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• Kelly defends Trump's call to war widow, raps congresswoman

  19-10-2017 22:43
  
  White House chief of staff John Kelly delivered an extraordinary denunciation of a Democratic congresswoman Thursday, accusing her of politicizing what he called a "sacred" presidential effort to console the grieving loved ones of a slain soldier.Kelly, in an unexpected and emotional appearance in the White House briefing room, invoked the death of his own son, killed in Afghanistan in 2010, as he lashed out at Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida, who earlier this week said that President Donald Tr
  
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• Here's who's interested in running for Pat Tiberi's congressional seat

  19-10-2017 21:58
  News of Columbus-area U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi's plans to resign only came out late Wednesday night, but on Thursday morning there already were a number of lawmakers interested in filling his seat. Republican state Sens. Kevin Bacon of suburban Columbus and Jay Hottinger of Newark each told cleveland.com that they're interested in taking over Ohio's 12th Congressional District after Tiberi, a Republican, announced he will vacant the seat by next January.
  
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• Columbus Metropolitan Club: North Korea, Russia, and the Future of U.S. National Security

  19-10-2017 21:54
  
  
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• Funerals held for 2 of the murder victims in Lawrence County

  19-10-2017 21:16
  Inside the Hall Funeral Home in Proctorville,about 100 friends and family paid their final respects to 50-year-old Donald McGuire and his wife 43-year-old Tammy McGuire.The Sheriff says the couple were among four people shot to death October 11 by family member ArronLawson.Lawson was captured 36 hours after the quadruple murder that also involved the murders of 24-year old Stacy Holston and her son8-year old Devin.Lawson was indicted on 13 charges including aggravated murder, felonious assault,
  
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• 2017 City of Columbus Hall of Fame Ceremony

  19-10-2017 21:16
  
  
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• Bush warns "bigotry seems emboldened" under Trump

  19-10-2017 21:05
  
  Former President George W. Bush on Thursday issued a thinly veiled warning about the state of American democracy under the current president, arguing that "bigotry seems emboldened" and politics is "more vulnerable" to conspiracy theories.Speaking at the George W. Bush Institute's "The Spirit of Liberty: At Home, in the World," a national forum in New York City, the former president warned that the trend in Western countries of moving away from democratic confidence and global engagement is seep
  
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• Doppler 10: Sunny stretch continues

  19-10-2017 21:03
  This Evening: Pleasant with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures in the low 70s. SW wind around 10 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly clear skies and not as chilly. Low 48. S wind around 5 mph.
  Tomorrow: Sunny and much like Thursday. High 74. S wind 0-5 mph.
  Saturday: Sunny and a tad warmer with a high of 76. S wind around 5 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure strengthens over the Ohio Valley into Friday. Skies will stay mostly clear tonight w
  
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• 16-year-old injured after east Columbus shooting

  19-10-2017 21:01
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio-A 16-year-old was injured after a shooting on the east side of Columbus Thursday, according to police.Police said the shooting happened just before 2:45 p.m. near the intersection of Shady Lane Road and E. Livingston Avenue.Columbus police said the teenager was shot in his chest and he was taken to Grant Medical Center for treatment.Police said the victim may be a juvenile and was initially in critical condition when he was taken to the hospital.The victim is no longer in critical
  
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• NOAA releases winter outlook forecast

  19-10-2017 20:46
  
  The upcoming winter is likely to be cooler and wetter than usual in parts of the northern U.S., while most of the South is expected to see drier and warmer conditions.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its winter outlook forecast Thursday, detailing forecasters' predictions for the season.Scientists from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center say there is a 55 to 65 percent chance of La Nina weather conditions developing before winter begins. This would be the second s
  
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• Comfort Food Festival Preview: Dough Mama, Melt, Piada, 101 Beer Kitchen and Ambrose & Eve

  19-10-2017 20:12
  Fall is here! As the weather cools off, there is one thing that we start to crave – Comfort Food! From Soups and Stews to freshly baked biscuits, we want it all. But who has the best in our great city? That’s what we are here to find out. Columbus Underground has partnered with Shipt to […]
  
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• Biscuit & Branch Rebrands as “Branch,” Adds Raw Bar

