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• Trump announces plans to dissolve his family's foundation

  24-12-2016 23:52
  
  President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday afternoon that he plans to dissolve his family’s foundation in the wake of questions regarding possible conflicts of interest once he takes office.Mr. Trump issued the decision in a press release, which said the Donald J. Trump Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to groups that support veterans, law enforcement officers and children.“However, to avoid even the appearance of any conflict with my role as President I have decide
  
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• Two men find black box 31 years after plane crash

  24-12-2016 23:38
  
  SOMERVILLE, Mass. -- Dan Futrell had an idea so out-there, it might just have been possible: solve a great plane crash mystery by finding the wreckage, CBS Boston reports.As Futrell and his friend Isaac Stoner watched the search for the missing Malaysian airliner on TV, Futrell looked up other plane crashes. He read about the unsolved crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 980 into the side of Bolivia’s Mount Illimani in 1985. With no black box or bodies found, there were plenty of conspiracy th
  
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• Christmas Gift: Browns get first win, beat Chargers 20-17

  24-12-2016 22:37
  
  CLEVELAND -- The Browns are winless no more.Cleveland avoided that fate Saturday by beating the San Diego Chargers 20-17 for their first victory in more than a year. San Diego's Josh Lambo missed a 45-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Browns (1-14) their first win in 377 days.When the kick sailed right, Cleveland's small crowd erupted in celebration and Browns players poured off their sideline as if they had just won the Super Bowl.The Browns avoided becoming the second team to go 0-15
  
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• Columbus crash shuts down I-270 West on the South Side

  24-12-2016 22:36
  
  A serious crash has shut down I-270 West on the South Side, from I-71 to around Rt. 62.
  
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• Three dead, one child critical after Christmas Eve crash at I-270 near US 62

  24-12-2016 22:23
  
  COLUMBUS - Franklin County Sheriff's Office are investigating a crash involving two cars, killing three.The crash happened on I-270 at US 62 around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday.A black 2000 Ford Explorer was driving eastbound on I-270 when they lost control of the vehicle causing it to cross the median into the westbound lanes of I-270.The Ford Explorer was struck on the passenger side doors by a Honda Civic.The only driver of the Ford Explorer has been identified as Loren Columbini of Columbus, 38, di
  
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• Child dies from fatal Christmas Eve crash

  24-12-2016 22:23
  
  COLUMBUS - Franklin County Sheriff's Office are investigating a crash involving two cars, killing three.The crash happened on I-270 at US 62 around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday.A black 2000 Ford Explorer was driving eastbound on I-270 when they lost control of the vehicle causing it to cross the median into the westbound lanes of I-270.The Ford Explorer was struck on the passenger side doors by a Honda Civic.The driver of the Ford Explorer has been identified as Loren Columbini of Columbus, 38, died at
  
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• 3 people critical after crash on I-270 at US 62

  24-12-2016 22:23
  
  COLUMBUS - Three people are in critical condition after a crash on I-270 at US 62.The crash happened around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.Franklin County Sheriff say the highway is shut down at I-270 at I-71 on the south side.Stay with 10Tv and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: A gloomy Christmas Eve

  24-12-2016 21:26
  This Evening:Cloudy skies, expect a chilly Christmas Eve.
  Tonight: Cloudy skies with patchy fog.Spotty freezing fog is possible.Low 31.NE winds 2-5 mph.
  Christmas Day: Gloomy with the chance for rain in the afternoon.High 46.East winds 4-8 mph.
  Monday:Mild & breezy with rain arriving in the afternoon.WELL above average.High 60.South winds 10-15 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, DelaysSpecial Information: After light rain earlier there’s some low le
  
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• Last minute shoppers crowd Tuttle Mall on Christmas Eve

  24-12-2016 21:24
  Holiday procrastinators waited until the last minute to get their Christmas shopping done. The shoppers crowded the halls of the Tuttle Mall to get some of their gifts Saturday.
  "Believe it or not we're getting some last minute stocking stuffers, spending some time together and just watching the people, having a good time," Steven Hamrick said.
  The holiday hustle and bustle at Tuttle Mall was steady on Saturday. With bags in hand, shoppers bounced from store to store. Some of them expected a cro
  
