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• Suits for Soldiers campaign kicks off, offers tailor made suits for veterans

  04-07-2017 21:48
  The map in his kitchen shows his service. The red markers are locations of deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. The green markers show locations of where he trained as a member of Special Forces Green Berets in the U. S. Army.The vest he wore in service still has the bullet holes from that day."It was Memorial Day, late May, in 2009," he said.U. S. Army Master Sergeant Sean Clifton and his group were clearing compounds in southeast Afghanistan while tracking three senior Taliban leaders.When the
  
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• Boaters return for the holiday on Buckeye Lake as work continues

  04-07-2017 21:47
  Buckeye Lake is enjoying its first Fourth of July with restored water levels.Boaters took advantage of it as there was a fairly steady launch of boats into the lake.People are happy to see signs of revitalization after dam construction meant low water levels last year and little activity.Even the annual boat parade came back, making its way past the people lined up along the shore, excited to see it.Buckeye Lake fireworks were canceled this year due to safety concerns but organizers hope to put
  
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• Bond set at $50 million for double murder suspect in Ohio

  04-07-2017 21:44
  
  A municipal court judge in suburban Cleveland has set bond at $50 million for a man police say killed his prison pen-pal and her boyfriend weeks after being released.Parma police say 42-year-old Thomas Knuff stabbed Regina Capobianco and John Mann to death in May. Officials say they found the decomposed bodies of the two in June, after Capobianco was reported missing by her sister.Municipal Court Judge Deanna O'Donnell on Monday set the bond at $25 million for each murder charge, plus a $10,000
  
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• Fisherman who said wife went overboard in Lake Erie charged with her murder

  04-07-2017 21:16
  
  ERIE COUNTY, Pa. -- A commercial fisherman's story about his wife disappearing into the depths of Lake Erie on a boating trip isn't adding up, and Pennsylvania authorities believe they know why. They say he's the one who put her there.Christopher Leclair ERIENEWSNOWChristopher Leclair, 48, is jailed on a charge of criminal homicide in the presumed death of his wife of nearly 26 years, Karen, whose body has not been found.Leclair told authorities he and his wife were on a trip Sunday, June 11, on
  
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• Threats prompt authorities to cancel Fourth of July celebration in N.C. city

  04-07-2017 20:34
  
  HAMLET, N.C. -- A North Carolina city has canceled its Independence Day celebration, citing threats it received in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation.Hamlet City Manager Jonathan Blanton says the city's scheduled Tuesday evening events, with fireworks to follow, were scrapped as a precaution. He said Monday that no events would be rescheduled.Downtown Hamlet alerted the public on Facebook of the canceled festivities.Blanton said the city has received several threats of violence wh
  
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• Bald eagle float is big winner at Gahanna Fourth of July parade

  04-07-2017 20:16
  Ron O'Leary's passion for the Fourth of July took to new heights this year.O'Leary and 25 members of the Eastside Community Church built a 10-foot tall bald eagle and mounted it to the back of a trailer.The eagle is made out of scrap like vinyl siding, PVC pipe and aluminum with an eagle print sheet that acts as the skin of the float. It took first prize during the parade.O'Leary and his wife Patricia have now won three of the last four years.The eagle is not stationary. A contraption underneath
  
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• Summer fun: Homemade ice pops are fruity and flavorful Posted at

  04-07-2017 20:08
  Sure, you can buy a box of ice pops at any supermarket, but can you find flavors such as raspberry mint or mandarin basil? Making ice pops at home is a popular summer activity for children and adults - and there's no limit to the flavors that can be created. "It's great to mix in unexpected ingredients," said Cleveland resident Maggie Pryor, 30, who with her spouse, Elizabeth Pryor, 37, produces Chill Pops frozen fruit bars, sold in the Columbus area at Whole Foods and Giant Eagle Market Distric
  
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• M&L Farms recall beef, goat, and lamb carcasses

  04-07-2017 19:55
  
  GROVE CITY ‒ M&L Farms announces a recall of 383 beef, goat, and lamb carcasses with offal produced with non-potable water that failed to meet the Ohio Department of Health’s requirements in the Ohio Administrative Code for a private water system.Water samples obtained from an inspection indicated a positive coliform bacteria court which created insanitary conditions at the facility, according to Ohio Department of Agriculture.M&L Farms urges customers that have purchased the
  
