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• United Airlines 747 returns to San Francisco after engine failure

  28-11-2016 23:47
  
  SAN FRANCISCO -- A United Airlines Boeing 747 has returned to San Francisco after one of its four engines failed shortly after takeoff.KGO-TV in San Francisco said Monday that officials were responding to a report of an engine fire. A United spokeswoman said she could not confirm whether there was a fire.United says the plane with 202 passengers and a crew of 15 has landed safely.The flight was scheduled to go to Narita Airport in Tokyo. Instead the plane flew in several loops over the ocean bef
  
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• Jim Harbaugh issued reprimand, Michigan fined for post-game comments

  28-11-2016 22:51
  
  The Big Ten has issued a public reprimand of Jim Harbaugh following his post-game comments after the Wolverines loss to Ohio State on Saturday.The University of Michigan has been fined $10,000 because of the incident.Harbaugh made comments about the officials of the Ohio State vs. Michigan football game on Saturday.Here is the full statement from the Big Ten:The Big Ten office today issued a public reprimand of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Pol
  
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• Ohio State attack suspect killed by officer identified

  28-11-2016 22:42
  
  Authorities have identified the suspect who attacked people at Ohio State's campus Monday morning as 18-year-old Abdul Razak Ali Artan.During a press conference Monday evening, Ohio State University Director of Public Safety Monica Moll said Artan was a student at the university.Moll also identified the officer who shot and killed Artan as 28-year-old Alan Horujko.Authorities say Artan drove up onto a curb near Watts Hall strike pedestrians. Artan exited the vehicle and attacked people with a bu
  
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• Update: Suspect Identified in Attack at The Ohio State University

  28-11-2016 22:25
  
  At 9:57 am this morning, The Ohio State University’s Emergency Management services published an update via social media to notify those on campus and in the area that there was an active shooter on campus. “Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College,” stated the service on Facebook and Twitter. Emergency Management services continued to […]
  
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• Run, hide, fight: Ohio State Attack advice is a new mantra

  28-11-2016 22:15
  
  As police responded to the attack at Ohio State University, school officials blasted an ominous message to students with a set of instructions: "Run Hide Fight."It's a mantra that has become standard at colleges in the event of a campus shooting. Students near the assailant are urged to run somewhere safe, to hide from the shooter and, as a last resort, to fight back.A training video for students released last year by Ohio State dramatizes a campus shooting, in which actors depicting workers arm
  
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• Minnesota woman competes for Miss USA with hijab, burkini

  28-11-2016 22:01
  
  BURNSVILLE, Minn. - A Muslim woman has become the first to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant while fully clothed.Halima Aden made the semifinals of the competition over the weekend while wearing a hijab. CBS Minnesota reports she also wore a full-body outfit called a burkini during the swimsuit competition.The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Aden’s swim outfit stood in contrast to those of the other 44 contestants, most of whom wore bikinis.Before the competition, the 19-year-old
  
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• Ohio State attack: Violence quickly galvanizes into political controversy

  28-11-2016 21:20
  
  Just two days after attending the Ohio State football game, the Cleveland Cavaliers tweeted: "We are all Buckeyes. Our thoughts are with all of @OhioState and Columbus today."
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Windy and rainy tonight

  28-11-2016 21:11
  This Evening: Scattered showers and breezy.
  Tonight: Windy and rainy. Low: 50. Winds: SE 15-25 mph gusting as high as 35 mph.
  Tomorrow: Gradual clearing and mild. High 62. Winds: S 10-15 mph.
  Wednesday: Scattered showers. High 58. Winds: S 5-10 mph.Special Information:Windy and rainy this evening into tonight with wind gusts between 30-35 mph. Rain should be rather light with up to .25” expected by morning. Skies will gradually clear tomorrow with temperatures remaining mild in the lower 6
  
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• Charleston church shooting suspect allowed to act as his own attorney

  28-11-2016 21:11
  
  The man accused of fatally shooting nine parishioners at a church was allowed Monday to act as his own attorney, opening the door to courtroom spectacles at his death penalty trial, including Dylann Roof questioning survivors of the attack and relatives of the dead.Roof's decision to represent himself comes months after he offered to plead guilty in exchange for the promise of life in prison. But federal prosecutors have refused to take the death penalty off the table in the slayings at Emanuel
  
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• Somali Immigrant Killed in Attack on Ohio State Univerisy

  28-11-2016 20:47
  
  Police confirm the suspect who drove a car into a crowd of people and began attacking them with a butcher knife on the campus of The Ohio State University is dead . Columbus fire officials tell NBC4 nine people were transported to local hospitals, and all nine victims have non-life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Statements, messages of support shared following attack at Ohio State

  28-11-2016 20:34
  
  Politicians and community leaders are sending support to Ohio State and those injured following the attack Monday morning.Ten people were injured after a suspect allegedly struck pedestrians with a car before attacking others with a butcher knife. The suspect was shot and killed by an Ohio State University Police officer.---Statement from The Ohio State University: Ohio State University Police and local law enforcement continue to respond to a public safety incident on Ohio State’s campus.
  
