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• Maple Heights police searching for man who shot in floor, robbed Rascal House Pizza

  18-12-2017 23:23
  
  Authorities are searching for a man who was captured on surveillance video robbing a Maple Heights Rascal House Pizza restaurant.
  
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• Rowing center, RTA's Brookpark Station on Greater Cleveland Partnership's wish list for capital budget

  18-12-2017 22:46
  
  The Greater Cleveland Partnership on Monday released its wish list for funding from the next state capital budget.
  
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• Authorities search for man wanted in fatal Cleveland shooting: fugitive of the week

  18-12-2017 22:38
  
  Melvin Jones shot and killed Desean Perkins Nov. 26 at a home in the 18000 block of Parkmount Avenue, west of Rocky River Drive, the Northern Ohio Violent Task Force said in a news release. Jones, 26, was named the U.S. Marshals' Fugitive of the week.
  
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• New Cuyahoga Falls salon to offer upscale services, historic charm

  18-12-2017 22:37
  
  The Good Co. Salon, Cuyahoga Falls' first independent, upscale salon, will open in early 2018 at 2146 Front St.
  
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• Temperatures could hit 50s, mostly cloudy skies with breezy conditions for Tuesday in Akron: Weather forecast

  18-12-2017 22:25
  
  Check out Tuesday's weather outlook for Akron.
  
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• Man robbed at gunpoint in Tremont, police say

  18-12-2017 22:08
  
  A man was robbed at gunpoint Sunday in Tremont.
  
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• Baby killed by car outside Wellington home, sheriff's deputies say

  18-12-2017 22:05
  
  Elinna Holmes died in the crash that happened just before 11 a.m. outside a home on Peck Wadsworth Road in Wellington, the Lorain County Sheriff's Office said.
  
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• Brecksville wins another round in lawsuit challenging municipal income tax increase

  18-12-2017 21:42
  
  Brecksville has won the latest round in a court battle over a 2014 municipal income tax increase. On Nov. 29, the 8th District Ohio Court of Appeals turned down a request to consider the case. The decision came three months after a three-judge panel of the same appeals court upheld a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court ruling to dismiss a lawsuit over the city tax hike.
  
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• Trump unveils details of 'America First' security strategy

  18-12-2017 21:32
  
  President Donald Trump declared a new national security strategy on Monday, stressing the "America first" message of his 2016 campaign and faulting previous U.S. leaders for failing to measure up to it and look out for the nation's citizens.
  
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• U.S. Coast Guard urge caution around thinning ice on Great Lakes during warmer weather

  18-12-2017 21:00
  
  The Coast Guard warns warmer temperatures could thin out the ice on the Great Lakes.
  
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• University of Akron creates varsity eSports video gaming program

  18-12-2017 20:54
  
  The University of Akron has created a varsity eSports competitive video gaming program.
  
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• How cold, snowy is Christmas usually in Cleveland, Akron?

  18-12-2017 20:42
  
  Is Christmas in Cleveland usually snowy? Take a look at the weather statistics.
  
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• No arrests made in Euclid shooting death, police say

  18-12-2017 20:18
  
  Israel Castro, 18, of Euclid, was shot early Saturday on East 250th Street near Zeman Avenue, police said.
  
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• Fans have first look at Peter Jackson's next project, the steampunk-themed 'Mortal Engines'

  18-12-2017 20:07
  
  Peter Jackson's next fantasy epic "Mortal Engines" is set to hit theaters on Dec. 14, 2018. The trailer was released Monday.
  
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• Frank, the injured Cuyahoga Falls wild turkey, gets his own People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ad

  18-12-2017 19:59
  
  Frank, the wild turkey who until recently roamed a busy Falls business area, will soon be represented in a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ad posted on buses with routes around Cuyahoga Falls, Akron and the Akron-Canton Airport.
  
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• See Santa Claus come early to Akron Public Schools (video)

  18-12-2017 19:55
  
  If you've forgotten the joy of knowing Santa is coming to town, watch these Akron Public Schools children react when they learn the news.
  
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• Cleveland plans to hire outside company to investigate outstanding citizen complaints against police officers

  18-12-2017 19:52
  
  The city of Cleveland plans to hire a private company to work on a backlog of unfinished investigations into citizen complaints filed against police officers with the beleaguered Office of Professional Standards.
  