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• Joey Chestnut's champ again at hot dog eating contest

  04-07-2017 19:18
  
  NEW YORK — The Latest on the Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest (all times local):1:05 p.m.Joey "Jaws" Chestnut continues his reign as the chowing champion at the annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in New York.The San Jose, California, man beat his own record to log a 10th win. He downed 72 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes Tuesday, besting Carmen Cincotti, who ate 62.Chestnut downed 70 franks and buns in 10 minutes last year, topping his record at t
  
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• Joey Chestnut defends title, gobbles down record 72 hot dogs

  04-07-2017 19:18
  
  NEW YORK — Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gulped, chomped and powered his way to a 10th title on Tuesday, continuing his record-setting reign as the chowing champion at the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.Shoving water-soaked buns and wriggling franks into his mouth on a hot, sunny day on the Coney Island boardwalk, he downed 72 dogs and buns in 10 minutes to beat his own record and hoist the Mustard Belt for a 10th time. The San Jose, California, man bested up-and-comer Ca
  
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• Despite big offers, little has changed for baby Charlie Gard

  04-07-2017 18:36
  
  LONDON (AP) — The president of the United States has offered to help a terminally ill British baby. The pope has asked for the rights of the parents to be respected on his care. More than 1.3 million pounds ($1.68 million) has been raised to help him travel to America for treatment.But little has changed for 11-month-old Charlie Gard, a British infant suffering from a rare genetic disease that has left him brain damaged and unable to breathe unaided. President Donald Trump and Pope Francis
  
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• Baseball in London! Major league showcase set for Hyde Park

  04-07-2017 17:01
  
  A bit of American sports culture will be on display in London's Hyde Park as baseball comes to town on July 4, the U.S. Independence Day.The exhibition Tuesday will feature several former major leaguers playing a Home Run Derby in one of London's best-known open spaces.It's part of Major League Baseball's plan to showcase the game in a bid to build interest in the sport in Britain and Europe despite the region's longstanding preference for soccer. The move comes during the summer hiatus in Engla
  
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• Ohio Patrol: Man fatally shot by trooper a homicide suspect

  04-07-2017 16:27
  
  VANDALIA, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol says a trooper fatally shot a knife-wielding man suspected of homicide after he had rammed his car into the rear of a patrol vehicle.Patrol Lt. Robert Sellers says the shooting was just after 1 a.m. EDT Tuesday in Vandalia, just north of Dayton. He says the trooper had made a traffic stop shortly before his vehicle was rammed.Sellers says the driver of the ramming car got out holding a knife and moved toward the trooper. He says the trooper fired af
  
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• Ohio Highway Patrol: Trooper fatally shoots Dayton area man wielding knife

  04-07-2017 16:27
  
  The Ohio Highway Patrol says a trooper fatally shot a knife-wielding man after he had rammed his car into the rear of a patrol vehicle.Patrol Lt. Robert Sellers says the shooting was just after 1 a.m. EDT Tuesday in the city of Vandalia, just north of Dayton. He says the trooper had made a traffic stop shortly before his vehicle was rammed.Sellers says the driver of the ramming car got out holding a knife and moved toward the trooper. He says the trooper fired after the man refused commands to d
  
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• Christie ends shutdown, but beach pictures left an imprint

  04-07-2017 15:11
  
  TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie, by his own admission, entered lame-duck territory on Tuesday, signing his final budget after a bruising three-day state government shutdown that included a viral photo of him lounging on a state beach that was closed to the public because of a budget impasse.The two-term Republican governor signed the $34.7 billion budget early Tuesday and sounded an unapologetic tone over the aerial photos snapped by NJ.com that showed him at the state governor's resid
  
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• Atlanta Topples Crew SC in 0-2 Home Game Loss