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• Politicians and several others send their condolences to the Ohio State community

  28-11-2016 20:34
  
  The following statements are from politicians and others sending their condolences to the Ohio State community after the attack on Monday morning.Statement from The Ohio State University: Ohio State University Police and local law enforcement continue to respond to a public safety incident on Ohio State’s campus. A suspect has been shot and reported deceased. Victim injuries include stab wounds, injury by motor vehicle and other injuries that are being evaluated. At the recommendation of l
  
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• President-elect Trump shares message of support after Ohio State attack

  28-11-2016 20:19
  
  President-elect Donald Trump said his thoughts and prayers are with students and staff following the attack at the Ohio State University.A man plowed his car into a group of pedestrians at Ohio State University and then got out and began stabbing people with a butcher knife before he was shot and killed by an officer, campus police said.Nine people were hurt, one critically in the attack.Trump also thanked first responders and commended the school for immediately notifying students and faculty.L
  
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• Woman who used charter school money for Mercedes-Benz sentenced to prison

  28-11-2016 20:01
  
  A Columbus woman who used money from a startup charter school in Powell to buy a $40,000 Mercedes-Benz among other things will serve three years in prison for her crime.
  
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• Ohio State attack: Violence quickly galvanizes into political controversial

  28-11-2016 19:46
  
  Just two days after attending the Ohio State football game, the Cleveland Cavaliers tweeted: "We are all Buckeyes. Our thoughts are with all of @OhioState and Columbus today."
  
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• Ohio State attack: What we know now

  28-11-2016 19:38
  
  Ohio State authorities reported a shooting on campus this morning. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Ohio lawmakers may reduce penalty for carrying gun on college campuses

  28-11-2016 19:07
  
  As Ohio State University students and faculty dealt with a campus attack today, the Ohio Senate this week could pass a bill that would reduce the penalty from a felony to a misdemeanor for carrying a gun on a college campus. House Bill 48, which passed the Republican-controlled House a year ago, 68-29, also would allow universities to adopt policies permitting people to carry concealed handguns on campus.
  
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• Nine Injured in Attack at The Ohio State University

  28-11-2016 18:58
  
  At 9:57am this morning, The Ohio State University’s Emergency Management services published an update via social media to notify those on campus and in the area that there was an active shooter on campus. “Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College,” stated the service on Facebook and Twitter. Emergency Management services continued to reiterate […]
  
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• Suspect reportedly dead in shooting at Ohio State University

  28-11-2016 18:45
  An officer blocks the scene as police respond to reports of an active shooter on campus at Ohio State University on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. Police respond to reports of an active shooter on campus at Ohio State University on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio.
  
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• Fire officials: Ohio State shooting sends 7 to hospital

  28-11-2016 18:45
  A shooting at Ohio State University sent seven people to the hospital Monday morning, the Columbus Fire Department said shortly after the school sent a series of tweets telling students to shelter in place and to "Run Hide Fight." Two of those people are in stable condition, the department said.
  
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• 1 suspect dead, 8 taken to hospital in shooting at OSU

  28-11-2016 18:45
  COLUMBUS, OH - Columbus police said that there is an active shooter on the Ohio State University campus Monday morning. The latest reports said that one suspect was shot killed and eight were transported to the hospital, according to WBNS and the Columbus Fire Department.
  
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• Giving Tuesday—Spread Kindness!

  28-11-2016 17:46
  
  Kindness matters! On Giving Tuesday, we are celebrating your generosity with a $20 charitable gift card for every gift of $20 or more to the Gifts of Kindness Fund.  Don’t forget that kindness comes in many forms, Share your act of kindness at #GiveKindnessColumbus for a chance to win one of ten $500 grants for your favorite […]
  
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• Giving Tuesday — Spread Kindness!

  28-11-2016 17:46
  
  Kindness matters! On Giving Tuesday, we are celebrating your generosity with a $20 charitable gift card for every gift of $20 or more to the Gifts of Kindness Fund.  Don’t forget that kindness comes in many forms, Share your act of kindness at #GiveKindnessColumbus for a chance to win one of ten $500 grants for your favorite […]
  
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• MMELO Opens Downtown Store

  28-11-2016 17:15
  
  MMELO, a Columbus native’s stylized approach to confections and marshmallows, has officially opened its doors today at its new Downtown location. Lead Confectioner and Owner, Michelle Allen, has learned over the past year just how much it takes to get a brick and mortar business off the ground. A full time job in itself, launching […]
  
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• Newark woman pleads guilty to setting home on fire with children inside

  28-11-2016 16:17
  
  NEWARK — A Newark woman was sentenced today to seven years and three months in a state prison for setting fire to her house with her children in it in February. Amy Wilson, 40, changed her plea to guilty to two counts each of aggravated arson and arson, and one count of tampering with records and insurance fraud.
  
