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• 'John Wick,' 'Dragon Tattoo' star Michael Nyqvist dies at 56

  27-06-2017 23:46
  
  LOS ANGELES — Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist, who starred in the original "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" films and often played villains in Hollywood movies like "John Wick" has died. Nyqvist's representative Jenny Tversky said Tuesday that he died after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He was 56."It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that our beloved Michael, one of Sweden's most respected and accomplished actors, has passed away quietly surrounded by family," Tversky said in a
  
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• 5-year-old girl's dying wish to "marry" her 6-year-old best friend comes true

  27-06-2017 23:37
  
  With a sparkly crown, pink tulle skirt and rhinestone-lined silk top, 5-year-old Eileidh Paterson felt like a princess as she walked down the aisle to meet her future "husband."It was a fairy tale the terminally ill girl dreamed up with her mom after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma -- a cancer that is commonly found in the adrenal glands and, in her case, had spread to other organs."When we were told in February that any treatment now would just prolong her life and that ultimately
  
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• Psychologist Tells Jury Rutledge Was Delusional

  27-06-2017 23:13
  Defense attorneys are trying to convince a Franklin County jury to spare the life of a man convicted of murdering Columbus police SWAT officer Steve Smith.
  Dr. Galit Askenazi testified Lincoln Rutledge suffered from anxiety, depression, and a delusion disorder, and told the jury in the spring of 2016, Rutledge was disconnected from reality and believed people were trying to harm him.In April 2016 SWAT officers were trying to arrest Rutledge at his apartment in Clintonville for setting his estran
  
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• Psychologist tells jury Lincoln Rutledge was delusional

  27-06-2017 23:13
  Defense attorneys are trying to convince a Franklin County jury to spare the life of a man convicted of murdering Columbus police SWAT officer Steve Smith.
  Dr. Galit Askenazi testified Lincoln Rutledge suffered from anxiety, depression, and a delusion disorder, and told the jury in the spring of 2016, Rutledge was disconnected from reality and believed people were trying to harm him.
  In April 2016 SWAT officers were trying to arrest Rutledge at his apartment in Clintonville for setting his estra
  
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• 3 Chicago police officers indicted in Laquan McDonald case

  27-06-2017 22:09
  
  CHICAGO — Three Chicago police officers were indicted Tuesday on felony charges that they conspired to cover up the actions of a police officer who shot and killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.In an indictment approved Monday and announced Tuesday, a Cook County grand jury alleges that the three current and former officers lied about the events of Oct. 20, 2014 when Officer Jason Van Dyke shot McDonald 16 times."The co-conspirators created police reports in the critical early hours and days
  
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• Pataskala food truck forced to relocate while city determines new codes

  27-06-2017 21:57
  One food truck operator says he was forced out of the city of Pataskala, while city officials say they are working on new business codes.The food truck operator asked 10TV to call him "Lee."For the last three months, Lee has been operating the Deb's American Grill food truck in Pataskala on South Main Street.But, not anymore."[The] permit expired and I went to renew it and they said we had a lot of complaints and they wouldn't renew it," he said.He says he had heard rumors about possible complai
  
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• Athens serial rapist changes plea to guilty, sentenced to 41 years in prison

  27-06-2017 21:40
  
  A man who raped two people and tried to attack a third person near the Ohio University campus was sentenced to 41 years in prison Tuesday.Shawn Lawson Jr. was arrested in May in connection with three sexual assault incidents that happened between 2006 and 2015. He was charged with two counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, three counts of felonious assault, three counts of kidnapping and two counts of aggravated burglary.Lawson initially pleaded not guilty to all counts but changed his ple
  
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• 1 injured in west Columbus shooting

  27-06-2017 21:03
  
  Columbus Police say one person was injured after being shot in west Columbus Tuesday.The shooting happened just after 1 p.m in the 100 block of South Richardson, according to police.Authorities say the victim was transported by medics to Mount Carmel West hospital and is expected to recover from their injuries.Police have not yet identified any suspects or a possible motive.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Doppler 10: Warmer Wednesday

  27-06-2017 20:40
  This Evening: A mix of sun and clouds, and cool. NW wind 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Another night to open the windows. Mostly clear skies. Low 54. SW 5 mph.
  Wednesday: Sunny and warmer. High 81. S wind 5-10 mph.
  Thursday: More clouds than sun and breezy. A slight chance of showers and storms, mainly north of I-70. Back to seasonable temperatures. High 86. SW wind 10-20 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Another cool night on tap – feeling l
  
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• Doppler 10: Sunny, warmer Wednesday

  27-06-2017 20:40
  Today: Mostly sunny and warmer. Low 80s
  Tonight: Mostly clear and not as cool. 61
  Tomorrow: Warmer with a few more clouds. Breezy. 87
  Friday: Sun & clouds. Chance for pop-ups. 86Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure moves off to the east, setting up a southerly flow of air that will warm us up over the next few days. Temperatures will be much more seasonable heading into the end of the week and the weekend. A weak cold front co
  
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• Buckle up; Columbus ranks 7th in worst drivers Updated at

  27-06-2017 20:15
  Columbus received a top ranked among 75 other cities in a comparison done by QuoteWizard, an online insurance comparison marketplace. Unfortunately, the ranking isn't good news.
  
