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• Twenty One Pilots: The pantless Grammy guys and their humble Columbus beginning

  13-02-2017 23:48
  In a night full of big moments, theirs was the one that dropped jaws and pants.The Columbus-raised members of Twenty One Pilots 'dropped trou' on national television as they claimed their Grammy award Sunday night.Believe it or not, it was all part of a shout-out to their hometown: "This story, it starts in Columbus, Ohio."Before they were Twenty One Pilots, they were Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun of Columbus.Dun was a 2006 graduate of Tree of Life Christian Schools, where staff tell 10TV he took an
  
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• Woman attacked by Reagan Tokes' alleged killer in 2010 speaks out

  13-02-2017 23:30
  Sheila Merwin has a folder that is growing. Inside she tracks each time the man who threatened her and robbed her is mentioned in court or media.She said this weekend as Grove City Police announced Brian Golsby was behind bars for the robbery, rape and murder of Ohio State student Reagan Tokes, Sheila shuttered."It's all been very hard. I'd especially been praying for Reagan and her family. I can't imagine what they've suffered through," said Sheila Merwin.She said just before Golsby was release
  
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• Warning on Facebook marketplace leads to robbery arrest

  13-02-2017 23:07
  
  COLUMBUS – Columbus police arrested a man accused of robbing a woman who put her iPad up for sale on Facebook.Davon Rayford, 20, is charged with robbery.Police said a woman met Rayford after he answered her Facebook ad to sell her iPad.The two met at the McDonald’s in the 2400 block of Lockbourne Road on January 31.The woman said Rayford wanted to hold the iPad, but the woman refused. The woman said Rayford knocked her into the car and took the iPad.The woman posted a warning on the
  
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• Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers free admission on Presidents' Day

  13-02-2017 23:01
  
  COLUMBUS - The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will offer free admission on Presidents' Day.The offer will be valid during normal business hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, February 20. Standard parking fees ($10 per vehicle, free for Zoo members) will still apply."As we honor our nation's history, the Zoo is a great place to learn more about our country's relationship with wildlife conservation initiatives," President and CEO of the Columbus Zoo Tom Stalf said.Coincidentally, Presidents' Day wa
  
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• Columbus Division of Fire Graduation Ceremony

  13-02-2017 22:17 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Gun recovered at Groveport Madison High School

  13-02-2017 22:11
  
  A handgun was recovered at Groveport Madison High School Monday morning after officials received an anonymous tip.District spokesperson Jeff Warner said they received a tip about a weapon on the school property just after 10 a.m.A school resource officer was able to locate the student and secure the gun.Warner said there were no threats made at school or toward the school, students or staff.No lockdown was enacted as the situation was contained quickly.Warner said the student will be disciplined
  
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• Will Columbus pay for homes damaged in water-line break? Updated at

  13-02-2017 22:00
  The houses at the end of Annadale Drive have been gutted, their soggy contents piled at curbs where water first started to creep closer to their foundations. Homeowners in the Northwest Side subdivision say they will be displaced for months as they assess and repair damage that will cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix, after a Columbus waterline broke and flooded their homes Jan. 16. City officials say they haven't determined what caused the 20-inch line to spill thousands of gallons of wat
  
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• #bigbinkshow Ohio Credit Cards Being Duplicated By Thieves

  13-02-2017 22:00
  Be careful because the thieves are on and cracking. Police say nearly a dozen skimmers have been found at various gas stations throughout the county since November 2015.
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Sunny for your Valentine's Day

  13-02-2017 21:09
  This Evening: Clear skies and seasonable.
  Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 29. Wind: SW 5-10 mph.
  Valentine’s Day: Sunny skies and warmer. High 51. Wind: SW 10-15 mph.
  Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with snow flurries. High 37. Wind: NW 10-15 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, DelaysSpecial Information:You’ll need your sunglasses for a second day in a row as clear skies are expected again tomorrow. Temperatures for your Valentine’s Day will be wa
  
