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• Video shows rescue of children found wandering alone in Cleveland

  10-04-2018 23:58
  CLEVELAND- The FOX 8 I-Team has obtained exclusive police video showing what happened when citizens found preschool-age kids wandering alone on a cold night near midnight.
  The citizens took them into a convenience store, called police, and now the mother of the kids is facing charges.
  The incident happened last month near West 35th and Lorain. People pumping gas spotted two children walking alone on the street. One wore shorts with the temperature 27 degrees.
  Those witnesses took the kids into
  
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• Sen. Elizabeth Warren to join Cordray on campaign trail

  10-04-2018 23:25
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is ready to hit the campaign trail with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray. Warren will encourage early voting for Cordray at stops in Cincinnati and Columbus on Friday, his campaign told The...
  
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• Cuyahoga County Council reduces public comment opportunities

  10-04-2018 23:23
  
  Cuyahoga County Council has eliminated one of two opportunities for the public to speak at meetings.
  
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• High Lake Erie water levels are sparing recreational harbors from dredging: Army Corps of Engineers

  10-04-2018 23:15
  
  The Rocky River and Vermilion harbors are Northeast Ohio's only shallow draft recreational harbors, and both are scheduled to be dredged this summer after going undredged for several years.
  
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• Feds charge accused drug trafficker tied to organization involving former Linndale police officer

  10-04-2018 22:35
  
  A man the FBI says was part of a drug ring that involved a part-time Linndale police officer and her sister was brought to Cleveland to face federal charges.
  
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• Warming up, slight chance of rain with gusty winds Wednesday in Akron: Weather forecast

  10-04-2018 22:30
  
  Check out Wednesday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Man charged in slaying of Cleveland transgender woman

  10-04-2018 22:18
  
  Gary Sanders, 36, is accused of fatally shooting Phylicia Mitchell, a 46-year-old transgender woman.
  
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• 12 Cleveland City Council members demand police mini stations be reopened

  10-04-2018 22:12
  
  A dozen members of Cleveland City Council called on police Chief Calvin Williams on Tuesday to reopen long-shuttered mini-stations to promote community policing.
  
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• Akron's Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation offers help for wild animals, education for people

  10-04-2018 22:02
  
  What started as a one-off mission rehabilitating a baby robin 55 years ago has become a calling for Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation founder and Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Fran Kitchen of Akron. Kitchen, who turns 74 in July, estimates she has helped tens of thousands of orphaned or injured squirrels, rabbits, birds, foxes, raccoons and opossums through the years. Her goal is to rehabilitate the animals and release them back into the wild.
  
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• Statehouse continues to reel over reports tying House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger to FBI inquiry

  10-04-2018 22:00
  
  The Ohio political world remains in upheaval following reports tying House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger to an FBI inquiry, prompting a flurry of rumors and questions about the impact on an election year.
  
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• Cleveland city councilman requests more police after KFC robbery

  10-04-2018 21:58
  
  Councilman Mike Polensek said residents and business owners in Ward 5 are starting to carry their own weapons to fend off potential robberies and violent acts.
  
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• No swiping: The League dating app for professionals debuts in Cleveland

  10-04-2018 21:52
  
  A handpicked group of 500 Cleveland-area singles, chosen from a wait list of more than 3,000, received full access to The League dating app and were able to receive their matches selected by the app's algorithm.
  
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• Kasich, father of slain Parkland teen urge action on gun bills

  10-04-2018 21:38
  
  Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter Jaime died in the Parkland shooting, met with Gov. John Kasich
  
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• When can you plant your garden in Cleveland? Here's a guide

  10-04-2018 21:31
  
  Clevelanders with a green thumb are itching to plant now that it's spring. What should gardeners start with? Check out the guide from the Farmer's Almanac.
  
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• Zuckerberg testimony: Members of Congress grill Facebook CEO

  10-04-2018 21:28
  
  WASHINGTON - Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg faced sharp criticism in the opening comments of Tuesday's highly anticipated congressional hearing, as he prepared to apologize for a series of missteps that, he acknowledges, have imperiled the privacy of tens of...
  
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• Zuckerberg tells Congress 'we didn't do enough' to prevent privacy crises that rock Facebook

  10-04-2018 21:28
  
  WASHINGTON - Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg repeatedly expressed contrition in a high-profile congressional hearing Tuesday that featured complaints that went far beyond how the social network has handled the data of tens of millions of Americans. Senators from both...
  
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• Zuckerberg details 'greatest regrets' as Congress grills the Facebook CEO

  10-04-2018 21:28
  
  WASHINGTON - Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg opened his comments to Tuesday's highly anticipated congressional hearing by apologizing for a series of missteps that, he acknowledged, have imperiled the privacy of tens of millions of Americans and helped spread both...
  
