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• Teen arrested for carrying out more than 30 murders, authorities say

  04-02-2017 23:18
  
  BOGOTA, Colombia -- Police in Colombia have arrested a 17-year-old accused of carrying out more than 30 murders.
  Given strict privacy protections for minors in Colombia authorities are identifying the teenage killer only by his nickname of “Frijolito.” Police in Cali on Friday said the highly dangerous criminal was picked up this week after a four-month manhunt.
  The young man allegedly began killing people around the age of 12 and developed a reputation for ruthlessness as head of a
  
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• Community welcomes West Liberty-Salem shooting victim home from hospital

  04-02-2017 23:15
  
  A warm welcome home for the student who was shot at West Liberty-Salem High School.Logan Cole's father, Ryan Cole, shared this video on Facebook of people lining the streets to welcome Logan home:The 16-year-old was being treated at Nationwide Children's Hospital after police say another student shot him in January. Logan suffered at least two gunshot wounds.
  
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• One year later, Nigerian "witch boy" healthy, heading to school

  04-02-2017 22:51
  
  A year ago, Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Lovén was on a mission with her husband in Nigeria to rescue some of the thousands of children abandoned each year after being accused of being a witch.“We’ve seen both frightened, tortured and even dead children,” Lovén, co-founder of the African Children’s Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF), described in a 2016 blog post.That’s when she first met a little boy who she now calls Hope. The toddl
  
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• Patton Oswalt says heart condition, meds killed wife

  04-02-2017 22:42
  
  LOS ANGELES -- Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt said Friday that coroner’s officials informed him that his wife died last year from a combination of prescription medications and an undiagnosed heart condition.Oswalt wrote in a statement to The Associated Press that he and his wife Michelle McNamara had no idea she had a condition that caused blockages in her arteries.“We learned today the combination of drugs in Michelle’s system, along with a condition we were unaware of, prov
  
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• Kasich backs DeVos without mentioning $5M her PAC owes Ohio

  04-02-2017 22:18
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. John Kasich is urging confirmation of President Donald Trump's education secretary nominee without mentioning the significant unpaid fine owed to Ohio by a now-defunct political action committee she controlled.The Republican governor and 2016 presidential contender didn't support Trump, but he praised Betsy DeVos for her ... (more)
  
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• Ohio State Highway Patrol urges safety on Super Bowl Sunday

  04-02-2017 21:59
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio's State Highway Patrol is urging Ohioans to be safe this weekend while enjoying Super Bowl festivities.A patrol statement notes that Super Bowl Sunday is historically a day when gatherings often include alcohol and urges fans to refrain from driving impaired.The patrol says those who plan on consuming alcohol, should be sure to designate a sober driver to get them home safely.Those hosting Super Bowl parties are urged to not serve alcohol to anyone under 21 years of ag
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Milder Sunday with spring-like storms early next week

  04-02-2017 21:03
  This Evening: Increasing clouds with temperatures around freezing, but feeling cooler with the wind chill. S wind 5-10 mph.Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of some flurries overnight to our far north. Low 25. S wind 5-10 mph.Sunday: More clouds than sun, but much milder. Slight chance for some show showers early off to our east. High 44. SW wind 5-10 mph.Monday: Mostly cloudy throughout the day with a chance for showers Monday night. High 49. S wind 0-5 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Ra
  
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• Ivanka Trump plays big role even without White House title

  04-02-2017 19:58
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even without an official White House title, Ivanka Trump is proving to be a power player.Just this past week, the first daughter joined President Donald Trump at a policy meeting with business executives and accompanied him on a trip to Delaware's Dover Air Force Base to honor the returning remains of a U.S. Navy SEAL killed in a raid in Yemen. She hosted CEOs at her home to talk policy and used her influence behind the scenes at the White House.These efforts have focused atte
  
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• Calif. sex offender killed 4 women while on GPS monitoring system

  04-02-2017 19:42
  
  SANTA ANA, Calif. -- A California sex offender was sentenced to death on Friday for kidnapping and murdering four women during a six-month span in Orange County.
  Steven Dean Gordon, who was convicted last year of killing the women in 2013, was sentenced in Superior Court in Santa Ana, CBS Los Angeles reports.Some of the killings took place while the now-48-year-old was being tracked via a GPS monitoring device.
  California has hundreds of inmates on the nation’s largest death row, but the s
  
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• Five New Movies to See in Theaters This Weekend