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• Akron man charged with murder in beating death at group home, police say

  18-12-2017 19:46
  
  Gary Taylor, 63, is charged with murder in a Monday homicide, according to a police report. The homicide happened just after 4 a.m. at a group home on Nathan Street near Campbell Street, police said.
  
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• Flu cases "Widespread" in Ohio; 144 hospitalized in one week; 401 during first two months of season

  18-12-2017 18:59
  
  Last year, Ohio didn't reach the "Widespread" level until mid-January. But by March, 5,130 flu-sufferers had been hospitalized compared to 3,633 during the 2015-2016 season, and 9,374 in the 2014-2015 season, according to the Department of Health.
  
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• Cuyahoga County gains control over delinquent loan issues, development chief says

  18-12-2017 18:57
  
  Cuyahoga County's development chief says his office has nopw addressed a lack of policies and procedures that led to millions of dollars in unpaid economic development loans.
  
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• Ohio IT officials violated rules in awarding no-bid contracts, inspector general finds

  18-12-2017 18:32
  
  An investigation by the Ohio inspector general found Ohio Department of Administrative Services officials violated state purchasing rules for unbid contracts.
  
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• Amtrak train derails south of Seattle, leaving cars hanging off an overpass; multiple people killed

  18-12-2017 18:26
  
  TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a new route hurtled off an overpass Monday near Tacoma and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing an undisclosed number of people, authorities said....
  
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• Amtrak train derails south of Seattle, leaving cars hanging off an overpass

  18-12-2017 18:26
  
  TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- An Amtrak train derailed south of Seattle on Monday, and authorities reported "injuries and casualties." The train derailed about 40 miles (64 kilometers) south of Seattle before 8 a.m., spilling at least one train car on...
  
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• Vibe endures as a popular neighborhood LGBT bar

  18-12-2017 17:58
  
  Vibe Bar has been named Cleveland's best LGBT friendly bar for the past three straight years. Patrons and employees talk about its appeal.
  
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• Trio accused in Lorain home invasion robbery that led to police chase and crash in Rocky River

  18-12-2017 17:31
  
  Officers arrested the three men when they crashed a stolen SUV just after 2:30 a.m. into a sign along Interstate 90 eastbound at the Hilliard Road exit, police said.
  
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• What's the weather for Christmas in Cleveland? An early forecast

  18-12-2017 17:30
  
  What does the forecast favor for Christmas in Cleveland? Here's an early look.
  
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• ESPN President John Skipper resigns, cites substance abuse problem

  18-12-2017 17:26
  
  NEW YORK (AP) -- John Skipper, president of the sprawling ESPN sports network, said Monday that he is resigning to treat a substance abuse problem.Skipper's sudden announcement will force the Walt Disney Co.-owned network to search for new leadership at...
  
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• Fifth person charged in Cleveland shooting that killed 12-year-old boy, injured 5 teens

  18-12-2017 17:04
  
  A 15-year-old boy became the fifth person charged in connection with the fatal shooting that killed 12-year-old Abdel Bashiti in Cleveland.
  
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• Snowier, colder than normal for December so far in Northeast Ohio

  18-12-2017 17:00
  
  Since Dec. 1, many airports in Northeast Ohio have recorded snowier, colder conditions than normal.
  
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• Warmer with a rainy Monday, Friday: Northeast Ohio work-week weather forecast

  18-12-2017 16:58
  
  Check out the five-day weather forecast for Northeast Ohio from meteorologist Kelly Reardon.
  
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• Trio in custody after SUV sought in Lorain home invasion leads police chase, crashes in Rocky River

  18-12-2017 16:30
  
  The trio were in an SUV that crashed just after 2:30 a.m. into a sign along Interstate 90 eastbound at Hilliard Road, the Rocky River Police Department said.
  
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• Talk It Out: Do you fight crowds to see movies when they open or do you wait?

  18-12-2017 16:30
  
  Do you fight the crowds to see a movie when it first opens, go a week or two later or wait for it to be released on DVD and hope you don't hear about any spoilers?
  
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• Trump says he isn't considering firing Mueller over emails

  18-12-2017 16:17
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump says he is not considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller, but that didn't stop him from adding to the growing conservative criticism of Mueller's acquisition of thousands of emails sent and received by Trump...
  