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• Photos: Kris Allen at The Southern Theatre

  24-12-2016 20:34
  
  Singer, songwriter, guitarist and American Idol alumnus Kris Allen stopped in Columbus on Wednesday night, (click here to read our full interview) performing as a guest on Jim Brickman’s Comfort & Joy holiday tour. Although Cleveland native Brickman and his Roland piano were the main event, his careful selection of collaborators – electric violinist Tracy […]
  
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• Man fatally shot in Columbus Saturday morning on the East Side

  24-12-2016 19:55
  
  A man has died after being shot Saturday morning on the East Side, Columbus police said.
  
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• The Top 10 Best Bars in Columbus of 2016

  24-12-2016 18:02
  
  Columbus has a lot of great places you can go for a drink, from neighborhood dives to upscale lounges. This year, our readers and contributors went a little more upscale with the selection of Curio at Harvest as the number one bar in the city. Curio opened in 2012 as a complimentary business to the […]
  
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• Best Specialty Store of 2016: Robert Mason

  24-12-2016 17:59
  
  
  Whether you’re looking for gifts for friends, or just something unique for yourself, Columbus has a lot of great specialty shops that focus on a wide assortment of items outside the norm of what you can find in a chain-centric shopping mall. Our readers and contributors deliberated over which stores represent the best of the […]
  
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• Top 10 Home Decor Shops in Columbus

  24-12-2016 17:41
  
  There are many options in Columbus and Central Ohio to find new items to decorate your home with. From vintage shops to antique malls to name-brand furniture stores. For two years in a row, our readers and contributors chose Elm & Iron as the number one spot for home decor shopping. While the original location […]
  
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• Cleveland police ID officer after toddler son dies

  24-12-2016 17:23
  
  CLEVELAND — Police on Saturday identified the veteran Cleveland officer whose 2-year-old son died after apparently shooting himself with his father's service weapon. A Cleveland police statement said the investigation was in its early stages and that there had been no arrests made. The officer was identified as Jose Pedro, 54, hired in 1993.
  
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• Cincinnati's blood inventory sits below 70 percent capacity

  24-12-2016 15:30
  
  CINCINNATI — Health officials say Cincinnati's inventory of donated blood as it currently stands would not be sufficient in the event of a mass casualty event.
  
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• Body found on I-71 identified as Lorain woman

  24-12-2016 15:05
  
  The body found on Interstate 71 in Delaware County on Thursday night has been identified as that of a northeastern Ohio woman.
  
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• Tesla adds electric-car charging site off Interstate 71 in Morrow County

  24-12-2016 14:58
  
  Tesla Motors now has its first charging station between Columbus and Cleveland, turning a Mount Gilead strip mall into a destination for electric cars. Since opening recently, the charging station near Interstate 71 has led to a boost in traffic for nearby businesses such as 8 Sisters Bakery.
  
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• Woman found dead in trash fire identified

  24-12-2016 14:50
  
  Columbus firefighters called to an apparent trash fire behind 156 South Eureka Avenue around 12:15 a.m. on December 23rd made a horrifying discovery after putting out the flames.The body of a woman was found among the ashes.Columbus police and Columbus fire arson investigators had put out a call to the public asking for assistance in helping identify the victim.That woman has now been identified as 39-year-old Demeki Lashae Walker.Walker’s death is being investigated as a homicide.Anyone w
  
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• National Eggnog Day

  24-12-2016 14:07
  Today is not just Christmas Eve -- but also National Eggnog Day.
  To celebrate -- personal chef Lisa Pucci Delgado is joining us with a few eggnog recipes.Traditional Eggnog Ingredients:
  6 Eggs¼ cup sugar½ tsp. salt4 cups milk, divided1 tsp. vanillaDirections:1.Beat eggs, sugar and salt in a large heavy saucepan until blended. Stir in 2 cups of milk.2.Cook over low heat, stirring constantly but gently, until mixture is just thick enough to just coat a metal spoon with a thin film an
  
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• Get Inspired: Railroad Garden

  24-12-2016 13:53
  Get Inspired to create a railroad garden... or at least see one at Franklin Park Conservatory. Karina Nova stopped by to see this beautiful creation and talk to Horticulturist Barb Arnold about why it attracts both kids and adults.
  