  19-10-2017 20:01
  The Short North’s southern comfort food and brunch spot has rebranded, transforming from Biscuit & Branch to simply Branch. The updated concept brings a coastal element to the restaurant and includes an updated dinner menu and raw bar. Branch first opened in January with offerings focused on biscuits, fried chicken, and carb-loaded breakfast foods. Culinary […]
  
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• TV Review: “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders”

  19-10-2017 20:00
  On the heels of The People v. O.J. Simpson’s success, NBC is attempting to throw their hat into the ring with the exceptionally long-titled, Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders. Unfortunately, in this new “historical true crime” genre, The Menendez Murders pales in comparison. First of all, the Menendez case lacks much of […]
  
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• Mega Weekend – Costumes, and Pumpkins, and Nightmares, oh my!

  19-10-2017 20:00
  Happy Weekend! Join us on Saturday for the Donut and Beer Party at Combustion Brewery and Taproom (you’ll also score a free growler with the purchase of a growler fill-up). Get your tickets for the Urban Living Tour at Bridge Park! Try some new Comfort Foods at our event at COSI, Contests are open for free registrations to the […]
  
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• Fun, Fast Circle of Blood at Shadowbox Live

  19-10-2017 19:53
  Shadowbox unveiled Circle of Blood this month. Jimmy Mak, writer, and Julie Klein, director, adapted this new original from David Mack’s graphic novel, Kabuki: Circle of Blood. Circle of Blood is set in a near-future Japan. Japan labors under a brand of martial law, ruled by The General (Tom Cardinal) and a board of directors. The story follows The […]
  
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• Centennial High School dismisses early after power outage

  19-10-2017 18:28
  
  COLUMBUS - Centennial High School is dismissing at 1 p.m. on Thursday after a power outage in north Columbus.UPDATE: @Centennialstars High School students ONLY will be dismissed early at 1:00pm due to power outage.— ColumbusCitySchools (@ColsCitySchools) October 19, 2017
  American Electrical Power, AEP shows on their website that the power should be restored at 4:30 p.m.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Concert Preview: LANY

  19-10-2017 18:00
  Los Angeles-based alt-rock trio LANY is cashing in on their quickly-rising stock with their ambitious 35-city Super Far North American tour, which will stop by Newport Music Hall in the University District on Thursday night. Band mates Paul Jason Klein (lead vocals, keyboards, guitars), Jake Clifford Goss (drums), and Les Priest (keyboards, guitar, backup vocals) […]
  
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• Doppler 10: Soak up some sunshine!

  19-10-2017 17:49
  This Afternoon:Mostly sunny and mild. High 72. Winds: SW 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Clear and cool. Low 48. Winds: SSE 3-6 mph.
  Tomorrow: More sunshine, mild. High 73. Winds: SW 3-6 mph.
  Saturday: Mostly sunny skies and unseasonably warm.High 75. Winds: S 4-8 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Skies have been staying clear this morning but you may see a few clouds later today.Other than that, temperatures will be slightly warmer, with highs toppi
  
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• Columbus Makes Art Presents: Director Jordan Davis on Beckett’s Waiting For Godot

  19-10-2017 17:40
  Red Herring Productions takes on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot, one of the most influential plays of the 20th century, running through Oct. 28 at the Franklinton Playhouse. We caught up with director Jordan Davis to talk about her background in theater, her love of Beckett and her ideas for his most famous play. Michael: […]
  
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• Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Makes Ohio Debut This Spring

  19-10-2017 17:30
  Bridge Park will welcome another tenant this spring, when Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea opens its first central Ohio location on the corner of Bridge Park Ave. and Longshore Street. The Michigan-based coffee house will be the first of its kind at Bridge Park and joins other restaurant openings including Z Cucina and Fado Irish Pub. […]
  
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• MetroHealth will demo Outpatient Plaza and may replace it with a park along W. 25th St.

  19-10-2017 17:28
  The $1.3 billion project to revamp the county health system's crowded, confusing and outmoded main campus on the city's West Side has always seemed like a very big deal. Yet it's even bigger than MetroHealth has previously let on .
  
