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• The Cso's Annual Holiday Pops Concert to Ring in the Season

  26-10-2017 23:51
  An annual Columbus tradition since 1983, the CSO's Holiday Pops is the creation of chorus master and conductor Ronald Jenkins who has led all of its 104 performances to date. In 2017, Jenkins, the musicians of the Columbus Symphony, and the 130 members of the Columbus Symphony Chorus, will be joined by more than 100 voices from the Columbus Children's Choir, dancers Justin Gibbs and Joanie Evans, dancers from the BalletMet Academy, narrator Steven Crawford, and of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus for
  
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• Juror mistakenly glimpsing photo could trigger new trial for serial sex offender

  26-10-2017 23:19
  Edwin Zimmerman's history of sexual violence stretches back into the 1980's.In 2007, he bragged to police that he'd been with 700 to 800 prostitutes and that he couldn't remember how many of them he had raped.In a jailhouse interview with 10TV in April, Zimmerman denied ever harming a woman.Zimmerman: "I understand I'm not the perfect person, everybody thinks I...but I'm not a bad person either."
  Glenn McEntyre: "You're not a bad person?"
  Zimmerman: "No. It looks bad on paper."
  Glenn McEntyre: "
  
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• Newark man charged after being accused of squeezing infant

  26-10-2017 23:09
  
  NEWARK, Ohio – A Newark man is in jail and is accused of squeezing an infant girl so hard that she vomited.According to records filed in the Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Newark police were contacted by Licking County Children’s Services about significant injuries to a five-week-old girl on Oct. 24.Dalton McDaniel admitted the baby was in his care when she was injured, according to court records.Court records showed the child had a broken leg, broken wrist, and injuries to he
  
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• Ohio State study provides shocking look at opioid crisis

  26-10-2017 22:58
  A new study done at the Ohio State University digs deep into the root causes of the opioid crisis in our state, effective ways to help addicts and how to stop people from getting addicted in the first place.The study was done by four members of the Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy.The Chair, Mark Partridge, explained the hope was looking at the crisis from a policy perspective could yield results.“It’s such a massive crisis, it’s the leading cause of death in Ohio for under
  
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• 5 killed in Ohio farmhouse fire; cause of fire not known

  26-10-2017 22:47
  
  FOSTORIA, Ohio — Five people were killed in a farmhouse fire so intense that the first firefighters to arrive Thursday could not get inside to save the victims, authorities said.Three adults and two children lived in the two-story farmhouse just outside city of Fostoria, said Dean Henry, a spokesman for Seneca County.According to CBS affiliate WTOL, one of the victims was identified as Austin Rainey, a volunteer firefighter for the Bascom Fire Department. He was 19-years-old.The identities
  
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• Demi Lovato announces Columbus stop on 2018 North American Tour

  26-10-2017 22:18
  
  Multi-platinum artist Demi Lovato will be bringing her 2018 North American Tour to Columbus in March.Lovato, who will be touring with DJ Khaled, will be performing at the Scottenstein Center on March 14.Tickets for the show officially go on sale November 3.To ensure fans gain access to tickets, fan registration for the tour is now available through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program. You will be able to sign up now through October 29.
  
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• Man sought in rape and murder of Ohio child in custody

  26-10-2017 21:31
  
  PITTSBURGH — A man wanted on charges he raped and killed a 13-month-old girl in Ohio is in custody in Pennsylvania.KDKA-TV reports Joshua Gurto was captured in Pittsburgh's Franklin Park section around 1:30 a.m. Friday and was taken to the Allegheny County Jail. Conneaut, Ohio, police on Facebook said they would have more details later in the day.Aggravated murder and rape charges were filed earlier this month against the 37-year-old in the death of Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley
  
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• Parents charged in death of infant found rotting in swing

  26-10-2017 20:19
  
  ALTA VISTA, Iowa — Authorities have charged an Iowa couple with murder in the death of their 4-month-old son, whose maggot-infested body was found in a baby swing in the family's home.Twenty-year-old Cheyanne Harris and 28-year-old Zachary Koehn were arrested Wednesday on charges of child endangerment and first-degree murder in the death of their son, Sterling Koehn. Court records don't list attorneys for either of them. Their preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 2.Authorities say in
  
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• Pitch back: Willis returns to Indians as pitching coach

  26-10-2017 20:17
  
  Carl Willis had other job offers, none like the one with the Indians.Following two seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Willis has been hired by Cleveland to replace Mickey Callaway, who helped mold one of baseball's best pitching staffs before leaving to manage the New York Mets.This will be the second stint in Cleveland for Willis, who was contacted by several other teams. However, he chose to return to the Indians and oversee a staff that had two 18-game winners (Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco)
  
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• Mega Weekend – Trauma, Ghosts, Races, Tours and more!

