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• Ohio Gov. John Kasich sees Election Day as a Republican rejection

  08-11-2017 23:50
  
  Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a rumored 2020 presidential candidate, saw no winners or losers on Election Day across the country on Tuesday -- only a cause and effect.
  
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• Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says his administration needs a greater sense of urgency at addressing neighborhood issues

  08-11-2017 23:44
  
  In a conversation with cleveland.com, the mayor talked about what he learned on the campaign trail, what changes might come during his fourth term and declined to say if this was his last run for mayor.
  
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• Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says his administration needs a greater sence of urgency at addressing neighborhood issues

  08-11-2017 23:44
  
  In a conversation with cleveland.com, the mayor talked about what he learned on the campaign trail, what changes might come during his fourth term and declined to say if this was his last run for mayor.
  
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• Barack Obama shows up in Chicago for jury duty; not chosen

  08-11-2017 23:34
  
  Former President Barack Obama, free of a job that forced him to move to Washington for eight years, showed up to a downtown Chicago courthouse for jury duty on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Akron-Summit County Library cancels Matt Taibbi appearance over past misogynistic writings

  08-11-2017 23:16
  
  The Akron-Summit County Public Library announced on Tuesday it had cancelled a program with an appearance by Rolling Stone contributing writer Matt Taibbi.
  
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• Head of troubled office that handles complaints against Cleveland police out; lands new city gig

  08-11-2017 23:00
  
  The man who led Cleveland's troubled Office of Professional Standards, an entity tasked with investigating citizen complaints against police officers, no longer holds that job but has landed another gig elsewhere in the city.
  
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• Two Hispanic women mark political milestone in Lake County (photos)

  08-11-2017 22:55
  
  Two Hispanic candidates in Painesville see their electoral defeat as a politicalsuccess.
  
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• 15 mayors in major cities that have served as long -- or longer -- than Cleveland's Frank Jackson

  08-11-2017 22:55
  Mayor Frank Jackson won a unprecedented fourth term this week. It's not unusual for a mayor of a major city to have served decades in office. Here are other examples.
  
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• Cleveland Clinic consolidating care in new $20-million children's center

  08-11-2017 22:54
  
  The new children's center will be located in the former Taussig Cancer Center on Euclid Avenue between 89th and 90th streets.
  
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• In tiny Linndale, two candidates are tied with 11 votes each

  08-11-2017 22:39
  
  In Linndale, home to 66 registered voters, eight candidates were on the ballot competing for four at-large council seats. Just 26 people voted. Now a coin flip may be necessary to decide the election.
  
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• What we learned from Issue 2's failed campaign

  08-11-2017 22:34
  
  The ballot initiative went down big, but there are lessons to be learned.
  
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• Lingering snow showers possible Friday, with quick break Saturday before rain Sunday: Northeast Ohio weekend weather forecast

  08-11-2017 22:30
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Slight chance of evening snow showers, temperatures still reaching upper 40s in afternoon Thursday: Akron weather forecast

  08-11-2017 22:12
  
  Check out Thursday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Trump activists' super PAC that supported Josh Mandel is shutting down

  08-11-2017 22:10
  
  Rev18's founders used social media to spread their sometimes-controversial messages. They still can and will do that, Jack Posobiec said.
  
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• Daughter's fiance indicted in Strongsville teacher's killing

  08-11-2017 21:45
  
  Jeffrey Scullin Jr. is charged with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, making false alarms and endangering children in the death of Melinda Pleskovic.
  
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• Ashland University receives $1 million gift for veterans center

  08-11-2017 21:44
  
  Ashland University has received a $1 million gift to create a Military Veterans Resource Center.
  
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• You can now buy a keg full of ranch dressing because, sure, why not?

  08-11-2017 21:16
  
  Because no holiday party is complete without a keg full of ranch dressing, you can now buy one for the reasonably reasonable price of $50.
  
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• Cleveland Play House to open Festival of Trees display Nov. 21

  08-11-2017 20:43
  
  The annual Festival of Trees will take place from Nov. 21 to Dec. 23.
  