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• Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote

  27-06-2017 20:06
  
  WASHINGTON— In a bruising setback, Senate Republican leaders are delaying a vote on their prized health care bill until after the July 4 recess, forced to retreat by a GOP rebellion that left them lacking enough votes to even begin debating the legislation, two sources said Tuesday.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., delivered the message to GOP senators at a private lunch attended by Vice President Mike Pence and White House chief of staff Reince Priebus. The decision was descr
  
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• Judy Malinowski, woman set on fire, dies after nearly 2-year fight

  27-06-2017 18:31
  
  Judy Malinsowski died Tuesday morning at a hospice center, her family tells 10TV.She fought like no one else I've ever met. Judy Malinowski passed away this morning. Finally at peace. https://t.co/hSar9ojVgV #10tv pic.twitter.com/dJ0609PcOo— Glenn McEntyre (@Glenn10TV) June 27, 2017
  In August 2015, Judy’s ex-boyfriend doused her in gasoline and set her on fire.For Judy, every minute of every day since was a struggle. Fighting the pain of burns and blisters that won't heal, and fighti
  
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• Judy Malinowski, attack survivor who fought to change Ohio law, dies at 33

  27-06-2017 18:31
  
  Judy Malinowski died Tuesday morning, at the age of 33.She was set on fire by an ex-boyfriend nearly two years ago.For nearly 700 days, through some 60 surgeries, she lived in pain. Through that, she fought mightily to tell her story.Judy Malinowski was a high school beauty queen, a daughter, a sister, and a mother.But it was through the worst day of her life, that most of us came to know her.A name on the news -- a woman assaulted in a most hideous way -- doused in gasoline and set on fire. But
  
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• #Whatstrending FREE Clinic in Columbus, OH #KnowyourStatus

  27-06-2017 18:06
  I'm DJn his set so we bout to set Columbus on Y" Y" Y" Y" #DownWithTheKing 10. #rp @LILDonAIR: "I said "hey @djmrking we should dress alike!" He said "that's corny."
  
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• AC Hotel Columbus Dublin to Open in September

  27-06-2017 18:06
  AC Hotel Columbus Dublin is set to open its doors in September. Developed by Crawford Hoying and managed by Shaner Hotels, the 150-room hotel is located in the Bridge Park neighborhood and a short distance from downtown Columbus, OH.
  
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• Reported active shooter at Alabama's Redstone Arsenal

  27-06-2017 17:53
  
  The Restone Arnesal in Huntsville, Alabama was locked down Tuesday morning because of a reported active shooter situation. The Arsenal posted an update on Twitter just before 11:30 a.m. telling those on the installation to "run, hide, fight."Possible active shooter on the Arsenal. Installation is locked down. Run hide fight.— Redstone Arsenal (@TeamREDSTONE) June 27, 2017
  The arsenal houses a number of tenants including the US Army Material Command, the Army's Aviation and Missile Command,
  
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• Lockdown lifted at Alabama military post; no injuries reported

  27-06-2017 17:53
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— Authorities locked down an Alabama military post on Tuesday amid reports of possible active shooter, and workers were advised to "run hide fight." About two hours later, the all clear was given and officials said there were no confirmed injuries or arrests.A safety drill was planned for Wednesday, but Redstone Arsenal spokesman Christopher Colster said he wasn't sure "at this point what happened" at the base near Huntsville. He said there would be an investigation."We do
  
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• Report: USA Gymnastics needs 'culture change' to stop abuse

  27-06-2017 17:27
  
  USA Gymnastics needs a "complete cultural change" to better protect athletes from sexual abuse, according to an independent review of the embattled organization's practices.The report released Tuesday by former federal prosecutor Deborah Daniels recommends that all USA Gymnastics members be required to immediately report suspected sexual misconduct to legal authorities and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Daniels also suggested that USA Gymnastics prohibit adults from being alone with minor gymnas
  
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• Concert Preview: Guster

  27-06-2017 16:45
  Beloved Massachusetts-grown band Guster arrives in Columbus tonight as special guests on Dispatch’s current America, Location 12 summer tour. Both bands will take the stage at EXPRESS LIVE!’s outdoor pavilion. Denver’s Esmé Patterson will open.
  Since forming at Tufts University in the early 1990s, Guster has become one of the leading indie/alternative bands, releasing seven critically acclaimed albums in twenty years, starting with Parachute in 1995.
  