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• Panthers owner, under investigation for alleged workplace misconduct, announces he will sell franchise

  18-12-2017 16:08
  
  Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, under NFL investigation for alleged workplace misconduct, announced on the team website Sunday evening that he's selling his majority stake in the franchise. "There has been no greater mission or purpose in my life than to...
  
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• Beer calendar: Winter Beerfest, Collision Bend beer classes, Terrestrial Brewing party, more

  18-12-2017 14:01
  
  Our weekly beer calendar has news about Winter Beerfest, several beer classes scheduled in Northeast Ohio, and more.
  
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• Luke Bryan continues to evolve with 'What Makes You Country' (CD review)

  18-12-2017 13:30
  
  Savvy Luke Bryan holds onto some of his party-boy country sound while continuing his evolution as a serious and more mature singer-songwriter with "What Makes You Country.''
  
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• The best free New Year's Eve parties in Cleveland

  18-12-2017 13:16
  If you're not looking to spend the cash on cover charges you see around town, you'll still find plenty of parties to welcome 2018.
  
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• Ranking every Ohio city, county for median family income - Census Snapshot

  18-12-2017 13:15
  
  Find median family income census estimates for each Ohio city and village. New Albany leads for cities; Delaware County for counties.
  
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• 15 things to do in Akron and Summit County this Dec. 18-31: Holiday fun, New Year's Eve parties and more

  18-12-2017 13:01
  The holidays are right around the corner, and there's no shortage of things to do in Akron and Summit County.
  
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• Today's top celebrity birthdays list (December 18, 2017)

  18-12-2017 12:43
  Celebrities Brad Pitt, Katie Holmes, Christina Aguilera and Steven Spielberg share a birthday today. Check out our slideshow of other famous people with birthdays on December 18, 2017 and find out a fun fact about each person.
  
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• Trump lawyer criticizes Mueller over emails: A.M. News Links

  18-12-2017 12:15
  
  Also, A CDC ban on 'fetus' and 'transgender'? Experts alarmed; Rights group reports more destruction of Rohingya villages; McCain, battling brain cancer, leaves Washington for Christmas break before contentious vote on tax bill
  
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• Big, grand colonial with pool in Bath asks $1.39M: Akron House of the Week

  18-12-2017 11:00
  
  Covering nearly 8,000 square feet, the home, built in 1991 on two and a half acres, has five bedrooms and six bathrooms (four full). The asking price is $1.39 million.
  
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• Texas 1st-grader's letter asks Santa for food, blanket, spurs drive to help

  18-12-2017 09:41
  
  The student's letter spurs an effort to help her and other students at the elementary school in Ediburg, Texas.
  
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• Warmer, cloudy with slight chance of light rain Monday in Cleveland: Weather forecast

  18-12-2017 09:30
  
  Check out today's weather forecast for Cleveland from meteorologist Kelly Reardon.
  
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• Power restored at Atlanta international airport

  18-12-2017 07:03
  
  The outage affected flights across the country, including at Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland.
  
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• Sarah Palin's son, Track Palin, charged with assault, burglary

  18-12-2017 06:45
  
  Track Palin, 28, was arraigned Sunday morning on charges connected to a domestic incident, reports say.
  
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• Ohio man shoots son, daughter in domestic dispute

  18-12-2017 06:13
  
  The suspect in the shooting, Robert Brigham, is considered armed and dangerous.
  
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• 'A Christmas Story Live' has its moments, but falls short of a holiday classic

  18-12-2017 05:30
  
  If you tuned in hoping for a straight remake of the classic holiday film, you were probably disappointed, perhaps even outraged judging by the reaction on Twitter. Even if you knew going in that Fox's live TV musical Sunday was based on the 2012 Broadway musical, not the film, you likely enjoyed it, or at least, parts of it.
  
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• Powerball, Mega Millions near $500 million combined; Ohio Lottery results

  18-12-2017 05:08
  
  Tuesday's Mega Millions prize is $223 million and Wednesday's Powerball is $223 million.
  
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• Canton factory worker dies in accident; cars hit Cleveland fire station: Overnight News Links

  18-12-2017 03:58
  
  Also, Power outage at Atlanta airport affects flights to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; Idea of social investment for lead cleanup in Cleveland advances: 10,000 homes in 10 years is target; Wait for a Social Security disability decision drags on months - and years - for many Ohioans
  
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