  26-10-2017 20:00
  Hooray the weekend is here. Have you been following the previews of the Comfort Food bites? Don’t miss out on tickets, the event is next Thursday. Don’t forget to enter to win tickets to the Zelda symphony show! The Urban Living Tour at Bridge Park is on Sunday and there’s a chance to win a […]
  
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• 10-year-old Ohio boy leads police on high-speed chase

  26-10-2017 19:56
  
  Authorities say a 10-year-old Ohio boy is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended when troopers boxed him in along the Ohio Turnpike.Police say it's the second time in the last two weeks the boy has gone on joyrides.The car was taken Thursday morning in Cleveland. The Highway Patrol says Westlake police began the pursuit on Interstate 90 west of Cleveland and that the boy then drove at speeds reaching 100 mph on the turnpike.Patrol Sgt. Tim Hoffman says the boy finally d
  
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• Joe Girardi out as Yankees manager after 10 seasons

  26-10-2017 19:38
  
  Joe Girardi's tenure as New York Yankees manager ended Thursday after a decade that produced just one World Series title for a team that expects to win every year.Yankees general manager Brian Cashman made the announcement five days after the Yankees lost to Houston in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series."Everything this organization does is done with careful and thorough consideration, and we've decided to pursue alternatives for the managerial position," Cashman said in a statement.New York d
  
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• Officials say Trump's opioid emergency won't mean new money

  26-10-2017 19:27
  
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's plan to declare the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency won't bring new dollars to fight a scourge that kills nearly 100 Americans each day, but will expand access to medical services in rural areas and shift some federal HIV money to help addicts, among other changes, White House officials said Thursday.Trump intended to use an afternoon speech to announce that he was directing his acting health and human services secretary to take thos
  
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• Hot Chicken Takeover Announces Grand Opening of Easton Location

  26-10-2017 18:28
  Come November, Hot Chicken Takeover will open its third location at Easton. The grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting, and for some, free meals. Founded in 2014, Hot Chicken Takeover went from a pop-up in Olde Towne East to a staple of the North Market. 2017 has been a year of continued growth for the […]
  
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• Doppler 10: Not as chilly tonight and a lovely fall Friday.

  26-10-2017 18:13
  This Evening: Mainly clear and seasonably cool.
  Tonight: Partly cloudy and not nearly as cold. 43 SE 5-10 mph
  Tomorrow Morning sun mixing with late day clouds. Chance for a late evening/nighttime shower. Warmer. 68 S 10-15 mph
  Saturday: Showers, ending by early afternoon. Cool again. 52 SW 5-10 mph
  Sunday: Mostly cloudy and chilly. 49.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: As high pressure moves to the east, a more southerly flow of air will brin
  
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• One hospitalized after being pulled from Hilliard pond

  26-10-2017 18:02
  
  HILLIARD - Hilliard Police are on the scene after someone was pulled from a pond in Hilliard.It happened around 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Allisons Way and Kathryns Way.The victim was transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition.Norwich Township Fire is assisting Hilliard Police on the scene.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story.
  
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• Man dead after being pulled from truck in Hilliard pond

  26-10-2017 18:02
  
  HILLIARD - A man has died after being pulled from a truck inside a Hilliard pond.A couple spotted the vehicle inside a retention pond near the intersection of Allisons Way and Kathryns Way.The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.Hilliard Police are currently working to get the truck out of the pond.Authorities said a Norwich Firefighter suffered a minor injury while helping the man get out the water. He was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.Stay
  
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• Shop Talk: A Carpenter’s Son Design Co. Crafts Custom Wood Pieces to Fund Adoption

  26-10-2017 18:00
  Earlier this year, A Carpenter’s Son Design Co. owner Josh Scheutzow transitioned his part-time woodworking business into a full-time career. Initially started to fund a domestic adoption for Scheutzow and his wife, Laura, the company has gained  traction over the past several months and now works with a host of local eateries. Currently located at […]
  
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• Construction Roundup: University District & Weinland Park

  26-10-2017 17:30
  One of the most rapidly transforming areas in Central Ohio in the University District area. Construction cranes currently line High Street where taller buildings are being erected while projects with larger footprints are now under way in other parts of the larger neighborhood. One example is the start of construction on the next phase of […]
  
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• House passes $4T budget in step forward for Trump tax plan

