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• Hollywood Preps For 'Star Wars' World Premiere

  12-12-2015 23:40
  
  Hollywood is preparing for what could be the largest movie premiere in its history on Monday night when "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is screened for VIP audiences in three separate theaters.
  
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• Gravesite Of 3 Young Brothers In Ohio Gets Donated Memorial

  12-12-2015 23:35
  
  The gravesite of three young brothers who Ohio authorities say were killed by their mother now has a headstone with the image of a praying angel.
  
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• Gateway, Nisonger Center offer 'sensory friendly' movie-going

  12-12-2015 21:31
  
  Children with autism and other disabilities now have a movie theater to call their own. Gateway Film Center and Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center are celebrating one year of offering “sensory friendly” movie-going to children with disabilities and their families by offering a free film each month.
  
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• Plain City dancer cast in BalletMeta s The Nutcracker

  12-12-2015 21:27
  
  A Plain City girl is among more than 150 children who will perform alongside BalletMet's professional dancers in the program's annual holiday production of The Nutcracker, which began Friday. Elise Gerstenberger, 9, of Plain City, was selected to dance the part of an angel.
  
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• Evening Forecast: Cloudy With Temps In The 60s

  12-12-2015 21:08
  
  The low tonight will be around 55 with record-breaking highs coming tomorrow. Get the forecast.
  
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• Nearly 200 Nations Pledge To Slow Global Warming

  12-12-2015 19:40
  
  Governments have adopted a global climate pact that for the first time asks all countries to limit their greenhouse gas emissions.
  
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• Nissan Recalling Recent Rogue Models With Shift Defect

  12-12-2015 19:26
  
  Nissan is recalling nearly 34,000 of its Rogue 2015 models to fix a defect that could cause the sport utility vehicle to unexpectedly shift out of the park position.
  
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• Average Gas Price Soon Under $2, Lowest Since Recession

  12-12-2015 19:23
  
  Gasoline is close to breaking below a key psychological barrier as drivers enjoy some of the cheapest pump prices since the recession.
  
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• Jeb Bush is first to officially file for Ohio's GOP presidential primary

  12-12-2015 17:17
  
  Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's camp filed paperwork on Friday to officially place him on the Ohio primary ballot next March. Bush was the first 2016 presidential hopeful from any party to take such action in Ohio.
  
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• Council Budget: Health & Human Service & Workforce Development Committee 12/10/15

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• Donated gravestone honors three young brothers

  12-12-2015 15:46
  
  QUINCY, Ohio — As the two men guided the 800-pound headstone into place, Ashley McLaughlin stood off to the side and choked back her tears. There was no joy here, standing at the graves of three young brothers, but she felt as if maybe there could at least now be a little peace. Before, the news headlines had screamed to the world only that the Pilkington boys had died. The headstone, with its images of a young angel praying and of a playful baby giraffe, now tells everyone that they had l
  
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• Donated gravestone for 3 brothers aims to provoke thoughts of boys’ tragic deaths

  12-12-2015 14:01
  
  QUINCY, Ohio — As the two men guided the 800-pound headstone into place, Ashley McLaughlin stood off to the side and choked back her tears. There was no joy here, standing at the graves of three young brothers, but she felt as if maybe there could at least now be a little peace. Before, the news headlines had screamed to the world only that the Pilkington boys had died. The headstone, with its images of a young angel praying and of a playful baby giraffe, now tells everyone that they had l
  
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• Diplomats Unveil Historic Final Draft Of Climate Change Agreement

  12-12-2015 13:22
  
  The French foreign minister described the agreement as "fair ... and legally binding."
  
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• Guide to Life: Finding experts for small household repairs

  12-12-2015 13:03
  
  Many small problems - leaky faucets, faulty screen doors and so on - require not a construction contractor but often some type of outside help. Troubleshooting for, say, a flickering lamp or burned-out headlight might seem simple - until you begin to take apart the wiring and struggle to figure out how it goes back together.
  
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• 10-to-1 financial edge couldn't help advocates legalize marijuana in Ohio

  12-12-2015 12:22
  
  Backers of the move to legalize marijuana in Ohio outspent opponents by 10-to-1 and still saw their campaign busted by voters. Bankrolled almost exclusively by investors in a planned monopoly of 10 growing sites, ResponsibleOhio shelled out $21.8 million, campaign finance reports due Friday show. In contrast, Ohioans Against Marijuana Monopolies spent $2.17 million. Put another way, pot advocates spent $18.70 for each vote, opponents spent $1.06.
  
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• Ohio State’s lack of detail about Wexner Center shooting questioned

  12-12-2015 12:21
  
  Some criminal-justice and public-records experts say Ohio State University officials left the public in the dark with their descriptions of former security guard Dean D. Sturgis’ actions at the Wexner Center for the Arts on Nov. 29.
  
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• First U.S. Penis Transplants Could Help Wounded Troops

  12-12-2015 12:18
  
  The Johns Hopkins University hopes to perform the first penile transplant in the United States in the coming months.
  
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• Pending vacancy on Columbus City Council draws 32 applicants

  12-12-2015 12:16
  
  Columbus’ former safety director, a past candidate for mayor and the chief executive of a local bike advocacy group are among the 32 applicants to fill a seat that is opening on city council.
  
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• Andrew Ginther kept big money edge to end of mayoral race, filings show

  12-12-2015 12:10
  
  In the days surrounding November’s election, Columbus Mayor-elect Andrew J. Ginther outspent his opponent, Franklin County Sheriff Zach Scott, by a ratio of more than 2-to-1.
  
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• UPDATE: Authorities Detain Person Of Interest In Mosque Arson Fire

  12-12-2015 12:04
  
  Authorities have detained a person of interest in the investigation of an arson fire at a Southern California mosque.
  
