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• Macklemore's 'Gemini' might just make you love him again (Review)

  21-09-2017 23:45
  
  Macklemore finds peace and has some fun again on his new solo album "Gemini."
  
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• Akron man sentenced to life for 2013 rape of young girl on her birthday, authorities say

  21-09-2017 23:38
  
  Roland Pyle, 52, of Akron was sentenced to life in prison for the 2013 rape of an 11-year-old girl.
  
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• Cleveland sex offender charged under new Ohio bestiality law after admitting to sex act with dog

  21-09-2017 23:28
  
  Scott Turner, 47, Cleveland is believed to be the first person charged under a new Ohio law criminalizing bestiality.
  
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• Four store clerks busted for selling alcohol to minors; wrong-way doctor caught driving drunk: Berea police blotter

  21-09-2017 23:24
  
  Workers in in four Berea stores face criminal charges after they allegedly sold beer and liquor to minors during an undercover investigation by police. Also, an Olmsted Township man was arrested after police saw his Mercedes traveling 49-mph in a 25-mph zone.
  
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• Cleveland man fired shots at resident during burglary, police say

  21-09-2017 23:17
  
  A Cleveland man is accused of shooting at a man after breaking into his home on the city's West Side.
  
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• Ohio House bill seeks to help young 'sexting' offenders

  21-09-2017 23:04
  
  New legislation in the Ohio House of Representatives would explicitly ban "sexting" in the state by people younger than 21, though the bill's sponsor says it's designed to give young offenders a second chance.
  
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• Indians success a hit with Cleveland's budget as rising attendance boosts admissions taxes

  21-09-2017 23:01
  
  Higher attendance this season at Progressive Field has pushed up collections of the 8 percent admissions tax the city of Cleveland levies on ticket sales. That's money that goes into the city's general fund.
  
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• Cleveland woman found guilty in drive-by shooting tied to boy's fatal stabbing

  21-09-2017 22:58
  
  A jury found a woman guilty of helping her boyfriend carry out a December drive-by shooting that prosecutors say was meant to intimidate the family of a boy the boyfriend stabbed to death.
  
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• Ohio ranks 8th among U.S. states in registered weapons; gun manufacturing near record high, ATF says

  21-09-2017 22:28
  
  U.S. firearms manufacturers made more than 9.3 million guns in 2015 -- triple the number made a decade earlier, according to a report.
  
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• Temperatures could hit 90 degrees for first time since mid-August Friday in Akron: Weather forecast

  21-09-2017 22:20
  
  Check out Friday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Cedar Point's Freak Show haunted house at HalloWeekends brings circus life to visitors (video)

  21-09-2017 22:01
  
  Have you wondered what circus performers do outside of the tent?
  
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• Federal funding cuts inhibit local efforts to enroll Ohioans in Medicaid, Obamacare exchanges

  21-09-2017 21:08
  
  An Ohio service that helps people understand and enroll in Medicaid and the Obamacare health insurance exchanges received notice last week of a 71 percent cut in grant funding.
  
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• Stifling heat, shining sun to continue this weekend in Northeast Ohio: Weather forecast

  21-09-2017 20:56
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Do you think cities should ban certain dog breeds?

  21-09-2017 20:56
  
  Lakewood activists are fighting to get rid of breed-specific ordinances. Do you think cities should judge dogs based on breed?
  
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• Elyria police investigate possible connections in violent home invasions

  21-09-2017 20:54
  
  The robberies, which police believe are connected, happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. and just before 11:00 p.m. Monday, Elyria police Capt. Christopher Costantino said.
  
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• Akron Community Foundation seeks hosts for On the Table Greater Akron (video)

  21-09-2017 20:48
  
  On Oct. 3, residents across Summit County will take seats at tables from the John S. Knight Center to Compass Coffee to discuss civic challenges and share ideas for a more vibrant community during On the Table Greater Akron.
  
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• Grand jury says Willoughby man acted in self-defense in roommate's stabbing death

  21-09-2017 20:46
  
  Lawrence Morgan, 55, was still indicted Monday on a tampering with evidence charge that accuses him of hiding the knife used to kill his roommate May 21, 2016,
  
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• Rock Hall fall 2017 events feature gospel music, Bob Dylan discussion, Dead Boys interview

  21-09-2017 20:45
  
  The Rock Hall's fall 2017 events, many of which are free, will bring musicians, music writers and music promoters to talk about their work.
  
