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• Simon Ostrach, NASA superstar and CWRU space researcher: Obituary (photos)

  04-10-2017 23:36
  
  Simon Ostrach was a leading researcher at Case Western Reserve University and the oldest person ever to fly in reduced gravity,
  
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• Ex-Euclid jail supervisor who stalked ex-wife using police database accused of violating probation

  04-10-2017 23:34
  
  Steven Key, 50, is charged with violating a protection order in Euclid Municipal Court.
  
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• Summa Health receives $5 million gift for Breast Health Center

  04-10-2017 23:30
  
  Long-time Summa Health Surgeon Dr. Gary Williams and his wife, Pamela, have committed $5 million to the Summa's Breast Health Center. It is the largest physician-given gift in Summa history.
  
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• Akron man charged in stabbing that wounded man in Summit Lake neighborhood

  04-10-2017 23:29
  
  Marquel L. Taylor, 21, is charged with felonious assault and tampering with evidence in the stabbing that happened just before 2 a.m. on Botnick Plaza at West Miller Avenue, according to court records.
  
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• Man accused in gunfire exchange with Norton and Barberton had money, personal troubles, family and records say

  04-10-2017 23:25
  
  The Akron man filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and listed that he owed more than $120,000 to creditors.
  
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• As many as 450,000 people in the county live in food deserts; group wants to increase access to supermarkets

  04-10-2017 23:25
  
  As many as 450,000 people in Cuyahoga County live in a food desert, meaning they don't have convenient access to healthy food.
  
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• Babysitter charged after 3-year-old Cleveland boy suffers critical head injury

  04-10-2017 23:00
  
  A 28-year-old man is accused of striking a 3-year-old boy at a West Side home, causing him to fall off a bunk bed and hit his head. The boy was in critical condition on Monday, records say.
  
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• Watch 'Francisco Lindor' answer fans' questions in downtown Cleveland (video)

  04-10-2017 22:54
  
  We took our "Francisco Lindor" into downtown Cleveland so fans could ask him some questions.
  
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• 22 high schools in the running for Best School Spirit contest (vote now; Top 9 advance)

  04-10-2017 22:41
  
  Voting is now under way in the first round in our search for the high school with the Best School Spirit.
  
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• ‘It’s a miracle:’ Groundbreaking trial at Cleveland Clinic helps woman beat breast cancer

  04-10-2017 22:27
  CLEVELAND– A new clinical trial is being described as nothing short of a miracle. Cancer survivor Jennifer Eaves told FOX 8 her harrowing story of survival. “I could feel a lump and I honestly knew, I mean, I didn’t really need a doctor to tell me. I knew what it was. I mean, I knew it was cancer again,” Eaves said. At just 36 years old, Eaves beat cancer not once, but twice, with the disease ravaging nearly her entire […]
  
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• East Region: 7 high schools competing in Best School Spirit contest (first round) and need your votes

  04-10-2017 22:21
  
  Vote for the school in the East Region with the Best School Spirit.
  
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• West Region: 8 high schools competing in Best School Spirit contest (first round) and need your votes

  04-10-2017 22:01
  
  Don't delay supporting your favorite school with spirit in the West Region.
  
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• South Region: 7 high schools competing in Best School Spirit contest (first round) and need your votes

  04-10-2017 21:57
  
  The first round of voting is now open.
  
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• University Hospitals program uses music to teach about sickle cell (photos, video)

  04-10-2017 21:45
  
  The study looked at Seidman's BEATS (Build, Educate, Advance, Transition in Sickle cell disease) music therapy program, developed by Rodgers-Melnick. BEATS focuses on young adults ages 18-35 who have transitioned from pediatric care at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital to an adult care program at Seidman.
  
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• Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer to women interested in STEM: "We need your voice in the room"

  04-10-2017 21:37
  
  Oscar winner Octavia Spencer discussed STEM careers at the Cuyahoga Community College presidential scholarship luncheon, which raised $1.2 million this year.
  
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• Cloudy day with temperatures above-average in the upper 70s again Thursday in Akron: Weather forecast

  04-10-2017 21:29
  
  Check out Thursday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• $1 Margaritas at Applebee's for the entire month of October? Yeah, okay

  04-10-2017 21:20
  
  The casual dining chain is offering Margaritas for a buck throughout the month of October. The cleverly-named Dollaritas are available from store open to close.
  