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• Canada's Trudeau talks trade with Trump at White House

  13-02-2017 21:06
  
  President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeatedly stressed their commitment to working together after their first face-to-face meeting Monday.The neighboring leaders, polar opposites in nearly every way, took up the thorny subjects of trade and immigration, with Trudeau eager to build a relationship with the new U.S. president.At a joint press conference after a series of meetings, the two emphasized their shared goals. Trump pledged to work with Canada "in pursuit of
  
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• Jerry Sandusky's son charged with child sexual abuse

  13-02-2017 20:56
  
  One of Jerry Sandusky's adult sons faces multiple charges of sexual offenses involving children, more than five years after the former Penn State assistant coach was himself first arrested.Court records filed Monday say 41-year-old Jeffrey S. Sandusky was charged with 14 counts, including criminal solicitation and corruption of minors.The online court docket says Jeffrey Sandusky was arraigned Monday and bail was set at $200,000. He's currently in the Centre County Correctional Facility.Jeffrey
  
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• Can farmers meet needed phosphorous runoff reduction without federal...

  13-02-2017 19:52
  COLUMBUS Ohio and national conservation and farming leaders will meet in March to try and answer the question: Can farmers in the Maumee Watershed successfully reach the needed 40 percent reduction in phosphorous runoff without federal intervention? ""The US and Canadian governments along with Ohio, Michigan, and Ontario have agreed on a 40% reduction target for phosphorus into Lake Erie," said Ohio Farmers Union President Joe Logan. "While most farmers in the Maumee and other Lake Erie watershe
  
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• Medical billing advocates say patients are ofter overcharged

  13-02-2017 19:51
  At some point, you or someone you love will need medical care. Depending upon the condition, your medical bills rack up, the weight of the financial burden can be overwhelming; with statements filled with codes and costs plus medical jargon, you may not understand.Who's responsible for making sure you get what you pay for? The burden is on you, no matter how confusing. Experts in medical billing say consumers must be conscious of that what bills they're getting and double checking what’s l
  
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• Medical billing advocates say patients are often overcharged

  13-02-2017 19:51
  At some point, you or someone you love will need medical care. Depending upon the condition, your medical bills rack up, the weight of the financial burden can be overwhelming; with statements filled with codes and costs plus medical jargon, you may not understand.Who's responsible for making sure you get what you pay for? The burden is on you, no matter how confusing. Experts in medical billing say consumers must be conscious of that what bills they're getting and double checking what’s l
  
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• New storm wallops Northeast, where 'Stay home' is message

  13-02-2017 19:47
  
  PORTLAND, Maine — Plow trucks and shovelers in the Northeast attacked the region's newest winter storm Monday as fresh powder covered ever-growing snow piles and whiteout conditions made roads unsafe, immobilizing millions of residents.Winter storm warnings were in effect from upstate New York to Maine, where blizzard conditions took hold and more than 2 feet of snow fell in some areas.At least one death has been called weather-related. In Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, a coroner said high w
  
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• 75-year-old woman dies after being attacked by dog she adopted

  13-02-2017 19:21
  
  NEW YORK -- Authorities say a 75-year-old New York City woman has died and her autistic son has been injured after they were attacked by a dog she had recently adopted.WABC says the woman had planned to return the dog, a mastiff, to a shelter on Monday because of its aggressive tendencies.The TV station reported that the woman and her 39-year-old son were attacked after midnight Monday in Queens.Police say Louise Hermida was pronounced dead at a hospital. An autopsy will be done to determine the
  
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• Suspected Grandview Heights bank robber arrested in New Jersey is back in Ohio

  13-02-2017 19:20
  
  GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio - Police said the suspect wanted for robbing a bank in Grandview and arrested in New Jersey is now back in Ohio.Grandview Heights police said 60-year-old Karl Schlenker is the person who allegedly robbed the PNC Bank on First Avenue on January 31.Police said Schlenker handed the teller a note that said if they gave him any problems he would detonate an explosive.Detectives said Schlenker left a bag at the robbery scene, which prompted a call to the Columbus Bomb Squad.The
  
