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• Delaware County homeowners worried about newly completed road project

  13-11-2016 23:12
  A 30-year-old roadway project in Delaware County has finally been completed. The Sawmill Parkway extension is a 4.5-mile stretch that connects Sawmill to U.S. 42 from Hyatts Road.
  County leaders say the $30.4 million project was built with the goal of alleviating traffic congestion and accommodating population growth in the surrounding areas.
  The four-lane thoroughfare opened Thursday afternoon. Already, residents who live along the route say they are worried about the future of their neighborho
  
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• Trump taps RNC's Reince Priebus as White House chief of staff

  13-11-2016 22:41
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus as his White House chief of staff and conservative media executive Stephen Bannon as his senior counselor.Trump's transition team announced the decisions Sunday. The moves are Trump's first as he sets about putting together his administration.In selecting Priebus, Trump is turning to a Washington veteran with deep ties to Republican leadership, particularly House Speaker Paul Ryan. Bannon ran the
  
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• Amid starvation conditions, Syrian rebels losing Aleppo battle

  13-11-2016 22:33
  
  BEIRUT - Syrian government forces regained control Saturday of areas they lost over the past two weeks to a rebel offensive on the edge of the northern city of Aleppo, ending a major attempt by insurgents to break the siege on eastern parts of the city, an activist group and pro-government media said.The insurgents had seized a couple of strategic areas in western Aleppo after launching an offensive on Oct. 28 in an attempt to break the siege imposed in July on rebel-held eastern Aleppo, which h
  
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• Suspected arsons spawn dozens of wildfires in Ga., N.C., Tenn.

  13-11-2016 22:20
  
  ATLANTA - Wildfires near the Georgia-North Carolina line are spewing smoke so thick that residents are being urged to wear special masks if they must do outdoor activities.The fires - many of them suspected arsons - have prompted evacuations in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee in recent days.The largest of dozens of ongoing wildfires in the South has now burned 13,300 acres, more than a third of the vast Cohutta Wilderness area, in the north Georgia mountains just south of the Tennessee lin
  
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• Leon Russell, rock 'n' roll piano legend, dies age 74

  13-11-2016 22:17
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Leon Russell, who sang, wrote and produced some of rock ‘n’ roll’s top records, has died. He was 74.An email from Leon Russell Records to The Associated Press says Russell died in Nashville on Saturday night. The email cites Russell’s wife as the source of the information. Russell had heart bypass surgery in July and was recovering from that at the time of his death. He had been planning on resuming touring in January, the email said.Besides his music,
  
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• Dave Chappelle, Kate McKinnon give thoughtful coda to Trump victory on "SNL"

  13-11-2016 20:58
  
  LOS ANGELES - “Saturday Night Live” called on host Dave Chappelle’s wit and Kate McKinnon’s performance of “Hallelujah” for a thoughtful coda to a divisive presidential campaign.Chappelle, claiming to be rusty after a decade largely out of the TV spotlight, proved ready and eager to offer his take on Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton, including the protests that followed.“I haven’t seen white people this mad since the O.J. (Simpson)
  
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• Tsunami follows large, deadly quake in New Zealand

  13-11-2016 20:49
  
  WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A deadly magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, leading to tsunami activity, officials said Sunday. The quake caused damage to buildings and prompted emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves.New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said Sunday at least two people were killed by the disaster.The scope of damage and size of the tsunami waves are not yet clear. The first tsunami wave struck severa
  
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• Arrest is 1 of several Ohio extremism cases in recent years

  13-11-2016 20:32
  This undated photo provided by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Columbus, Ohio, shows Aaron Travis Daniels. Ohio resident Daniels, accused of trying to travel to Libya to join the Islamic State group, was taken into custody Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, and was scheduled to attend a bond hearing Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, a federal prosecutor said.
  
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• AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps to No. 2 after big win over Maryland

  13-11-2016 20:25
  
  Ohio State and Louisville moved up behind No. 1 Alabama in The Associated Press college football poll after the most surprising Saturday of the season gave the rankings a major makeover.Ohio State moved up four spots in the poll to No. 2 after dominating Maryland 62-3.The Buckeyes came in at No. 6 for the past two weeks.Three of the top four (Michigan, Clemson and Washington), five of the top 10 and seven teams overall in last week's rankings lost to unranked opponents.On Sunday, Alabama was a u
  
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• France marks one year since Paris attacks killed 130

  13-11-2016 20:05
  
  PARIS- France marked the anniversary of Islamic extremists’ coordinated attacks on Paris with a somber silence on Sunday that was broken only by voices reciting the names of the 130 slain, and the son of the first person to die stressing the importance of integration.Michael Dias lauded the lessons his father Manuel, an immigrant from Portugal, taught him so youth can integrate instead of turning themselves into “cannon fodder.”Under heavy security, President Francois Hollande
  