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• Naturally Impactful: Muhammad Ali Boxing Showcase Builds Character in Young Fighters

  19-10-2017 17:08
  On January 13, 2014, tragedy struck at a house full of teenagers in South Linden when 14-year-old Terrico Henry was shot in the stomach. Calvin Fluellen, who was 16 at the time, would later tell police he didn’t think the gun was loaded when he pointed it at his young friend. But Fluellen pulled the […]
  
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• Florida police brace for protests at speech by white nationalist Richard Spencer

  19-10-2017 17:00
  
  GAINESVILLE,Fla. (CBS/AP) -- The University of Florida is bracing for potential violence at a speech by white nationalist leader Richard Spencer.More than 500 law enforcement officers have reported to the Gainesville campus before Thursday afternoon's event, and Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency, CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports."We are hoping that this is going to be a non-event. But we are prepared to respond and handle this," said Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell
  
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• 84 children saved in nationwide sex trafficking investigation

  19-10-2017 16:43
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) -- A FBI sex trafficking investigation announced Wednesday saved 84 minors and captured 120 traffickers across the country.The investigation, called "Operation Cross Country XI," ran from Oct. 12 - 15, and included arrests in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend.“By focusing on the identification of those responsible for commercial sexual exploitation of minors in Indianapolis, we were able to significantly impact online sex trafficking in the area and were able to f
  
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• Rep. Pat Tiberi confirms he will resign for job in private sector

  19-10-2017 16:17
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A senior Republican congressman from Ohio is resigning his seat to take the helm of a business policy group back home.In an announcement Thursday, U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi says he has not decided on an exact departure date, but it will be sometime before his current term ends Jan. 31.The 54-year-old Tiberi has held the central Ohio seat since 2001.He's been tapped to succeed the retiring president of the Ohio Business Roundtable. The organization conducts research and drives d
  
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• Ohio’s Own: Hen of the Woods

  19-10-2017 16:01
  Just when it seemed like every Ohio potato chip had been acquired and assessed, Hen of the Woods popped into the picture. Hen of the Woods makes Kettle Chips in flavors that include an eye-catching one with “A touch of smoke.” As luck would have it, the back of the Hen’s page says the company […]
  
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• Man sleeping in dumpster dropped into city collection truck

  19-10-2017 15:05
  
  HELENA, Mont. -- A man was uninjured but arrested after being picked up and emptied into the back of a Helena collection truck while sleeping in a dumpster.CBS Helena affiliate KXLX reports the man was dumped into the recycling truck Tuesday morning.Helena police Lt. Corey Bailey says the man, 47, was only in the truck for a short time because the driver saw boxes being thrown out and heard him pounding on the wall.Officers arrested the man after learning he was wanted on a pair of outstanding w
  
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• 2017 Columbus Hall of Fame Ceremony

  19-10-2017 14:57
  
  
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• Sexual harassment training required for Ohio state senators

  19-10-2017 14:46
  
  The Ohio Senate president says all state senators will be required to receive sexual harassment training after one of their members resigned this week over allegations of inappropriate behavior.Cleveland.com reports Senate President Larry Obhof saidhe strongly suggested to Findlay Republican Cliff Hite that he resign over allegations Hite spoke inappropriately to a female state employee who worked in a nearby state office and asked for hugs.Hite submitted his letter of resignation to Obhof late
  
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• CPD hope clear image of bank robber will help track him down

  19-10-2017 14:04
  
  COLUMBUS -- Columbus police are looking for the person who robbed a Key Bank on Sawmill Road.It happened on Wednesday just after 3:30 PM. The suspect demanded money and indicated he was armed.Surveillance cameras captured the suspect before he left. Police described him as a male with brown hair and a beard. He was wearing a black OSU shirt, black baseball cap and black jogging pants with a double white stripe down the leg.He was also wearing sunglasses.If you know him, you're asked to call the
  
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• COTA Considering Fare Hike for 2018

  19-10-2017 14:00
  The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is considering raising the price of a bus ride in Columbus for the first time since 2012. A plan being presented by COTA in a series of public meetings this week calls for raising the standard fare from $2 to either $2.50 or $2.75. Those options will also be […]
  