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• Man dies after East Columbus shooting

  24-12-2016 13:52
  
  A man died Saturdayfollowing a shooting in east Columbus.It happened shortly before 7 a.m. Saturday, on Brinwood Place, near Noe Bixby Road.The victim was later identified as 45-year-old James William Edward Wade.Mr. Wade was found lying in a yard suffering from gunshot wounds and transported to Grant Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.The police investigation indicates Mr. Wade was walking on Noe Bixby Road when he was confronted by one or more unknown individuals before he was s
  
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• East Columbus shooting critically-injures man

  24-12-2016 13:52
  
  A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, following a shooting in east Columbus.It happened shortly before 7 a.m. Saturday, on Brinwood Place, near Noe Bixby Road.The man’s identity and possible suspect information was not immediately known.Stay with 10TV and refresh 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Pet of the week

  24-12-2016 13:50
  We're just one day away from Christmas, and if you've waited until the last minute to finish your holiday shopping, we have some gift ideas for the pet lover in your life.Capital Area Humane Society gift cardBells & Whiskers retail store with merchandise including sweatshirts, leashes, treats or toysDog and Puppy Behavior Training ClassesMake a tribute donation in their name or the name of the beloved pet online or at the Capital Area Humane Society.Help a pet parent with limited physical or
  
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• Woman's body found in West Side trash fire identified

  24-12-2016 13:49
  
  Columbus police have identified the homicide victim whose body was found in an alley early Friday.
  
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• Alaskan volcano erupts again

  24-12-2016 12:56
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A volcano is erupting again in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.The Alaska Volcano Observatory says a Coast Guard vessel crew was in the area of the Bogoslof volcano Friday morning and witnessed an ash plume from the eruption that lasted about one hour.Volcanologist Robert McGimsey says the plume was estimated at below 30,000 feet.He says Unalaska Island about 61 miles from the volcano is the closest populated area but that that winds were blowing any ash away from inhabited
  
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• Life sentence tossed for man who stole $15

  24-12-2016 12:48
  
  NEW ORLEANS -- A Louisiana appeals court has tossed out the life sentence for a man convicted of grabbing $15 from a parked car.
  The court noted that Walter Johnson’s sentence was - in a sense - legal: Johnson had three previous convictions and was sentenced under a statute mandating life sentences for fourth-offenders.
  But the court said this was unconstitutionally excessive in Johnson’s case.
  The appeals court ordered a New Orleans judge to hold a new hearing, consider the evidence
  
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• Innovative skull surgery helps baby celebrate first Christmas

  24-12-2016 12:45
  
  For one New York family, it’s a very special holiday as 7-month-old Vincent Bono celebrates his first Christmas.His parents say it’s much more than a milestone — it’s a blessing.“My pregnancy, I was worried everyday,” mom Nicole Bono recalls.Baby Vincent was born with a type of craniosynostosis, a rare birth defect that causes a ridge on the forehead. For some children, surgery is necessary to allow the brain to grow and develop normally.“If it’s n
  
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• Abandoned dog slept on former owner’s recliner on curb

  24-12-2016 12:38
  
  DETROIT -- He has a couple of puppy teeth still intact and a broken leg, and judging by the ribs poking out of his soft brown fur hadn’t been fed in quite awhile, CBS Detroit reports.Terri Looby saw him perched on a broken recliner among the belongings of his former family on a curb in the area of Redford, a Detroit suburb. It was snowing, and Metro Detroit was in the midst of a deep freeze.“He was all curled up as tight as he could get,” said Looby, a volunteer with the Detroi
  
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• Feds urge vigilance by Americans against lone actor attacks

  24-12-2016 12:32
  
  The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation sent a bulletin to law enforcement agencies across the U.S. on Friday urging vigilance against lone actor attacks.U.S. officials are not aware of any credible threat. However, officials told CBS News the bulletin was issued after the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) made an online call for attacks against churches in the U.S. ISIS’ call -- and authorities’ bulletin urging vigilance -- followed the Monday as
  
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• 20 Fla. heroes help rescue trapped woman, toddler when car flips into canal