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• Tickets to see Nick Jonas at University of Akron go on sale to public tomorrow

  10-04-2018 21:20
  
  If you want to get tickets to the Nick Jonas concert at the University of Akron, you'll have to go to the ticket office in person.
  
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• Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools dust off 2012 security report

  10-04-2018 21:12
  
  As it considers ways to beef up campus security, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights school district will review a 2012 study and report, submitted by National School Safety and Security Services, regarding the district's school buildings.
  
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• Locals pay homage to Hall of Famers, and Ray Benson leads the two-steppin': Also Playing

  10-04-2018 21:00
  
  This week's Also Playing features some of the best musicians in town paying homage to the past and present inductees of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as a visit from the reigning king of Texas dance hall music, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel.
  
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• Streetsboro man found guilty of murder in fatal shooting over dirt bike

  10-04-2018 20:59
  
  William Knight, 64, was convicted of two counts of murder and two counts of felonious assault in the March 20, 2017 killing of Keith Johnson, the Summit County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
  
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• Oberlin College alumni group claims college is unwelcoming to Jewish students

  10-04-2018 20:57
  
  An Oberlin College alumni group claims the college is unwelcoming to many Jewish students, has more events portraying Israel negatively than positively and does not respond to blatant attacks of antisemitism.
  
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• Watch boomerang champion Logan Broadbent's incredible trick shots with flame, balloons

  10-04-2018 19:51
  
  Cleveland's Logan Broadbent was nice enough to let us film him showing his skills, and explained some of the techniques he's learned over the years.
  
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• Early voting is underway for the May 8 election

  10-04-2018 19:41
  
  Early voting and voting by mail has begun for the May 8 primary election.
  
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• Man dies in house fire in West Akron neighborhood

  10-04-2018 19:40
  
  Firefighters pulled the man's body from the home that caught fire just after 9:30 a.m. on Beechwood Drive near Copley Road, the Akron Fire Department said in a news release.
  
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• Royal Docks, Platform named among fastest-growing breweries in U.S.

  10-04-2018 19:27
  
  Royal Docks Brewing Co. of Canton and Platform Beer Co. of Cleveland have been named among the nation's 50 fastest growing small and independent breweries.
  
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• Cleveland International Film Festival: 'Father's Kingdom' a fascinating portrait of a spiritual leader, his cult

  10-04-2018 19:15
  
  'Father's Kingdom' is a complex, layered portrait of a spiritual leader and his cult of followers.
  
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• Cleveland Kennel is full; Adoption fees lowered

  10-04-2018 18:43
  CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Division of Animal Care and Control is lowering adoption fees at the kennel.
  The Cleveland Kennel is full with more than 100 dogs at the facility. Now through April, the cost to adopt is $41, compared to the usual $61.
  “There are 101 city dogs at the kennel currently awaiting loving homes,” said Michelle Harvanek, shelter operations manager, in a news release on Tuesday. “There’s a match for anyone looking to adopt and our adoption counselor
  
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• The late La Wilson hailed as a maker of assemblage sculptures with psychological edge (photos)

  10-04-2018 18:00
  The late Hudson artist La Wilson is remembered for creating assemblage sculptures with a strong psychological edge.
  
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• Howard Stern is stressed about his Rock Hall speech for Bon Jovi

  10-04-2018 17:59
  
  The radio host says he has a fear of travel and public speaking.
  
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• Cleveland man charged with arson in two Easter fires in Olmsted Township

  10-04-2018 17:56
  
  Robert Wey, 28, is charged with two counts of arson, one count of breaking and entering and one count of possessing criminal tools in the April 1 fires, police said.
  
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• How to watch Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg testify before the Senate today

  10-04-2018 17:52
  
  Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the Senate today at 2:15 p.m. Here's where you can watch.
  
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• Six Ohio cities land on list of best places to live

  10-04-2018 17:42
  CLEVELAND– Six Ohio cities landed on a recent list of best places to live.
  U.S. News and World Report considered factors like unemployment, commute times, average salary, crime rate and quality of health care.
  The top five spots in the country went to Austin, Texas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Denver, Colorado. San Juan, Puerto Rico; Stockton, California; and Bakersfield, California ended up on the bottom.
  While Cleveland was No. 104 on the best places to live, it was No. 45 on the lis
  
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• Chairman of Howard Hanna, humorist David Sedaris, presidents of Cleveland State University and University of Akron to speak at commencements

  10-04-2018 17:41
  
  Howard "Hoddy" Hanna, III, chairman of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, will deliver the commencement address at John Carroll University.
  