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• The Good Cemeterian: Man cleans veterans' graves

  13-11-2016 19:29
  
  President Obama placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Washington Friday to honor our veterans. CBS News' Anna Werner has found a Florida man committed to honoring our fallen heroes in his own way:In cemeteries across America, you will see them: headstones blackened by age and the elements. Some are unrecognizable: “They were filled with moss. They were very dirty,” said Andrew Lumish, of Tampa, Fla.And what troubled him more was many of them belonged to veterans. When Werner
  
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• Obama administration makes refugee deal with Australia

  13-11-2016 19:21
  
  CANBERRA, Australia - The United States has agreed to resettle an unspecified number of refugees languishing in Pacific island camps in a deal that is expected to inspire more asylum seekers to attempt to reach Australia by boat, officials said on Sunday.Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull would not say whether he had discussed the deal with President-elect Donald Trump during their telephone conversation on Thursday. The Obama administration had agreed to resettle refugees among almost 1,300 asylum
  
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• VIDEO: Buckeyes take Mannequin Challenge following win over Maryland

  13-11-2016 19:03
  
  What do you do as a team after winningyour second consecutive game by 59 points? You take the Mannequin Challenge.But you don't do it just like anyone else. You take it to a new level.Following their win Saturday over Maryland, the Ohio State Buckeyes took the challenge on the team's plane.And it wasn't just the players. It includes coaches, staff and the flight crew. Big win = #MannequinChallenge, airplane style #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/VtrK3R26qa— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) Novem
  
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• Input Solicited for Olde Towne East Public Art Installation

  13-11-2016 18:54
  
  The Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association (OTENA) is seeking neighborhood input on a new public art installation at the intersection of Parsons Avenue. The project was originally announced nearly two years ago, but the artwork component was slated to come on line as a final phase in 2017 following roadwork and utility work that needed […]
  
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• Curds & Whey Owner Joins Weiland’s Market

  13-11-2016 18:20
  
  In September, long-time North Market cheese merchant Curds & Whey closed their doors after 28 years in business, but owner Mike Kast isn’t retiring for good. Weiland’s Market announced on Friday that Kast would be joining their crew in the cheese department, bringing his years of expertise and knowledge to the Clintonville store. “We’re very […]
  
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• Photos: Goo Goo Dolls at Express Live

  13-11-2016 16:20
  
  Multi-platinum 90′s mega-rock band Goo Goo Dolls played Express Live! on Saturday night as an energetic John Rzeznik and a constantly smiling Robby Takac brought their truck load of radio hits, including “Name”, “Slide” and the almost permanent Billboard charts resident, “Iris” to a sold-out generation-spanning Columbus crowd. CLICK HERE to read our full interview […]
  
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• Top 25 NCAA football roundup: 3 unbeatens go down

  13-11-2016 16:11
  
  IOWA CITY, Iowa (CBS/AP) - Freshman Keith Duncan kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired and Iowa stunned second-ranked Michigan 14-13 on Saturday night, damaging the Wolverines’ playoff hopes.Akrum Wadley had 115 yards rushing for the Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) in their first victory over a top-five team in six years.Michigan (9-1, 6-1, No. 3 CFP) appeared to have the game wrapped up on Channing Stribling’s interception with 1:54 left. But the Hawkeyes’ defense stuffed th
  
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• Anti-Trump protesters march by tens of thousands nationwide

  13-11-2016 14:07
  Donald Trump's presidential upset win sparked a fourth day of protests across the United States, with tens of thousands of protesters marching and railing against him.Saturday protests - held in big cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago as well as smaller ones, such as Worcester, Massachusetts, and Iowa City, Iowa - were largely peaceful, although two police officers were slightly injured in protests in Indianapolis.Demonstrators rallied at New York's Union Square before taking their
  
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• Big change coming on north side of I-270

  13-11-2016 13:47
  
  Beginning Tuesday morning drivers will notice a big change on the north side of Interstate 270. Drivers who take US-23 southbound to I-270, SR-315 and I-270 will notice a new traffic pattern.The Ohio Department of Transportation says, the traffic pattern change for drivers on westbound 270 trying to get to SR 315 be significant. Drivers will now have to merge sooner and get in the correct lane to exit to SR 315 or will get stuck on I-270 and until the next exit at Sawmill Rd. Drivers who travel
  
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• Ohio museum honoring America's first ladies puts picture up of Melania Trump

  13-11-2016 13:41
  
  An Ohio museum honoring America's first ladies has placed a photograph of Melania Trump just inside its door.The National First Ladies' Library Education and Research Center tells The Canton Repository it's too soon to begin planning an exhibit featuring the wife of Republican president-elect Donald Trump.
  