  26-10-2017 17:14
  
  WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.The 216-212 vote permits Republicans to begin work on a follow-up $1.5 trillion tax cut and move it through Congress without fear of blocking tactics by Democrats. The tax bill is the top item on the GOP ag
  
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• Comfort Food Festival Preview: Florentine, Barroluco, Due Amici, The Hills Market and Chicky Chicky Waffle

  26-10-2017 16:36
  There are plenty of ways to celebrate fall, but there is only one that includes bites from 20 local restaurants. Join Columbus Underground and Shipt at Best Bites: Comfort Food on November 2 for an event like no other. Get in from the cold and sample the greatest comfort food in our city, plus explore […]
  
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• National Political Organizer Shaun King Endorses Yes We Can Candidates for City Council and School Board

  26-10-2017 16:26
  Yes We Can: Columbus Working Families, the group endorsing City Council candidates Jasmine Ayres and Will Petrik as well as School Board candidates Erin Upchurch, Abby Vaile and Amy Harkins, was recently backed by political writer, thought leader and speaker Shaun King. It started with a video released on YouTube, featuring King in front of […]
  
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• Maroon 5 announces tour stop in Columbus, new album

  26-10-2017 16:16
  
  COLUMBUS - Maroon 5 announced their upcoming 2018 world tour Thursday, which includes a stop at Nationwide Arena on September 25.The band announced the tour in conjunction with the release of a new studio album - "Red Pill Blues."The tour kicks off on the west coast in May. Maroon 5 recently debuted its new single, "What Lovers Do." The song climbed to the top 10 on both the Top 40 and HOT AC radio charts. TICKETS Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 4. You can buy them at https://maroon5.com/t
  
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• Armed robbery near campus prompts Ohio State to issue neighborhood safety alert

  26-10-2017 16:05
  
  The Ohio State University issues a neighborhood safety alert after a student reported being robbed at gunpoint.According to the university, a student reported to Columbus Police that an unknown man approached him near E. Lane Avenue and Tuller Street after 2 a.m. Thursday. The student told police the man showed a gun and then stole money from him.No injuries were reported in the armed robbery.The suspect is described a 40 years old, white, standing 6’0” tall and weighing 165 pounds w
  
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• Treat to Try: Bailey’s Drive Inn Donuts

  26-10-2017 16:00
  Bailey’s Drive Inn Donuts have been making special appearances at farmers markets this season. That is to say, you can’t get them at an actual “drive-in.” You’ll have to ditch the car at some point and walk to get the donuts. But walking’s good for you, and you can pretend you’re driving in: all the […]
  
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• Deputies warn public about armed burglary suspect in Pike County

  26-10-2017 15:29
  
  Sheriff Deputies responded to a vehicle theft and home break-in the 40 block of Moores Road in Pike County.Officials say the suspect stole a cell phone and vehicle before ditching the vehicle on Watson Road.The suspect was captured on camera and remains at large. He is believed to be armed with a Hi-Point 45 caliber gun, according to authorities.Anyone who sees the suspect should not approach him and immediately call 911.If you have information about the case you should contact Pike or Ross Coun
  
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• Who’s that Candidate? Priscilla Tyson, Columbus City Council

  26-10-2017 15:05
  With less than two weeks left before election day on November 7, CU is taking a better look at the candidates vying for a spot on Columbus City Council. Priscilla Tyson is a Franklin County Democratic Party-endorsed candidate. Having served on city council since 2007, she’s prioritized community issues such as food insecurity and infant […]
  
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• Two injured in Upper Arlington crash

  26-10-2017 14:54
  
  Two people were injured Thursday morning when they were hit by an SUV in front of Tremont Elementary School in Upper Arlington. Police tell 10TV both victims were adult males and were part of a construction crew. Both were taken to a Columbus hospital with minor injuries. Keep checking 10TV.com for new information on this story.
  
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• CBJ 5, Sabres 1

  26-10-2017 14:12
  Seth Jones had a goal and an assist for Columbus to help the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1. Serge Bobrovsky stopped 34 of 35 shots to lead Columbus to its fifth win in its last seven games.
  
