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• Investigation ongoing in case of woman removed from hospital

  24-12-2015 23:49
  
  The type of blood clot revealed in the autopsy of a woman who died after being forcibly removed from a hospital is often "difficult to detect and can be impossible to treat."
  
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• Cops: Woman faked pregnancy to avoid arrest

  24-12-2015 23:44
  
  After an ambulance was called, police say they discovered Bishop had $91 worth of stolen items underneath her sweatshirt.
  
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• California black bear hitches 65-mile ride on trash truck

  24-12-2015 23:40
  
  The bear, known to Hume Lake locals as Cinnamon, was eventually captured by Fresno police and California Department of Fish and Wildlife authorities.
  
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• Father killed retrieving Christmas gifts from broken-down car

  24-12-2015 23:35
  
  Richard Perrin, 57, was struck and killed by another driver early Saturday along Hwy 170 in Roanoke.
  
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• Teen Pleads Not Guilty In Quadruple Murder Case

  24-12-2015 23:27
  
  Jordyn Wade is accused of helping 27-year-old Robert Adams rob the victims before they were shot.
  
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• USPS Letter Carriers Spend Christmas Eve Delivering Last-Minute Holiday Greetings

  24-12-2015 23:11
  
  It’s not Santa’s sleigh, but goodies are on board.
  
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• 1 dead after fight at North Carolina mall

  24-12-2015 22:21
  
  One person was killed after an argument erupted at a crowded shopping mall in North Carolina on the afternoon before Christmas.
  
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• Franklin County Deputies Hand Out Anonymous Donation To Citizens

  24-12-2015 21:56
  
  The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is getting into the holiday spirit.
  
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• Washington County man charged with killing infant son, harming daughter

  24-12-2015 21:24
  
  Adam Baker, of Marietta, was indicted Tuesday and is being held on $500,000 bond following his arrest Dec. 7.
  
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• U.S. plans to deport some immigrant families who crossed southern border

  24-12-2015 20:40
  
  The raids would be carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and target adults and children already ordered to leave the U.S. by an immigration judge.
  
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• Gas prices haven't been this low at Christmas since 2008 in central Ohio

  24-12-2015 20:18
  
  A continuing glut of crude oil is leading to the lowest gasoline prices on Christmas since 2008. Central Ohio drivers were paying an average of $1.95 per gallon of regular unleaded on Thursday, according to the AAA. That was a dime less than last year on Dec. 24, and the lowest for the day since 2008 when the price was $1.58.
  
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• Mega Winter Weekend 2015 – Vol. 1

  24-12-2015 20:00
  
  Winter is here although it doesn’t feel like it! Happy Holidays, we hope your holidays are merry and bright. Have you checked out the Best of 2015 lists? Gotten your ticket to Best Bites Sweet Treats? Get your plans in order for New Year’s Eve. Enter to win tickets to Promowest Shows: Corey Smith, Badfish, […]
  
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• Girl who lost family in fire spreads holiday cheer after Christmas wish went viral

  24-12-2015 19:59
  
  Safyre Terry, of Rotterdam, New York, has received more than a million cards from around the world.
  
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• Volunteer collects turkey carcasses to make soup for homeless

  24-12-2015 19:40
  
  A local man has an unusual item on his Christmas list this year: He’s asking family and friends to give him the turkey carcasses left over from their holiday meals. Rich Kruse said he plans to use them to make turkey stock, turn it into soup and donate it to the new non-profit Metro Relief Columbus to help feed the city’s homeless and hungry. “I thought I’d see if I can get some friends to throw their carcasses in the freezer, and I’ll just continue to make soup for
  
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• Volunteers say thanks to police who patrol through the holidays

  24-12-2015 19:31
  
  Christmas brings families together for dinners, gift exchanges and relaxation. For many police officers, though, it’s just another day on the beat. But those cops working today, and on Christmas, will receive a special thanks in the form of food platters prepared this morning by volunteers at the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge No. 9 on the Far North Side.
  
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• Columbus households rapidly adding broadband Internet, study shows

  24-12-2015 19:23
  
  Columbus had the highest broadband Internet adoption rate last year among eight metropolitan areas in Ohio, a big plus for the area’s future, according to a recent study. “Columbus is up there,” said Joseph Kane, a researcher at Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, which produced the study. “It’s among the 100 largest metros that rank in the top quarter and on par with Atlanta and Des Moines. It’s actually ahead of Los Angeles and New York.” High-speed
  
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• Tracey Gardner Opens Downtown on Dec 25th

  24-12-2015 18:00
  
  “It is so amazing … and it’s here!” Tracey Gardner has brought her high-heat, high amp Tracey Gardner Method (TGM) workout to Downtown Columbus for a Christmas Day opening. “I have been needing this so much,” said one of her long-time students at a preview class Tuesday night. “We missed you, Tracey!” I heard more […]
  
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• El Nino brings unusual twists to Ohio's winter

  24-12-2015 17:50
  
  It hasn’t exactly been a typical December in Ohio. Warm, downright balmy weather has made for some pleasant days: Bike commuters still coast down High Street on their way to work, runners hit the Olentangy Trail in shorts, kids play outside without jackets. But are we going to pay for this later? Maybe, experts say.
  