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• Local Publisher Two Dollar Radio Will Open Bookstore, Café and Bar on Parsons

  27-06-2017 16:00
  Columbus-based independent book publisher and film producer, Two Dollar Radio, has found a new location on Parsons Avenue. Some changes are planned for the business model as well, as what used to be a confectionery and the South Side Library is converted into a bookstore, café and bar.
  “The storefront will provide a physical gathering space for us to engage directly with readers, writers, and thinkers, which is something we typically only get to do at fairs or events,” said co
  
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• Vice President Pence to visit Cleveland-area manufacturing company Wednesday

  27-06-2017 15:59
  
  Vice President Mike Pence is planning a visit to the Cleveland area on Wednesday, where he’ll visit a manufacturing plan and meet with small business owners.The vice president will be at Tendon Manufacturing in Bedford, a US-based metal fabrication company.Pence plans to discuss the Trump administration’s economic agenda and the efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.He will end the visit with formal remarks.Pence has previously met with manufacturers in Dayton and Col
  
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• Mask Off: Future's Masks Were BEYOND Pricey

  27-06-2017 15:56
  You couldn't miss the masks Future and his daughter, Londyn, were wearing last night at the BET Awards. When I first saw it I instantly thought of the movie "Predator," but I'm sure it was more in promotion of his hit 'Mask Off'.
  
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• New cyberattack wallops Europe; spreads more slowly in US

  27-06-2017 15:49
  
  PARIS — A new and highly virulent outbreak of data-scrambling software caused disruption across the world Tuesday. Following a similar attack in May , the fresh assault paralyzed some hospitals, government offices and major multinational corporations in a dramatic demonstration of how easily malicious programs can bring daily life to a halt.Ukraine and other parts of Europe were hit particularly hard by the new strain of ransomware — malicious software that locks up computer files wi
  
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• New cyberattack causes mass disruption globally

  27-06-2017 15:49
  
  PARIS — A new and highly virulent outbreak of malicious data-scrambling software appears to be causing mass disruption across the world, hitting companies and governments in Europe especially hard.Officials in Ukraine reported serious intrusions of the country's power grid as well as at banks and government offices, where one senior executive posted a photo of a darkened computer screen and the words, "the whole network is down." The prime minister cautioned that the country's "vital syste
  
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• Hackers strike across Europe, sparking widespread disruption

  27-06-2017 15:49
  
  Hackers have caused widespread disruption across Europe, hitting Ukraine especially hard.Company and government officials reported major disruption to the Ukrainian power grid, banks and government offices. Russia's Rosneft energy company also reported falling victim to hacking, as did shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk, which said every branch of its business was affected.Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Pavlo Rozenko on Tuesday posted a picture of a darkened computer screen to Twitter, saying
  
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• Cool at Camp: Leatherlips Yacht Club

  27-06-2017 15:43
  Kids at Leahterlips Yacht Club are learning much more than just how to sail at Leahterlips Yacht Club.
  Watch the video above to see What's Cool at Camp.
  
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• Richland County 10-year-old found in pond after drowning

  27-06-2017 15:37
  
  The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 10-year-old girl died after being found in a pond Monday evening.According to investigators, a worker found Kassidy Crandall floating in a small pond at a nursery on Gatton Rocks Road in Bellville around 6 p.m. She was transported to Mansfield Ohio Health where she was pronounced dead.Deputies contacted Kassidy’s mother, who told them she and her brother had been out playing with neighborhood kids all day. No other injurie
  
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• Columbus man arrested after partner discovers undisclosed HIV diagnosis

  27-06-2017 15:31
  
  Westerville Police say that a Columbus man with HIV had sexual contact with a woman without disclosing the virus to her.According to police, Thorsha Cartharn engaged in a sexual relationship with the victim beginning in February of this year.The victim became suspicious of Cartharn’s prescriptions while helping him through an illness this April. She researched the medications and connected them to HIV treatment.The victim contacted Columbus Public Health to be tested. She then contacted We
  
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• Photos: Everclear’s So Much For The Afterglow 20th Anniversary Tour

  27-06-2017 15:28
  Editor’s Note by Walker Evans: Rockers Everclear stopped by Columbus on June 4th during their So Much For The Afterglow 20th Anniversary Tour, putting on a performance for fans at EXPRESS LIVE!. Fastball opened up the show, providing a double dose of 90s-era alternative rock.
  CLICK HERE to view our calendar of upcoming live music events in Columbus.
  All photos by Matt Ellis.
  