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• Judge orders government to allow abortion for immigrant teen

  19-10-2017 13:11
  
  WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the government to allow a pregnant 17-year-old immigrant, who was detained after entering the country illegally, to undergo an abortion.After a brief hearing that included a testy exchange with government lawyers, Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the government to move "promptly and without delay" to transport the teenager or allow her to be transported by others to the nearest abortion provider.Government lawyers late Wednesday filed an emergen
  
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• Ohio mayor proposes surcharge on opioids

  19-10-2017 12:55
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - A Democratic candidate for governor in Ohio says she would force drug manufacturers to pay a nickel-per-dose surcharge on prescription opioids sold in the state in an effort to help solve the opioid problem.Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley is seeking her party's nomination for the 2018 gubernatorial race. She says her proposal on prescription opioids announced Wednesday seeks to "clean up the mess" of the opioid crisis.Whaley says the plan would raise more than $30 million a year for
  
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• Fairview Memorial Park owner rethinks change of plea

  19-10-2017 12:55
  One of the owners of Fairview Memorial Park decided not to change her plea in Delaware County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday afternoon.Arminda Martin, 46, was scheduled to appear in court for a change of plea hearing, but before the hearing began, Martin's attorney, Kingston Malley Jr., told Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge Everett Krueger ... (more)
  
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• Chelsea Handler ending Netflix show to focus on activism

  19-10-2017 12:14
  Chelsea Handler says she is ending her weekly Netflix talk show after two seasons in order to focus on political activism.Handler says in a statement that she plans to devote as much time as she can to become "a more knowledgeable and engaged citizen" and take on projects that have personal significance. The comedian adds that her goal is to be better informed and "participate in a more meaningful way."Handler says a Netflix documentary is in the works where she will engage with "people of diffe
  
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• The New York Times: Ohio Representative Pat Tiberi plans to quit early

  19-10-2017 11:38
  The New York Times is reporting that Ohio Representative Pat Tiberi, a senior lawmaker in Washington with close ties to his party’s leaders, is expected to resign.Three Republicans briefed on his plans say Tiberi is expected to take up an executive post with a business group in Ohio.Tiberi is an influential member of the House Ways and Means Committee.The move would come among failed attempts by Republicans to overhaul the nation’s tax code and repeal the Affordable Care Act.Republic
  
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• Doppler 10: The warming trend continues

  19-10-2017 10:41
  Today: Cool start, mostly sunny and mild this afternoon. High 72. Winds: SW 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Clear and cool. Low 48. Winds: SSE 3-6 mph.
  Tomorrow: More sunshine, mild. High 73. Winds: SW 3-6 mph.
  Saturday: Mostly sunny skies and unseasonably warm.High 75. Winds: S 4-8 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Clear, cool and calm has been the recipe for the past several mornings.We’ll have another cool start to the day, with temperatures
  
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• Ford recalling about 1.3M vehicles for possible door issue

  19-10-2017 09:23
  
  DETROIT - Ford is recalling about 1.3 million 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America because of potential door problems.The company said Wednesday that in some vehicles a frozen door latch or bent or kinked actuation cable may cause a door to not open or close. If consumers are able to open and close such doors, the door may appear closed, but the latch may not fully engage, increasing the risk for a possible injury.Ford said it's not aware of any accidents or injuries relat
  
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• Study: Lower-income kids give more time to TV, digital media

  19-10-2017 08:56
  
  Children in lower-income families spend more time watching TV and using electronic devices than kids in more affluent homes, according to a survey released Thursday.The report by the nonprofit group Common Sense Media on the viewing habits of more than 1,400 children nationwide age 8 and under found that less-affluent youngsters spend nearly three-and-a-half hours daily watching TV and using varied devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops and video game players.By comparison, kids in high
  
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• Leetonia area home included in federal investigation of treatment center

  19-10-2017 08:33
  The FBI, one of several agencies investigating Braking Point Recovery Center, is asking members of the public who have had interactions with the addiction treatment center to get in touch if they have any concerns or information. The FBI is not releasing the reason why nearly 100 agents from multiple agencies searched the recovery center's locations on Wednesday, said FBI special agent Vicki Anderson.
  