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• Fisher-Price recalls 65,000 baby seats due to fire hazard

  26-10-2017 13:58
  
  WASHINGTON — Fisher-Price is voluntarily recalling about 65,000 motorized infant seats because of risk of a fire hazard.The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it has received three dozen reports of Soothing Motions Seats overheating and one report of a fire contained in the motor housing. The government agency says no injuries have been reported.The CPSC says the seats were sold by Amazon, Walmart, Target and other retailers from November 2015 to this month. About 63,000 of the seats
  
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• NYT: Hard drive missing from Las Vegas shooter's computer

  26-10-2017 13:26
  
  LAS VEGAS -- Nearly a month after the deadly Las Vegas shooting, investigators are still determining a motive. And the task is proving more and more challenging.On Wednesday, the New York Times reported that Stephen Paddock apparently removed the hard drive from at least one computer found in his room at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.Investigators have interviewed many of Paddock's relatives and friends and examined his travel, financial and health history. But they've yet to determine what
  
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• Cedar Point announces several changes

  26-10-2017 12:43
  
  SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) - Cedar Point amusement park is tearing down one of its hotels along Lake Erie and also removing an outdoor arena that's played host to dolphin and diving shows over the years.The park in Sandusky said this week that it's also expanding a boardwalk that runs along the lake.A Cedar Point spokesman says this is the last year for the Sandcastle Suites hotel. But the park isn't sharing what it plans to do with the site that's at the tip of the park's peninsula.The hotel that open
  
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• Alleged police impersonator wanted for stealing video games in Grove City

  26-10-2017 11:46
  
  Grove City Police say a male who stole over $500 with of video game equipment from a business in the 1600 block of Stringtown Road in Grove City.Authorities say the theft occurred just before 7 p.m. on October 22nd.A male wearing a shirt with a badge, allegedly impersonating a police officer, stole a PlayStation 4 console and two games from the business, according to police..@GroveCityOhio This guy impersonated an Officer and stole gaming equipment from a local business. 277-1710 with info. pic.
  
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• Doppler 10: Plenty of afternoon sunshine

  26-10-2017 11:33
  Today: A frosty start with plenty of sun, a little warmer.High 56.Winds: S 3-6 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly clear to partly cloudy.Seasonally chilly.Low 43.Winds: SE 4-8 mph.
  Tomorrow: Sun to start with increasing afternoon clouds.Evening rain.High 67.Winds: SSW 10-15 mph.
  Saturday: Rain into the early afternoon.Then temperatures tumble.High 52.Winds: W 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure is taking hold which will bring us clear
  
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• Doppler 10: A frosty start

  26-10-2017 11:33
  Today: A frosty start with plenty of sun, a little warmer.High 56.Winds: S 3-6 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly clear to partly cloudy.Seasonally chilly.Low 43.Winds: SE 4-8 mph.
  Tomorrow: Sun to start with increasing afternoon clouds.Evening rain.High 67.Winds: SSW 10-15 mph.
  Saturday: Rain into the early afternoon.Then temperatures tumble.High 52.Winds: W 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure is taking hold which will bring us clear
  
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• Kellogg redoing Corn Pops boxes after concern about art

  26-10-2017 11:30
  
  Kellogg is redoing its Corn Pops cereal boxes after a complaint that the art on the back is racially insensitive.The box shows cartoon Corn Pops hanging out in a retail mall. Author Saladin Ahmed complained on Twitter that the cereal box is "teaching kids racism" because the only brown Corn Pop depicted is working as a janitor scrubbing the floor.Within hours of Ahmed's tweet Tuesday, the Battle Creek, Michigan-based maker of cereals and Pop Tarts said the artwork had been updated and will reach
  
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• 39 people killed in Indonesia factory fire

  26-10-2017 11:15
  
  Indonesian police say 39 people have been killed in a factory fire on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta.Hary Kurniawan, chief of police for the Jakarta satellite city of Tangerang, said Thursday that dozens of people have also been injured.Local media reported that the factory made fireworks and a higher death toll than announced by police so far.About 45 people have been hospitalized for serious burns and other injuries.
  
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• White House: President Trump will direct U.S. to declare health emergency on opioids

  26-10-2017 09:43
  WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is poised to deliver a major speech Thursday on fighting the opioid epidemic, which now kills tens of thousands of Americans every year.The White House confirmed the information early Thursday.
  During his campaign, President Trump had pledged to make fighting addiction a top priority at rallies in some of the hardest-hit states in the nation.Once in office, President Trump convened a commission to study the problem, chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. A
  
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• Trump to declare opioid crisis a public health emergency

  26-10-2017 09:43
  
  WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is poised to deliver a major speech Thursday on fighting the opioid epidemic, which now kills tens of thousands of Americans every year.LIVE UPDATES:1:57 p.m. President Trump is expected to take the stage any moment, as the East Room begins to fill. Spotted in the crowd, among others, is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Christie is the chair of the president's opioids commission.
  
