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• Euclid cop fired after controversial traffic stop video sued again, accused of kicking man yelling for help

  01-12-2017 23:58
  
  A Euclid police officer who was fired after video of a violent traffic stop went viral has been sued by a second man who claims the officer kicked him in the face and shocked him with a Taser during an arrest for possession of less than a gram of marijuana.
  
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• Annual poinsettia sale is now at Rockefeller Park Greenhouse (photos)

  01-12-2017 23:56
  
  The annual poinsettia sale to benefit the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse continues and ends on Saturday.
  
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• Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish changes stance and apologizes for 'defensive' reaction to overtime issue

  01-12-2017 23:45
  
  Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish on Friday apologized for how he's handled an employee-compensation issue that's put him at odds with County Council, the county prosecutor and the county's independent internal auditor.
  
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• Operator cleared by state in fatal Fireball ride at Ohio State Fair

  01-12-2017 23:29
  
  The state will impose no fine or other punishment on the operator of a thrill ride that malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair in July, injuring seven people and killing an 18-year-old.
  
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• Fast-changing tax bill is set to clear the Senate

  01-12-2017 23:22
  
  The Senate is on the cusp of passing its sweeping tax overhaul, with Republican leaders saying Friday that they have enough votes to pass the bill along party lines after last-minute changes brought wavering senators on board.
  
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• Prospective medical marijuana growers weigh legal options after being denied Ohio licenses

  01-12-2017 23:15
  
  Cincinnati-based CannAscend said it plans to file a lawsuit against Ohio regulators over its medical marijuana cultivator license application process.
  
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• Cleveland officers would see pay increase under proposed contract, union president says

  01-12-2017 22:59
  
  A proposed 3-year contract between the city and Cleveland's largest police union would mean a pay increase and a change in how officers are disciplined, union president says.
  
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• Ohio attorney general candidate Steve Dettelbach says he has no proof to back gerrymandering claim against opponent

  01-12-2017 22:50
  
  Democrat Steve Dettelbach and Dave Yost, his Republican opponent in the 2018 race for Ohio attorney general, traded shots this week over Ohio's gerrymandered congressional districts.
  
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• Trump denies Tillerson out as secretary of state

  01-12-2017 22:17
  
  As Tillerson went about his normal schedule of diplomatic activities, including two meetings with Trump, the president said his secretary of state is "not leaving."
  
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• City Club tax debate hints at why Washington can't agree on the issue

  01-12-2017 22:09
  
  If you want a peak into why tax reform is proving so difficult and divisive, watch the City Club of Cleveland's Friday Forum on the matter.
  
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• Play:CLE, a giant indoor playground for adults and kids, will open in Avon Saturday

  01-12-2017 21:55
  
  The 25,000 square foot space, complete with zipline, ropes course, and climbing walls, will open Dec. 2.
  
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• Vigil to be held to remember 12-year-old boy killed in Cleveland

  01-12-2017 21:24
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A vigil is being held Friday to remember 12-year-old Abdel Bashiti.
  The little boy was shot and killed outside of his family’s store in Cleveland a week ago.
  The community is gathering at around 5 p.m. to honor Abdel’s life, and will stand together to support his family.
  **Check back at that time to see a live stream of the vigil**
  Five juveniles were also injured in the shooting, which happened on Nov. 24 in the area of Buckeye Road and East 116th S
  
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• LIVE: Vigil held to remember 12-year-old boy killed in Cleveland

  01-12-2017 21:24
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  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A vigil is being held Friday to remember 12-year-old Abdel Bashiti.
  The little boy was shot and killed outside of his family’s store in Cleveland a week ago.
  The community gathered at around 5 p.m. to honor Abdel’s life, and is standing together to support his family.Missing Attachment
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• Community gathers to remember 12-year-old boy killed in Cleveland

  01-12-2017 21:24
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A vigil was held Friday to remember 12-year-old Abdel Bashiti.
  The little boy was shot and killed outside of his family's store in Cleveland a week ago.
  The community gathered at around 5 p.m. in Public Square to honor Abdel's life, and stood together to support his family.Missing Attachment
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  Missing AttachmentFive juveniles were also injured in the shooting, which happened on Nov. 24 in the area of Buckeye Road and East 116th St
  
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• Quest Diagnostics finalizes purchase of Cleveland Clinic spinoff Cleveland HeartLab

  01-12-2017 20:47
  
  Quest Diagnostics finalized its purchase of Cleveland Clinic spinoff Cleveland HeartLab.
  
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• Oberlin woman imprisoned for crashing into home and killing mother of two wants early release

  01-12-2017 20:44
  
  Adrianna Young, who filed the motion for judicial release last month, has served more than six months of her non-mandatory prison term while at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, according to the motion.
  