  04-02-2017 19:09
  
  One Oscar nominee will be unable to attend this year’s Academy Awards ceremony – banned, if you will. But you can catch Asghar Farhadi’s Best Foreign Language candidate this weekend at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Also available – new Robert DeNiro, new Pedro Almodovar, and the movie that could kill you in seven days.
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  Releasing a film without a pre-screening for critics is usually a bad sign. A mid-February studio release is never good.
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• 5 New Movies to See in Theaters This Weekend

  04-02-2017 19:09
  
  One Oscar nominee will be unable to attend this year’s Academy Awards ceremony – banned, if you will. But you can catch Asghar Farhadi’s Best Foreign Language candidate this weekend at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Also available – new Robert DeNiro, new Pedro Almodovar, and the movie that could kill you in seven days.
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  Releasing a film without a pre-screening for critics is usually a bad sign. A mid-February studio release is never good.
  You know what else isn&rsq
  
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• Ohio Lawmaker Calls for Better Coordination on Lead Contamination Cases

  04-02-2017 18:22
  State Rep. John Boccieri's district includes Sebring, OH, which experienced high lead levels in its drinking water last year. He says that local water authority operators are understaffed, and have trouble following through with health departments and residents on cases of contamination.
  
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• Trump tweets on "so-called judge" after travel ban stay

  04-02-2017 17:43
  
  President Trump launched an early morning Twitter offensive against a federal judge Saturday after U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle declared a nationwide stay on Mr. Trump’s travel ban.The president defended his immigration order, which prohibits refugees or any citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S., in the series of tweets. He also swore that Robart’s temporary restraining order, which effectively freezes the executive order’s mos
  
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• Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther Signs Executive Order on Immigration

  04-02-2017 17:35
  
  Following through on a promise made earlier this week, local officials gathered on Friday to witness the signing of an executive order by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther that supports and reaffirms the city’s pro-immigration and pro-refugee resettlement policies.
  “This reinforces and expands what we have been doing for decades,” stated Ginther. “It is also consistent with the policies of the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It upholds the r
  
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• Weather Geek: Damaging winds possible next week

  04-02-2017 17:34
  
  Damaging winds are possible early next week. A very strong storm system will move into the Ohio Valley on Tuesday, bringing gusty winds between 40-50 mph. Unseasonably warm temperatures in the lower 60s and rising dew points will make the atmosphere unstable.Severe storms are possible late Tuesday afternoon and evening ahead of a strong cold front. Check back in with us as we time out these storms.
  
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• Search warrant leads to felony drug charge in Hilliard

  04-02-2017 17:22
  
  Hilliard, OhA Hilliard man is charged after police find drugs inside his apartment.Authorities executed a search warrant January 27 on Portrush Avenue after people nearby reported suspicious activity at a specific apartment.According to court records, police located a gun and drugs inside the apartment.Detectives say two bags containing individually wrapped marijuana packages were also found.The resident, 20-year-old Amer Mahmoud was arrested and charged with felony drug trafficking.Detectives s
  
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• Be Kind with Jeni’s!

  04-02-2017 17:08
  
  What better way to spread kindness than ice cream for breakfast for all! Thank you Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams for so generously celebrating Columbus Kindness Month. All sales this morning (Feb. 4) benefit the Gifts of Kindness Fund and other nonprofits across the U.S.
  Join us in amplifying kindness through partner collaborations and community participation—or create your own ways to share kindness.
  Learn more at givekindnesscolumbus.org, share everyday acts o
  
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• Photos: STUMP Opens in German Village Today

  04-02-2017 16:42
  
  The first of four new businesses launching at the corner of Thurman Avenue and Jaeger Street in German Village officially opens today. Local plant shop STUMP is opening a 560 square foot expansion in the building located at 220 Thurman Avenue.
  “From the early stages of conceptualizing our shop, the educational component to the plant buying experience was our priority,” said STUMP co-owner Emily Brown during an interview with Columbus Underground last fall. “Our other
  
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• Skywatch: The moon is the "star" of this week's sky

  04-02-2017 15:50
  
  When you look up into the night sky this week it'll be tough to miss the moon.
  It marches through waxing gibbous to full moon phase by Friday, which means it's getting bigger and brighter each night.
  But at just over 229,000 miles away the moon also makes its closest approach to the Earth for the month.Because the moon's orbit isn't an exact circle, there are times when it's closer to the Earth and times when it's farther away.
  When it's at its closest point for the month, it reaches perigee.Tha
  
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• Tax Deal for Easton Expansion Means Investment for Linden

