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• Log cabin discovered in the walls of Dublin home

  24-08-2017 23:34
  The decision to demolish a Dublin home led to an unimaginable discovery.The homeowners stripped away some paneling to find a piece of history.Kevin Kemp and Jennifer Alexander bought the property at 8007 Riverside Drive for its proximity to the Scioto River. The home on the property was outdated. They decided the best option was to raze it and build a new house.Kemp pulled a piece of paneling off a wall and made a remarkable discovery.“I pulled on it and I said wow that looks like there&rs
  
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• Local firefighters return home from battling wildfires in Montana

  24-08-2017 23:32
  A third crew of Ohio firefighters returned home Thursday after making a trip out west to battle wildfires in Montana.The group, made up of 20 people, was stationed just outside of Eureka in western Montana putting out spot fires near structures and assisting with burn operations at night.The fire, named the Gibralter Ridge fire, is burning up portions of Kootenai National Forest.Through the Division of Forestry, the State of Ohio has sent out three 20 person hand crews, which are used to constru
  
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• The Columbus Metropolitan Club, August 23, 2017

  24-08-2017 23:29
  
  
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• Police: Bicyclist exposing himself to women in Delaware strikes again

  24-08-2017 23:28
  Delaware police say a bicyclist exposing himself to women has struck again. They believe the same man has now targeted four different women.All of the incidents happened in public places in Delaware. three of them, during daylight hours. Most recently, an incident around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday."We were going over the bridge on 23," the victim told a police dispatcher. "He was on the trail. He went by me and then came back around."Wednesday's incident happened on the same trail, about a half-mile so
  
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• Columbus City School parents say late bus is "unacceptable"

  24-08-2017 22:11
  Some Columbus City School parents say they're upset because their children were about two and a half hours late getting home from school Wednesday.One parent says she expected her children to get dropped off at their bus stop at the intersection of Barnett Road and Astor in east Columbus shortly after 4 p.m. She says it was closer to 7 p.m. before the bus showed up.Parent Amanda Robinson says her sons, 10-year-old Malichi and 9-year-old Nate, missed school Thursday because the bus was at least a
  
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• Harvey intensifies to hurricane, likely a major Texas storm

  24-08-2017 21:02
  CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tropical Storm Harvey intensified Thursday into a hurricane that forecasters said would be the first major hurricane to hit the middle Texas coastline in nearly 15 years.Sustained winds reached 80 mph more than a day before landfall was expected late Friday between Port O'Connor and Matagorda Bay, a 30-mile stretch of coastline about 70 miles northeast of Corpus Christi.Forecasters said a "life-threatening" storm surge along with rains and wind were likely as Harvey
  
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• Doppler 10: Another crisp night

  24-08-2017 20:51
  This Evening: A sprinkle or two early otherwise pleasant.
  Tonight: Clear skies, a crisp night.Low 53.Winds: Light NE.
  Tomorrow: Lots of sunshine, very pleasant.High 75.Winds: NE 4-8 mph.
  Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant.High 77.Winds: NNE 4-8 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure is in control of the forecast which means pleasant weather and lots of sunshine during the afternoons.Mornings will start off crisp and in the 50s th
  
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• South Carolina hostage situation over; gunman wounded

  24-08-2017 20:04
  
  UPDATE:3:30 p.m.The mayor says a hostage situation in a Charleston, South Carolina, restaurant has ended with the gunman being shot by police.Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg said the restaurant employee shot by the gunman Thursday has died.Interim Charleston Police Chief Jerome Taylor says all the hostages at Virginia's restaurant were rescued safely. He didn't say how many there were.Tecklenburg says the man who took the hostages is in critical condition.Authorities did not release the names
  
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• Police: 1 shot, man holding hostages in Charleston, S.C.

  24-08-2017 20:04
  
  South Carolina officials say they are investigating a shooting and hostage situation in downtown Charleston.Police spokesman Charles Francis said a shooting was reported just after noon on King Street, which is a row of restaurant and shops where tourists frequently gather.He did not immediately report any injuries or information about a potential suspect. No other details were immediately available.Tom and Patsy Plant told The Post and Courier of Charleston they were eating at Virginia's restau
  
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• Hostage situation ends in Charleston after gunman shot

  24-08-2017 20:04
  
  A fired dishwasher shot and killed a chef and held a "small number" of people hostage for about three hours before he was shot by police at a crowded restaurant in a tourist-heavy area of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on Thursday, authorities and one of the restaurant's owners said.The hostages were freed with no injuries, Mayor John Tecklenburg said. The shooting took place at Virginia's restaurant on the usually crowded King Street, a line of shops and nice dining that caters to both to
  
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• Allegiant Adds Flights to Austin from Rickenbacker International Airport

  24-08-2017 20:03
  Allegiant Air announced today that it’s introducing a new nonstop service from Rickenbacker International Airport to Austin, Texas. Beginning February 16, 2018, flights will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, marking the first flight offered between two capital cities. Allegiant began its operations in Columbus in 2012, first offering two weekly flights to two […]
  
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• Mega Weekend – Urban Scrawl, Shakespeare and Star Wars, Iconoclash, Johnny Cash and more!

