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• I-Team asks why some high-powered police weapons are going unused

  13-11-2017 23:48
  CLEVELAND- The FOX 8 I-Team has found some high-powered weapons for Cleveland Police patrol officers are sitting in a closet.
  The city has AR-15 rifles police call ‘patrol rifles’ for use by specially trained patrol officers. Officers say those guns are meant to be used when confronting, for example, an active shooter, or hostage situation before a SWAT team can get there.
  However, Cleveland Police say they have 99 of these rifles. Yet only 64 are assigned. In other words, about a t
  
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• U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman appointed to attorney general's advisory committee

  13-11-2017 23:36
  
  U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman has been selected to serve on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' advisory committee, the Justice Department said in a news release.
  
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• Cleveland man's spine fractured in shooting linked to TV purchase, police say

  13-11-2017 23:09
  
  A Cleveland man's spine was fractured during a shooting that was possibly prompted by the sale of a television, a police report says.
  
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• Cleveland Heights officer was not in pursuit when stolen SUV crashed in Cleveland, report says

  13-11-2017 22:55
  
  No arrests have been made in the incident, which ended shortly after 8 p.m. when the stolen 2010 Honda CRV crashed into another car on Woodworth Road at St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland.
  
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• See the hot toy of the 2017 holidays: the LOL Big Surprise, already impossible to find

  13-11-2017 22:52
  
  This toy is going for hundreds of dollars on eBay and videos of unboxing it have millions of views. Is it the "hot toy" of the season?
  
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• Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers one step closer to opening in Strongsville

  13-11-2017 22:35
  
  A national restaurant chain headquartered in Baton Rouge is one step closer to building its first Greater Cleveland eatery in Strongsville. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers was granted a rezoning that will allow it to build on the northwest corner of Pearl Road and Pierce Drive, just south of Ohio 82.
  
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• Parma Heights man charged with attempted murder in stabbing of ex-girlfriend and her mother

  13-11-2017 22:29
  
  Joshua L. Harvey, 18, is accused of repeatedly stabbing a 17-year-old girl and her 56-year-old mother late Sunday at a home on Moore Drive near Dell Haven Drive, police said.
  
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• Gunman shoots doctor, self, outside Massillon hospital, reports say

  13-11-2017 22:06
  
  A gunman shot and wounded a doctor outside a Massillon hospital before turning the gun on himself Monday afternoon, according to news reports.
  
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• Chilly day with sun peeking out by afternoon Tuesday in Akron: Weather forecast

  13-11-2017 22:00
  
  Check out Tuesday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Two charged with trying to rob Willoughby credit union also suspects in other robberies, FBI says

  13-11-2017 21:59
  
  Two Cleveland men face federal charges in the attempted robbery of a Willoughby credit union with a semiautomatic rifle last month, and the FBI said they will likely be charged with robbing other credit unions.
  
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• Six Northeast Ohioans inducted into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

  13-11-2017 21:36
  
  Six Northeast Ohioans were inducted November 9 into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, which honors state vets for their post-military accomplishments.
  
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• Northeast Ohio needs coordinated effort to help Puerto Ricans fleeing hurricane devastation (photos)

  13-11-2017 21:33
  
  Northeast Ohioans have opened their hearts, homes and wallets to help people fleeing the devastation of Puerto Rico, but more coordination is needed.
  
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• Noodlecat celebrates grand opening at Crocker Park (photos)

  13-11-2017 21:32
  Johnathon Sawyer's Noodlecat opened its new location at Crocker Park in Westlake.
  
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• Ohio Senate Democrats' chief of staff abruptly leaves job after allegations of "inappropriate conduct"

  13-11-2017 21:00
  
  Michael Premo, the Senate Dems' chief of staff since 2015, left the job on Monday amid reports of "inappropriate conduct toward staff."
  
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• Ohio Senate Democrats' chief of staff abruptly leaves job

  13-11-2017 21:00
  
  It's unclear why Michael Premo, the Senate Dems' chief of staff since 2015, left the job on Monday.
  
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• Jay-Z, Mariah Carey both to headline Cleveland area shows in November: Also Playing

  13-11-2017 21:00
  
  Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and sultry singer Mariah Carey launch the holiday season with shows at Quicken Loans Arena and the Hard Rock Rocksino, respectively.
  
