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• Storm destroys businesses & personal property in Laurelville

  01-03-2017 23:33
  A raging storm ripped through parts of Pickaway County overnight Wednesday. Schools were shut down and families were left to repair damage caused by strong winds.“It's a new experience for sure,” said Christopher Linton, who lives near Laurelville United Church of God.The church parking lot and roadway were flooded with tire-deep water.“There's a church softball league over there and you can't even see the field over there,” Linton said.About a half mile away, Violet Shaw
  
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• Accountants in Oscar mistake off the show

  01-03-2017 23:14
  
  The president of the film academy says the two accountants responsible for the best-picture flub at Sunday's Academy Awards will never work the Oscars again.Cheryl Boone Isaacs said Wednesday that Brian Cullinan, the PwC representative responsible for handing over the errant envelope that led to "La La Land" mistakenly being announced as best picture rather than "Moonlight," was distracted backstage. He tweeted (and later deleted) a photo of Emma Stone in the wings with her new Oscar minutes bef
  
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• Texas court hears case that could dent gay marriage right

  01-03-2017 21:46
  
  The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a Houston case that top Republicans hope will provide an opening to chip away at the landmark 2015 ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide.A coalition of religious and social conservatives sued America's fourth-largest city in 2013, challenging its decision to offer same-sex spousal benefits to municipal employees. Last year, Texas' all-Republican court refused to hear the matter on appeal, effectively allowing the marriage benefits in the w
  
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• Columbus woman says cab driver beat & possibly sexually assaulted her

  01-03-2017 21:34
  A Columbus woman claims a cab ride turned violent and she was beaten, possibly sexually assaulted, and left for dead after paying a cab driver to take her home.“You can't take it away once you've been hurt and assaulted,” the victim said.The woman said every time she closes her eyes, she relives the nightmare.“I remember getting hit and out, I mean, it was like, lights out,” she said.She said that's what happened to her in the back of a cab.She'd been at the Sandpebble Lo
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Windy and colder tonight

  01-03-2017 21:25
  This Evening: Wind Advisory with wind speeds 20-30 mph gusting 40-50 mph.
  Tonight: Windy and colder.Light showers early. Low 31. Winds: W 20-30 mph.
  Tomorrow: Partly sunny and cool. High 43. Winds: W 10-15 mph.
  Tomorrow Night: Snow showers.Light accumulations ranging from a coating to 1” Low 31. Winds: NW 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, DelaysSpecial Information:March is coming in like a lion. This morning’s strong cold front brought sever
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Much cooler and still breezy today

  01-03-2017 21:25
  Today: Mostly cloudy skies. Much Cooler. Low 40s W 10-15 mphTonight: Chance for light snow showers. Colder. 25 W 5-10 mph
  Tomorrow: Variable clouds and chilly with a chance for a flurry or two. 36
  Saturday: Variable clouds. Chance for a light snow shower. 43Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, DelaysSpecial Information:It stays breezy today as a large area of low pressure exits the east coast. An upper level system will bring a few light snow showers tonight and re
  
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• Arthur Boke: The story of the first African American born in Columbus

  01-03-2017 21:10
  As the nation closes out Black History Month, Columbus has contributed an interesting chapter.At the Lucas Sullivant burial plot in Greenlawn Cemetery, lies the grave of the first African American born in Franklinton; the settlement that would one day become Columbus.“When I found the tombstone, I had no idea that this was Arthur Boke,” local historian, songwriter and author, Bea Murphy said.She discovered the connection of the black child to the Sullivant family in 1997 after discov
  
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• Reports of high water on roads throughout southeastern Ohio

  01-03-2017 20:52
  
  Multiple roads in several counties in southeastern Ohio are under water and impassable.The Ohio Department of Transportation had issued a list of road closures following storms overnight and into the morning hours Wednesday.Officials remind those on the road who encounter a flooded road, do not attempt to drive through the water.ODOT District 10: Road Closures Due to High Water
  • Between Jct SR 595 and Athens County Line
  • Between Laurelville and Vinton County Line
  • Between Vinto
  