  04-07-2017 14:45
  
  A full-house of holiday-weekend celebrating Columbus Crew SC fans had to endure 90 minutes of misery before seeing the annual firework display as Atlanta United FC recorded their second win in three games against Crew SC with a 2-0 victory at MAPFRE Stadium.
  Hector Villalba opened the scoring in the 27th minute after Atlanta goalkeeper Alec Kann’s long punt downfield somehow slipped past the Crew SC backline and into the path of Villalba to poke into the Columbus goal.
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• ECOT: We didn't fund critical ad

  04-07-2017 14:40
  
  One of the nation's largest online charter schools says a television ad attacking Ohio's effort to have the school repay $60 million wasn't funded with public money and is no longer being broadcast.State Auditor Dave Yost had warned the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow that it's not allowed to fund such advertising with taxpayer dollars intended for education.A response from ECOT's superintendent says the ad stopped airing Thursday. He said it wasn't funded by the school, contradicting an ECOT s
  
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• Data Sharing Shows Potential to Create Holistic Approaches to Family Services

  04-07-2017 14:00
  
  Data sharing is nothing new. Though, it is gaining more notoriety, especially locally, as the city and its partners work on developing their Smart Columbus initiative. Once Columbus becomes “smarter,” it’ll use data sharing to create a city of interactive mechanisms that’ll expedite traffic flow, make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and lessen the city’s environmental impact.
  Companies use data sharing as well. It provides them with insight on where and
  
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• Get BBQ Secrets from 10TV

  04-07-2017 13:55
  Americans will spend $7 billion dollars on food this July 4th holiday.Cooks have their secret ingredients, but the 10TV team has their own BBQ Secrets.Watch the video for Brittany Begley's rib trick, Scott Light's spicy BBQ sauce, and Jeff Booth's succulent steak recipe.
  
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• Kuya Iana s Bistro finds permanent location on Northeast Side

  04-07-2017 13:38
  Kuya Ian's Bistro isn't exactly new, but the move into a permanent storefront has given it a much-needed home base, its owners say. "We actually started simple, but our vision is much bigger," said Ivan Firmalan, who owns the restaurant with his brother, Roebuck, and their mother, Nonie.
  
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• Central Ohio takes in Red, White and Boom

  04-07-2017 12:58
  
  It’s a central Ohio tradition that draws hundreds of thousands of people to the river front each year, and once again Red, White, and Boom did just that.Visitors from near and far gathered for the fireworks display, but many spectators we spoke with say the annual event is about making memories with family.“We are huge into Americana and every year we stay all day long,” Hilary Bower said.The Bower family, dressed in matching American flag t-shirts, says Red, White and Boom sta
  
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• Three cool tips for air conditioning on a budget

  04-07-2017 12:54
  Summer is in full swing, and that means millions of people are cranking up the air conditioning.Air conditioning can get expensive. DealNews and CBS News have tips on how to stay cool and keep your wallet from overheating.Here are four of them:- Don't overwork your air conditioning - use a ceiling fan, too.- Get a programmable thermostat - save money by regulating the temperature when you're not home.- Block sunlight with drapes - it'll cool down the room.- Clean your air filters regularly - dir
  
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• Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor nears announcement of governor run

  04-07-2017 12:29
  Republican Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor is expected to formalize her run for Ohio governor during remarks at the City Club of Cleveland on Friday.The 51-year-old Taylor has served by GOP Gov. John Kasich's side since 2011. He has already pledged he'll endorse her when she joins the crowded Republican field. Attorney General Mike DeWine, Secretary of State Jon Husted and U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, of Wadsworth, are already running.Taylor, of Green, is a former two-term state representative and state auditor.
  
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• Trump criticizes Kim Jong Un after latest missile launch

  04-07-2017 12:13
  
  President Donald Trump criticized North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after that country's latest missile launch, asking, "Does this guy have anything better to do with his life?"Trump wrote on Twitter late Monday that it's "Hard to believe that South Korea ... and Japan will put up with this much longer."And he urged North Korea's biggest ally, China, to "put a heavy move on North Korea and end this nonsense once and for all!"South Korean officials said early Tuesday that North Korea had launched a
  
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• 9-year-old girl hit by stray bullet in north Columbus

