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• Police investigate $5,000 theft at downtown Cleveland's Colossal Cupcakes

  31-01-2018 23:55
  
  Five thousands dollars was stolen from the safe inside Colossal Cupcakes in downtown Cleveland, according to a police report.
  
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• Ohio Gov. John Kasich says he supports state legislators' redistricting-reform efforts

  31-01-2018 23:39
  
  Ohio Gov. John Kasich has supported court challenges to congressional districts in Wisconsin and Maryland. But, he said on Wednesday, he's taking a hands-off role when it comes to a redistricting reform proposal in his home state.
  
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• West Virginia town of 3,200 was flooded with nearly 21 million pain pills as addiction crisis worsened, lawmakers say

  31-01-2018 22:59
  
  Over the past decade, millions of hydrocodone and oxycodone pills have been delivered to Williamson, W.Va., a tiny town with two pharmacies.
  
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• FBI, Cleveland police search for men who robbed Citizens Bank

  31-01-2018 22:59
  No one was injured in the robbery.
  
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• Cuyahoga County posts list of active development loans

  31-01-2018 22:52
  
  A list of development loans provided by Cuyahoga County has been posted online, nine months after county officials announced that the county had loaned millions of dollars to 270 companies over the past decade, but had not kept track of them and paperwork was missing.
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• Akron man posts Facebook Live video inside prison cell

  31-01-2018 22:52
  
  Joe Fletcher, 30, is currently serving time for violating his probation after police say he battered his girlfriend. Fletcher recorded for 49 minutes.
  
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• University of Akron Research Foundation, 21MedTech ink landmark licensing agreement

  31-01-2018 22:50
  
  In one of the most significant licensing arrangements by The University of Akron in its 148-year history, medical company 21MedTech has exclusively licensed two polymer technologies developed for regenerative medicine and 3D printing by the University of Akron Research Foundation.
  
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• Three lanes of I-90 east in Cleveland blocked after crash

  31-01-2018 22:40
  CLEVELAND– Traffic is restricted on Interstate 90 eastbound in Cleveland following a crash.
  Three lanes are blocked at East 140th Street, according to the Cleveland Division of Police.
  The crash involves a semi-truck.
  Check back with FOX 8 News and FOX8.com for updates.
  
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• Millennia pays $40 million for Statler Arms Apartments in downtown Cleveland, plans revamp

  31-01-2018 22:40
  
  Cleveland-based Millennia plans to renovate the Statler, which was converted from offices into 295 apartments in 2000.
  
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• Akron man who shot at police officers now faces minimum of 65 years in prison, feds say

  31-01-2018 22:38
  
  Federal prosecutors have taken up a case of an Akron man whom police say exchanged gunfire with officers during a traffic stop on Jan. 2, after which officers hit him with a cruiser and captured him.
  
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• Periods of wintry mix, rain and snow possible Thursday in Akron: Weather forecast

  31-01-2018 22:35
  
  Check out Thursday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Auction of Joe Kleon concert photos to benefit Medina's Kitten Krazy cat shelter

  31-01-2018 22:19
  
  There are only a few days left to bid on one-of-a-kind Northeast Ohio concert photos - and help out a few feline friends in the process.
  
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• Officials rule 70-year-old Lakewood man's death a homicide

  31-01-2018 22:11
  
  Daniel Donlan died from blunt force trauma to the head, according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office.
  
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• Cleveland bank robbery suspects order employees to the ground

  31-01-2018 22:08
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  It happened at the Citizens Bank at Puritas Avenue and West 150th Street at about 11:15 a.m.
  The Cleveland Division of the FBI said one suspect, who was armed with a semi-automatic handgun, ordered the employees onto the ground. The other suspect took money from
  
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• Daniel Sloss brings fearless comedy to Hilarities this weekend, Colin Quinn does one night there Feb. 1

  31-01-2018 22:00
  
  Daniel Sloss headlines Hilarities this week, except for Thursday, when he opens for Colin Quinn. And Monday, "Just Nesh" is at the Grog Shop.
  
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• Akron takes ownership of Rubber Bowl in preparation for demolition

  31-01-2018 21:58
  
  On Monday, Akron City Council approved a measure to transfer title for the Rubber Bowl from the Summit County Land Bank to the city, so it can move forward in tearing down the iconic stadium where the University of Akron football team once played.
  
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• Cold, snow showers on tap for Groundhog Day weekend in Northeast Ohio: Weather forecast

  31-01-2018 21:20
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• University of Akron to focus on recruiting athletes from Ohio to gain more state funding

  31-01-2018 21:19
  
  The University of Akron, which has been seeking creative ways to reduce its budget and increase enrollment, will focus on recruiting athletes from Ohio.
  