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• Columbus housing market named to pair of 'hot' lists

  19-10-2017 08:33
  More confirmation arrived this week that Columbus real-estate is ablaze, as the city made two prominent lists of the nation's "hottest" housing markets. The real-estate listing service Ten-X named Columbus the nation's fourth-hottest market, behind the Texas cities of San Antonio, Fort Worth and Dallas.
  
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• Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott wins another reprieve, will play Sunday

  19-10-2017 06:26
  A federal judge in New York granted Elliott a temporary restraining order Tuesday night that placed his suspension on hold. Elliott will be able to play when the Cowboys face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
  
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• Community gathers to support the family of those killed in Lawrence County

  19-10-2017 03:50
  
  A southern Ohio community stood together Wednesday night to support a family in pain near Pedro.Dozens of people gathered at Rock Hill High School for a candlelight vigil one week after the murders of Stacey Jackson, Devin Holston, Tammie McGuire, and Don McGuire.Some community members say they are heartbroken over the loss and now, people are doing what they can to help the victim's families get through."A lot of prayers. Give it to God. That's about the best we can do," Traci Knipp said.Near I
  
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• 17-year-old boy found dead in Chillicothe

  19-10-2017 03:45
  
  CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Police in Chillicothe said the body of a 17-year-old boy was found in an alley just after 11 a.m. Wednesday.Police said Jason Bartley, of Chillicothe, was found in a yard near an alley in the 300 block of E. 2nd Street.Bartley’s body was taken to the Montgomery County coroner’s office for an autopsy.A cause and manner of death have not been released.
  
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• Gun found in student's bag in Marion fifth-grade classroom

  19-10-2017 02:08
  
  MARION, Ohio – Marion police said a gun was found in a student’s bookbag at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School on Wednesday.Police said the bag was left in a fifth-grade classroom near the end of the school day and when a teacher found it, the teacher noticed a gun was inside.Marion City Schools interim superintendent Steve Fujii said all protocols were followed and the school just conducted safety drills this week.Police told 10TV its investigation revealed it appears the gun was i
  
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• Senate votes to give businesses equal access to Ohio's tax deduction

  19-10-2017 02:04
  More businesses would qualify for the state's business income tax deduction under a bill that passed the Senate Wednesday. Ohio pass-through business owners, including sole proprietorships, partnerships and LLCs, where profits are passed to owners as income, do not pay income tax on the first $250,000 of income.
  
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• Methodist minister wins partial victory

  19-10-2017 02:04
  The Rev. David Meredith, a United Methodist minister who broke church rules when he married his same-sex partner last year, appeared before the West Ohio Conference Committee on Investigation Sunday in Columbus.
  
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• Woman apologizes for cashing check from Reagan Tokes memorial fund

  19-10-2017 00:22
  COLUMBUS -- A Columbus woman is apologizing to the family of murdered Ohio State student Reagan Tokes after admitting to cashing a fraudulent check worth $700.Marsha Ellen Frazier admits that much but says she didn't know the funds were withdrawn from the memorial fund that Lisa and Toby Tokes had set up to provide scholarships to other students following their daughter's murder."I just want to apologize to the family,"Marsha Ellen Frazier told reporters during a news conference at her attorney'
  
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• Call for Help: Experts answer your questions in response to #MeToo movement

  19-10-2017 00:12
  
  It’s time to take a stand against sexual harassment and assault. If it’s happened to you or someone you know, you’re not alone.The #MeToo conversation is raising questions and The Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio and HelpLine will be in the 10TV studios today to answer your calls.Call (614) 469-1088 or (855) 746-1088 until 7 p.m.
  
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• Goodell: NFL not changing its national anthem policy

  19-10-2017 00:08
  
  In the face of fan unrest and accusations from the president about the league being unpatriotic, the NFL is not changing its national anthem policy to require players to stand.Commissioner Roger Goodell and several owners said Wednesday at the league's fall meetings that altering the policy language from "should stand" to "must stand" was not discussed.New York Giants owner John Mara noted that the Cowboys' Jerry Jones "spoke at length" to the other owners about the anthem issue. Jones has said
  
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