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• Google slapped with record $2.7 billion fine

  27-06-2017 14:20
  
  The European Union's competition watchdog slapped a record $2.72 billion fine on internet giant Google Tuesday for breaching antitrust rules with its online shopping service.European regulators said, "Google has abused its market dominance as a search engine by giving an illegal advantage to another Google product, its comparison shopping service."It gave the Mountain View, California, company 90 days to stop or face fines of up to 5 percent of the average daily worldwide turnover of parent comp
  
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• Researchers seeing a spike in health problems linked to cosmetics

  27-06-2017 14:11
  
  Complaints of health problems linked to cosmetic and personal care products more than doubled from 2015 to 2016.According to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the majority of those complaints stemmed from hair care products.The study found that there were 706 related adverse events reported in 2015 and 1,591 in 2016. Compared with the average number of reports across the 12-year study period, that's a 78% increase in 2015 and a 300% increase in 2016.The three most c
  
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• Police: Man accused of using prosthetic leg to hit wife

  27-06-2017 13:50
  
  A Northwest Ohio man accused of using one of his prosthetic legs to hit his wife has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.Sandusky police say 63-year-old Richard T. Wilson Sr. was arrested Saturday.Ronna Wilson told police that her husband became angry after officers responded Friday to a report of him being disorderly.She said her husband later threw one of his prosthetic legs at her, striking her head, and threw her to the ground.She told police that her wrist injuries ca
  
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• EU fines Google a record 2.4 billion euros in antitrust case

  27-06-2017 13:34
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has slapped a record 2.42 billion euro ($2.72 billion) fine on internet giant Google on Tuesday for taking advantage of its dominance in online searches to direct customers to its own online shopping business.European regulators gave the company based in Mountain View, California, 90 days to stop or face fines of up to 5 percent of the average daily worldwide revenue of parent company Alphabet. Google says it is considering an appeal.The European Commissi
  
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• Central Ohio Independence Day Celebrations

  27-06-2017 13:24
  
  Central Ohio is preparing to celebrate Independence Day, with area fireworks beginning on Saturday, July 1st.Be sure to check your Doppler 10 forecast before you plan your family's festivities, as there are rain chances throughout the weekend.Weather Resources: Doppler 10 Forecast | Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar July 1Orange Township: July 1, Fireworks at 10:00PM - Lewis Center (Orange Township) Olentangy High SchoolPataskala: July 1, Fireworks at 10:00PM – Foundation P
  
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• Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awards

  27-06-2017 12:10
  
  Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to the top of the NBA.Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his historic season. He led the league with 31.6 points and added 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game, joining Robertson as the only players to average a triple-double for the season and breakingRobertson's single-season record of 41 triple-doubles in 1961-62."I remember growing up just being home, playing the
  
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• Fourth of July celebration destinations that are the best bang for your buck

  27-06-2017 12:01
  
  If you're planning to pack your bags for the Fourth of July holiday, a new report from WalletHub has the best places to celebrate across the country.The personal-finance website compared the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how they fare on your wallet and how much fun you can have there. Factors range from average beer and wine prices, to duration of fireworks and the Fourth of July weather forecast.Here are the top 20 cities:1. Atlanta, GA
  2. San Francisco, CA
  3. Buffalo, NY
  4. Washington, D.C
  
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• Columbus startups can compete for $100,000 in a Rise of the Resta competition

  27-06-2017 11:42
  Columbus startup businesses will get a chance to make a pitch for a $100,000 investment from Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and chairman of the investment firm Revolution, when the sixth Rise of the Rest startup road tour comes to Columbus on Oct. 13. Case's Revolution created the Rise of the Rest effort to showcase business founders in emerging startup cities outside of Silicon Valley and New York City. Since launching the tour in 2014, Case has traveled more than 6,000 miles on a bus to visit 2
  
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• UberEATS, McDonald's offering delivery in Pittsburgh-area

  27-06-2017 07:26
  The companies ran a pilot program testing the McDonald's home deliveries at more than 200 Florida restaurants in January and have since expanded to other areas including Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix and Columbus Ohio.
  