  04-02-2017 15:47
  
  On Thursday, officials with the City of Columbus unveiled a plan that would further provide investment dollars to the Linden neighborhood, an area specifically targeted for redevelopment by Mayor Andrew Ginther during his first year in office. The plan allows for a 10-year 100 percent tax abatement for the owners of Easton Town Center to develop new residential properties while a $4.25 million investment in Linden is made in its place.“I have charged our Department of Development with find
  
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• Tax Abatements for Easton Expansion Paired With Investment for Linden

  04-02-2017 15:47
  
  On Thursday, officials with the City of Columbus unveiled a plan that would further provide investment dollars to the Linden neighborhood, an area specifically targeted for redevelopment by Mayor Andrew Ginther during his first year in office. The plan allows for a 10-year 100 percent tax abatement for the owners of Easton Town Center to develop new residential properties while a $4.25 million investment in Linden is made in its place.“I have charged our Department of Development with find
  
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• Ginther Signs Immigration Executive Order

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• 'Anti-Trump March' At US Embassy in London

  04-02-2017 14:56
  
  Protestors at the US Embassy in London gather to oppose President Donald Trump's ban on travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries.The UK protest follows a week of controversy and demonstrations from around the world.Thousands of travelers were detained in US airports and visas were revoked.Late yesterday a US judge temporarily blocked Trump's ban.The group rallied at US embassy marched and chanted "No to Trump", referring to the ban.Others held up various signs to showcase disapproval of
  
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• Office on Aging's May levy vote will cost Franklin County more than one in fall

  04-02-2017 14:01
  The Franklin County Office on Aging placed a property tax on the May 2 ballot as insurance so that it can try again in November if the levy loses. That's the difference between Franklin County's estimates of the $900,000 to $1 million cost to place the levy on the May ballot and the $600,000 cost if the levy were placed before voters in November, when more candidates and issues mean that more government agencies share the election bill.
  
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• Today’s the Last Day to Get Phillip’s Coney Island Before They Close for Renovations

  04-02-2017 14:00
  
  Shortly after celebrating their 105th anniversary, Phillip’s Coney Island, located at 450 West Broad Street, announced that they’d be temporarily closing for renovations.
  “Our restaurant needed a face lift anyway,” said Kristen DeAtley, manager at Phillip’s Coney Island.
  After this Saturday, Phillip’s and the businesses on either side will be shuttered and bulldozed to make way for local developing group Kaufman Development’s project. Phillip’
  
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• Airlines in Iran: No tickets for Iranians holding US visas

  04-02-2017 12:46
  
  Foreign airlines have instructed Iranian travel agencies not to sell U.S.-bound flight tickets to Iranians holding U.S. visas after President Donald Trump's executive order banning visas for seven Muslim countries, including Iran.The move comes even though a U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked the ban, siding with two states that urged a nationwide hold on the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country. The directive does not include U.S. airlines.In Tehran, the Kows
  
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• Police recover baby in stolen car; suspect shoots self

  04-02-2017 12:06
  
  A crime spree by a man who fired at a state trooper and then stole a car with a baby inside it is over. The baby was recovered, but the man later took two people hostage before finally shooting himself rather than surrender, police said.Police Capt. John Barnett told the Devils Lake Journal (http://bit.ly/2k6lU3F) late Friday that Daniel TwoHearts shot himself as officers began to negotiate with him. He was hospitalized with an apparently non-fatal bullet wound, Barnett said.No one else was hurt
  
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• Train hits car left on tracks forcing road closures

  04-02-2017 12:04
  
  Traffic detour early Saturday morning along W. Dublin-Granville Rd near Worthington.Police say an abandoned vehicle left on the railroad tracks near Linworth Rd and W. Dublin-Granville Rd was hit by a train just before 5 am.According to The Columbus Division of Police, the train stopped after striking the vehicle and is blocking W. Dublin-Granville Rd.The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours until the car can be removed.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Cool on Saturday but warmer Sunday

  04-02-2017 12:03
  Today:Lots of sunshine to start with increasing clouds through the afternoon.High 33.SW winds 4-8 mph.
  Tonight: Clouds continue to build.Not as frigid.Low 27.SSW 5-10 mph.
  Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with the chance for a mix in the far east.Warmer & breezy.High 43.WSW 8-12 mph.
  Monday: Mostly cloudy to overcast.Rain arrives late.High 47.South winds 4-8 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, DelaysSpecial Information:High pressure continues to sit on top of us br
  
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• BC-OH-Ohio News Digest 6:30 pm, OH

  04-02-2017 11:49
  Hello! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Ohio. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP Columbus bureau at 614-885-2727 or [email protected].
  
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• Could DNA unlock answers in questionable conviction case?