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• Akron man charged with sexually abusing teen girl, giving her alcohol, police say

  08-11-2017 20:35
  
  James Lamar Christian, of Akron, faces a charge of unlawful sexual conduct, Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards said. A warrant was issued for his arrest Tuesday, court records say.
  
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• Akron Director of Planning and Urban Development Jason Segedy to speak at Tangier Dec. 4

  08-11-2017 20:30
  
  Akron Press Club will host an event at the Tangier in Akron, featuring a speech and Q&A by Jason Segedy, Dec. 4.
  
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• The current tax code is what offends fairness: Bill O'Neill (Opinion)

  08-11-2017 20:26
  
  The American people already know the fix is in. That's why 72 percent of voters last year told pollsters they agreed with the assertion that "the American economy is rigged to advantage the rich and powerful," writes retired executive Bill O'Neill.
  
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• Snow is possible Thursday, Friday in Northeast Ohio. When does Cleveland typically see its first snowfall?

  08-11-2017 20:23
  
  The average first date of snow for Cleveland is Nov. 8, but over the past 10 year the story has been a bit different.
  
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• Cleveland sports fans are loving Twitter's new 280 character limit

  08-11-2017 20:03
  Did you forget that the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead? Twitter sure didn't.
  
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• Cuyahoga County churches mobilize to reduce infant mortality

  08-11-2017 20:01
  
  Ministers in Cleveland and inner-ring suburbs are preaching the gospel about prenatal care and safe sleep in an initiative to reduce infant mortality.
  
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• Precinct vote shows depth of Mayor Frank Jackson's support across Cleveland (analysis)

  08-11-2017 19:38
  
  2017 Cleveland mayoral vote analysis:Frank Jackson scored his landslide victory to a fourth term as mayor of Cleveland by winning the East and West sides, downtown and the neighborhoods, and in both heavily concentrated black and white areas of the city.
  
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• Stir Crazy at Legacy Village has closed

  08-11-2017 19:33
  
  "We have made the difficult business decision to announce the permanent closure of the Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill," the owners said in a Facebook post earlier this month. "To our many guests and to everyone throughout the Lyndhurst community, we say, thank you. We enjoyed serving you, your family and friends. It was also our pleasure to be a part of your special occasions."
  
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• Cleveland man crashes car into neighbor's fence after being shot in face

  08-11-2017 19:11
  
  A Cleveland man suffered a gunshot to the face Tuesday night during what he believed to be an attempted robbery, police say.
  
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• Northeast Ohio's first lake-effect snow of the season is coming!

  08-11-2017 18:58
  
  Meteorologist Kelly Reardon has the details on the possibility of Northeast Ohio's first snow of the season overnight Thursday into Friday.
  
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• LeBron James and his students promote University of Akron in latest recruitment video

  08-11-2017 18:19
  
  LeBron James' latest recruitment video for the University of Akron features students in his I PROMISE program and UA students discussing their hopes and goals.
  
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• Akron man indicted in shootout with Barberton, Norton police

  08-11-2017 18:18
  
  David Michael Havrilek is charged with four counts of attempted murder, three counts of felonious assault and single counts of having weapons while under disability and inducing panic, according to a summons filed in Summit County Common Pleas Court Tuesday.
  
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• RIchard and Emily Smucker pledge $15 million to Cleveland Orchestra

  08-11-2017 18:01
  
  On Wednesday, Richard and Emily Smucker announced a pledge to the Cleveland Orchestra of $15 million, the couple's largest single gift ever and the second largest gift to the orchestra in recent history.
  
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• Cleveland Clinic, CareSource sign long-term contract

  08-11-2017 17:54
  
  The deal will allow those with CareSource Medicaid and MyCare plans to continue to have access to the Clinic.
  
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• Veterans Day dinner canceled at International Women's Air and Space Museum

  08-11-2017 17:50
  The International Women's Air and Space Museum at Burke Lakefront Airport has canceled a planned November 10 Veterans Day dinner.
  
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• Lin-Manuel Miranda not throwing away his shot to bring 'Hamilton' to Puerto Rico

  08-11-2017 17:20
  
  The creator of the pop culture phenomenon "Hamilton" is bringing the musical to the hurricane-ravaged island for a three-week limited run in 2019, the Hollywood Reporter reported.
  