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• Open enrollment not always helpful to Ohio schools’ bottom line

  28-11-2016 16:14
  
  State Auditor Dave Yost released a report today showing that some school districts have gained revenue by offering open enrollment while others have lost money. The report, detailing performance audits of four northeast Ohio school districts, showed wide-ranging impact from the policy to attract students from outside school boundaries with some districts having a $1 million gain and others a $1 million loss during fiscal year 2015.
  
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• Attack at Ohio State campus: 9 injured, suspect killed by police

  28-11-2016 16:04
  
  UPDATE: 1:35 p.m.CBS News is reporting that the suspect is a 20-year-old Somali man.The vehicle involved in the incident is registered to Mohammad Ali from Columbus.---Original StoryAt least nine people were injured Monday after a male suspect drove into pedestrians with a vehicle and attacked others with a knife at Ohio State’s campus.An alert was sent out by Ohio State Emergency Management just before 10 a.m. as an active shooter situation near Watts Hall located on 19th Avenue and Colle
  
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• Attack at Ohio State campus: 11 injured, suspect killed by police

  28-11-2016 16:04
  
  At least 11 people were injured Monday after a suspect drove into pedestrians with a vehicle and attacked others with a knife at Ohio State’s campus.An alert was sent out by Ohio State Emergency Management just before 10 a.m. as an active shooter situation near Watts Hall located on 19th Avenue and College Road North.Officials at Ohio State said the vehicle drove onto campus, hitting pedestrians then got out of the vehicle and starting attacking people in the area with a butcher knife.An O
  
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• Active shooter at Ohio State: 9 injured, 1 critical; suspect dead

  28-11-2016 16:04
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State Emergency Management sent a Buckeye Alert of an active shooter on the campus Monday morning.The alert stated the active shooter situation occurred near Watts Hall located on 19th Avenue and College Road North.WATCH LIVE COVERAGEColumbus Fire confirmed nine people were injured and transported to local hospitals, eight in stable and one in critical condition.Columbus Police says one suspect was killed. It is not clear whether or not there is a second suspect involved.O
  
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• One killed, four injured in early morning crash on Far South Side

  28-11-2016 15:55
  
  A 60-year-old Columbus woman died early Monday in a wrong way crash on Route 23 on the Far South Side.
  
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• Michigan tops Ohio State in annual blood drive

  28-11-2016 15:13
  
  The University of Michigan may have lost on the football field, but the school topped Ohio State University in an annual drive to get blood donations.
  
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• The big wait: Ohio State's fate rests with playoff committee

  28-11-2016 14:24
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Reveling in Saturday's thrilling win over Michigan and shut out of the Big Ten Championship game, Ohio State can only wait a week to see whether it will get a national playoff spot.The No. 2 Buckeyes (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten, No. 2 CFP) lost control of their destiny when they stumbled at Penn State on Oct. 22. Their win over Michigan put into a play a tie-breaker system that gives No. 8 Penn State the Big Ten East Division title and a shot at No. 5 Wisconsin in the conference ch
  
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• Michigan-Ohio State most-watched college game of season

  28-11-2016 14:07
  
  BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN says the Michigan-Ohio State double-overtime thriller drew more than 16.6 million viewers, making it the most-watched college football game this season.The game was also the most-watched college football game on ABC since the 2006 Michigan-Ohio State game drew more than 21 million viewers, and the most-watched noon ET kickoff for any game on an ESPN network. The 2006 game which was a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup, kicked off at 3:30 p.m. ET.No. 2 Ohio State beat No. 3 Michi
  
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• Opening abortion forgiveness wins praise for Pope Francis from central Ohio women

  28-11-2016 13:21
  
  For decades, Theresa Shively thought the abortion she had in college was too big a sin for God to forgive. Now, the 65-year-old Alexandria resident said she hopes a recent announcement from Pope Francis will bring light to the fact that other women can seek forgiveness from God through the Roman Catholic church.
  
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• Isolation puts seniors at risk

  28-11-2016 13:08
  
  After living in the country and doing a lot of training and showing of horses and dogs, Kathleen Hamilton found it confining to move into a small apartment for seniors and the disabled.
  
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• Ohio Politics Now: Tim Ryan talks recount effort, why he's challenging Nancy Pelosi

  28-11-2016 13:05
  
  U.S. Rep Tim Ryan, D-Niles, was on Meet the Press with Chuck Todd this weekend to talk about why he’s challenging Rep. Nancy Pelosi for the Democrats’ leadership position in the House.
  