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• Suspected Grandview Heights bank robber arrested in New Jersey

  13-02-2017 19:20
  
  Police said the suspect wanted for robbing a bank in Grandview has been arrested in New Jersey.Grandview Heights police said 60-year-old Karl Schlenker is the person who allegedly robbed the PNC Bank on First Avenue on January 31.Police said Schlenker handed the teller a note that said if they gave him any problems he would detonate an explosive.Detectives said Schlenker left a bag at the robbery scene, which prompted a call to the Columbus Bomb Squad.The scene also locked down schools in Grandv
  
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• Virtual reality therapy helping cure PTSD in Ohio veterans

  13-02-2017 19:15
  Everyday 20 Veterans commit suicide in our country. In 2014, the latest year available, that number equaled 7,400 soldiers.That's 18 percent of all suicides in America, according to a study by the Department of Veterans Affairs.But there is hope and a cure, and it's right here in our state. It's therapy that involves virtual reality.Inside a small room in the basement of Cincinnati's Veterans Hospital is where patients come to immerse themselves in a virtual battlefield."This allows him to hear
  
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• The Confluence Cast: How The Columbus Foundation betters our community

  13-02-2017 19:15
  
  
  Solving the immediate and long-term problems of Columbus is no small task. Thankfully, the Columbus Foundation is wielding both a large purse and a large influence. We spoke with Dan Sharpe, Director, Community Leadership and Nonprofit Effectiveness for The Columbus Foundation, about how their funds and initiatives strengthen and improve the capital city.
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• Dancing for the Kids

  13-02-2017 19:13
  
  Congratulations BuckeyeThon! The 24-hour dance marathon by The Ohio State University raised more than $1.5 million for the kids, benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
  The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on Facebook as we continu
  
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• Unusual love story: Utica couple finds their way back to each other

  13-02-2017 18:31
  
  Dave and Libby Prater's Love story is one of deep love, and heart crushing loss. Their love song is a ballad unlike you've ever heard before."We were kids when we first met. We were too young to be in love actually," Libby Prater said.Libby was 16, Dave was 19 when the married."It just grew into a romance we spent so much time on the road together," Libby said.Dave and Libby were part of a southern gospel touring group that Libby's parents started. Dave was the guitarist."He was the only guy I e
  
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• What to do when your child has an allergy emergency

  13-02-2017 18:06
  
  When kids are at risk of severe allergic reactions, all their caregivers should have a written action plan and epinephrine auto-injectors readily available, according to new reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics.The reports include a new “universal” action plan for doctors to give parents, to help ensure they’re ready to manage a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis.Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that affects multiple organs in the body. The
  
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• Winter storm blasts Northeast, causing travel woes

  13-02-2017 17:47
  
  PORTLAND, Maine -- A major Nor’easter slammed into northern New York and New England on Sunday, just days after another storm blasted towns and cities across the Northeast. More than a foot of snow are expected from New York to Maine, and some parts of New England could see up to two feet of snow.Wind gusts of more than 50 mph and as much as two feet of snow have been forecast throughout the region, reports CBS News correspondent Don Dahler. Blizzard-like conditions and slick roads caused
  
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• Drug awareness workshop offered at Ohio State opens to public amid opiate epidemic

  13-02-2017 17:47
  For years, the Ohio State University College of Social Work has worked with Operation Street Smart to train students, faculty and staff about the changing drug trends in central Ohio and how students can be ‘street smart' when it comes to helping future clients.“Our students are preparing to deal with the issue of addiction both in and outside of the classroom,” says a spokesperson for the College.“As social work educators, it is critical that we are preparing our student
  
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• Man shoots girlfriend, self

  13-02-2017 17:37
  Columbus police are investigating what caused a man to shoot his girlfriend to death and turn the gun on himself as police closed in on him Friday morning. Officers responding to a report of a woman being shot outside a home on Silver Oak Drive on the Southeast Side at 10:10 a.m. and found a woman later identified as Classie Mixon, 32, suffering from several gunshot wounds, police division spokesman Sgt.
  