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• Cleveland ties, will likely break, high temperature record of 90 degrees

  21-09-2017 20:42
  
  At 2 p.m. today, Cleveland-Hopkins recorded a temperature of 90 degrees, tying the record set back in 1931.
  
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• Cleveland sets new temperature record of 92 degrees

  21-09-2017 20:42
  
  At 2 p.m. today, Cleveland-Hopkins recorded a temperature of 90 degrees, tying the record set back in 1931.
  
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• LGBTQ bill banning job discrimination is supported by 200+ Ohio companies

  21-09-2017 20:26
  
  Ohio Business Competes 200+ members will lobby for HB 160 extending civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community. The state chamber hasn't taken a firm stance on the bill yet.
  
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• Students in apprenticeship programs can have tuition covered at Cuyahoga and Lorain community colleges

  21-09-2017 20:10
  
  A partnership between ApprenticeOhio and 10 community colleges will make it easier for students to pursue careers in industries that need workers.
  
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• No more waffling, Sen. Rob Portman - oppose latest GOP health rewrite: editorial

  21-09-2017 20:08
  
  Only someone who puts party loyalty over loyalty to the Ohioans who elected him would agree to a health care reform bill so damaging to Ohio. Sen. Rob Portman, a suburban Cincinnati Republican, must choose not to be that politician, writes the editorial board.
  
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• Should power lines be buried to limit power loss during hurricanes?

  21-09-2017 19:45
  
  Puerto Rico lost power to the entire island due to Hurricane Maria's dangerous winds and heavy rainfall.
  
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• Medical Mutual buys downtown Cleveland HQ; suburban office deal in Brooklyn seems likely

  21-09-2017 19:43
  
  Medical Mutual bought its downtown Cleveland headquarters building this week, cementing its presence in the center city. A suburban office consolidation in Brooklyn looks likely.
  
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• Appeals court delivers blow to civil forfeitures in case of suspected drug money seized at Cleveland airport

  21-09-2017 19:37
  
  A Cincinnati-based federal appeals court has clarified the limits of the government's ability to seize money in forfeiture cases in which prosecutors have not brought criminal charges.
  
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• Starbucks has a new drink that could give the vaunted PSL a run for its money

  21-09-2017 19:20
  
  The Maple Pecan Latte is made from espresso and steamed milk infused with maple pecan syrup and topped with autumn-themed orange and brown sugar crystals.
  
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• Last day of summer: How hot was this season in Cleveland?

  21-09-2017 19:08
  
  Summing up the summer of 2017. Did you think it felt hotter than normal?
  
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• Partial skull, arms and legs found at abandoned Cleveland home are human, officials say

  21-09-2017 18:31
  
  The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner said that bones found inside bags at an abandoned Cleveland home are human.
  
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• Talk it Out: After a few dozen "Best of" Greater Cleveland contests, which topics would you like to vote on?

  21-09-2017 18:29
  
  What type of "Best of" contest should we do next, or down the road? We're turning to our readers to help answer that question.
  
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• Live video: Cleveland police hold news conference on city’s gang impact unit

  21-09-2017 18:29
  CLEVELAND– City officials will discuss the results of the Cleveland Division of Police Gang Impact Unit during a news conference Thursday afternoon. The event is at the Zelma George Recreation Center at 1 p.m. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Police Chief Calvin Williams and Commander Gary Gingell are expected to speak. “The City of Cleveland, Division of Police Gang Impact Unit along with partnering law enforcement agencies have arrested multiple individuals and taken weapons off of c
  
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• Cleveland’s gang impact unit confiscates 100+ guns

  21-09-2017 18:29
  CLEVELAND– City officials discussed the results of the Cleveland Division of Police Gang Impact Unit during a news conference Thursday afternoon. The event was held at the Zelma George Recreation Center at 1 p.m with Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Police Chief Calvin Williams and Commander Gary Gingell. Last year, the gang impact unit took more than 100 guns off the streets. So far this year, the gang impact unit confiscated 125 firearms in the city of Cleveland. “This is a […
  
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• Medical examiner: Remains found by contractor in Cleveland home are human

  21-09-2017 18:22
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office confirms that remains found Wednesday on Longmead Avenue are of human origin. Authorities were called to a home in the 12900 block of Longmead Avenue on Wednesday. Neighbors tell FOX 8 News that a contractor was rehabbing the home and found the remains. Homicide investigators and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office responded. The medical examiner’s office is still in the early stages of their invest
  