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• Trump declares opioids a public health emergency

  26-10-2017 09:43
  
  WASHINGTON - In ringing terms, President Donald Trump on Thursday declared the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency — a step that won't bring new dollars to fight a scourge that kills nearly 100 Americans a day but will expand access to medical services in rural areas, among other changes."This epidemic is a national health emergency," Trump said in a speech at the White House, where he bemoaned a crisis he said had spared no segment of American society."As Americans we canno
  
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• President Trump to tackle opioid addiction in White House speech

  26-10-2017 09:43
  
  WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is poised to deliver a major speech Thursday on fighting the opioid epidemic, which now kills tens of thousands of Americans every year.During his campaign, Trump had pledged to make fighting addiction a top priority at rallies in some of the hardest-hit states in the nation.Once in office, Trump convened a commission to study the problem, chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. And he has pledged to declare the crisis an emergency, freeing up additional mo
  
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• Reports: Several people killed in Finland train crash

  26-10-2017 09:42
  
  Finnish media say several people have been killed in a train crash in the southern part of Finland.The FNB news agency says that eight other people who have been injured in the crash have been taken to hospitals in Raseborg, about 85 kilometers (53 miles) southwest of Helsinki, and to the capital.The victims reportedly were soldiers and Finland's defense minister, Jussi Niinisto, tweeted that Thursday "had started with grim news" and "I feel grief."
  
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• Crash involving train and military vehicle kills 4

  26-10-2017 09:42
  
  Police in Finland say that at least four people have been killed in a train crash in the south of the country.The crash happened early Thursday in Raseborg, about 85 kilometers (53 miles) southwest of Helsinki, and to the capital.The train collided with an off-road military vehicle.The victims reportedly were soldiers and Finland's defense minister, Jussi Niinisto, tweeted that Thursday "had started with grim news" and "I feel grief."Three of the people killed were marines in the Nyland Brigade
  
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• Short North artisan waffles to make winter debut

  26-10-2017 09:34
  PSA for all brunch lovers: A new Short North restaurant will bring a fresh take on authentic Belgian waffles to Columbus in early 2018. The idea behind The Belgian Iron Wafel Co.
  
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• New details revealed in California mom's disappearance

  26-10-2017 05:01
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — A California sheriff released new details Wednesday in the mysterious case of a young mother who was found battered and bruised but alive along a freeway after she was missing for three weeks.The Shasta County sheriff's department also released sketches of two suspects. Media Folder: Media Root
  The department said investigators collected male DNA from the clothing that victim Sherri Papini was wearing when she was found on Thanksgiving and female DNA that was discovere
  
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• Premiums rising 34 percent for most popular health plan

  26-10-2017 04:41
  
  Premiums for the most popular "Obamacare" plans are going up an average of 34 percent, according to a study Wednesday that confirms dire predictions about the impact of political turmoil on consumers.Window-shopping on HealthCare.gov went live Wednesday, so across the country consumers going online can see the consequences themselves ahead of the Nov. 1 start of sign-up season for 2018.The consulting firm Avalere Health crunched newly released government data and found that the Trump administra
  
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• Conversations & Coffee: The Sight of Sound

  26-10-2017 03:54
  
  
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• Franklinton community discusses homeless population problem

  26-10-2017 03:29
  A community concern over the homeless population in Franklinton prompted an open discussion Wednesday night on what to do about it.Some local business owners say it's become such a problem, it's driving customers away."If you're trying to patronize my business, and bring a dog to my business and you're approached in the parking lot by people that scare you, you're not going to come back," Steve Faulkner said.Faulkner owns Playful Pets. A doggy day care in Franklinton that's about a two minute wa
  
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• Columbus schools still haven't implemented some data-scandal recommendations

  26-10-2017 03:13
  More than five years after The Dispatch first revealed the data scandal over student attendance and performance scores at Columbus City Schools, the district hasn't implemented all the recommendations in an internal audit designed to prevent a repeat - including many "requiring immediate corrective action." As many as 30 percent of the recommendations remained "not implemented" on the official audit checklist Wednesday, officials said following a meeting of the Audit Committee of the Board of Ed
  
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• Police identify person killed in northeast Columbus shooting

  26-10-2017 02:57
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Division of Police said one man is dead after a shooting in northeast Columbus Wednesday night.Police said officers were called to the 1700 block of Kenmore Road near South Linden around 8:15 p.m.When officers arrived, they saw a vehicle driving away from the scene. Officers later learned the vehicle was taking 45-year-old Sean Boyd to the hospital.Boyd was pronounced dead around 8:30 p.m. at the hospital.Police have not released any suspect information.
  
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