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• Ohio soy farmers hope Chinese tariff threats will lead to a better deal on Chinese trade: Ohio Matters

  10-04-2018 17:39
  
  Ohio soybean farmers in a pocket of Northwest Ohio say they're willing to gamble on the potential of big tariffs on their crops to achieve a better deal on trade with China.
  
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• Video explains Issue 1 redistricting proposal on May ballot

  10-04-2018 17:36
  
  Ohio's elections chief has released a video explaining a bipartisan constitutional amendment that would restructure Ohio's process for drawing congressional maps.
  
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• Apollo's Fire taking large artistic step with new production of Monteverdi's 'L'Orfeo' (preview)

  10-04-2018 17:28
  
  Nearly two decades after their last performance of the 17th-century masterpiece, Apollo's Fire and director Jeannette Sorrell are reviving the work, this time in a semi-staged production with a cast of experts.
  
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• Chipotle: A quick gluten-free lunch on-the-go (review)

  10-04-2018 17:25
  
  Find out if Chipotle should be your next gluten-free meal.
  
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• Cleveland man accused of beating woman to death during burglary

  10-04-2018 16:38
  
  A Cleveland man is charged with aggravated murder in the death of 31-year-old Tasha Kushner at a North Broadway home.
  
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• International Women's Air and Space Museum hosts talk about women World War II pilots

  10-04-2018 16:34
  
  The women pilots of World War II will be the subject of a "Dinner with a Slice of History" program on April 27 at the International Women's Air and Space Museum.
  
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• Off-duty Avon police officer looked up waitress' skirt, punched guard at Jack Cleveland Casino, police say

  10-04-2018 16:21
  
  Off-duty Avon police officer James Cline, 30, is accused of looking up a waitress' skirt at Cleveland Jack Casino and punching a security guard while drunk, police reports say.
  
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• How to hybridize, harvest and more at Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners Spring Seminar, April 21

  10-04-2018 16:00
  
  The annual Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners is Saturday, April 21, at Happy Days Lodge, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 500 W. Streetsboro Road (Route 303), Peninsula. Topics include preserving with modern tools, harvesting and more. Registration is $45.
  
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• South Euclid City Council passes controversial anti-discrimination ordinance

  10-04-2018 15:58
  
  South Euclid City Council, after discussing the issue since June, 2017, approved an anti-discrimination ordinance. The ordinance seeks to protect all residents, not matter their heritage or sexual orientation, from discrimination i the areas of employment, public accommodations and housing.
  
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• Wine calendar: Alley Cat Bonny Doon dinner, Caymus at Rozi's, Hard Rock Rocksino Zin dinner, more

  10-04-2018 15:47
  
  Our wine calendar has a slew of new events, tastings and dinners, from Bonny Doon being featured at Alley Cat Oyster Bar to Western Reserve Wines' events, Caymus being poured at Rozi's, a Zinfandel dinner at Hard Rock Rocksino and more.
  
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• China's president offers US possible trade concessions

  10-04-2018 15:45
  
  President Xi Jinping promised Tuesday to cut China's auto tariffs and improve intellectual property protection in possible concessions aimed at defusing a worsening dispute with Washington.
  
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• Sean Hannity, Jimmy Kimmel feud is officially over

  10-04-2018 15:43
  
  "I read the apology carefully. On the surface, I'll be honest, it seems to be more kind of a forced Disney-corporate apology directed more toward the LGBTQ community rather than about Kimmel's comments about the First Lady," Hannity said. "I believe everyone should accept apologies. That's how I was raised. That's what my religion teaches me. I'm going to assume he's sincere. I do agree with Jimmy in this sense: It's time to move on."
  
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• President Trump nominates Pamela Barker to be next Cleveland federal judge

  10-04-2018 15:34
  
  President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Pamela Barker for a position on the federal bench in Cleveland.
  
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• Miocic-Cormier winner to likely face Brock Lesnar in UFC

  10-04-2018 15:09
  
  This could be the biggest year ever for the UFC's heavyweight division.
  
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• Fleetwood Mac fires Lindsey Buckingham: Chuck Yarborough

  10-04-2018 15:07
  
  Fleetwood Mac has fired guitarist-singer-songwriter Lindsey Buckingham ahead of a planned fall tour. The move is a serious mistake for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band's legacy.
  
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• Missing 98-year-old woman found dead in Wadsworth home

  10-04-2018 15:03
  
  Margaret M. Douglas was found dead in a "hidden location" in her home, police said in a news release.
  
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