  24-12-2016 12:17
  
  DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Twenty Good Samaritans are being credited with rescuing a woman and a toddler trapped inside a car that landed upside down in a canal.
  The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that a car traveling southbound Friday morning on Interstate 95 near Fort Lauderdale went off the road and into the canal.Inside was 3-year-old Aubrey Herndon, her father, Christopher, and mother, Cynthia Hutchinson, CBS Miami reports. Cynthia was behind the wheel and, according to the Florida Highwa
  
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• Caring for grandchildren linked with surprising health benefit

  24-12-2016 12:12
  
  Older adults who look after their grandchildren might also be doing themselves a favor. New research suggests that it could be linked to a longer life for the caregivers.The study, published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, found that grandparents who helped care for their grandchildren lived an average of five years longer than those who did not.The international group of researchers also found a similar effect among seniors without grandchildren who cared for kids outside their own
  
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• Plane carrying football team slides off runway

  24-12-2016 11:47
  
  APPLETON, Wis. -- A plane carrying Vikings players and staff slid off the runway at the Appleton, Wisconsin airport Friday evening and stranded the team for hours, CBS Minnesota reports.It happened at around 6:20 p.m. as the plane was taxiing after landing, according to one of the passengers. No one was injured in the incident, but everyone has been sitting on the plane while crews try to figure out how to de-board.The Vikings’ official Twitter account reported shortly after 7 p.m. Friday
  
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• Have you been traumatized by 2016? You're not alone

  24-12-2016 11:40
  
  If you’re feeling a bit down as 2016 draws to a close, you’re not alone and, as it turns out, there’s a reason for that. It’s called “cultural trauma,” and according to Jeffrey Alexander, a sociology professor at Yale University, it occurs “when a collectivity experiences an injury to its idealization of who it is.”Basically, every year has a narrative. Some years simply have more memorable and, shall we say, darker narratives than others. So, when
  
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• Retailers try to lure holiday shoppers with last-minute bargains

  24-12-2016 11:12
  
  NEW YORK -- ‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the stores, prices were plummeting down through the floors. “I feel like everything is expensive these days, but the fit bit we got was actually a pretty good deal,” said one last-minute shopper.Even high-end retailers like Ralph Lauren and Macy’s have been offering steep holiday discounts.Macy’s, for example, cut the price of a Michael Kors handbag from $368 to $220.Ralph Lauren slashed the price of a pa
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Mostly cloudy for Christmas Eve

  24-12-2016 09:40
  Today:Scattered showers will move out by 9am. Cloudy skies. High 42.SW winds 5-7 mph.
  Tonight:Mostly cloudy skies.Low 34.Winds becoming light.
  Christmas Day: Patchy drizzle early then mostly cloudy skies.High 46.East winds 3-6 mph.
  Monday:Temperatures way above average with highs in the 60s.. Chance of showers during afternoon. High 60.NE winds 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, DelaysSpecial Information: A cold front that passed through last night will
  
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• Winners of the Holiday Art Project

  24-12-2016 08:13
  "Candlelight and Music," an elegant creation by Lockbourne resident Linda Dillman, 60, took first place in the Dispatch seasonal contest, yielding Dillman the top prize of $75. Dillman, a free-lance writer, combined recycled cardboard, sheet music from an old hymnal, angels from a Nativity set and foil paper to transform the candle into something worthy of the prime spot on a tree.
  
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• Kids make their final pleas to Santa Claus

  24-12-2016 05:36
  One of the joys this holiday season is seeing a child's face light up as they sit on Santa's lap.There are so many of "Santa's helpers" at malls in central Ohio.Santa's helper at Easton has been very busy keeping track of all the boys and girls Christmas wishes for the big man.As we inch loser to Christmas and many parents are picking up those last minute presents,kids are making their last minute pleas to Santa.10tv photojournalist Chris Blake spent the day with Easton's Santa - to find out wha
  
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• Blue Jackets win 12th win in a row, set franchise record