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• High waters lead to several rescues in Hocking County

  01-03-2017 20:52
  
  Three days of non-stop rain in Hocking County has overwhelmed creeks and sent them spilling over their banks created hazardous travel on roadways.At least 30 roads in the county were partially closed due to flooding.Portions of six state routes were closed because of high water. One road was so overtaken by flood waters emergency crews had to rescue drivers in two cars that became trapped.Near Laurelville, the Salt Creek went over its banks making roads impassable. In some places, the water was
  
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• Dems Should Have Candidates At All Levels Across Ohio In 2018

  01-03-2017 20:29
  Is it too early to start thinking about the 2018 Election in Ohio? Never. Democrats need to create a narrative that sticks over the next 20 months.
  
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• Lithopolis home destroyed by morning storms

  01-03-2017 19:52
  Wednesday morning's lightning is being blamed for a house fire in Lithopolis.The homeowner said he’s lived in the Fairfield Farm Drive home for the last 12 and a half years but was not home when the fire started.The Bloom Township fire chief said he believes lightning is what started the blaze around 4:30 a.m.He added that lightning strikes are somewhat common and his crews are always on alert.
  
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• Threat puts Teays Valley High School on lockdown

  01-03-2017 19:41
  
  Teays Valley High School was on lockdown Thursday afternoon due to a threat.The lockdown was issued about 12:40 p.m.The district could not give more details regarding the nature of the threat.The district said multiple law enforcement agencies were investigating the credibility of the threat.An alert went out to families.Stay with 10TV and 10tv.com for updates on this story.
  
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• Hai Poké Food Truck is Opening a Brick and Mortar in the Short North

  01-03-2017 19:37
  
  Hai Poké is settling in the Short North this summer. Having so far operated solely out of a food truck, popping up outside bars, festivals and events, this will be their first brick and mortar location.
  “This feels very much like finally coming home after a long trip on the road,” said Nile Woodson, Hai Poké co-founder, in a press release. “We have always been guests in other people’s homes in terms of pop-ups, but this opportunity gives us the chance to gro
  
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• Coroner seeks help to store bodies amid more overdose deaths

  01-03-2017 19:22
  
  An increasing number of overdose deaths in Ohio has led the Dayton-area coroner to seek a funeral home's help to store bodies.Montgomery County Coroner Kent Harshbarger tells the Dayton Daily News it happened once late last year. If the office reaches capacity, its contingency plans call for enlisting the help of local funeral homes or storing bodies in refrigerated trucks that could be parked outside the facility in Dayton.The county takes bodies from 30 of the 88 counties in Ohio, one of the U
  
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• Eat Right: 10 Great Morning Meals

  01-03-2017 18:32
  
  When it comes to going out for breakfast and brunch, it’s easy to get stuck ordering your go-to favorites, like scrambled eggs and bacon, a stack of pancakes, or a ham-and-cheese omelet. Next time around, push yourself by ordering some of the more adventurous dishes our city’s chefs are cooking up. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.
  CBC Restaurant
  525 Short St., Columbus, OH 43215
  Can’t decide between something savory and something sweet? CBC’s Chicken and Waffle is th
  
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• Toledo man accused of unwanted toe-sucking, foot massaging at mall

  01-03-2017 18:28
  
  A man charged with taking off a woman's shoe and sucking her toes without permission at a mall has been accused of massaging the feet of other women without their consent.Joseph Jones, of Toledo, was in court Tuesday to face menacing and sexual imposition charges.He told a judge he is being targeted after earlier pleading not guilty to sexual imposition."I'm actually a good person, I'm a business owner," he said in court, where he was placed on electronic monitoring and told not to contact the w
  
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• Warriors: Durant out indefinitely with left knee injury

  01-03-2017 17:31
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will be out indefinitely after he sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and bruised a bone in his leg during a game in Washington.The team said Wednesday that its medical staff hasn't ruled him out to return before the end of the regular season.The All-Star forward hyperextended his knee early in the Warriors' 112-108 loss to the Wizards on Tuesday night and later underwent an MRI, which revealed a Grade 2, or mod
  
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• Happy Birthday, Ohio!