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• Akron officials begin planning for spending additional $16 million in income tax revenue

  13-11-2017 20:25
  
  Since an income tax increase was first floated, Akron city officials have promised voters the money would be used to repair and repave roads, and for fire and police services. Now, city leaders are sitting down to make decisions about what in a long list of needs will come first.
  
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• 'Be Fair Be Vegan' billboards pop up around Cleveland

  13-11-2017 19:59
  
  Cleveland is the only city in the United States to have "Be Fair, Be Vegan" billboards right now, but the campaign launched in New York City last year. Here's why the billboards popped up in Cleveland.
  
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• Victim identified in fatal shooting on Cleveland's East Side

  13-11-2017 19:53
  
  The victim of a fatal shooting on Sunday was identified Monday as 18-year-old Quvonta Ratliff, of Cleveland.
  
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• Lawsuit against Jon Husted by blind Ohio voters is revived by appeals court

  13-11-2017 19:42
  
  A federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit filed by a national advocacy group for the visually impaired against Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted that says the state's voting regulations violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  
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• Man accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend and her mother in Parma, police say

  13-11-2017 19:40
  
  The 18-year-old man was arrested late Sunday outside the house on Moore Drive near Dell Haven Drive, police said in a news release. The man is in custody at the Parma Detention Center but has not yet been charged with a crime.
  
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• Holiday CircleFest expands to two days in University Circle, adds market

  13-11-2017 18:25
  
  Holiday CircleFest, one of Cleveland's most unique local winter events, is growing.
  
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• Is 'Star Trek: Discovery' paying tribute to 'Star Trek: Voyager'?

  13-11-2017 18:04
  
  "Star Trek: Discovery" drew strong parallels to "Star Trek: Voyager" in its midseason finale.
  
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• RTA bus driver who killed Public Square pedestrian gets probation in emotional sentencing

  13-11-2017 18:03
  
  The former RTA bus driver who fatally struck a woman crossing the street in Public Square last December sobbed through her Monday sentencing hearing, where she was ordered to spend a year doing community service.
  
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• Barenaked Ladies announce upcoming Cleveland concert in July 2018

  13-11-2017 17:57
  
  Barenaked Ladies are bringing their "Last Summer On Earth 2018 Tour" to Cleveland in July.
  
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• Two more suspects charged in Cleveland car dealership killings

  13-11-2017 17:31
  
  Two Cleveland men are charged in connection with the April 14 slayings of Trina Tomola and Michael Kuznik at their Collinwood used-car business, Mr. Cars Inc.
  
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• Freshmen foreign student enrollments decline; number of Americans studying abroad increase, report shows

  13-11-2017 17:05
  
  Ohio had the nation's eighth-largest foreign student enrollment in 2016 with 38,680 students, a 2.5 percent increase from 2015, according to an annual report.
  
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• Kevin Kelley again chosen as president of Cleveland City Council

  13-11-2017 16:38
  
  Kelley was unanimously supported in a vote of the Democratic caucus. By party rule the vote is binding on its members. All members of City Council are Democrats.
  
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• 'Wonder' movie captures all the joys, pain of childhood in adaptation of best-selling book: review

  13-11-2017 16:36
  
  "Wonder" is THE children's book of the last decade. So, the pressure was on when Lionsgate announced they were making a big screen version.
  
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• 'Imagined Odyssey' enchants on visually stunning 'Vistas' dance program at CWRU (review)

  13-11-2017 16:34
  
  Far from secondary considerations, the technical aspects of the "Vistas" dance program now running at Mather Dance Center are every bit as critical to the identity and success of the five works on the program as the music and choreography.
  
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• Beer calendar: The Bottlehouse Homebrewers Night, plus Hoppin' Frog, Great Lakes releases, more

  13-11-2017 16:14
  
  The BottleHouse holds Homebrewers Night, Hoppin' Frog Brewery and Great Lakes Brewing Co. have releases planned, Brix 35 has a beer dinner, and many other events are scheduled throughout Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote: Here come The Zombies

  13-11-2017 15:12
  
  The Zombies are making a push for the fifth and final spot on the this year's fan ballot.
  
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• New Ohio tax amnesty program offers savings to individuals, businesses

  13-11-2017 15:00
  
  Consumers and businesses have an opportunity to catch a break and save some money through a new tax amnesty program in Ohio. The program, which begins Jan. 1 and ends Feb. 15, allows individuals and businesses with unreported or underreported income to come clean with tax liabilities.
  