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• Portman's bill to thwart Backpage.com and online sex trafficking finally advances

  08-11-2017 17:03
  
  Top companies such as Google and Microsoft dropped opposition after assurances that innocent web firms would be OK.
  
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• 'The Akron Holy War' available via download after successful theater run

  08-11-2017 16:40
  
  "The Akron Holy War," a documentary detailing the rivalry between St. Vincent-St. Mary and Archbishop Hoban high schools, is now available via download after a successful run in theaters.
  
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• Police looking for man who robbed Subway, pointed gun at employees while wearing mask

  08-11-2017 16:10
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  The suspect, seen in surveillance photos, was wearing a mask during the robbery.
  On Monday, he walked into the Clark Avenue store, carrying a gun.
  Police say he walked around the counter and pointed the gun at store employees. The suspect told them to put their phones on the counter and to open the
  
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• Do tax cuts pay for themselves? Experts say "no"

  08-11-2017 16:00
  
  Republican advocates of a tax cut plan before Congress contend it will create enough economic growth to offset lost revenue, but experts say those gains won't be enough, so the deficit will grow.
  
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• Tax reform proposal would hurt all segments of higher education, critics say

  08-11-2017 15:39
  
  the Republican tax overhaul spares no segment of higher education and would negatively impact students, families, faculty and colleges, officials say.
  
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• Can you buy the LeBron shoes J.R. Smith wore in his breakout game?

  08-11-2017 14:50
  
  "He finally decided to wear my shoes. After a long conversation we finally decided to wear them and he had a breakout game," James said of his teammate affectionately known as Swish.
  
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• Officials identify man found shot to death in Maple Heights park

  08-11-2017 14:36
  
  Kylan McKenzie, 24, was found shot to death on the ground about 2:30 a.m. at Stafford Park near Maple Heights Boulevard, police and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office said.
  
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• Cleveland police officer dragged by van during chase with armed robbers

  08-11-2017 14:36
  
  A Cleveland police officer was injured late Tuesday after being clipped by a stolen van.
  
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• Driver charged with hitting, killing baby in stroller enters not guilty plea

  08-11-2017 14:28
  CLEVELAND — The driver accused of striking a woman who was pushing her 1-year-old son in a stroller back in September entered a not guilty plea through his lawyer in Cleveland Municipal Court today.
  Daniel Fortney is charged with vehicular manslaughter, which is a second-degree misdemeanor.
  Cleveland police say he was driving a utility truck which suddenly swerved off Green Road, then plowed into a mother and baby who were off the road. The truck then swerved back across the road and hit a
  
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• 30 best Midwest breweries ranking includes 4 from NE Ohio

  08-11-2017 14:07
  
  A ranking of best Midwestern breweries includes four from Northeast Ohio.
  
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• GIs got baptism by fire in North Africa invasion 75 years ago (photos, video)

  08-11-2017 14:05
  On November 8, 1942, America entered its first land offensive against Axis forces in Europe during World War II with the invasion of North Africa.
  
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• Katie Nolan getting her own podcast, digital show on ESPN

  08-11-2017 14:03
  
  "Katie is an amazing talent with a strong and unique voice," ESPN producer Glenn Jacobs said in a statement. "We're working closely with her to create smart, fun content that fans are going to love and that they can engage with wherever they are."
  
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• 29 New Year's Eve parties in Cleveland to ring in 2018

  08-11-2017 13:50
  It's never too early to start planning where you'll be when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve.
  
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• Donna Brazile campaign tell-all ticks-off Clintonites: Darcy cartoon

  08-11-2017 13:25
  
  Republicans didn't fair well in yesterdays elections.But they can take solace in that the Democrats still lack an identity beyond their current Cleveland Browns-like dysfunction
  
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• WWE sets AJ Styles, Brock Lesnar dream match for Survivor Series

  08-11-2017 12:58
  
  Styles and Lesnar will face off in the pay-per-views main event.
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly to star in Sandra Bullock film 'Bird Box'

  08-11-2017 12:46
  
  The film focuses on a woman and two children forced to walk blindfold through a post-apocalyptic world
  
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