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• High winds topple tree with bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh

  13-02-2017 17:18
  
  PITTSBURGH -- High winds have taken down power lines in Pittsburgh and also knocked down a tree that was home to an eagle’s nest.The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania has a camera that live streams video of the nest. But on Monday morning, all the camera was showing was the downed tree where the nest had been.Winds that gusted up to 60 mph Sunday knocked over the tree at about 9:45 p.m.Bill Powers, CEO of PixController, a company that worked with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to i
  
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• "We miss her deeply; justice will be served": Reagan Tokes' father grieves outside courtroom

  13-02-2017 17:14
  
  "I loved my daughter, dearly," Reagan Tokes' father, said. "We miss her to death and justice will be served."
  A father's grief is more powerful than the power of words.
  "All I can say about Reagan is we miss her deeply," Toby Tokes said. "She didn't deserve what happened to her."
  The father of Tokes sat in silence while the man accused of kidnapping, robbing, raping and killing his daughter, entered the courtroom for the first time, Monday morning.
  "We're going to get through this and justice wi
  
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• Bao Bao the panda prepares for move to China

  13-02-2017 17:14
  
  Next week Bao Bao, the youngest female panda at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will move to China, part of a deal between the zoo and the Chinese government.China first sent two giant pandas to the National Zoo in 1972. In 2000, China loaned Bao Bao’s parents to the U.S. It was agreed their cubs would return to China by the time they turned 4.Now, at age 3 and a half, it’s time for Bao Bao to join other pandas at a breeding facility in China.Bao Bao has been a major attraction
  
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• First Look: Acre Opens Second Restaurant Today

  13-02-2017 17:10
  
  Local fast-casual, farm-to-table restaurant Acre has expanded into its second home at 1717 Northwest Boulevard, with its official grand opening kicking off today. The 1,900 square foot restaurant seats 40 guests inside, with a patio planned to launch this spring.
  “We’re excited to begin serving the communities of Fifth By Northwest, Grandview and Upper Arlington,” stated founder Todd Mills. “The enthusiasm they’ve shared as we’ve built out the restaurant
  
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• Comedian Daniel Tosh coming to Columbus in April

  13-02-2017 16:41
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – Daniel Tosh is bringing his campus tour to the Ohio State University.The “Tosh.Show On Campus” tour will stop at the Schottenstein Center on Thursday, April 20.Tosh will host and perform an evening of standup comedy featuring writers and comedians from his Comedy Central show “Tosh.0.”The tour begins on April 14 at the University of Nebraska, where the comedian and special guests will perform at Pinnacle Bank Arena. “Tosh.0” is in its ni
  
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• Planning now for later: Early childhood education

  13-02-2017 16:12
  A new day. A new chance to mold young minds.Leading a small class of preschool students in Gahanna is Miss Tiffanie who has a background in early childhood education. She's been running a day a daycare out of her home for 10 years."It's a little bit of pressure," she said. "Because I want to make sure that they're going to succeed. I want them to succeed in life."Her class is small, with children aged 5-months to 4-years-old. She does what she can to get them ready for the next step."I try to ge
  
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• Best Bites Preview: Waffles, Caramels, Ice Pops, Chocolates & More!