  01-03-2017 17:20
  
  March 1, 1803 marks the day Ohio officially became a state, after its constitution was signed and the newly-elected Ohio General Assembly was in place. Ohio History Connection and other partners celebrate by hosting Statehood Day at the Ohio Statehouse.
  The date serves as an appropriate time each year for history advocates to come together to help showcase the importance of Ohio’s history and how history, historic preservation and the organizations that help provide access to Ohi
  
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• Get Off the Grid!

  01-03-2017 17:16
  
  Off the Grid is a contemporary art party by Wexner Center for the Arts benefitting education programs for children and youth. And taking place this weekend! Check it out.
  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 continue to celebrat
  
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• Democratic Sen. Joe Schiavoni announces 2018 governor bid

  01-03-2017 16:23
  
  The man who leads Democrats in the Ohio Senate has announced a run for governor.Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni, of Boardman, is the first of his party's potentially crowded field to make a 2018 gubernatorial bid official.Schiavoni says Republicans have done too little to attract high-paying jobs, bolster public education and address Ohio's heroin epidemic.His announcement Wednesday came after a fellow Youngstown-area Democrat, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, decided not to run for governor.Schiavoni s
  
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• Democrat announces 2018 Ohio governor bid

  01-03-2017 16:23
  
  The man who leads Democrats in the Ohio Senate has announced a run for governor.Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni, of Boardman, is the first of his party's potentially crowded field to make a 2018 gubernatorial bid official.Schiavoni says Republicans have done too little to attract high-paying jobs, bolster public education and address Ohio's heroin epidemic.His announcement Wednesday came after a fellow Youngstown-area Democrat, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, decided not to run for governor.Schiavoni s
  
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• Arnold 2017 flexes its muscles on Columbus

  01-03-2017 16:10
  Lacrosse players rub elbows with archers, cheerleaders with ping-pong players, but the main attraction at the Arnold Sports Festival in its 29th year remains those men and women who sculpt their physiques into the amazing specimens we associate with the term "bodybuilder." Admission to the Arnold Fitness EXPO and most events at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Arnold SportsWorld Kids & Teens EXPO and all events at the Ohio Expo Center are included in the Daily EXPO Ticket .
  
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• Bob Evans Launches All Day Brunch Menu

  01-03-2017 15:56
  
  Bob Evans is jumping on the brunch bandwagon, announcing the introduction of an all day, every day brunch menu.
  “Brunch is a perfect marriage of what Bob Evans does best: breakfast and lunch,” said John Fisher, president of Bob Evans Restaurants, in a release.
  The menu comes with an attempt to officially redefine brunch in Bob Evans’ name, reiterating its anytime appropriateness, casual comfort and social centric identity already well established by recent and upcoming Columbus
  
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• Crimson Cup Now Available at New Convention Center Café

  01-03-2017 15:35
  
  The Greater Columbus Convention Center opens its Discovery Café today. The $125 million renovation project offers a variety of food and beverage options, including Columbus’ own Crimson Cup.
  “Discovery Café is designed to change the perception of food at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and add to the culinary scene locally by creating a restaurant experience inside the convention center with rotating deli menus and fresh, local ingredients,” said Daniel Pal
  
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• In emotional moment, Trump salutes slain SEAL's wife

  01-03-2017 15:14
  WASHINGTON — The widow of a U.S. Navy SEAL killed in Yemen stood in the balcony of the House chamber, tears streaming down her face as she looked upward and appeared to whisper to her husband.Democrats and Republicans alike stood for minutes to applaud Carryn Owens, giving her the loudest cheers of the night in a moment of unity during President Donald Trump's first speech to a joint session of Congress. Her husband, Senior Chief William "Ryan" Owens, was killed last month in a raid approv
  
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• Record 3 million tweets sent on Trump's speech to Congress