  24-08-2017 20:00
  Happy Weekend! It looks like we will have a gorgeous weekend, make sure to get outside and enjoy it! Thursday There is a public meeting tonight to discuss incentives approved by City Council. Nightlight614 shows The Sandlot. Try some heart-opening yoga moves. The Beeler Gallery opens a new exhibition: Alan Shields: A New Kind of […]
  
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• Police identify 17-year-old killed in south Columbus shooting

  24-08-2017 19:52
  
  COLUMBUS – Columbus Police are investigating after one person was killed in a shooting in south Columbus.It happened just after 1 p.m. Thursday in the 700 block of Canonby Place.Police identified the victim as 17-year-old Shaquan Brown.A detective said Brown was just walking through when someone walked up and shot him multiple times.No other details were immediately available.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story.
  
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• 17-year-old dead after shooting in south Columbus

  24-08-2017 19:52
  
  COLUMBUS – Columbus Police are investigating after one person was killed in a shooting in south Columbus.It happened just after 1 p.m. Thursday in the 700 block of Canonby Place.Police identified the victim as 17-year-old Shaquan Brown.No other details were immediately available.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story.
  
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• Dine Originals Week Returns in September

  24-08-2017 19:43
  Dine Originals Week is back, offering a full seven days of pre-fixe menus at select Columbus restaurants. For the week spanning from Monday, September 18 to Sunday, September 24, all 33 of Dine Originals Columbus’ restaurants will serve menus ranging from $15 to $40. “Go into any of our member restaurants, and we guarantee you […]
  
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• Talk it Out: Do you think abortions should be banned because a fetus could have Down...

  24-08-2017 19:34
  A bill in the Ohio General Assembly aims to end abortions when a fetus could have Down syndrome. The measure, supporters say, would protect against discrimination and eugenics.
  
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• TV Review: Prepping for an Epic “Game of Thrones” Finale

  24-08-2017 19:30
  I don’t know about you guys, but I’m still catching my breath from last week’s battle scene. Last Sunday’s “Beyond the Wall” episode was spellbinding with it’s prolonged, tension-filled battle between a handful of the good guys and the mega-horde of slow-moving night walkers. Although we knew Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) was on her way with […]
  
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• Police investigate reported indecent exposures at Easton

  24-08-2017 19:16
  
  Columbus Police are investigating multiple reports of men exposing themselves inside an Easton Town Center store. According to police, there have been at least two reported incidents of indecent exposure inside the Forever 21 store in the last few weeks. Police tell 10TV they believe there may be more cases than the ones already reported. 10TV has reached out to Easton management for information on the incidents.
  
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• Lawyers: Aetna envelope window reveals patients' HIV status

  24-08-2017 19:01
  
  PHILADELPHIA — Two legal organizations say health insurer Aetna revealed the HIV status of patients in several states by mailing envelopes with a large, clear window that showed information on purchasing HIV prescriptions.The Legal Action Center and the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania say some patients' relatives and neighbors learned of their HIV status as a result.Aetna says that "this type of mistake is unacceptable" and that the company is reviewing processes to ensure it never happen
  
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• Buildings Demolished as Work on Pavey Development Begins

  24-08-2017 19:00
  Construction fencing is up and six buildings have been demolished in the block of North High Street between West Northwood and West Oakland avenues in Old North Columbus. The View on Pavey Square, the controversial mixed-use development that was debated for much of 2016 before being approved last September, will soon start to rise on […]
  
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• 5 Times When You Should Buy Your Leased Car

  24-08-2017 18:45
  
  The buyout option at the end of a car lease can be an attractive opportunity or a tool for damage control.The buyout price is set by the leasing company at the beginning of your contract. If you're anticipating extra fees and penalties, buying the car can cut your losses. Or, if market conditions have changed since you signed the lease and you've lightly driven the car, you could turn the hidden value in your vehicle into real savings.Now that you know the numbers, here are the times when you mi
  