  04-07-2017 11:59
  
  Columbus Police are working to find the gunman responsible for shooting a little girl.According to police, the 9-year-old was sleeping on the living room floor along with several other children at a Republic Avenue home just before 1:00 a.m. Tuesday when gunshots were fired from behind the home.One of the bullets shot through a side window, ricocheted and struck the girl just below her right eye.She was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital with minor injuries. No one else in the home was inju
  
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• Actress and internet star Stevie Ryan dead at 33

  04-07-2017 11:48
  
  Stevie Ryan, an actress and comedian who gained fame with impersonations of celebrities on YouTube, has died. She was 33.Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter says Ryan died Saturday at her home in Los Angeles. He says her death has been ruled a suicide after the agency performed an autopsy.Ryan had gained fame on YouTube with impersonations of celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian and Amy Winehouse.She also had a sketch comedy show on VH1, "Stevie TV," and co-hosted a
  
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• Safeguarding your Independence Day cookout

  04-07-2017 11:03
  
  Few traditions are as uniquely American as the traditional backyard barbeque, and Independence Day is one of the most popular days of the year to cook outside.Before you light the grill this Fourth of July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer these tips to keep your cookout safe and enjoyable:SeparateWhen shopping, pick up meat, poultry, and seafood last, right before checkout. Separate them from other food in your shopping cart and grocery bags. To guard against cross-contamina
  
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• Pedestrian killed at intersection of 13th St. and 1st Ave. in Columbus

  04-07-2017 09:18
  Columbus Police have confirmed to WTVM that a pedestrian has been killed after being hit at the intersection of 13 st. and 1st ave.
  
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• North Korea claims it tested first intercontinental missile

  04-07-2017 09:17
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea claimed to have tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile in a launch Tuesday, a potential game-changing development in its push to militarily challenge Washington — but a declaration that conflicts with earlier South Korean and U.S. assessments that it had an intermediate range.The North has previously conducted satellite launches that critics say were disguised tests of its long-range missile technology. But a test-launch of an interc
  
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• Late-night screen time puts teens' sleep and mental health at risk

  04-07-2017 08:30
  
  Summer could be a good time to encourage teenagers to put down their phones and enjoy the outdoors.Fifty percent of teens report feeling addicted to their cellphones and a new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cellphone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem.This is the first study that shows a direct link between screen time and mental health.Researchers note that rates of anxiety and depression in young people have risen 70 perce
  
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• Rain forces early start to Red, White & Boom fireworks

  04-07-2017 05:10
  The Red, White & Boom fireworks are going off at 9:50 p.m. due to an approaching rain storm in an effort to get Ohio's largest fireworks display off for the hundreds of thousands who gathered along both sides of the Scioto River Downtown. The National Weather Service office in Wilmington said it was consulted by an official connected with Red White & Boom about the possibility of storms rolling into Downtown around the time of the fireworks being shot off.
  
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• South Korea military: North Korea launches ballistic missile

  04-07-2017 03:44
  
  North Korea on Tuesday launched yet another ballistic missile in the direction of Japan, South Korean officials said, part of a string of recent test-firings as the North works to build a nuclear-tipped missile that could reach the United States.The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that the launch, which came before the U.S. celebration of its national independence, was made from North Phyongan province. Other details were scarce. It wasn't immediately clear if this was a routin
  
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• Trump offers help to a terminally ill British baby

  04-07-2017 02:32
  
  President Donald Trump offered to help a terminally ill British baby on Monday, saying on Twitter that "if we can help little #CharlieGard, as per our friends in the U.K. and the Pope, we would be delighted to do so."Charlie Gard suffers from a rare genetic condition and is unable to breathe unaided. Last week, his parents lost a legal battle to take him to the U.S. for trial therapy. His parents and a London children's hospital said Friday that the 10-month-old boy will be given "more time" bef
  
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• Conversations & Coffee: Special Evening Artist Talk

  04-07-2017 02:21
  
  
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• #MACCMonday - The Grascals with Alternative Strings

  04-07-2017 00:52
  Each Monday between now and July 17 we will feature a report from Daniel Mullins about special performances set to occur during this year's MACC. The 2017 Musicians Against Childhood Cancer benefits St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
  
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