  01-03-2017 14:37
  
  WASHINGTON — Twitter says some 3 million tweets were sent about President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.The numbers make it the most tweeted speech by a president to Congress in the relatively short history of the platform. The previous mark was 2.6 million tweets.The top tweeted moment was the Republican's call to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. That was followed by Trump's salute to Carryn Owens, the widow of Senior Chief William "Ryan"
  
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• Uber CEO caught on video arguing over fares with driver

  01-03-2017 14:18
  
  Uber's CEO says he needs leadership help after a video has emerged of him arguing heatedly with a driver about fares.In the latest embarrassment to beset the ride-hailing company, CEO Travis Kalanick is seen discussing Uber's business model with the driver.In the dashcam video obtained by Bloomberg News , the driver argues that Kalanick is lowering fares and claims he lost $97,000 because of him. "I'm bankrupt because of you."Kalanick lashes back. "You know what? Some people don't like to take r
  
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• Restaurant Review: Katalina’s

  01-03-2017 14:00
  
  Katalina’s is well known for pancake balls.
  Well, yes, it does have pancake balls. And yes, they’re quite good. They’re also known for chorizo tacos.
  Yes, the tacos are nice too. But, there are other things on the menu — things that are lesser-known and also worth investigation. Sure, the stop is a renown weekend brunch staple. It’s a place where diners queue up and happily wait for their moment in the sun to enjoy its famous edibles. But, the world of the
  
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• Locally Produced Film Tackles Transit Access as Civil Rights Issue

  01-03-2017 14:00
  
  In 2011 the city of Beavercreek, Ohio refused a request from the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority to extend an existing bus line an additional three stops. What sounds like a minor local news story turned into much more, and a new film documenting the resultant civil rights complaint and the eventual overturning of the Beavercreek city council’s decision is about to make its Columbus premier.
  The film, Free to Ride, was produced in-house by the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Ra
  
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• Recovery High School: A unique opportunity for recovering teens

  01-03-2017 13:15
  
  Nearly every day we hear of another overdose or another teen struggling with some kind of addiction. The numbers are almost staggering and sometimes these stories hit too close to home.Every time we talk about these issues the question remains: How do we stop this epidemic?A local group thinks they may have a solution that could help some area teens. Efforts are underway to bring a recovery high school to Columbus.Find out more about "Recovery High School" Wednesday at 5 p.m. & 11 p.m. on 10
  
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• Early bird special: Spring pops up super early in much of US

  01-03-2017 12:01
  Spring has sprung early - potentially record early - in much of the United States, bringing celebrations of shorts weather mixed with unease about a climate gone askew. Crocuses, tulips and other plants are popping up earlier than usual from Arizona to New Jersey and down to Florida.
  
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• Swan Cleaners Opening Dry Cleaner Location at Columbus Commons

  01-03-2017 12:00
  
  When it was first announced that the building that houses the Swan Cleaner laundry service would be demolished to make way for a new 11-story mixed-use apartment tower, some people expressed concern that Downtown would lose another dry cleaning service. Today, representatives from Swan Cleaners officially put those fears to rest, announcing that they’re in the process of relocating the building just two blocks north to 146 South High Street in the Highpoint at Columbus Commons building.
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• Officials: New Trump travel ban removes Iraq from list

  01-03-2017 11:38
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary U.S. travel ban, U.S. officials say, citing the latest draft in circulation. Trump is expected to sign the executive order in the coming days.Four officials told The Associated Press that the decision followed pressure from the Pentagon and State Department, which had urged the White House to reconsider Iraq's inclusion on the list given its key role in fi
  
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• Head-on crash closes Morse Road in north Columbus

  01-03-2017 11:17
  
  A serious injury crash closed a stretch of Morse Road in north Columbus Wednesday morning.The two vehicles collided around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of Morse Road and Maize Road.Two people were injured in the crash, one critically.One person was trapped in their vehicle and had to be removed by firefighters.The Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit was called out to the scene.Stay with 10TV for updates on this developing story.
  