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• Akron Symphony Orchestra releases mobile app

  21-09-2017 18:17
  
  The Akron Symphony Orchestra has released a new mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
  
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• Eclectic Architectural Justice in Strongsville impresses with food, style: Review

  21-09-2017 18:03
  
  In the land of fast-casual and chain dining, Architectural Justice stands out. But this stunning two floor cafe-wine bar-home decor store-architectural office would stand out anywhere
  
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• State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria awarded $20,000 bonus and 2.5% raise

  21-09-2017 18:00
  
  Ohio's state school board has awarded State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria the $20,000 bonus in his contract for meeting goals set by the board
  
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• Barbershop shooter's brother wrestled out of courtroom after cursing judge at sentencing

  21-09-2017 17:40
  
  The brother of the man convicted of killing five people inside a Warrensville Heights barbershop in 2015 had to be wrestled out of a courtroom Thursday after cursing out the judge who sentenced him to eight years in prison.
  
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• Thieves steal more than $2,000 in candy from Garfield Heights convenience store

  21-09-2017 17:19
  
  The man pictured in surveillance video released by the Garfield Heights Police Department may be linked to more than two-dozen thefts from the Speedway on Turney Road by McCracken Road, police said.
  
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• Cleveland man led police on chase after carjacking pizza delivery driver, police say

  21-09-2017 17:13
  
  A Cleveland man is accused of robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint before leading police on a chase in the stolen car, police say.
  
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• A visual history of Cleveland's IngenuityFest (vintage photos)

  21-09-2017 17:03
  
  A look at IngenuityFest through the years.
  
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• Investigators confident they will catch Wellington arsonists (photos)

  21-09-2017 16:51
  
  Wellington police, along with state and city fire officials, are investigating a series of arsons that damaged several buildings and destroyed an old factory Sunday morning.
  
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• Gibson, a rescue dog, 'so worth the long road to get him'; share your pet rescue stories

  21-09-2017 16:25
  
  Gibson, a rescue dog, "so worth the long road to get him," says Brunswick woman.
  
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• Citing noise, liabilty and limited space, Cleveland dirt-bike track to be moved from inner-city site

  21-09-2017 16:20
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson said Wednesday that his administration will not build a professional-grade dirt-bike track and complex at Marion Motley Park at East 72nd Street and Carson Avenue. Potential track operators who met with city officials...
  
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• Who should play the Super Bowl LII halftime show?

  21-09-2017 15:58
  
  Jay-Z has reportedly said no. So who should perform during halftime of the big game in February in Minnesota.
  
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• Cleveland police raid nets suspected member of LME gang

  21-09-2017 15:47
  
  Cleveland police believe that Damon Washington, 22, is part of the LME street gang.
  
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• What 'The Walking Dead' Season 8 photos tell us about the war

  21-09-2017 15:36
  
  Rick, Daryl, Carol, Negan and more return in the first official images from "The Walking Dead" Season 8.
  
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• Case Western Reserve professor receives $5.5 million grant to determine if natural materials can transform into functional products

  21-09-2017 15:30
  
  Materials inspired by the sea cucumber, squid beak and pine cone could one day lead to a soft-sided worm-like robot that could crawl through blood vessels.
  
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• 6 under-the-radar Cleveland shows to catch this weekend

  21-09-2017 15:16
  Ready to rock this weekend? Here are six different Northeast Ohio shows you could check out.
  
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• Will Sen. Rob Portman again betray Ohio's children with health care vote? Brent Larkin

  21-09-2017 15:12
  
  This latest GOP health care bill is Sen. Rob Portman's chance to show he cares about kids. Standing up for the children of others demands real courage. It's Portman's choice. He sides with Donald Trump. Or he sides with kids, writes Brent Larkin.
  
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• Man at center of violent arrest to appear in court

  21-09-2017 14:53
  EUCLID — The Fox 8 I-TEAM has learned a man at the center of a violent arrest caught on video is expected in court this morning after a judge earlier this week denied his motion to have his case dismissed. Attorney Christopher McNeal, who represents Richard Hubbard III, said he plans to discuss the case with the judge and a special prosecutor who has been appointed to handle the case. Hubbard faces charges of resisting arrest and driving on a […]
  
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