  13-02-2017 16:08
  
  Are you the kind of person who’d rather eat dessert first? Us too! That’s why Columbus Underground’s popular event Best Bites: Sweet Treats is returning this year, and  to celebrate all things sugary and sweet in the City. We are bringing you a preview of our featured vendors before the event on February 23rd! From chocolates to waffles (and chocolate on waffles!), read below for a few treats you can taste at the event: 
  Lopaus Point is bringing a new kind o
  
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• Theatre Review: Otterbein’s Bleak, Dazzling Top Girls

  13-02-2017 15:45
  
  Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls opened in 1982 as an ink-still-wet look at the rise of Margaret Thatcher, an England beset by economic anxiety, and the differences between what Churchill saw as burgeoning American and British strains of feminism. At its heart, it’s a look at empathy, the need to look out for yourself but the absolute need to turn an eye outside and give some deference and comfort to those of us most vulnerable.
  Otterbein’s production, directed by Lenny Le
  
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• Our Differences Are Our Strength

  13-02-2017 15:35 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Ohio reports at least 3 child deaths amid peak flu season

  13-02-2017 15:30
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Officials say several children around Ohio have died of flu-related illnesses and hospitalizations continue to increase in the midst of what is typically peak time during flu season.The Ohio Department of Health says more than 2,000 people have been hospitalized with flu-related illnesses this flu season, which usually last from October to May. The agency is urging Ohioans who haven't received the flu vaccine to do so.Ohio confirmed three flu-related child deaths in the pa
  
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• DuPont to pay $670 million to settle C8 lawsuits

  13-02-2017 15:16
  DuPont and its spinoff company Chemours will pay $670 million to settle a decades-old battle over C8, a chemical it used to make Teflon, and which has been linked to a host of health problems including cancer. The settlement announced Monday affects more than 3,500 personal-injury claims by residents in Ohio and West Virginia.
  
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• No bond for man accused of killing Ohio State student Reagan Tokes

  13-02-2017 14:49
  
  The man accused of killing Ohio State student Reagan Tokes made his first appearance in court Monday.Brian Golsby's attorney did not object to the state's request for the suspect to be held without bond. The father of Reagan Tokes briefly spoke to reporters following the Golsby’s court appearance Monday, saying “We will get through this…Justice will be served.”Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien filed a motion Sunday to keep Golsby behind bars without bail, saying the
  
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• Officials: 4 children die of flu-related illnesses in Ohio

  13-02-2017 14:30
  
  CLEVELAND — Four Ohio children have died of flu-related illnesses in the past two weeks as the number of cases statewide appears to be peaking, health officials said Monday.Two of the deaths were from Columbiana County in eastern Ohio, including a 6-year-old boy from Salem and a 7-year-old boy from East Liverpool, who died on Saturday. Columbiana County Health Commissioner Wes Vins said on Monday that the two boys lived at opposite ends of the county and that nothing has been found to conn
  
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• Gov. Kasich plans State of the State speech in Sandusky

  13-02-2017 14:06
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. John Kasich will deliver his annual State of the State speech in the lakeshore city of Sandusky.Kasich announced plans Monday to give the address on April 4 at the Sandusky State Theatre, about 120 miles north of Columbus. The proposal requires legislative approval.The Republican governor made history in 2012 by taking the annual address out of Columbus for the first time in state history with a speech in eastern Ohio's Steubenville. He has delivered the address
  
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• Verizon is bringing back unlimited data

  13-02-2017 13:19
  
  Starting today, Verizon customers can get unlimited data, talk and text for $80.The company says the new introductory plan also includes up to 10 GB of mobile hotspot usage, as well as calling and texting to Mexico and Canada. It will also allow customers to stream unlimited HD video, thumbing its nose at T-Mobile's controversial practice of lowering video quality for some of its unlimited data customers.Although the new Verizon plan promises "fast LTE speeds," those using a lot of data may suf
  
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• Nearly 200,000 remain under evacuation near California dam

  13-02-2017 13:16
  
  Nearly 200,000 people remained under evacuation orders Monday as California authorities try to fix erosion of the emergency spillway at the nation's tallest dam that could unleash uncontrolled flood waters if it fails.About 150 miles northeast of San Francisco, Lake Oroville — one of California's largest man-made lakes — had water levels so high that an emergency spillway was used Saturday for the first time in almost 50 years.The evacuation was ordered Sunday afternoon after enginee
  
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• World's oldest known gorilla is at Little Rock Zoo

  13-02-2017 13:05
  The national Association of Zoos and Aquariums says it believes the gorilla Trudy is the oldest following the death at age 60 in January of Colo, a gorilla at the zoo in Columbus, Ohio. Colo turned 60 on Dec. 22, but Trudy's exact birth date isn't known.
  