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• 'Blackish' gives a powerful history lesson on Columbus Day and Juneteenth - with nods to 'Hamilton' and 'Schoolhouse Rock'

  04-10-2017 21:05
  
  "Blackish" launched its fourth season Tuesday with a musical episode that sought to clear up misconceptions about slavery and American history. The episode, titled "Juneteenth," continued the ABC sitcom's tradition of tackling tough subjects.
  
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• Indoor Drive In movie night event celebrates one-year anniversary at Mahall's 20 Lanes

  04-10-2017 20:02
  
  For one year, the Indoor Drive In event has hosted free movie screenings at Mahall's 20 Lanes.
  
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• Anthony Gonzalez announces strong fundraising haul for congressional campaign

  04-10-2017 19:47
  
  Anthony Gonazlez, the former Ohio State University football star turned Ohio congressional candidate, announced an impressive fundraising haul on Wednesday.
  
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• Parents on PCP accused of kidnapping 1-month-old from Cleveland home, police say

  04-10-2017 19:40
  
  Cleveland police believe two parents were under the influence of PCP when they took their 1-month-old infant from his guardian, records say.
  
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• Cuyahoga County Republican Party likely to endorse State Rep. Tom Patton in Ohio's 16th District congressional race

  04-10-2017 19:27
  
  The Cuyahoga County Republican Party appears poised to endorse State Rep. Tom Patton in the hotly contested 16th District congressional race, assuming it follows the recent recommendation from a party candidate screening committee.
  
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• National Taco Day: Follow along on social media as we visit Taco Tontos

  04-10-2017 19:20
  
  Follow us for live coverage from Taco Tontos in Lakewood around 2:30 p.m.
  
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• From 70s Friday, back to 80s Saturday, Sunday with scattered rain chances throughout: Northeast Ohio weekend weather forecast

  04-10-2017 19:00
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Cleveland guitarist Alan Greene hosts new oWOW radio show dedicated to blues

  04-10-2017 18:55
  
  On Saturday nights, Cleveland guitarist Alan Greene will be hosting "BluesTime," a new radio show on oWOW.
  
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• Cleveland Foundation opens online giving portal for Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts

  04-10-2017 18:47
  
  Money collected through the Cleveland Foundation will be sent directly to the Puerto Rico Community Foundation.
  
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• Burton D. Morgan Foundation approves $900,000 in grants to local youth entrepreneurship organizations

  04-10-2017 18:42
  
  Organizations supporting entrepreneurship and innovation across Northeast Ohio were awarded nearly $900,000 in grants from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
  
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• CBS All-Access mobile revenue doubles after 'Star Trek: Discovery' premiere, reports say

  04-10-2017 18:38
  
  Revenue from CBS's streaming service All-Access doubled following the premiere of "Star Trek: Discovery," Variety reported Wednesday.
  
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• Studio A Rama concert in University Circle to mark 50 years of WRUW radio

  04-10-2017 18:34
  
  Studio A Rama will roll out 11 acts and double as a 50th birthday party for WRUW.
  
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• Downtown Akron to host 330 Road Show pop-up concert Oct. 5

  04-10-2017 18:27
  
  A free outdoor concert will take place at Maiden Lane in downtown Akron on Oct. 5. The event will feature live music, food, drinks and trivia.
  
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• McDonald's is bringing back Rick and Morty's beloved Szechuan Sauce for one day only

  04-10-2017 17:47
  
  On Oct. 7 starting at 2 p.m., fans can pick up a limited quantity of Szechaun Sauce packets at participating McDonald's, including two locations in Northeast Ohio: at 246 East Exchange Street in Akron and 570 5th Ave. in Youngstown.
  
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• Under one roof, new Fitmotion studio in Stow covers all the main fitness bases: Stretching Out

  04-10-2017 17:37
  
  With nearby access to Fitmotion centers, the residents of Stow and Barberton have only to make one trip to stay balanced, healthy, and in shape.
  
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• Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees ALDS Game 1 Progressive Field weather forecast: Rain or clear skies?

  04-10-2017 17:15
  
  Check out the weather forecast for the ALDS Game 1 at Progressive Field between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 5.
  