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• Daily Press to open second juice bar and cafe in Collinwood's Pop Life building

  13-11-2017 14:55
  
  Gordon Square cafe Daily Press will open its second location in the Pop Life building in Collinwood. A yoga studio and art gallery will also be part of the project.
  
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• Three people hurt, suspect arrested in Parma stabbing, police say

  13-11-2017 14:29
  
  An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the stabbing that happened just before 9:30 p.m. on Moore Drive, police said in a news release. The man's name has not been released.
  
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• Nearly half the states, but not Ohio, have added well-paying blue-collar jobs for those without a bachelor's degree, report says

  13-11-2017 14:10
  
  Ohio is not among the states that have added good paying blue-collar jobs for people without a bachelor's degree, according to a new report.
  
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• Carney's perseveres as neighborhood bar as the Flats changes (photos)

  13-11-2017 14:00
  
  A look a Carney's, a blue collar watering hole on the west side of the Flats.
  
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• Paige to make WWE return on Raw

  13-11-2017 13:48
  
  The former Women's champ is rumored to make her big return on tonight's Raw.
  
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• Behind the scenes with Brandiose, minor-league baseball logo creators (photos, video)

  13-11-2017 13:05
  
  The two founders of Brandiose - the creative company from California that is behind many minor-league baseball logos and mascots - paid a visit to one of their clients - the Akron RubberDucks.
  
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• Vote until Monday at 10 a.m. in Best Apple Cider in Greater Cleveland contest (poll, photos)

  13-11-2017 13:02
  
  Voting ends Monday at 10 a.m. to decide the best apple cider in Greater Cleveland.
  
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• Health, wealth, housing disparities evident in Cuyahoga County Council districts, report shows

  13-11-2017 13:00
  
  Disparities among the haves and have-nots in Cuyahoga County are shown in stark detail in profiles of Council's 11 districts.
  
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• From Gnadenhutten to Wapakoneta: How 50 Ohio cities and towns got their names

  13-11-2017 13:00
  A look at the origins of the 50 most interesting names for cities and villages in Ohio.
  
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• Taylor Swift is coming to Cleveland and here's how to get tickets

  13-11-2017 12:15
  
  Swift's "Reputation" tour will stop in Cleveland. We just don't know where or when exactly.
  
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• Today's top celebrity birthdays list (November 13, 2017)

  13-11-2017 12:12
  Celebrities Jimmy Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg and Gerard Butler share a birthday today. Check out our slideshow of other famous people with birthdays on November 13, 2017 and find out a fun fact about each person.
  
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• Lakewood boutique gets helping hand on sign: A Greater Cleveland

  13-11-2017 12:05
  
  LAKEWOOD, Ohio -  Carly Jones feels embarrassed when people try to help. The single mom who holds multiple jobs to make ends meet takes pride in figuring things out on her own. That's how she was raised. That's how she...
  
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• To sue or not to sue? How Dave Yost and Steve Dettelbach would approach the job of Ohio attorney general

  13-11-2017 12:00
  
  Next November, Ohioans will elect a new attorney general who can make the call about whether to challenge the president's actions in court.Both candidates in Ohio's 2018 attorney's general's race, Democrat Steve Dettelbach and Republican Dave Yost, say that if elected, they would use a legal test, or rubric, to decide if they would challenge a specific federal policy.
  
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• Play Day at CMA celebrates The Jazz Age exhibition (photos)

  13-11-2017 12:00
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Two-year-old Philip Sankaran is on his knees, deciding which of the colorful foam pieces he will need to build his skyscraper. With the help of his dad, Mohan, he chooses several shapes that will make a good...
  
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• Electrical, steel workers lead show of support for the Icebreaker Wind project proposed for Lake Erie

  13-11-2017 12:00
  
  North America's first freshwater offshore wind farm scheduled to be constructed in Lake Erie next year is receiving a strong boost from electrical and steel union workers, entrepreneurs and business owners.
  
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• Cuyahoga Valley mansion has everything, including $3.25M price tag: Akron House of the Week

  13-11-2017 11:00
  
  Built in 2010 on a seven-acre lot, the stone manor home boasts five bedrooms and nine bathrooms (7 full) in 8,000 square feet.
  
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• 10 things to do in Akron and Summit County the week of Nov. 13-19

  13-11-2017 11:00
  The holiday season is quickly approaching, and there are a couple of holiday-themed events in Summit County this week.
  
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