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• Signet Jewelers' in-store credit practices being examined by consumer advocates

  05-12-2017 23:58
  
  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and New York State's Attorney General are each looking into whether Signet Jewelers violated federal laws protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive financial practices.
  
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• Ohio businessman caught in Spain sentenced to 70 months for defrauding Cuyahoga Heights schools

  05-12-2017 23:13
  
  A former Broadview Heights businessman was sentenced Tuesday to nearly six years in federal prison for his role in defrauding the Cuyahoga Heights School District out of millions of dollars.
  
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• Lakewood man pleads guilty to raping boys he babysat, gets three decades in prison

  05-12-2017 23:12
  
  Thomas Gilman, 21, pleaded guilty Tuesday, the day he was set to begin trial on multiple counts of rape, kidnapping and sexual battery, and was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
  
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• Man killed in drive-by shooting in Cleveland's Mount Pleasant neighborhood

  05-12-2017 22:31
  
  A 35-year-old man was fatally shot late Tuesday in Cleveland.
  
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• Former University of Akron student gets probation for killing roommate's cat

  05-12-2017 22:21
  
  Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Amy Corrigall Jones handed down the sentence Tuesday afternoon during the county's first case under Goddard's Law.
  
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• Man shot dead while driving on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, police say

  05-12-2017 22:16
  
  A 41-year-old man was shot to death while driving on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, police say.
  
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• Wind chills for morning commute in teens, morning sun giving way to afternoon clouds Wednesday in Akron: Weather forecast

  05-12-2017 22:05
  
  Check out Wednesday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater plans building expansion in 2018

  05-12-2017 21:56
  
  Spotlights Theater, the community theater in Broadview Heights, is preparing for an expansion in 2018. The theater, on the City Hall campus off Broadview Road, plans to add 3,200 square feet to its 7,371-square-foot building. The city, which owns the building and leases it to Spotlights, will loan the theater money to pay for the expansion.
  
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• Top editor at National Enquirer, Us Weekly accused of sexual misconduct

  05-12-2017 21:40
  
  The top editor for the National Enquirer, Us Weekly and other major gossip publications openly described his sexual partners in the newsroom, discussed female employees' sex lives and forced women to watch or listen to pornographic material, former employees told The Associated Press.
  
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• Cuyahoga County residents oppose a 10-cent bag fee, according to survey by bag alliance

  05-12-2017 21:34
  
  Sixty percent of Cuyahoga County residents oppose a 10 cent fee for plastic and paper bags, according to a survey commissioned by the American Progressive Bag Alliance.
  
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• Cleveland federal judge to hear dozens of lawsuits filed against Big Pharma nationwide

  05-12-2017 21:31
  
  A longtime Cleveland federal judge will preside over dozens of lawsuits filed by cities and counties across the country that accuse drug manufacturers and distributors of heavily contributing to the deadly opioid epidemic in which the country currently finds itself.
  
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• Man shoots at Uber driver near downtown Cleveland, police say

  05-12-2017 21:23
  
  A man is accused of shooting at an Uber driver who honked at him near downtown Cleveland, police say.
  
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• Train hits, injures woman at Painesville Township railroad crossing

  05-12-2017 21:07
  
  The woman's injuries were not life-threatening, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. The sheriff's office did not disclose the woman's injuries.
  
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• Akron wants to sell rights to lease city property for cell towers for $11 million

  05-12-2017 20:55
  
  The city of Akron stands to make $11 million selling long-held leases on telecomm equipment sites around town.
  
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• Cleveland's popular Sausage Shoppe to close after 80 years

  05-12-2017 20:52
  
  After 80 years of sausage making, the popularWest Side Sausage Shoppe on Memphis Avenue is closing.
  
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• Trump forges ahead on Jerusalem despite warnings of violence

  05-12-2017 20:44
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump forged ahead Tuesday with plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital despite intense Arab, Muslim and European opposition to a move that would upend decades of U.S. policy and risk potentially violent protests.Trump also...
  
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• Trump forges ahead on Jerusalem-as-capital despite warnings

  05-12-2017 20:44
  President Donald Trump forged ahead Tuesday with plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital despite intense Arab, Muslim and European opposition to a move that would upend decades of U.S. policy and risk potentially violent protests.
  