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• Smash and grab suspects escape after police call off chase

  04-10-2017 17:03
  CLEVELAND – After the suspects in a violent ATM smash and grab were allowed to escape despite being within sight of police officers, some are questioning why police supervisors called off the chase. Dramatic surveillance footage showed the suspects ramming a van through the front wall of American Food Mart at the corner of Woodland Avenue and Woodhill Road around 4:20 a.m. Wednesday. Three hooded suspects were then seen pushing an ATM out of the store to a separate getaway […]
  
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• Cleveland police arrive as suspects drag away ATM; Chase terminated

  04-10-2017 17:03
  CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a smash-and-grab robbery that happened Wednesday morning on the city’s east side. The suspects used two vans to take the ATM from the American Food Mart at Woodhill Road and Woodland Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. The first van was left running in the building. Officers arrived as the second van was feeling the parking lot. Police said the rear tailgate was open, and officers could see the ATM and several suspects […]
  
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• Which is better: Friday the 13th or The Ring?

  04-10-2017 17:00
  
  Greatest Horror Movie, round one: Mrs. Vorhees at summer camp vs. Samara and that creepy TV scene.
  
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• ESPN lures fiery host Katie Nolan from FS1

  04-10-2017 16:25
  
  "Katie is smart, dynamic and brings to ESPN a fresh perspective and a great sense of humor," ESPN executive Connor Schell said in a statement. "She is a rare talent and will represent our brand incredibly well as we continue to expand across the digital space."
  
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• Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet to step down in January

  04-10-2017 16:11
  
  Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet will be succeeded by Richard Zimmerman, the current president and chief operating officer.
  
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• Ohio Supreme Court reverses death sentence for Lake County man accused in rape, murder of bartender

  04-10-2017 16:04
  
  The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed a death sentence and ordered a new trial for a Lake County man who was charged in the 2010 rape and murder a bartender.
  
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• Man dies after being shot in head in Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood

  04-10-2017 15:17
  
  James Wilson, 30, died after being shot in the head while sitting in a parked car in Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood.
  
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• Ohio could model its gerrymandering fix after Iowa: Out of Line - Impact 2017 and Beyond

  04-10-2017 13:15
  Gerrymandering is a non-issue in Iowa. An examination of whether Ohio could use Iowa asa model to eliminatie political gerrymandering.Maybe Ohio can learn from Iowa. Since 1981, a non-partisan state agency has drawn Iowa's congressional district lines, following strict rules to create compact districts without regard to politics.
  
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• Tito Francona Sr. on son Terry's success: 'He didn't need any help'

  04-10-2017 13:06
  
  Tito Francona Sr. played 15 years in the majors, but he takes no credit for his son's managerial success. It's all Terry, he says.
  
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• Ramon Rivas II, with Mary Santora and John Bruton, performs comedy at the Rocksino

  04-10-2017 13:01
  
  Ramon Rivas II, Mary Santora and John Bruton will take the stage at Club Velvet inside the Hard Rock Rocksino this weekend. Greg Fitzsimmons is at Hilarities, and Bill Bellamy is at the Improv.
  
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• New northern Ohio U.S. attorney dismantles civil rights unit, creates new violent crime division

  04-10-2017 13:01
  
  Recently installed U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman said he has dismantled the office's civil rights unit and has established a new division that will focus on prosecuting violent crime.
  
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• Trump insults Puerto Rico: Darcy cartoon

  04-10-2017 12:44
  
  When he wasn't insulting Puerto Rico, the Narcissist-in-Chief, Trump, was patting himself and his staff on the back for the job they've done in Puerto Rico.
  
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• Today's top celebrity birthdays list (October 4, 2017)

  04-10-2017 12:31
  Check out our slideshow of celebrities and other famous people with birthdays on October 4, 2017 and find out a fun fact about each person.
  
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• Pixies keep the music strange at Agora concert (photos)

  04-10-2017 12:00
  
  The Pixies performed hits from all six of their albums at their Agora show on Tuesday night.
  
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• Everhart family at odds with landlord over long-term upkeep of home: A Greater Cleveland

  04-10-2017 12:00
  
  The Everhart family dreams of moving to a well-maintained home with a manicured lawn, but they are stuck in a rental where the landlord is less than responsive to their requests for repairs.
  
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• Cleveland author Maria Isabella goes national with her latest cookbook (photos)

  04-10-2017 12:00
  
  Maria Isabella got 75 top chefs from across the country -- including Cleveland -- to participate in her latest cookbook.
  
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• Legislature must not derail Ohio cities' anti-lead-poisoning efforts: editorial

  04-10-2017 11:56
  
  Renewed legislative effort to strip lead-abatement powers from Ohio cities reeks of special-interest interference and should be killed, writes the editorial board.
  
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