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• White House says Assad may be preparing chemical attack

  27-06-2017 07:22
  
  The White House says it has found "potential" evidence that Syria is preparing for another chemical weapons attack.Press Secretary Sean Spicer issued an ominous statement Monday evening that says the U.S. "has identified potential preparations" for another chemical attack by the Assad government that it says "would likely result in the mass murder of civilians, including innocent children."He says the activities are similar to those made before an April chemical attack. The Trump administration
  
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• Pentagon: 'Active preparations' by Syria for chemical attack

  27-06-2017 07:22
  The Pentagon said Tuesday it has detected "active preparations" by Syria for a chemical weapons attack, giving weight to a White House threat that the Syrian government would "pay a heavy price" if it carried out such an attack.The U.S. accusation and ominous warning marked a further escalation of tensions in a country where the U.S. is using Syrian Arab and Kurdish proxy soldiers to combat the Islamic State group in its remaining strongholds, even as Russia and Iran work to support President Ba
  
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• Drivers prepare for two months of freeway ramp closures

  27-06-2017 05:56
  Orange barrels are a common sight in central Ohio and for the next two months, drivers going to or from Dublin, Powell and Worthington will see a few more.On Sunday, the Ohio Department of Transportation began construction to improve traffic flow on I-270, SR 315 and US 23.“It’s like a maze and the GPS systems don’t seem to keep up with it,” Worthington Hills resident Pam Heil said.Heil lives in the community just feet away from several freeway ramps.“I’ve alw
  
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• Fairfield County prison locked down as agencies sweep for contraband

  27-06-2017 05:43
  
  A prison south of Lancaster remained locked down Monday night as multiple agencies conducted a contraband sweep.A spokesperson for the Southeastern Correctional Complex said the warden placed the facility on locked-down status after learning of potential contraband being moved through it."We are pleased that our staff, including special response teams from several facilities, acted quickly and aggressively in response to the information that was received," T.J. Martin said in a statement to 10TV
  
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• 21 Photos of Twenty One Pilots’ Tour de Columbus

  27-06-2017 05:15
  Columbus born Grammy winners and head-wear enthusiasts, Twenty-One Pilots took over the Columbus live music calendar for a whopping five nights of sold-out shows as a thank you to those local fans that have helped propel the electro-pop-rock duo to the dizzying heights they find themselves in today.
  The string of sold-out-in-seconds shows began at The Basement, before heading up to the Newport and back down High St to the slightly more roomy, Express Live! and concluding with back-to-back arena
  
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• Police say Ohio man used his prosthetic leg to hit wife

  27-06-2017 04:40
  
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• Parents press Dublin school officials for answers after teacher's arrest

  27-06-2017 04:35
  Why was a teacher with decades of documented misconduct, allowed to stay in the classroom?
  That was the answer parents were seeking Monday night at a Dublin School Board meeting.
  Last week that teacher, Gregory Lee, was arrested on charges of producing child pornography with a student.Gregory LeeAs 10TV uncovered, even before that, Lee had a long troubled history of inappropriate behavior with students.
  For 22 years, Greg Lee worked at Dublin Scioto High School as a track coach and teacher.
  He w
  
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• Photos: Comfest 2017

  27-06-2017 03:45
  Editor’s Note by Walker Evans: After a rain-out on Friday, ComFest got under way on Saturday, treating locals to its traditional mix of live music, beer, people watching, politics and more. Photographer Matt Ellis was on site to capture live music photos during both Saturday and Sunday lineups.
  For more information, visit www.comfest.com.
  All photos by Matt Ellis.
  
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• Family, others testify as defense tries to avoid death penalty for Rutledge

  27-06-2017 03:09
  One by one, family members and friends of Lincoln S. Rutledge testified Monday that they were shocked to hear about his arrest last year in the shooting death of a Columbus police officer. "I couldn't believe it.
  
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• Pharmacy boss blamed for meningitis outbreak gets 9 years

  27-06-2017 02:00
  
  BOSTON — The co-owner of a pharmacy deemed responsible for the deaths of 76 people in a national meningitis outbreak tearfully apologized to the victims on Monday and was sentenced to nine years in prison, far less than the victims had wanted."I'm sorry for your extraordinary losses," Barry Cadden said, wiping his eyes.A dozen victims who were sickened or lost loved ones asked the judge to give Cadden the harshest penalty allowed under the law for the deadly 2012 nationwide fungal meningit
  
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• 2 injured in southeast Columbus shooting

  27-06-2017 01:53
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two people were injured in a shooting in southeast Columbus Monday.It happened just before 7:30 p.m. in the 700 block of South 22nd Street.Both victims were taken to Grant Medical Center, one in stable condition and the other in non-life-threatening condition.Columbus Police say they are still searching for suspects in the shooting.No other information was immediately available.Stay with 10TV for updates on this developing story.
  
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