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• More ‘elder orphans’ without family nearby needing help

  13-11-2016 13:28
  
  With an aging baby boomer population and a third of Americans ages 45 to 60 either choosing to be or finding themselves single, the number of seniors living alone will only grow, experts say. Many will need extra help with health care and household tasks as they age or their health deteriorates. "Most of us will have caregiving needs at one time or other," said Dr. Maria Carney, a New York geriatrician. "Our goal is to highlight that this is a vulnerable population that's likely to increase."
  
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• Powerful quakes strike Argentina and New Zealand, triggering Tsunami warning

  13-11-2016 12:57
  
  UPDATE: A large earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has struck northeastern Argentina, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.The earthquake struck just after 8 a.m. local time (14:00 GMT) and was centered about 16 miles (26 kilometers) north of the community of Chilecito in La Rioja province, near the border with Chile. It had a depth of around 62 miles (100 kilometers)--
  UPDATE: New Zealand authorities say a powerful earthquake has generated a tsunami, with the first waves hit
  
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• Powerful quake strikes near New Zealand, triggering Tsunami

  13-11-2016 12:57
  
  UPDATE: New Zealand authorities say a powerful earthquake has generated a tsunami, with the first waves hitting the South Island.The department of civil defense warned people all along the country's east coast to move to higher ground.The magnitude-7.8 quake struck just after midnight Sunday near the city of Christchurch. It was at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).Some minor damage was reported in the capital, Wellington, over 200 kilometers (120 miles) away. There were no i
  
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• Powerful quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand

  13-11-2016 12:57
  
  A powerful earthquake has struck New Zealand near the city of Christchurch, with strong jolts felt over 200 kilometers (120 miles) away in the capital, Wellington.There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. There was no immediate danger of a tsunami, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.The magnitude-7.4 quake struck just after midnight Sunday and was centered 93 kilometers (57 miles) northeast of Christchurch, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was at a rela
  
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• John Switzer | From the Stump: Canada geese didn’t always call Ohio home

  13-11-2016 12:55
  
  There was a time, decades ago, when the sight and sound of Canada geese were a cause of much excitement. The word would spread that the geese were back and it meant that all was right with the world. In those days, Canada geese were only seen in the state in the spring and in the fall during their migrations to and from their breeding grounds far to the north on James Bay in Canada.
  
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• Tide turning in battle against Lake Erie algae

  13-11-2016 12:52
  
  Scientists warn against reading too much into this year's slight improvement in the battle against harmful Lake Erie algae. But, they say, there is reason for optimism about the future.
  
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• Columbus International Festival’s growth reflects central Ohio’s ethnic diversity

  13-11-2016 12:48
  
  In just a little more than an hour their passports were filled with stamps from countries around the globe. The four boys from the Noble Academy Columbus charter school learned how to write their names in Japanese. They watched children from India perform a dance to honor their heritage. They discovered the smell of Jamaican curried goat. They now know that in Poland the word for peace is “pokoj.”
  
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• Theodore Decker commentary: Long dismissed, women veterans get their due

  13-11-2016 12:44
  
  Peggy Nole joined the Marines in 1951, when women were treated to "weapons demonstrations" but weren't allowed to handle weapons themselves. One day in 1974, as Darlene Hemmingsen looked sharp in her U.S. Army dress green uniform, a civilian asked, "Are you selling cookies?"
  
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• Clinton blames FBI director for presidential election loss

  13-11-2016 12:36
  
  Hillary Clinton is blaming the FBI's decision to revive its examination of her email accounts for her devastating defeat in the presidential race.On a call with top campaign donors, Clinton says her campaign had been winning the race against Donald Trump until FBI director James Comey's letter to Congress.The letter sent on Oct. 28 announced that the FBI had uncovered emails possibly related to its earlier probe into Clinton's use of a private server as secretary of state.Trump's campaign and Re
  
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• SWACO recycles political signs

  13-11-2016 12:19
  
  The 2016 campaign season is finally over, one that many people prefer to forget. But after every election there are still nagging reminders littering people’s yards, freeway exit ramps and roadside berms — those attention-grabbing political signs.
  
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• Trump presented change voters wanted, ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author J.D. Vance says

  13-11-2016 12:17
  
  J.D. Vance doesn’t think millions of Americans — including nearly 2.8 million Ohioans — who voted for Donald Trump were looking for a savior or necessarily even believed he would follow through on his many campaign promises. Instead, the author said voters were looking for something different than the status quo or one of the million talking heads of the traditional Republican and Democratic parties who they believed had let them down repeatedly over the years.
  
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• Capitol Insider: Portrayals of Trump’s Ohio win anger spokesman

  13-11-2016 12:10
  
  Seth Unger, Donald Trump’s campaign spokesman in Ohio, could take it no more. He had to get it off his chest the day after the election.
  