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• The new civics course in schools: How to avoid fake news

  13-02-2017 12:57
  
  Teachers from elementary school through college are telling students how to distinguish between factual and fictional news — and why they should care that there's a difference.As Facebook works with The Associated Press, FactCheck.org and other organizations to curb the spread of fake and misleading news on its influential network, teachers say classroom instruction can play a role in deflating the kind of "Pope endorses Trump " headlines that muddied the waters during the 2016 presidentia
  
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• WATCH: Abandoned puppy gets prosthetic legs from animal shelter

  13-02-2017 12:55
  A puppy found abandoned with only two legs in a garbage bag is learning to walk for the first time.Cupid has two new prosthetic legs thanks to an animal shelter in Toronto, Canada.He has never walked before so he is training on ski-like attachments.The animal shelter says he will be up for adoption by the end of the month.The shelter says his name stuck because he's "stealing hearts everywhere."
  
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• Monday's Most Wanted: Woman accused of robbery may be in Grove City

  13-02-2017 12:46
  
  A woman wanted for robbery could be spotted in Grove City.Monday's Most Wanted is 26-year-old Amber Walls.The Franklin County Sheriff's Office SWAT team has been looking for Walls since a robbery at CVS on Henderson Road in May of last year.Walls, who is charged with robbery and aggravated robbery,has failed to show up for court dates since last fall. She is believe to be in thr Grove City area.If you know where Walls is, call 614-525-SWAT (7928).
  
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• Priest arrested in plot to poison head of Georgian church

  13-02-2017 12:35
  
  Prosecutors in Georgia say they have detained a senior cleric who is suspected of plotting to poison the head of the country's Orthodox Church.Irakli Shotadze, chief prosecutor in the former Soviet republic, told reporters on Monday that Father Georgi Mamaladze was arrested at the Tbilisi airport on Friday with cyanide in his suitcase. Mamaladze, chief of the property department of the Georgian Orthodox Church, was on his way to Germany where head of the churc Patriarch Ilia is undergoing hospit
  
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• Disney parks prices go up

  13-02-2017 12:27
  Starting Sunday, tickets into any of Disney's U.S. parks will be more expensive, the company confirmed Saturday.CNN reports that single-day tickets to the Magic Kingdom will set you back $107, $115 or $124 -- depending on the season -- up from $105, $110 or $124.Disney implemented a three tiered pricing system last year in order to control overcrowding during the parks' busiest times.For Disneyland in Anaheim, California, single-day tickets will run $97, $110 or $124, which is up from $95, $105
  
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• Nine flights to and from Columbus canceled as storm targets Northeast

  13-02-2017 12:24
  
  Heavy, wet snow is once again blanketing the Northeast just days after the biggest storm of the season dumped up to 19 inches of snow on the region.Nine flights to and from John Glenn Columbus International Airport were canceled Monday. The flights were arriving to or traveling from cities like Boston.According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware.com, more than 1,300 flights in the U.S. were scrapped Sunday and more than 6,000 delayed.Winter storm warnings are in effect into Monday from u
  
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• Police identify man struck, killed by train in Downtown Columbus

  13-02-2017 10:41
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Division of Police is investigating after a person was struck by a train near the Greater Columbus Convention Center.Police responded around 3 a.m. to the railroad tracks near Convention Center Drive and High Street, where a man was hit and killed by a southbound train.According to authorities, witnesses said the victim was lying on the tracks as the train approached.The tracks and nearby roads were closed for several hours while police investigated the incident.Ea
  
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