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• Ohio hired convicted felon to score medical marijuana grow license applications

  05-12-2017 20:17
  
  One of three consultants hired by the Ohio Department of Commerce to help score medical marijuana grow license applications has a marijuana felony conviction on his record.
  
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• Lake-effect snow now heavily targeted for east side, up to 8 inches of accumulation possible in Northeast Ohio through Friday

  05-12-2017 20:12
  
  The lake-effect snow forecast continues to shift east, but snowfall amounts continue to increase for areas in the extreme northeast corner of the state.
  
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• Do you want to sample lots of holiday beers for FREE on Dec. 11? Send us an email on why we should pick you

  05-12-2017 20:09
  
  Send us an email telling us why we should pick you for one of 20 spots on the taste test panel for Best Holiday Beer in Cleveland.
  
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• IOC suspends Russian Olympic committee, will allow Russian athletes to compete as neutrals at Pyeongchang Games

  05-12-2017 19:52
  LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the upcoming Pyeongchang Olympics as neutrals despite orchestrated doping at the 2014 Sochi Games, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday. The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic committee and...
  
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• Cinemark's new movie club takes aim at MoviePass

  05-12-2017 19:40
  
  For $8.99 a month, the Cinemark Movie Club includes one free movie ticket every month as well as the ability to purchase additional tickets throughout the month for a discounted price $8.99.
  
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• University of Akron student sentenced for roommate's stabbing death

  05-12-2017 19:36
  
  Kendall Scheid was sentenced Tuesday morning in front of Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands.
  
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• Marco Rubio endorses Anthony Gonzalez in Ohio congressional race

  05-12-2017 19:36
  
  The endorsement is latest sign that his candidacy for Ohio's 16th Congressional District is gaining support from the broader Republican establishment.
  
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• Ohio anti-abortion activist joins Roy Moore campaign

  05-12-2017 19:34
  
  Janet Folger Porter, a Northeast Ohio anti-abortion activist, is helping Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.
  
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• Which brewery makes the best holiday beer in Cleveland area? Nominate your favorites for new contest now

  05-12-2017 19:30
  
  We're seeking your nominations for the tastiest holiday beer in Greater Cleveland.
  
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• Euclid police union president disputes lawsuit claiming fired officer kicked man in face

  05-12-2017 18:53
  
  Fired police officer Michael Amiott and his partner, Shane Rivera, were justified in using physical force to arrest Emirius Spencer because he resisted arrest, grabbed Amiott's stun gun and injured Amiott's hand, Euclid FOP Lodge 18 President Dave Trend said in a statement.
  
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• Man charged in fiery crash that killed father of 9, woman in Cleveland

  05-12-2017 18:51
  
  Kevin Gunnels, 43, is charged in connection with a crash in Cleveland that killed a man and woman.
  
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• Legalizing fantasy sports contests approved by Ohio lawmakers

  05-12-2017 18:43
  
  A law that would legalize fantasy sports contests in Ohio was approved Tuesday by state legislators and will be sent to Gov. John Kasich for his signature.
  
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• Basheer Jones confirmed winner of Ward 7 Cleveland City Council race

  05-12-2017 18:05
  
  Activist Basheer Jones was confirmed the winner of Cleveland's Ward 7 election after a Tuesday recount of ballots by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
  Jones held on to a 13-vote lead over incumbent Councilman TJ Dow, who had held the seat for a decade. Jones' margin of victory amounted to 0.40 percent.
  
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• FirstEnergy wants to raise rates by 2 percent for grid upgrades

  05-12-2017 18:02
  
  The Akron-based utility says $450 million would be generated from the rate increase to help reduce outages. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio would have to approve the increase.
  
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• Strongsville's Chalet toboggan chutes celebrate 50 years (vintage photos)

  05-12-2017 17:47
  
  The Chalet is celebrating its 50-year anniversary this Saturday.
  
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• How does the sewer district plan for flood events in Northeast Ohio? On the Radar with Kelly Reardon (video)

  05-12-2017 17:40
  
  The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District took meteorologist Kelly Reardon to a commonly flooded creek to talk about the region's flood vulnerabilities.
  
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• Red & White on Thursday Night 2018 benefits Arthritis Foundation

  05-12-2017 17:08
  
  Red & White on Thursday Night, a benefit for the Arthritis Foundation in Akron, is set for January. It's the 21st annual event.
  