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• South Carolina officer wants public money for murder defense

  24-12-2015 17:41
  
  Several news outlets report that Michael Slager's defense attorneys told a judge Wednesday they haven't been paid yet because Slager has no money.
  
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• Burdens go up in smoke at church's burning bowl service

  24-12-2015 17:33
  
  The Rev. Joanne Blum touched a strip of paper to a candle flame on the altar at Unity Church of Delaware, held it over a pottery bowl and watched it transform into ashes and drifting smoke. As she demonstrated the ritual of the year-end Burning Bowl Service, she explained that participants burn a slip of paper after writing down something, perhaps some burden that they want to be rid of as the new year begins.
  
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• 13 Semifinalists Selected for City Council Seat

  24-12-2015 17:12
  
  Earlier this month, 32 people applied for a seat on city council that will become open on January 1st. Last week, that list was narrowed to 13 finalists, including Michael D. Aaron, Mitchell J. Brown, Catherine Girves, Marc Gofstein, Marian L. Harris, Monica E. Hawkins, John Lathram, Kiwan R. Lawson, Brandyn L. McElroy, James Ragland, Emmanuel V. Remy, L. Robert Thaxton and Tiffany White. Public interviews with finalists […]
  
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• The science behind Rudolph's red nose

  24-12-2015 17:04
  
  Prompted by questions from his 4-year-old daughter, Dartmouth College anthropology professor Nathaniel Dominy recently wrote a scholarly paper.
  
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• Tornadoes ravage the South, killing 7; dozens injured

  24-12-2015 16:38
  
  HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Mulester Johnson was with relatives when a fierce storm roared through this small town and tore the back of his house from its foundation, tossed trees onto pickup trucks and leveled brick walls. On Wednesday night, he opened the door to what had been a bedroom and looked past his disheveled belongings to clusters of broken trees in the backyard. The room’s walls had been blown away. “This right here is a mess, but I can’t complain because we’
  
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• Trump warns Clinton about playing "the war on women" card

  24-12-2015 16:06
  
  Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is taking aim at Hillary Clinton after the Democratic front-runner referred to the real estate mogul as "sexist."
  
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• The Best Bakeries in Columbus

  24-12-2015 14:00
  
  Columbus is home to many great desserts, produced by a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and other assorted treat-makers. In years past, we’ve surveyed our readers on their overall favorite desserts, but this year we decided to narrow the question to just include bakeries. The reason for that is because we’re determining the best desserts […]
  
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• Ohio’s Own: Sunsprout Farms

  24-12-2015 14:00
  
  As winter slowly takes over Central Ohio, it’s slim pickings in the world of locally grown produce. Kale can make it out there for a little bit, but it’s game over for the tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. There’s always sprouts, though. Sunsprout Farms is based locally in Columbus. It’s a family-run business that grows sprouts […]
  
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• Best Theatre in Columbus

  24-12-2015 14:00
  
  From large-scale Broadway productions to small independent performances, Columbus has a wide spectrum of entertainment options available when it comes to the theatrical arts. None are perhaps as iconic for Columbus as Shadowbox Live, which our readers have voted as the number one theatrical group for the past three years straight. Shadowbox produces a massive […]
  
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• Best Salons and Spas in Columbus

  24-12-2015 14:00
  
  No matter your hair style, Columbus has the right kind of salon, spa or barber shop for you — and in 2015, our readers picked Rendezvous Hair Salon as their top choice for local styling. This hip Old North Columbus salon caters to the wilder side of the spectrum with colorful colorings and the most […]
  
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• TSA Changes Rules For Who Must Go Through Body Scanner

  24-12-2015 12:39
  
  TSA can mandate passengers go through scanner even if travelers ask to opt out. Learn more.
  
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• 9th Suspect In Paris Terrorist Attacks Arrested In Belgium

  24-12-2015 12:25
  
  Belgian man becomes 9th person arrested in connection to attacks that killed 130 people. Find out more.
  
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• Hyatt Finds Malware In Payment Systems

  24-12-2015 12:19
  
  The resort chain is advising customers to review their payment card statements.
  