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• Shop Talk: The Sunroom

  24-08-2017 18:30
  Eight weeks ago, The Sunroom opened in Clintonville at 3337 N. High St. Owned and operated by Suzanne Riska and Chloe Crites, the eco-conscious boutique houses a wide variety of goods from women’s clothes, to candles, to handmade jewelry, to macramé planters. Both Riska and Crites have backgrounds in retail, having worked for bigger companies. […]
  
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• Navy IDs 2 dead, 8 missing sailors from the USS John McCain

  24-08-2017 18:16
  
  The U.S. Navy has found the remains of two of the 10 sailors missing after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore.Divers recovered the remains of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dustin Louis Doyon, 26, on Thursday night. He is from Suffield, Connecticut.They earlier recovered the remains of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenneth Aaron Smith, 22, who the Navy listed as being from New Jersey. His mother said Smith grew up in Novi, Michigan, and moved to Norfolk, Virginia
  
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• Navy identifies 1 sailor killed, 9 missing in USS John S. McCain collision

  24-08-2017 18:16
  
  The U.S. Navy has identified one sailor who died and nine others who remain missing after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore.Divers recovered the remains of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenneth Aaron Smith, who the Navy listed as being from New Jersey. His mother said the 22-year-old grew up in Novi, Michigan, and moved to Norfolk, Virginia, as a teenager with his father.The military says five sailors were injured and 10 were missing following Monday's collision.
  
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• Disturbing videos show high school cheerleaders forced into splits

  24-08-2017 18:10
  
  DENVER -- Cheerleading coaches and school administrators in a Colorado district have been placed on leave, and Denver police are investigating amid series of videos showing high school cheerleaders screaming in pain while being pushed into splits during practice.KUSA-TV reports the videos show eight cheerleaders at Denver's East High School repeatedly being pushed into splits while their arms are held up by teammates. In one video, a girl repeatedly asks her coach to "please stop." The station s
  
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• Where's the winner? Lottery error adds intrigue to Powerball

  24-08-2017 17:51
  CHICOPEE, Mass. — A mistake by the Massachusetts State Lottery on Thursday injected a little extra drama into the massive $758.7 million Powerball drawing — the largest won by a single ticket in U.S. history — after lottery officials initially bungled their announcement and gave the wrong shop and location.The owner of the store that sold the ticket told reporters his employees think the winner was a middle-aged woman. No winner had come forward as of midmorning.The lottery cor
  
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• Condemned Ohio killer of 2 wants September execution delayed

  24-08-2017 17:43
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A condemned killer of two people scheduled to die in less than a month is challenging Ohio's lethal injection method as well as the constitutionality of the state's death penalty law.Death row inmate Gary Otte is also waiting to see whether Gov. John Kasich will spare him by granting clemency.Otte was sentenced to die for the Feb. 12, 1992, killing of Robert Wasikowski and the Feb. 13, 1992, killing of Sharon Kostura. Both slayings took place in Parma in suburban Cleveland
  
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• Philadelphia Eagles fan gets last laugh with obituary

  24-08-2017 17:28
  
  PORT REPUBLIC, N.J. — A New Jersey man took a parting shot at the Philadelphia Eagles in his obituary.Jeffrey Riegel, 56, died last Friday. Before his death, the Port Republic, New Jersey, man promised friends a funny message in his obituary.The longtime Eagles fan's obituary asked for Riegel "to have 8 Philadelphia Eagles as pall bearers so the Eagles can let him down one last time."Riegel was a passionate Eagles fan who owned season tickets for more than 30 years. Sadly, the Eagles never
  
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• Will Bosa's pass rush 'go crazy' in Buckeyes' new scheme?

  24-08-2017 17:16
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nick Bosa lives in the shadow of his superstar older brother Joey, one of the best defensive ends ever to play at Ohio State. That's fine with the younger Bosa, who wears his brother's famous number 97 and looks so much like him on the field that sometimes it's hard tell Joey ever left.Lofty expectations naturally followed Nick from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Columbus. He started slow because of a torn ACL suffered in high school. But he contributed last season, recordin
  
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• US 33 reopens in Union County after dump truck hits bridge

  24-08-2017 16:09
  UNION COUNTY -- ​Ohio Department of Transportation closed US Route 33 west in Union County Thursday morning after a dump truck hit the Beecher Gamble Road bridge.According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the truck was unaware that the bed had raised up. When he drove underneath the overpass, the bed struck the bridge and was torn off the truck and stuck in the overpass.The driver suffered minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital. He was issued a citation
  