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• Summit County animals available for adoption: Shy Ruben the Shepherd mix; Spot the friendly rabbit (photos)

  05-12-2017 17:00
  
  Animals available for adoption in Summit County, Ohio, on Dec. 5, 2017
  
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• Richard Cordray officially enters the Ohio governor's race

  05-12-2017 17:00
  
  Democrat Richard Cordray made it official Tuesday -- he's in the Ohio governor's race.
  
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• Get excited about the prospect of Quentin Tarantino working on a 'Star Trek' movie

  05-12-2017 16:57
  
  Quentin Tarantino and J.J. Abrams are working on an upcoming "Star Trek" movie, according to reports.
  
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• U.S. Rep. John Conyers announces retirement amid sexual harassment allegations

  05-12-2017 16:47
  
  U.S. Rep. John Conyers has announced his retirement from Congress. Conyers, 88, has been beset with allegations of sexual harassment from former staff members.
  
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• Former FRONT co-director Jens Hoffmann suspended by Jewish Museum after allegations of sexual harassment

  05-12-2017 16:44
  
  Former FRONT International Cleveland Triennial artistic co-director Jens Hoffmann faces sexual harassment allegations at the Jewish Museum in New York, where he served as deputy director.
  
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• Former Akron group home employee will not be charged in beating of developmentally-disabled resident

  05-12-2017 16:21
  
  Mennyon Davis was originally charged with felonious assault and abduction. The no bill indictment was approved Wednesday, court documents say.
  
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• Wine calendar: Buehler's 'Wine Down Fridays,' Corks Wine Bar events, Red & White on Thursday Night fundraiser, more

  05-12-2017 16:08
  
  Buehler's has several casual tastings planned, Corks Wine Bar will feature Italian and local wines at upcoming tastings, and the annual Red & White on Thursday Night will feature scores of wines at a benefit. Our weekly wine calendar has you covered.
  
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• Akron Children's Hospital CEO Bill Considine pens book on leadership

  05-12-2017 15:58
  
  Akron Children's Hospital CEO Bill Considine has written a book with insights on how to be an inspiring leader.
  
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• LeBron James' tweet calling Trump a bum makes Twitter's list of most retweeted tweets of 2017

  05-12-2017 15:30
  
  James' message was retweeted 660,000 times, good for No. 7 on the list. It also received more than 1.5 million "likes."
  
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• The Lighthouse and the Whaler release indie Christmas song "Oh Holiday!"

  05-12-2017 14:56
  
  Cleveland indie rock band The Lighthouse and the Whaler got into the Christmas spirit for their new single.
  
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• McDonald's takes chicken tenders off the menu, but they'll be back

  05-12-2017 14:30
  
  "Our customers are lovin' our new Buttermilk Crispy Tenders," McDonald's spokesperson Phil Saken said in a statement to cleveland.com. "Because demand far surpassed our expectations, we will soon take a brief break from serving them at our restaurants. By the end of this month, however, our craveable and delicious tenders will be back and available for everyone's enjoyment."
  
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• Man dies in fire in Cleveland's Mount Pleasant neighborhood

  05-12-2017 14:27
  
  A 35-year-old man died Tuesday in a fire in the city's Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
  
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• One dies in fire fed by high winds in Cleveland

  05-12-2017 14:23
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- One man is dead after a fire on the city's east side Tuesday morning.
  It happened at around 7 a.m. at a structure in the 3600 block of East 135th Street.
  Firefighter and Cleveland Fire Department public information officer Mike Norman said there were two people in the building at the time. The second resident made it out, he said.
  The fire hit the backside of the building, and high winds made it harder to fight, said Norman.
  Firefighters have not yet determined a cause.
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• Platform Beer Co.'s growth continues: Sour program, barrel-aging, increased capacity, more

  05-12-2017 14:08
  
  Platform Beer Co. is poised to enter 2018 with increased capacity, more barrel aging, and a plan to produce sours at a building at West 32nd Street and Sackett Avenue.
  
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• University of Akron Alumni Association launches online store

  05-12-2017 13:59
  
  The University of Akron Alumni Association has launched a new online store that sells unique Akron gear.
  
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• Christiane Amanpour to take over Charlie Rose's time slot on PBS

  05-12-2017 13:51
  
  "Amanpour on PBS" began airing Monday at 11 p.m. on New York City's PBS station WNET. The nightly global affairs program will roll out to PBS stations nationwide beginning Dec. 11. "Amanpour," which debuted on CNN International in 2012, will continue to air on that network at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  
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