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• Police: California Mosque Intentionally Set On Fire

  12-12-2015 12:04
  
  Authorities in Southern California say a fire at a mosque was intentionally set.
  
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• Judge allows Cleveland to change police-officer training site

  12-12-2015 11:57
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland can proceed with plans to have 50 police cadets receive the bulk of their training at the State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus, a judge ruled on Friday.
  
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• Husted insists voting problems will be fixed

  12-12-2015 11:53
  
  Ohio’s elections chief is confident that glitches encountered in November’s elections will be corrected before the battleground state holds its high-stakes presidential primary in March, he said on Friday.
  
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• Cleveland minister sentenced to life for abusing girls

  12-12-2015 11:50
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland minister has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of sexually abusing four girls who attended his church.
  
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• Dad pleads guilty in girl’s death

  12-12-2015 11:49
  
  AKRON — A northeastern Ohio man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of his infant daughter last year.
  
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• Cloudy With A Chance For Showers On Saturday

  12-12-2015 11:44
  
  Josh Poland says that this weekend will be unseasonably warm, with a chance for showers.
  
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• New Jersey City Celebrates Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday

  12-12-2015 11:38
  
  The crooner would have been 100 this weekend.
  
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• Person In Critical Condition After Hit-and-run Crash

  12-12-2015 11:22
  
  A person is in life-threatening condition after being struck in a hit-and-run crash. Read more.
  
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• Motorcyclist In Critical Condition After Hit-and-run Crash

  12-12-2015 11:22
  
  A motorcyclist is in critical condition after being struck in a hit-and-run crash. Read more.
  
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• Motorcyclist Dies After Hit-And-Run Crash

  12-12-2015 11:22
  
  A motorcyclist has died more than two weeks later after being struck in a hit-and-run crash. Read more.
  
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• Dance review: 'The Nutcracker': Dancers make classic vibrant anew

  12-12-2015 06:19
  
  What keeps BalletMet Columbus' classic "The Nutcracker" fresh and vibrant are its spirited dancers who animate the expected steps. Performances will continue this weekend and through Dec. 27.
  
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• Planned Parenthood Responds To Ohio Attorney General’s Investigation

  12-12-2015 04:53
  
  DeWine says Planned Parenthood offices in Columbus and Cincinnati contract with a company called AccuMedical Waste Services to dispose of fetal remains.
  
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• FBI continues probe of lake in California shootings

  12-12-2015 04:25
  
  They were tipped that the small lake in a park about 3 miles from the terror attack might hold the hard drive, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.
  
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• Ex-deputy charged with 2 Pike County killings under scrutiny

  12-12-2015 03:53
  
  WAVERLY, Ohio — The death threats began not long after Deputy Joel Jenkins shot and killed a suspect on a rural Pike County road. The county prosecutor, a gun enthusiast, lent Jenkins a couple of pistols for protection. Months later, Jenkins might have shot his neighbor with one of those guns. “We’re just all in shock,” said Pike County Prosecutor Rob Junk. “We would have never in a million years guessed this would have happened.” Pike County is 400-some squar
  
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• Indicted doctor from Dublin sues rival, claiming defamation

  12-12-2015 03:48
  
  A Dublin allergy doctor who is facing Medicaid-fraud charges is suing a competing physician alleging defamation of character. Dr. Summit Shah’s practice, Premier Allergy, filed the lawsuit against Dr. Roger Friedman on Monday, less than three months after Shah was indicted on felony charges of Medicaid fraud, telecommunications fraud, tampering with records and perjury.
  
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• Police: Arkansas State suspect decided not to shoot others

  12-12-2015 03:11
  
  The gunman who prompted a campus lockdown at Arkansas State University said he initially wanted to shoot other people but changed his mind and was planning on killing himself before he was arrested.
  
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• Pot-laced brownies brought to school lounge; teachers sick

  12-12-2015 03:08
  
  Authorities say three suburban Detroit teachers got sick after eating marijuana-laced brownies put out in a school lounge.
  
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• Oklahoma cop convicted of rape "picked the wrong lady"

  12-12-2015 02:53
  
  The rape convictions that could put a fired Oklahoma City police officer behind bars for life are vindication for some of the women he targeted.
  
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• Video: Slumbering polar bear cub at the Columbus Zoo

  12-12-2015 02:44
  
  Can't get enough of the polar bear cub at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium? Here's an update. At 5 weeks old, she weighs a bit more than 4 pounds and measures 16 inches long. Both eyes started to open Thursday, but are not fully open yet. The staff says her motor skills are improving each day and and she has started trying to stand up on all fours. She is fed six times a day, every four hours.
  
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• Police Searching For Man That Robbed Columbus Bank

  12-12-2015 02:15
  
  Police said the suspect entered the bank and spoke with a teller for several minutes before implying a gun and demanding money.
  
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• WATCH: Columbus Zoo Posts New Polar Bear Cub Video

  12-12-2015 01:35
  
  The cub is now five week old and weighing a little over 4 pounds and 16 inches long.
  
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• Former Bishop Watterson Teacher Accused Of Abuse Accepts To Plea Agreement

  12-12-2015 01:10
  
  Brian Sze agreed to a plea deal of coercing a minor in acts for child pornography.
  
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• Fairfield County Prosecutor Answers Harassment Allegations with Office Shake-Up

  12-12-2015 00:40
  
  Gregg Marx announced changes Friday, including the resignation of Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Hunter.
  
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• Lancaster Business Closes After Owner Hit And Killed In November

  12-12-2015 00:09
  
  Bill Allman died three weeks ago after being struck by a vehicle.
  
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