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• Parma has a fundraising campaign to buy a script sign like Cleveland's

  31-01-2018 21:15
  Parma Council President Sean Brennan created a fundraising campaign to install a script sign in Parma which he hopes would draw in visitors.
  
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• Cleveland police work to ID suspect in Steelyard Commons murder

  31-01-2018 21:08
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  Timothy Settles, 29, was found inside his Chevrolet Equinox in the parking lot of Burlington Coat Factory shortly before 3 p.m. on Oct. 27. Police said he suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The case is believed to be drug related, according to the division of police.
  Investigators said surveilla
  
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• Marvel Studios head says fans will have to wait for 'X-Men' and 'Fantastic Four' movies: Why that's a good thing

  31-01-2018 20:53
  
  Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said in an interview published Wednesday that fans will have to wait for "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" movies.
  
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• Summit County Probate Court, Tuesday Musical partner for free lunchtime concert Feb. 14

  31-01-2018 20:45
  
  Tuesday Musical's Quartet-in-Residence, Escher String Quartet, will bring live classical music to the Summit County Court House for Valentine's Day.
  
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• First Year Cleveland, county programs to receive another $3M in Medicaid funding to combat infant mortality

  31-01-2018 20:34
  
  The Ohio Department of Medicaid has announced $3 million in new funding to combat infant mortality in Cuyahoga County, part of $26.8 million dedicated over the next two years to nine Ohio cities and counties.
  
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• Maine Coon mix Darla goes from stray to queen of the house: Send us your pet rescue stories

  31-01-2018 20:26
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- My found kitten story is about Darla. I already had two cats and a dog when my dog, as we were coming home from a walk, spotted something in my neighbor's yard. Unsure of what it was,...
  
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• Man robs Brook Park gas station, customer, police say

  31-01-2018 20:24
  
  The robbery happened about 1 p.m. at Marathon Gas on Brookpark Road near West 139th Street, according to a police report.
  
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• Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor reminds judges that courts are not ATMs

  31-01-2018 20:15
  
  Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O'Connor issued a reminder to state judges following a decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to rescind guidance related to proper practices for setting fines and fees.
  
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• Boyfriend, social worker charged in investigation of Cleveland mother charged with killing, burying son

  31-01-2018 20:15
  
  Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley announced additional charges in the investigation into Larissa Rodriguez, 34, accused of killing her son and burying his body in her backyard.
  
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• Boyfriend, social services worker charged in investigation of Cleveland mother charged with killing, burying son

  31-01-2018 20:15
  
  Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley announced additional charges in the investigation into Larissa Rodriguez, 34, accused of killing her son and burying his body in her backyard.
  
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• Waiting for spring? Here’s where you can see — and smell — over 2,000 flowers in CLE!

  31-01-2018 20:13
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you don't know much about orchids, a visit to an event at Cleveland Botanical Gardens is sure to change that fast.
  Orchid Mania is underway, and runs through March 11.
  More than 1,000 orchids in every shape, size, scent and color will be displayed there throughout the event.
  Visitors can buy orchids and growing supplies from a special vendor sale, photographers can take picture after picture of the beautiful flowers -- there's even an Orchids After Dark event each Wednesda
  
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• Free food alert: Bruegger's is giving everyone three free bagels on Thursday

  31-01-2018 19:25
  
  In honor of its 35th birthday, Bruegger's Bagels is giving away three bagels to customers who show up with this coupon from store open to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1.
  
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• Cleveland police investigate possible connection in string of West Side shootings

  31-01-2018 19:20
  
  Cleveland police are investigating after a man was shot in the face, and another man was shot four times on Sunday. The shootings come one week after a double shooting in the same area.
  
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• Howard Stern rips into Cleveland and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

  31-01-2018 19:12
  
  Stern is scheduled to induct Bon Jovi into the Rock Hall during an April 14 ceremony at Cleveland's Public Hall.
  
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• Consumer watchdog bureau's independence upheld by appeals court

  31-01-2018 18:35
  
  The split decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals reverses a previous court ruling and is a blow to longtime Republican and financial industry critics of the consumer watchdog agency who have complained the agency's powers need to be reined in.
  
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• Warner & Swasey complex in Cleveland's Midtown hits the market again

  31-01-2018 18:12
  
  The city of Cleveland is taking yet another run at finding a developer for the vacant Warner & Swasey complex in Midtown, four years after the last potential deal fizzled.
  
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• Fox News' Tucker Carlson pulls the plug on Rep. Tim Ryan during televised immigration spat

  31-01-2018 18:05
  
  Niles Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan got into a televised shouting match with Fox News' Tucker Carlson on Tuesday night.
  
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• Train carrying republican lawmakers to policy retreat hits truck

  31-01-2018 17:59
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- A chartered train carrying dozens of GOP lawmakers to a Republican retreat in West Virginia struck a garbage truck south of Charlottesville, Virginia, on Wednesday. No lawmakers were believed injured, but it at least one person in...
  