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• Sandy O'Brien announces bid for Ohio treasurer

  01-12-2017 20:10
  
  Sandy O'Brien is a Republican from Ashtabula County. She announced Sunday to members of the Ohio GOP Central Committee she's running for state treasurer.
  
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• Plenty of sun, highs in upper 40s, low 50s: Northeast Ohio weekend weather forecast

  01-12-2017 20:10
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Skeletal remains found in Lorain County belong to long-missing Cleveland woman

  01-12-2017 19:39
  
  Minerva Tripp's remains were found Oct. 19 and was missing since Aug. 28, 2012, according to a news release from the Lorain County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Want a hedgehog? Learn about them at Prickly Palace in Cuyahoga Falls

  01-12-2017 19:30
  
  If you want to learn about hedgehogs so you can bring one into your home, Prickly Palace Hedgehogs in Cuyahoga Falls offers training and one-on-one interaction before buying or adopting these exotic animals.
  
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• Rivals Brewing Co. buys Fat Head's Brewery Sheldon Road taproom

  01-12-2017 19:29
  
  Rivals Brewing Co. has bought Fat Head's Brewery's taproom on Sheldon Road and has big plans for the cavernous space.
  
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• Does former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn's indictment change your view of the special counsel investigation? Talk it Out

  01-12-2017 19:17
  
  Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn on Friday became the latest Trump campaign official to be indicted as part of an ongoing special prosecutor investigation into Russian meddling into last year's election.
  
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• Fourth suspect arrested in Cleveland shooting death of 12-year-old boy

  01-12-2017 19:04
  
  A fourth person was arrested in connection with the Nov. 24 shooting death of 12-year-old Abdel Bashiti, police said.
  
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• Strongsville man catches whopper of a walleye, near end of Lake Erie Fall Brawl

  01-12-2017 18:36
  
  Matthew Branigan caught a nearly 15-pound walleye as part of the seventh annual Lake Erie Fall Brawl.
  
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• Euclid Square Mall demolition getting started, to make way for Amazon fulfillment center (photos)

  01-12-2017 18:14
  
  The teardown of Euclid Square Mall will take until April. E-commerce giant Amazon plans to open a fulfillment center on the property in 2019.
  
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• Arctic blast to kick start winter in Northeast Ohio next week, 'extended period of snow' on tap

  01-12-2017 18:10
  
  Northeast Ohioans, brace for winter. There's an arctic blast headed to Northeast Ohio to kick off winter next week.
  
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• City Club forum to focus on GOP tax plan today -- watch here

  01-12-2017 17:59
  
  A group of tax-policy experts are meeting in downtown Cleveland today to discuss the Republican plan to overhaul the country's tax code.
  
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• Second adult arrested in shooting that killed boy, injured five teens

  01-12-2017 17:54
  CLEVELAND– A second adult suspect was arrested in the Buckeye Road shooting that killed a 12-year-old boy and injured five other teens.
  Marvin Harris was arrested on an outstanding warrant for aggravated menacing out of the juvenile court system.
  Cleveland police said that charged in unrelated to last week’s homicide. He was taken to the juvenile detention center.
  A warrant for aggravated murder was issued for Harris on Thursday. A mugshot for Harris is not available at this time.
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• Cleveland Bazaar hosting art, craft holiday markets over next two weekends (photos)

  01-12-2017 17:50
  
  Cleveland Bazaar, one of the areas longest running indie art shows, is wrapping up the year with two popular holiday art and craft shopping events full of unique and locally made items perfect for gift giving.
  
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• Cleveland Orchestra lands knockout punch with Bruckner, Sciarrino (review)

  01-12-2017 17:42
  
  Thursday night at Severance Hall, the musical lineup with the Cleveland Orchestra and guest conductor Fabio Luisi was about as far-flung as possible, and the result was an evening of wonderment and rapture.
  
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• 12-year-old Akron piano prodigy opens up about his sudden burst of fame, playing at Carnegie Hall (video)

  01-12-2017 17:41
  
  Daniel Colaner of Akron performed at Carnegie Hall and on "Good Morning America."
  
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• Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI

  01-12-2017 17:34
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty Friday to making false statements to the FBI, the first Trump White House official to make a guilty plea so far in a wide-ranging investigation led by special counsel...
  
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• New details in Cleveland three-car crash that killed two

  01-12-2017 17:32
  CLEVELAND-- The Cleveland Division of Police released new information on Friday about a fiery crash that killed two.
  A Chevrolet Malibu was speeding down Superior Avenue in Cleveland at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Police said the car slammed into a Hyundai Sonata, then struck a BMW X5 at the East 125th Street intersection.
  The Malibu went off the side of the road and sheared a steel light pole. The vehicles came to a rest in the city of East Cleveland.
  According to police, the Sonata's gas tank w
  
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• It's time Congress held hearings on the impeachment of Donald J. Trump: Ron Fein (Opinion)

  01-12-2017 17:18
  
  Congress shouldn't wait for the special counsel to complete his criminal investigation before opening an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump, writes Ron Fein of Free Speech For People, which has called for such an investigation.
  