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• Outdoors notebook | Angler’s northern pike eclipses Ohio record

  13-11-2016 11:49
  
  Ohio anglers typically travel Canada distance to catch a bragging-size northern pike, but Troy Klingler, 35, didn’t have to stray far from his Williams County home in the northwest corner of the state.
  
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• A year since deadly attacks in Paris

  13-11-2016 10:57
  
  French President Francois Hollande has opened a national day of commemoration in France, one year after the Paris attacks that killed 130 people.Hollande unveiled a plaque covered by a small French flag at the national stadium in memory of the single person killed there, Manuel Dias, and the numerous wounded.Hollande remained silent at the ceremony outside the Stade de France and he wasn't expected to speak as he unveils plaques at the seven sites hit by Islamic extremists.Instead, the victim's
  
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• Hilliard-based volleyball equipment maker Sports Imports survives challenges

  13-11-2016 10:41
  
  Decades ago, an Ohio volleyball player was traveling in Japan and saw that the nets and other equipment were better there. He came back to central Ohio and started a small business making such equipment with two friends. Hilliard-based Sports Imports, which began in 1976 by reselling goods from Japan, has grown and evolved to become a manufacturer.
  
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• Cleveland’s lack of policy manuals delaying consent decree on police reform, monitor says

  13-11-2016 07:39
  
  CLEVELAND — Cleveland's inability to create policy manuals for investigating and reviewing noncriminal allegations of police misconduct has delayed progress for some provisions of a court-ordered consent decree to reform the city's police department, said the head of a team overseeing the agreement.
  
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• N.J. motorcyclists find stranded Bruce Springsteen on side of road

  13-11-2016 04:51
  
  FREEHOLD, N.J. -- Coming across Bruce Springsteen on a broken down motorcycle on the side of the road could probably be a lyric from one of his songs, but it really happened for a group of guys from New Jersey.A group from the Freehold American Legion was riding after a Veterans Day event Friday when Dan Barkalow says he saw a stranded motorcyclist up ahead near Allaire State Park in Wall Township.
  “Bikers gotta stick together,” Barkalow said. “I stopped to see if he needed hel
  
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• Family of missing woman Jayme Bowen celebrates her birthday

  13-11-2016 04:36
  A Columbus family is still desperate for information about a young woman who has been missing for more than two years.
  Jayme Bowen's family is turning to the community for help once again, with hope someone might remember details from her disappearance.
  Standing close together on the corner of Stewart and Parsons avenues in south Columbus, Jayme Bowen's family held signs and balloons on Saturday night while singing "happy birthday."
  Saturday was Bowen's 25th birthday.
  "You know it's her birthday
  
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• Alaska police officer shot; suspect killed in attack

  13-11-2016 03:23
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A gunman repeatedly shot an Alaska police officer in an ambush early Saturday morning as the officer lay on the ground near his police cruiser, Anchorage police said.The officer was expected to survive and was rushed to emergency surgery, department spokeswoman Jennifer Castro said. The suspect died in the shootout."I have watched the video from this situation. It was a clear and intentional ambush," Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley said at a Saturday morning news confere
  
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• Former Los Angeles Rams RB Isaiah Pead in Critical Condition

  13-11-2016 02:30
  Isaiah Pead, a former running back for the Los Angeles Rams, is reportedly in critical condition on Saturday morning following an auto accident in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. COLUMBUS - All lanes of Interstate 670 East between 5th Avenue and Leonard Avenue have reopened following a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning.
  
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• Barrett carries No. 6 Ohio State to 62-3 rout of Maryland

  13-11-2016 01:12
  
  J.T. Barrett accounted for four touchdowns, Curtis Samuel scored three TDs and No. 6 Ohio State enjoyed another lopsided victory, 62-3 over Maryland on Saturday.Coming off a 62-3 rout of then-No. 10 Nebraska, the Buckeyes led 21-3 after the first quarter and 45-3 at halftime. Unlike last week, this blowout was no surprise because it came against a struggling team with quarterback issues and a porous defense.Ohio State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP) has won three straight to remain in contention f
  
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• 4 elderly people killed in Va. tractor-trailer crash

  13-11-2016 00:35
  
  NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. – Four people have died after the collision of a tractor-trailer and Hyundai Sonata in eastern Virginia, CBS affiliate WTKR reports.The crash happened on Route 13 around 12:45 p.m. Saturday.According to police, the Hyundai was attempting to make a turn when the tractor-trailer hit the vehicle.Police say two men and two women in the car have died. The driver was 87 years old, and the three passengers were 80, 78 and 76.The driver of the tractor-trailer was expected t
  
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