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• Dump truck hits bridge in Union County; US-33 closed at US-42

  24-08-2017 16:09
  
  UNION COUNTY -- Ohio Department of Transportation has closed US-33 west at US-42 after a dump truck hit the Beecher Gamble Road bridge over US-33 in Union County.ODOT engineers are heading there to inspect the damage to the bridge.Westbound drivers are being forced to exit at US-43 north to US-23 north to US-36 west to US-33.The ramps from US-33 west to Post Road and Post Road to US-33 west are closed.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Treat to Try: Der Dutchman Donuts

  24-08-2017 16:00
  Der Dutchman donuts are legendary for their size. Weighing in at about twice the heft of a regular donut, they deliver more than sheer mass: the donuts deliver old-fashioned homespun goodness as well. Like any donut, Der Dutchman’s offerings come in countless forms: traditional, twisted, frosted with sprinkles. Our introduction to the scene came courtesy […]
  
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• In the Kitchen with Josh Wiest of South Village Grille

  24-08-2017 16:00
  “My first chef ever told me, ‘If you know how to cook, wherever you go, you’ll always have a job,’ and I thought, ‘I could travel the world,’” recalled Josh Wiest, Executive Chef at the South Village Grille in German Village. Promptly leaving his hometown of Mount Vernon, Wiest arrived in New York, attended the […]
  
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• DeWine discusses opioid epidemic's strain on Ohio's child welfare system

  24-08-2017 15:41
  
  Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine hosted a news conference Thursday to discuss how the opioid epidemic is causing issues with the state's child welfare system.DeWine was joined by people who work in foster care to encourage more Ohioans to become foster parents.
  
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• Navy ends search for USS McCain missing; one victim identified

  24-08-2017 15:40
  
  The U.S. Navy says a multinational search has been suspended in the ocean near Singapore for sailors still missing from a collision between a destroyer and an oil tanker, and that it has identified the remains of one victim.The 7th Fleet said divers will continue to search flooded compartments inside the ship, where some remains have been found. The Navy has not provided specifics.Ten sailors went missing and five others were injured in the accident, which occurred Monday as the USS John S. McCa
  
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• Navy ends search for USS McCain missing

  24-08-2017 15:40
  
  The U.S. Navy says a multinational search has been suspended in the ocean near Singapore for sailors still missing from a collision between a destroyer and an oil tanker, and that it has identified the remains of one victim.The 7th Fleet said divers will continue to search flooded compartments inside the ship, where some remains have been found. The Navy has not provided specifics.Ten sailors went missing and five others were injured in the accident, which occurred Monday as the USS John S. McCa
  
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• 8-year-old boy survives stroke

  24-08-2017 15:38
  An eight-year-old boy has a big reason to celebrate during his birthday on Thursday.He survived a stroke.The quick actions of his parents and medical staff are being credited with saving his life.Mason Payne's mom and stepdad noticed Mason was slowly losing control of his body."He just couldn't talk. You could see the fear in his eyes. You can tell he wanted to say something. He'd open his mouth," Josh Turpin, Mason’s stepfather said.Doctors said Mason was having a stroke in a critical are
  
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• Graffiti spreading in Hilliard; reports spike in recent weeks

  24-08-2017 15:26
  Hilliard police say what started as one graffiti report last November is now spreading city-wide.
  “We noticed it on the east die of town on Britton Parkway,” says Lt. Ron Clark with the Hilliard Police Department’s detective bureau.“Now it’s becoming prevalent in Old Hilliard by our two parks – First Responder Park and Hilliard Station Park.”
  The graffiti spells out the word “SYKE,” although Lt. Clark says there appears to be some slight vari
  
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• 1st graders have significantly better reading skills than 12 years ago, OSU study suggests

  24-08-2017 15:23
  A new study released by the Ohio State University shows children entering first grade have significantly better reading skills compared to similar kids 12 years ago.Children in 44 states took part in the study which measured letter identification, word recognition and text reading, among other things.The study involved 2,358 schools from 44 states. During the entire 12 years of the study, 364,738 children participated.In order to test reading level, children took a screening test. This test meas
  
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• Restaurant Roundup: News from Au Bon Pain, BrewDog, and more

  24-08-2017 15:00
  Columbus always has many new restaurants, expansions, menu updates and other changes, and sometimes hard to keep up with everything. That’s why our Restaurant Roundup series was designed to keep you informed with the latest and greatest updates. Here’s what’s new in the local dining scene: BRAVO Cucina Italiana BRAVO is celebrating its 25th anniversary. […]
  
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• Columbus-founded American Boychoir School to close

  24-08-2017 14:55
  Central Ohio choir leaders and others say the closing of the American Boychoir School in Princeton, New Jersey - which originated 80 years ago in Columbus - marks the passing of "a cultural icon." Last week, officials at the school - devoted to training the pure, clear voices of boys - announced that it would shut down, citing financial problems and dwindling attendance.
  