  24-12-2016 04:12
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Columbus Blue Jackets made it 12 straight wins Friday night, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 to maintain the best record in the NHL.Columbus improved to 23-5-4 - its best start in franchise history - and has not lost since Nov. 26. Montreal, which outshot Columbus 37-24, fell to 21-9-4.The win was a league-leading 20th for goalie Sergei Bobvrosky, who kept Columbus in the game despite an apathetic third period in which the Blue Jackets took just five shots.Sam Gagn
  
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• Jets coach Bowles hospitalized, doesn't travel with team

  24-12-2016 03:52
  
  NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Jets coach Todd Bowles was hospitalized Friday with what the team called an "undisclosed illness," and he did not travel for the game at New England on Saturday.In a statement posted on the team's website , the Jets said Bowles was in stable condition, but it was uncertain if he would eventually join the team in time for the game.The 53-year-old Bowles fell ill early Friday afternoon and was taken to the hospital, where general manager Mike Maccagnan visited him. Maccag
  
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• Mad Dash Before Christmas

  24-12-2016 03:15
  Christmas Eve, the stores will be busy, and If you're all done with your holiday shopping, well you're one of the lucky ones.
  Shoppers are grabbing everything from last minute stocking stuffers to Christmas dinner two days before Christmas.
  “I got some stocking stuffers and some gifts for the dogs that I forgot to get, and some laundry detergent, said shopper Karen Hickey.
  Hickey has finally scratched everybody off her list in time for Christmas.“Last minute and I'm so happy to be do
  
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• Zeke gifts his offensive line ATV's

  24-12-2016 02:57
  
  Dallas Cowboys Rookie RB Ezekiel Elliott has given each of his offensive linemen a John Deere ATV. Zeke says he knows they really appreciate the gift. The former Buckeye performance this season earned him a selection to NFL Pro Bowl early this week.So far in his rookie season, Elliott has rushed for over 1,500 and 13 touchdowns. Zeke's most recent dominant performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, he jumped into Salvation Army red kettle after scoring a touchdown. He was not fined by the NFL a
  
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• Auditor candidates gather support in bids to succeed Hugh Dorrian

  24-12-2016 01:16
  
  The candidates to succeed the Columbus auditor who became known to mayors and staff members as “Mr. Dorrian” will have to work to have their names recognized.
  
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• CelebrateOne workers target pregnant women in eight at-risk communities

  24-12-2016 00:42
  In this photo from April, 2016, De Lena Scales, left, listens to Nunes Gutierrez during a class that, in part, teaches neighbors how to help their neighbors navigate the complicated health care system. A Columbus-area program focused on helping babies reach their first birthdays has trained 24 workers as part of a growing corps that targets eight at-risk communities to cut the infant mortality rate by 40 percent by 2020.
  
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• Blue Jackets fans reveling in winning streak

  24-12-2016 00:31
  TheBlue Jackets' winning streak is a long time coming for patient fans of the franchise.
  Fans who've been with the team through the lows say it makes the highs even sweeter.
  They're optimistic this winning streak will just keep going.
  "I think it means the world," said Trevor Leuvoy. "It's giving the guys confidence, it's giving the fans belief that they can do it. So I mean I think it's good. I think it's going to keep growing hopefully this year, and I just expect good things for the rest of t
  
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• So far, just one president has RSVP'd "yes" to Trump's inauguration

  24-12-2016 00:27
  
  So far, just one former president has said he’ll definitely be at the inauguration of Donald Trump.Democrat Jimmy Carter, 92, said he’s RSVP’d for Mr. Trump’s inauguration, which is scheduled for Jan. 20. Carter, who backed Hillary Clinton during the campaign season, made the announcement at the start of teaching a Sunday school class in Plains, Georgia, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The most recent Republican president, George W. Bush, has not publicly a
  
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• Cops: Dad confesses to killing infant, leaving body in woods

  24-12-2016 00:01
  
  PARKER, Fla. -- Authorities in Florida’s panhandle say a man has confessed to killing his 2-month-old son and leaving the boy’s body in the woods.Parker Police Chief Dennes Hutto said the child’s disappearance might have gone unsolved if 27-year-old Gene Anthony Quinones-Rivera had not walked into the police department Wednesday and told officers that he killed Gediaelamir Rivera in June 2015. Police say the child was never reported missing, reports CBS affiliate WECP.“I&
  
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