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• New 'BikeErg' by rowing machine giant Concept2 leaves much to be desired: Stretching Out

  31-01-2018 17:54
  
  The new BikeErg by Concept2 provides a smooth, pleasant ride at low speeds but doesn't appear suited to serious cycling enthusiasts or group class formats.
  
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• Geauga County animals for adoption: Miller the shelter favorite; sibling sensations (photos)

  31-01-2018 17:50
  
  Animals available for adoption in Geauga County Ohio on Jan. 31, 2018
  
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• College of Wooster takes steps to improve diversity and inclusion following sit-in

  31-01-2018 17:27
  
  The College of Wooster will commit more funds, seek more student input and expand how to respond to all forms of discrimination following a sit-in Jan. 24 by about 300 students.
  
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• Is your menu set for the Super Bowl? It's time to vote for the best takeout to get for the game

  31-01-2018 17:21
  Which local establishment will win the title of Best Local Takeout for a Super Bowl Party?
  
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• Update expected in case of Cleveland woman charged in 5-year-old son’s murder

  31-01-2018 17:18
  CLEVELAND– The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office will provide an update on the case of a 5-year-old boy found buried in a Cleveland backyard. The news conference is planned for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
  Investigators found the remains of 5-year-old Jordan Rodriguez behind a house on West 80th Street on Dec. 19. Court documents said the body showed signs of abuse, including broken ribs.
  His mother, 34-year-old Larissa Rodriguez, was charged with murder, felonious assault, endangering chi
  
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• 5-year-old’s death investigation: Social worker accepted $10,000 in food stamps as bribe, prosecutor says

  31-01-2018 17:18
  CLEVELAND– The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office discussed new details on Wednesday in the murder of a 5-year-old boy, who was buried in a backyard.
  Jordan Rodriguez
  Investigators found the remains of 5-year-old Jordan Rodriguez behind a house on West 80th Street on Dec. 19. Court documents said the body showed signs of abuse, including broken ribs.
  His mother, 34-year-old Larissa Rodriguez, was charged with murder, felonious assault, endangering children and offenses against a hum
  
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• 5-year-old’s death investigation: children’s services provider accepted $10,000 in food stamps as bribe, prosecutor says

  31-01-2018 17:18
   
  CLEVELAND– The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office discussed new details on Wednesday in the murder of a 5-year-old boy, who was buried in a backyard.
  Investigators found the remains of 5-year-old Jordan Rodriguez behind a house on West 80th Street on Dec. 19. Court documents said the body showed signs of abuse, including broken ribs.
  His mother, 34-year-old Larissa Rodriguez, was charged with murder, felonious assault, endangering children and offenses against a human corpse.
  
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• Fox buys NFL's 'Thursday Night Football' package for a boatload of money

  31-01-2018 16:52
  
  ESPN reported the five-year deal, which includes 11 games per season, is worth more than $660 million per year, though the Hollywood Reporter put the figure at $550 million.
  
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• Tet Offensive - the recordings: Lou Pumphrey

  31-01-2018 16:24
  
  As the first incoming explosions of the 1968 Tet Offensive attack on the 1st Infantry Division's Lai Khe base sounded, Lou Pumphrey turned on his recorder, leaving it on the tent floor before heading to a bunker for safety.Listen to an audio of that recording.
  
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• Def Leppard thinks Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snub is 'pathetic'

  31-01-2018 16:21
  
  The band isn't happy about continuously being overlooked.
  
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• 'This Is Us' primer: What you need to know heading into Sunday's post-Super Bowl episode

  31-01-2018 16:10
  This is the episode of "This Is Us" you've been waiting for.
  
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• Talk it Out: Should the Cleveland Indians now change their name after dropping Chief Wahoo?

  31-01-2018 15:30
  
  Following the news of Chief Wahoo's demise, the question is should Cleveland's Indians moniker be changed as well?
  
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• Send us your listings for the Northeast Ohio 2018 fish fry guide

  31-01-2018 15:08
  
  Be sure to include your favorite Northeast Ohio fish fry events in this year's guide.
  
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• HGTV's Clint Harp appearing at The Great Big Home + Garden Show opening Friday: tickets, admission (photos)

  31-01-2018 15:00
  The 2018 Great Big Home + Garden Show opens Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. It takes place at the IX Center in Cleveland. Celebrities appearing on the HBA Main Stage and Loretta Paganini Cooking Stage, combined this year, include Clint Harp from HGTV's "Fixer Upper;" Matt Fox, best known for creating and co-hosting HGTV's "Room by Room," and former supermodel Kathy Ireland, whose namesake brand includes everything from fashion and jewelry to furniture and tableware. There also will be more than 600 exhibi
  
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