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• Rt. 23 reopens on Far South Side after fatal multi-vehicle crash

  28-11-2016 13:03
  
  One person died early Monday in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 23 on the Far South Side. Columbus police were called to Rt. 23 at Rowe Road south of Scioto Downs shortly before 3 a.m., a police dispatcher said.
  
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• Twice stray bullets enter South Linden mom’s home, wounding 2 sons

  28-11-2016 12:27
  
  There are bullet holes in a front room window and the surrounding wall. They represent two times when one of TA’shawanna Walters’ sons — first her 5-year-old, then her 18-year-old — was in the home and struck by gunfire that came from outside. Walters still lives at the South Linden home with three of her sons.
  
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• Franklin County plans to retain budget surplus in 2017

  28-11-2016 12:19
  
  Franklin County’s recommended $440 million operating budget for 2017 is almost exactly the same as this year’s budget. In fact, it’s a tiny fraction of a percent less.
  
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• Plans for ‘recovery high school’ take root in central Ohio

  28-11-2016 12:14
  
  An Ohio State University recovery advocate and others want to fill a gap in central Ohio by forming a high school that would be open only to adolescents who are working to overcome drug and alcohol addictions. Such “recovery high schools” provide young people with a space that sets them up to succeed both academically and in their pursuit of a clean lifestyle, said Sarah Nerad, who is among those spearheading the effort.
  
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• Central Ohio charities entice donations on ‘Giving Tuesday’

  28-11-2016 11:58
  
  Donate, volunteer or share an act of kindness on Tuesday, and the Columbus Foundation will extend your goodwill. Anyone who makes a gift of $20 or more on Giving Tuesday to the foundation’s emergency assistance Gifts of Kindness Fund, for example, will receive a $20 charitable gift card that can be used to support one of more than 600 local charities.
  
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• Fate of Ohio’s Medicaid expansion tied to Obamacare’s future

  28-11-2016 11:53
  
  Nearly 71,000 low-income Franklin County residents could lose their tax-funded health insurance if President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans make good on promises to repeal and replace the federal Affordable Care Act. The residents are among the 692,532 Ohioans who gained coverage under Republican Gov. John Kasich’s 2014 expansion of Medicaid.
  
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• More Ohio women hunting for deer

  28-11-2016 11:48
  
  More women are pulling on camouflage clothing, shouldering their guns and heading out to hunt in Ohio and across the country. They will be among the hunters perched in tree stands and deer blinds as Ohio’s gun deer-hunting season opens today. The season runs through Sunday, with a bonus weekend Dec. 17-18.
  
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• Junior Achievement volunteer helps kids focus on life goals

  28-11-2016 11:43
  
  Like most other boys at his school, Trey Taylor wants to be a professional basketball player. But the 11-year-old now knows that he needs a solid backup plan: He has been learning the importance of setting goals and managing his expenses with Alaina Shearer during Junior Achievement classes.
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Cloudy & breezy; Showers return

  28-11-2016 11:41
  This Morning: Cloudy with a chance for showers, especially west.
  This Afternoon: Cloudy with showers returning and breezy. Mid 50s SE 5-15 mph
  Tonight: Rainy and mild. 48 SE 15-25 mph and gusty
  Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and warm. 62
  Wednesday: Chance for showers returns. 57Special Information:An intensifying low pressure system will increase clouds and bring rain showers into our area from west to east through the afternoon and tonight. Today will be breezy and above average with highs in the mid-
  
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• Craftin’ Outlaws event set Dec. 10 at convention center

  28-11-2016 11:33
  
  Craftin’ Outlaws, the alternative craft festival established in 2005, is set to return in December with some new vendors along with hands-on workshops and make-and-take craft stations.
  
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• Two taken to hospital after apartment fire

  28-11-2016 11:26
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Two people were taken to the hospital early Monday morning after an apartment fire.The flames broke out in a first floor unit of the Galloway Village Apartments. The fire was contained to that unit.Two people inside the apartment were taken to Doctors West to get checked out. Firefighters do not yet know what sparked the fire, or how much damage it caused.
  
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• Midwestern-style pizza? Nestle to launch new brand of frozen pies in Columbus

  28-11-2016 11:26
  
  Outsiders, a new frozen pizza brand from Nestle, plans to bring the taste of Milwaukee and Detroit pizzerias to central Ohio grocers.
  
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• Ohio University small-business center expands its reach

  28-11-2016 11:22
  
  ATHENS — The Ohio University Small Business Development Center at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs has expanded to serve a 12-county region of southeast and east Ohio.
  
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• Wittenberg adds master’s degree in business analytics

  28-11-2016 11:20
  
  SPRINGFIELD — Wittenberg University has introduced a new graduate degree offering, a master of science in analytics. The 12-month program trains professionals in using data and analytics to solve business problems.
  
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