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• Patrol now trains its own K-9s

  24-12-2015 12:11
  
  The State Highway Patrol in Ohio has switched to buying and training its own canines instead of using a contractor, and the program’s first graduate is an 18-month-old male German Shepherd named Fox.
  
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• Cleveland judge accepts deal to step down

  24-12-2015 12:10
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland municipal court judge who was accused of mistreating staff members, defendants and others will step down, and she has agreed never to serve as a judge again in exchange for her disciplinary case being dropped.
  
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• Ohio news report: Misconduct complaint against mayor may be moot

  24-12-2015 12:06
  
  A civil complaint alleging misconduct by a southwestern Ohio mayor who’s also a veteran standup comedian might be moot, a judge said.
  
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• Parrot, owner reunited with state trooper’s help

  24-12-2015 12:04
  
  YOUNGSTOWN (AP) — A pet parrot that flew the coop is back with its owner after a timely run-in with law enforcement in northeastern Ohio.
  
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• Government Insider: Race for prosecutor getting off to hot start

  24-12-2015 11:59
  
  Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien hasn’t faced an opponent in 16 years, but it looks as if he has kept his political claws sharp. Last week, Columbus City Councilman Zach Klein, a Democrat, filed to run against O’Brien, a Republican.
  
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• ‘The basics’ guided judge Anne Taylor for 24 years

  24-12-2015 11:57
  
  As she prepares to enter retirement after 24 years as a Franklin County Municipal Court judge, Anne Taylor is handing out a newly minted business card. It reads: Anne Taylor. Explorer. That word describes her approach to life as well as her plans for retirement.
  
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• ODOT fined after employees dump debris into creek

  24-12-2015 11:54
  
  The Ohio Department of Transportation has paid more than $120,000, including a $35,000 fine, to clean a federally protected creek in southern Ohio after ODOT employees dumped truckloads of polluted ditch dirt and debris into the waterway. At least six employees were involved, according to a report from the Ohio Office of the Inspector General.
  
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• 3 to lead Columbus City Schools' mentoring program

  24-12-2015 11:50
  
  Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dan Good has said that students benefit from having a trusted adult friend to motivate them, hold them accountable and offer perspective. So the district is further emphasizing student mentoring with the recent hiring of three staff members to assess and coordinate meeting students’ needs through mentoring.
  
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• Unseasonably Warm Christmas Eve

  24-12-2015 11:43
  
  Unseasonably warm weather will linger into next week with a major cool down expected by New Year's Eve.
  
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• Evening Forecast: Mild And Mostly Clear Skies

  24-12-2015 11:43
  
  A beautiful Christmas Eve is ahead; dry with temps in the 50s.
  
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• Afternoon Forecast: Warm With Temps In The Mid 50s

  24-12-2015 11:43
  
  High pressure returns today with clearing skies and continued mild temperatures in the wake of yesterday's cold front.
  
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• Ohio State med students help patients find practical ways to reach their health goals

  24-12-2015 11:41
  
  When Robert Carey vacationed in Italy this past summer, a leg weakened by knee-replacement surgery kept him from some sightseeing. Missing out on those tours helped spur the 68-year-old Hilliard man to undergo physical therapy and make changes to his lifestyle. It hasn’t been easy, Carey said.
  
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• Study: It Is More Expensive To Be A Woman Than A Man

  24-12-2015 11:29
  
  It is a known fact that women get paid less than men, but a new study shows they may also be paying more for virtually the same product.
  
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• Eight People Killed In Deadly Storms In The South

  24-12-2015 11:23
  
  At least eight people died from the violent storms across three southern states.
  
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• Christmastime tornadoes ravage south, killing at least 11

  24-12-2015 11:23
  
  In the worst-hit communities, search parties hunted for missing people and volunteers helped clear debris on a day often reserved for gift wrapping and last-minute shopping.
  
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• Christmastime tornadoes ravage south, killing at least 10

  24-12-2015 11:23
  
  In the worst-hit communities, search parties hunted for missing people and volunteers helped clear debris on a day often reserved for gift wrapping and last-minute shopping.
  
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• U.S. Embassy In China Receives Threats

  24-12-2015 11:16
  
  The British, American and French embassies in China say they have received information of possible threats against Westerners visiting a popular shopping district in Beijing around Christmas.
  
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• White House Offers Holiday Playlist

  24-12-2015 11:04
  
  President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden offer Christmas music playlists on Spotify.
  
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• Prosecutor: Boy, 2, died in room with space heater as parents used drugs

  24-12-2015 04:47
  
  Police tell the station 2-year-old Braydon Barnes had been left unattended for 38 hours in a room with a space heater that did not have a thermostat to turn it off.
  
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