  04-02-2017 11:46
  
  Judy Rybak is a “48 Hours” producer. She investigated the questionable convictions of Darryl Pinkins and Roosevelt Glenn for the episode, “Guilty Until Proven Innocent.” The all-new investigation airs Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.About three years ago, I was on Twitter when I spotted a cry for help from DNA expert and director of the Idaho Innocence Project, Greg Hampikian. He tweeted that his Innocence Project had more cases of wrongful conviction than the money he n
  
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• The Columbus Foundation + Besa launch Columbus Kindness Month

  04-02-2017 11:34
  
  The Columbus Foundation and Besa have joined forces to launch Columbus Kindness Month in February, rallying the community to generate acts of kindness while uplifting the city people are proud to call home.Several prominent Columbus individuals, businesses and organizations—from Jeni’s to Homage to performer Nina West—are partnering on the mission to connect, inspire and advance people throughout Central Ohio.“Now, more than ever, people want to be the change they want to
  
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• Deborah Lawrence joins the OHHA Team as senior accountant

  04-02-2017 07:49
  Deborah Lawrence joins the OHHA Team as senior accountant Friday, February 03, 2017 - by Regina Mayhugh, for the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association OHHA Executive Director, Renee Mancino, commented, "We are thrilled to add Deborah to the team, she has a diverse background, excellent accounting experience and skills with time spent at Penn Gaming's Hollywood Casino Columbus, she is a welcome addition to the Association and the Racing side of the gaming industry." awrence will have the primary re
  
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• New fears, old challenges in central Ohio's battle against addiction

  04-02-2017 04:30
  
  Scott VanDerKarr is on a mission.“We are in a health crisis we haven’t seen in 100 years in this country,” he said.As a former Franklin County prosecutor and retired judge, he launched drug court offering addicts who comply with court orders a second chance.“For at least over a year, you're keeping the person clean. After they've graduated your program they're not committing new crimes they're staying clean they're not using,” he said.He's heard all the questions.&l
  
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• Man killed in Interstate 71 southbound crash identified

  04-02-2017 03:40
  A Columbus man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash Friday morning on Interstate 71 southbound that closed a section of the highway for more than four hours. Christopher L. Cope, 33, was driving his 2008 Dodge Ram pickup southbound in the far right lane when a car changing lanes collided with his pickup truck.
  
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• Trump launches his attack on banks' financial restraints

  04-02-2017 03:38
  
  President Donald Trump launched his long-promised attack Friday on banking rules that were rushed into law after the nation's economic crisis, signing new orders after meeting with business and investment chiefs and pledging further action to free big banks from restrictions. Wall Street cheered him on, but Trump risks disillusioning his working-class voters.He directed his Treasury secretary to review the devilishly complex 2010 Dodd-Frank financial oversight law, which was signed by President
  
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• Ohio State Olympic gold medalist unable to wrestle due to Iran ban

  04-02-2017 03:32
  
  In response to President Trump's executive order banning visas for seven dominantly Muslim countries, Iran has banned USA wrestlers from the freestyle World Cup. That could mean a central Ohio Olympian is out of the competition.In the wrestling world, it's all about what happens on the mat. Beyond the buzzer, though some competitors face a bigger opponent."It stands to reason that there's going to be some retaliation from the other countries, and I'm sorry it has to do with the athletes," wrestl
  
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• Cookbooks offer recipes for Super Bowl

  04-02-2017 01:26
  With the Super Bowl quickly approaching your mind is likely on one of a few subjects: where am I watching it; what am I cooking; how will the ads stack up this year; or what can I do to avoid all sports forever?Fortunately, the library can help you with at least one of these problems - cooking.
  
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• US judge temporarily blocks Trump's travel ban nationwide

  04-02-2017 01:09
  
  A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban on people from seven predominantly Muslim countries after Washington state and Minnesota urged a nationwide hold on the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country.U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle ruled against government lawyers' claims that the states did not have the standing to challenge Trump's order and said they showed their case was likely to succeed."The state has met its burden in
  
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• Franklin County DUI Task Force operating saturation patrols through Super Bowl weekend

  04-02-2017 00:20
  
  The Franklin County DUI Task Force said it will be conducting saturation patrols this weekend to cut down on drunk driving.The Task Force, which is made up of more than 30 agencies, said the patrols will run Friday through the Super Bowl weekend.Anyone planning on drinking alcohol is encouraged to either have a designated driver or make other plans to avoid getting behind the wheel of a car.According to statistics from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, there have been 64 fatal crash in Ohio throug
  
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