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• 50 things to do in Cleveland this December: Holiday shopping, New Year's Eve parties and more

  01-12-2017 17:11
  Holiday cheer spreads through the city this time of year, and we have plenty of ways to celebrate. Filled with family fun, after dark masquerades and more, this is your guide to some of the best happenings throughout Northeast Ohio this month.
  
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• Hear new Cleveland music in Spotify playlist, December edition

  01-12-2017 17:08
  
  Happy December! Enjoy some new music from around Northeast Ohio.
  
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• Judge orders YouTube stars Alissa Violet, Ricky 'FaZe' Banks, to cease 'cyber-bullying campaign' against Cleveland bar

  01-12-2017 16:41
  
  A Cuyahoga County judge has ordered YouTube personalities Alissa Violet and her boyfriend, Ricky "FaZe" Banks, to stop posting on social media about the Barley House.
  
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• Judge orders YouTube star Alissa Violet to cease 'cyber-bullying campaign' against Cleveland bar

  01-12-2017 16:41
  A Cuyahoga County judge has ordered YouTube personalities Alissa Violet to stop posting on social media about the Barley House, after she set off an online firestorm for accusing staff at the bar of mistreating them.
  
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• Look up to the skies Sunday night to see the last supermoon of 2017

  01-12-2017 16:25
  
  The last supermoon of 2017 comes Sunday, with the best viewing conditions Sunday night. Where will you be watching?
  
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• Westlake police looking for man who stole woman's Christmas gifts

  01-12-2017 16:00
  
  The incident happened shortly before 9 p.m. on Cedarwood Drive near Bradley Road, police said. No weapon was seen.
  
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• Cleveland Museum of Art extends hours after Christmas for "Jazz Age," other shows (photos)

  01-12-2017 16:00
  
  The Cleveland Museum of Art is extending hours between Dec. 26 and Dec. 30 for "Jazz Age," other shows and its permanent collection.
  
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• These were the most Instagrammed locations in Ohio during 2017

  01-12-2017 15:52
  
  The places where people posted to Instagram the most.
  
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• Youngstown wastewater employees find body parts in ravine

  01-12-2017 15:30
  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) -- City employees in northeast Ohio have found human body parts in a ravine. The parts were found Thursday while Youngstown wastewater employees were checking manhole covers. A Youngstown police lieutenant says the workers check manholes about...
  
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• Flynn scheduled to plead guilty to lying to FBI

  01-12-2017 15:30
  
  Former national security adviser Michael Flynn is scheduled to plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI.
  
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• Officials identify man killed in late-night Akron house fire

  01-12-2017 15:19
  
  Alvin Watkins, 56, was pronounced dead at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center after the fire that happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Rhodes Avenue near West Exchange Street, the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office said.
  
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• Bond set at $1 million for woman in shooting that killed boy, injured 5

  01-12-2017 15:10
  CLEVELAND– The woman charged in the Cleveland shooting that took the life of a 12-year-old Parma boy appeared in court Friday morning.
  Larissa Harris, 21, is charged with aggravated murder. On Friday, she pleaded guilty in Cleveland Municipal Court. Her bond was set at $1 million.
  At about 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24, gunfire erupted in the area of Buckeye Road and East 116th Street in Cleveland.
  Twelve-year-old Abdel Bashiti and his dad went outside of their family beauty supply store to se
  
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• John Carroll University launches educational leadership program

  01-12-2017 15:02
  
  John Carroll University is launching an educational leadership program that focuses on principal and leadership preparation of for K-12 teachers seeking to be principals in public and private schools.
  
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• Go under Lake Erie, inside the Cargill salt mine

  01-12-2017 15:00
  
  See the other world of the Cargill salt mine, nearly 1,700 feet below Lake Erie. About 220 people work at the mine in Cleveland.
  
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• 'Carol Burnett Show' honored with 50th anniversary special

  01-12-2017 15:00
  
  "The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special," airing at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, on WOIO Channel 19.
  
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• Cleveland police investigate home break-in, stolen car

  01-12-2017 14:34
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  On Monday, two suspects walked up to a house on Clinton Avenue near West 48th Street and knocked on the door. Investigators said when no one answered, they kicked in the side door and entered the home.
  The suspects took the homeowner’s spare keys to their 2014 blue Subaru Outback and drove off in the car, Cleveland
  
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