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• Possible lightning strike causes fire at Logan business

  01-03-2017 10:33
  
  An early Wednesday morning fire may have been caused by lightning in Hocking County.The fire started around 4 a.m. at a business on Railroad Street near Zanesville Road in Logan.Several rounds of severe storms are moving through central Ohio Wednesday morning and will last until the early afternoon.Stay with 10TV for updates on this developing story.
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• Homes damaged by storm in Highland County

  01-03-2017 10:04
  
  Several homes were damaged along Milner Road near Leesburg according to the Highland County Sheriff Office.Just before 3 a.m. the Wilmington National Weather Service reported a radar confirmed tornado southeast of Leesburg.Severe weather moved through central Ohio placing tornado watches, flood warning and severe thunderstorm throughout the night. Doppler 10 Live weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Live Radar | Weather Warnings | Updated Forecast Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates
  
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• Storms expected early Wednesday into late morning

  01-03-2017 07:59
  March will live up to its reputation for lion-like entrances as multiple waves of storms are expected to roar through the Columbus area and central Ohio Wednesday morning. There is a slight risk that some of these storms could be severe with strong winds, hail and possibly even a tornado in the early hours Wednesday while most people are sleeping.
  
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• Sheriff's Office warns community after five overdoses in Ross County

  01-03-2017 05:57
  
  CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is warning people in Ross County tonight after there have been five overdoses in the area since 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.The Sheriff’s Office is reporting the overdoses happened in Ross County and Chillicothe and that one person died as a result of the overdose.Sheriff George Lavender is urging people to get medical treatment if they are experiencing overdose symptoms.
  
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• In Dem reply, former KY gov says Trump would 'rip' away care

  01-03-2017 04:23
  
  Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear took a populist tenor in Democrats' formal response to President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday, accusing him of planning to "rip affordable health insurance" from Americans and being "Wall Street's champion."Beshear also criticized Trump's verbal assaults on "the loyalty and credibility" of intelligence agencies, federal courts, the press and others. By such attacks, Beshear said in excerpts of his prepared remarks, Trump is "eroding our democrac
  
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• Employee pistol-whipped in robbery at Popeyes on East Side

  01-03-2017 04:07
  An employee was treated for injuries from a pistol-whipping following an armed robbery Tuesday morning at a Popeyes chicken restaurant on the East Side, Columbus police said. At about 9:05 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at 3559 E. Broad St. in Eastmoor with a handgun, ordered all the employees into the office and demanded money, police said.
  
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• City Council Committee Hearing: Health & Human Services, Finance, & Workforce Development

  01-03-2017 02:24 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Press Conference: Learning Skills to Lift Neighborhoods Grant Winners

  01-03-2017 02:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• LIST: Fish fry dates & times across central Ohio

  01-03-2017 00:43
  
  The Catholic Times has put together a list of the locations around central Ohio hosting fish fries during Lenten.Lent is a religious observance that begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts about six weeks, ending just before Easter on Holy Saturday.Several Christian denominations, including Catholicism, follow Lent in which participants sacrifice something for 40 days.You can get the full list below and download and print the PDF put together by the Catholic Times by clicking here.CENTER SOUTH ST. PAT
  
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• Fish fry dates & times across central Ohio

  01-03-2017 00:43
  
  Lenten is a religious observance that begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1 and lasts about six weeks ending just before Easter on Holy Saturday.The purpose of lent is to abstain from certain foods and pleasures in order to focus your attention on your believer. Catholics usually abstain from meat and all the Fridays during lent especially Good Friday.Some people vow to give up anything by using this time to repent and reflect before Easter Sunday.The Catholic Times has put together a list of the loc
  
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• Where to Buy the Nintendo Switch in Columbus

  01-03-2017 00:00
  
  This Friday, Nintendo is launching their newest console, The Nintendo Switch. The Switch is a hybrid between a handheld gaming device like the PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS and a traditional home console that hooks up to your TV to play games, allowing owners to take their Console Games on the go, which is something that has been tried before, but never executed to the quality that Nintendo hopes to deliver. Does this sound like something you are interested in? Did you already preorder the system bef
  
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