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• Star Wars toy launch to unveil new 'Last Jedi' character

  24-08-2017 14:42
  
  "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is still a few months away from hitting theaters, but BB-8-happy fans are about to get a glimpse at a new character as a part of a three-day marketing rollout of toys and products inspired by the film.The Walt Disney Company said Thursday that the global event, dubbed Force Friday II, will feature an augmented reality treasure hunt called Find the Force. Using the Star Wars app in the 20,000 participating locations in 30 countries, fans can snap photos of the Find the
  
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• ECOT seeks new designation from state

  24-08-2017 14:34
  
  The giant online charter school locked in a legal fight with Ohio officials over millions of dollars is moving to be designated as a dropout prevention school if the state approves that change.The Columbus Dispatch reports Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow board officials Tuesday approved switching the designation.The newspaper reports ECOT officials declined to answer questions about the move following Tuesday's meeting.Dropout recovery schools get a separate, much more lenient state report tha
  
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• Online charter school in legal battle seeks new designation

  24-08-2017 14:31
  
  The giant online charter school locked in a legal fight with Ohio officials over millions of dollars is moving to be designated as a dropout prevention school if the state approves that change.The Columbus Dispatch reports Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow board officials Tuesday approved switching the designation. A document says the change would begin immediately with the 2017-18 school year, but would be subject to state approval by December.The newspaper reports ECOT officials declined to ans
  
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• Weirdest Crew Game Ever Ends in 2-0 Win Over Los Angeles

  24-08-2017 14:22
  In the 27 years I’ve been watching football I don’t think I’ve seen as weird a game as Columbus Crew SC’s Wednesday evening 2-0 win over Sigi Schmid’s struggling LA Galaxy. Two missed penalties, a red card, a penalty that wasn’t and then was, a goal that was and then wasn’t and a man of […]
  
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• 1 person injured escaping apartment fire in northwest Columbus

  24-08-2017 13:25
  
  The Columbus Divison of Fire is investigating how a fire started inside an apartment Thursday morning.Firefighters were called to 5221 Brandy Oaks Lane on a reported apartment on fire.Crews arriving to find smoke coming from the structure which was quickly contained, according to Fire Chief on the scene.Authorities say two people were inside the apartment when the fire started. One of the individuals was able to escape out of a basement window. The second victim was injured while escaping and wa
  
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• 16 dead as strong typhoon floods Macau, southern China

  24-08-2017 13:09
  
  The most powerful typhoon to hit the southern Chinese region in more than half a century left at least 16 dead as a sudden deluge swamped the gambling hub of Macau, submerging streets and stranding residents.Macau said Thursday that eight people were killed in the former Portuguese colony, including two men found overnight in a submerged parking garage. Another 153 were injured amid extensive flooding, power outages, and the smashing of doors and windows by high winds and driving rain."It's a ca
  
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• Columbus Makes Art Presents: 51st Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival

  24-08-2017 13:00
  The Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival returns for the fifty-first time on Monday, September 4. The city’s signature event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Northam Park. Established to provide an opportunity for artists beginning their careers as festival artists, the festival’s Emerging Artists’ Program invites artists interested in pursuing a […]
  
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• SpaceX gives glimpse of the future of spacewear

  24-08-2017 12:55
  CNN - The world just got a glimpse of the suits astronauts may one day wear when they travel to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX craft.
  Elon Musk -- the billionaire serial entrepreneur behind SpaceX -- shared a photo Wednesday of an astronaut wearing a crisp white suit with black paneling, and a helmet with a large, tinted face shield.
  Musk said via an Instagram post that the suit pictured is an actual, functioning version of what the company will one day give to astronauts.
  "Wort
  
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• Marines fitness instructor puts Kate Upton through her paces

  24-08-2017 12:41
  The U.S. Marines put supermodel Kate Upton through her paces on Tuesday during a workout in Detroit to promote the upcoming Marine Week celebration in the city.Upton struggled a bit at the end, but was able to complete the training routine that involved a series of aerobic exercises and running as her fiance, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, watched from afar. Upton joined several other Tigers players' wives and significant others in the session at Wayne State University's athletic compl
  
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