hit by stray bullet as men fend off Cleveland home invasion

  16-08-2017 16:46
  
  A 22-year-old woman was hit in the back by a stray bullet during a home invasion in Cleveland.
  
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• Is MoviePass' 30 movies for the price of one too good to be true?

  16-08-2017 16:46
  
  The reduction in price Tuesday sparked heavy traffic to MoviePass' website, even crashing its servers for a brief time. The site is back up now.
  
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• Aug. 21 solar eclipse weather in Northeast Ohio: Will cloudiness cover the view of the sun?

  16-08-2017 16:25
  
  Check out the weather forecast for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse in Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Cleveland youth get lessons in more than graphic design with local artist Jamal Collins

  16-08-2017 15:46
  
  Jamal Collins teaches graphic design to youth at East Cleveland Salvation Army, Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy, St. Luke's Intergenerational School and the King Kennedy and Broadway branch of the Boys & Girls Club. (Photo courtesy of Jamal Collins)
  
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• Vogue looks at LeBron and Savannah James' life away from basketball

  16-08-2017 15:38
  
  On the basketball court LeBron James is the undisputed leader of the Cleveland Cavaliers. But at home in suburban Akron, the three-time NBA champion knows who's boss.
  
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• Is LeBron James the highest rated player on NBA 2K18?

  16-08-2017 15:38
  
  James' rating has been revealed for this year's game. But will it be the highest?
  
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• Unretired, Soderbergh wants to pull a fast one on Hollywood with 'Logan Lucky'

  16-08-2017 15:15
  
  "Logan Lucky" isn't just a comeback movie, it's a grand experiment. Steven Soderbergh independently financed the film, selling distribution rights to foreign territories to pay for the budget and then making ancillary deals (like Amazon) to pay for prints and ads. While ballooning marketing costs have made little beside franchise films appealing to major studios, Soderbergh believes he can put out "Logan Lucky" with a more modest marketing approach centered on the 10 days before release and the
  
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• Broadview Heights 3-year-old killed by car, officials say

  16-08-2017 15:15
  
  Janyia Thomas, 3, was pronounced dead Monday at MetroHealth Brecksville Health Center.
  
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• Lil Peep provides the voice for Generation Z angst (Review)

  16-08-2017 15:04
  
  Is Lil Peep the future of emo?
  
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• Second annual Cleveland Book Week announced (full schedule)

  16-08-2017 15:01
  
  The second annual Cleveland Book Week will take place Sept. 5-9 at venues around downtown Cleveland.
  
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• Cherry tomatoes: Jewels in the crown of summer harvest (recipes, photos)

  16-08-2017 15:00
  
  Pop them right into your mouth or use them to dazzle a salad plate. Homegrown cherry tomatoes are packed with flavor and juice.
  
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• Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson puts 'legacy at risk' by seeking fourth term: Brent Larkin

  16-08-2017 14:56
  
  Had Frank Jackson walked away after three terms, chances are history would have treated him kindly, writes cleveland.com columnist Brent Larkin.
  
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• Fox News reacts to surreal Trump press conference with mix of criticism and support

  16-08-2017 14:45
  
  Even Fox News, Trump's favorite cable news network and frequent defender of the president, had harsh words for the president in the immediate aftermath of the press conference Tuesday at Trump Tower.
  
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• Savoring Jim Harrison's 'Really Big Lunch': Minister of Culture

  16-08-2017 14:30
  
  Harrison was a prolific author, with 21 books of fiction to his name as well as 21 volumes of poetry.
  
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• Bruno Mars creates '24K Magic' inside The Q on Tuesday night

  16-08-2017 14:27
  
  Bruno Mars' latest tour came to Cleveland with an assist from opening act Camila Cabello.
  
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• Views of sheep being judged to determine Supreme Champion: A county fair tradition (video)

  16-08-2017 14:01
  
  Watch sheep get judged to determine the Supreme Champion at the Cuyahoga County Fair.
  
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• Chris Stapleton, Green Day, Lady Gaga: Also Playing

  16-08-2017 14:00
  
  Three of the biggest acts on today's music scene will stop in Northeast Ohio next week: country star Chris Stapleton, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Green Day and the irrepressible (and always fun) Lady Gaga. That's this week's Also Playing entry.
  
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• Bud Light NFL cans return for 2017 season

  16-08-2017 13:49
  
  Bud Light is back with it line of NFL-themed beer cans.
  
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