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• Dunlap's interception rallies Bengals over Colts 24-23

  29-10-2017 23:32
  
  CINCINNATI — Carlos Dunlap swatted Jacoby Brissett's pass into the air, looked and saw the ball floating right above him.Could it be so easy to change a game?The lineman snatched the ball out of the air, tucked it under his arm and ran 16 yards for a game-turning touchdown Sunday, rallying the Cincinnati Bengals to a 24-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in a game neither team could afford to lose.Dunlap's uncanny ability to get his hands on passes made the difference. The defensive en
  
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• The postseason is here: Check out where teams will play in Week 1 of the high school football playoffs

  29-10-2017 23:24
  
  COLUMBUS – Following the conclusion of the football regular-season Saturday night, the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its final computer ratings and regional quarterfinal playoff pairings Sunday. There were 719 schools that played varsity football this fall and now 224 are playoff qualifiers, including five schools that are in the playoffs for the first time.The top four seeds in each region host regional quarterfinal playoff games.2017 OHSAA Football Playoffs – Regio
  
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• Ohio High School Football Playoffs: Week 1 schedule

  29-10-2017 23:24
  
  COLUMBUS – Following the conclusion of the football regular-season Saturday night, the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its final computer ratings and regional quarterfinal playoff pairings Sunday. There were 719 schools that played varsity football this fall and now 224 are playoff qualifiers, including five schools that are in the playoffs for the first time.The top four seeds in each region host regional quarterfinal playoff games.2017 OHSAA Football Playoffs – Regio
  
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• Most Texans kneel during anthem after owner's comments

  29-10-2017 22:31
  
  SEATTLE — All but 10 members of the Houston Texans took a knee during the national anthem Sunday, as the vast majority of the team protested the owner's "inmates running the prison" comment.The Texans had indicated there would be some type of protest following the comments by owner Bob McNair.McNair issued two apologies attempting to explain his comments after a story in ESPN The Magazine revealed that he said "we can't have the inmates running the prison" during a meeting of NFL owners ab
  
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• WATCH: Ohio Democratic Party hosts "Dinner and Debate"

  29-10-2017 22:26
  
  COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Democratic Party is hosting its annual State Dinner tonight with a one-hour debate moderated by 10TV's political anchor Scott Light.The event is taking place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center today. The debate portion begins at 6 p.m. in the Battelle Grand Ballroom.Topics of debate include health care and government reform.The keynote speaker for the event is Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and the Democratic candidates for governor will square
  
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• Ohio Democratic Party hosts "Dinner and Debate"

  29-10-2017 22:26
  
  COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Democratic Party hosted its annual State Dinner tonight with a one-hour debate moderated by 10TV's political anchor Scott Light.The event took place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center today. The debate portion ran from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Battelle Grand Ballroom.Topics of debate included health care and government reform.The keynote speaker for the event was Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown was the special guest.The Democratic candidates for
  
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• Police: 3 people shot in Franklinton area while sitting in parked car

  29-10-2017 21:03
  COLUMBUS -- Three people are in stable condition after a shooting in the Franklinton area, according to Columbus police.Columbus police responded to a home in the 900 block of Campbell Avenue around 3:35 p.m.According to a press release from Columbus Police, the victims said they were in a parked car in the 900 block of Campbell Avenue behind a house when unknown individuals exited a home and began shooting at them. The victims transported themselves to Mount Carmel West.The three victims were i
  
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• Police: 3 people in hospital after shooting in Franklinton area

  29-10-2017 21:03
  COLUMBUS -- Three people are in stable condition after a shooting in the Franklinton area, according to Columbus police.Three victims showed up to Mount Carmel West this afternoon. Police say they are in non-life threatening condition.According to reporters on scene, Columbus police are in the 900 block of Campbell Avenue with an active situation. The incident occurred about 3:35 p.m.Police say one person is in custody.Stay with 10TV as this story develops.
  
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• Police: 3 people at hospital after shooting in Franklinton area

  29-10-2017 21:03
  
  COLUMBUS -- Three people are in stable condition after a shooting in the Franklinton area, according to Columbus police.Three victims showed up to Mount Carmel West this afternoon. Police say they are in non-life threatening condition.According to reporters on scene, Columbus police are in the 900 block of Campbell Avenue with an active situation. The incident occurred about 3:35 p.m.Police say one person is in custody.Stay with 10TV as this story develops.
  
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• Doppler 10: Windy and cloudy Monday

  29-10-2017 20:18
  This Evening: Gloomy and cool. Temperatures in the 40s. NW wind around 10 mph.
  Tonight: Cloudy then skies gradually start to clear. Patchy frost will likely develop in some outlying areas. Low 35. NW wind around 10 mph.
  Tomorrow: Starting off with patch frost. Otherwise mostly cloudy and breezy. High 51. SW wind 10-20 mph.
  Tuesday: Mother Nature providing more treats than tricks – Mostly sunny, but cool. High 48. W wind 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Liv
  
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• Democratic governor candidates slam GOP, not each other

  29-10-2017 19:57
  Ohio Democrats running for governor agree: Republican rule in Ohio has harmed its schools, allowed the economy to sputter and offered an inadequate response to the opioid epidemic. The four announced candidates' appearance on WBNS Sunday morning was the first of two slated for the day.
  
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• AP Poll: Ohio State jumps to No. 3 after beating Penn State

  29-10-2017 19:07
  
  Georgia moved up to No. 2 and took two first-place votes from top-ranked Alabama in a major reshuffling of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll.Every team in the top 10 except idle Alabama changed positions in the poll released Sunday following Ohio State's last-second victory over Penn State and Iowa State's win over TCU. The Crimson Tide finished with 59 first-place votes, and Georgia snared two after turning the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" into a 42-7 runaway
  
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• Keenum, Forbath help Vikings win 33-16 vs. Browns in London

  29-10-2017 18:17
  
  LONDON — The Minnesota Vikings will return home feeling good about a four-game winning streak. The Cleveland Browns will regret a potential missed opportunity.Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and Kai Forbath made four field goals as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday in the last of four games held this season in Britain.Adam Thielen had five catches for 98 yards and a touchdown for the NFC North-leading Vikings (6-2), who trailed 1
  
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• Confusion coming with California's legal marijuana

  29-10-2017 18:02
  
  LOS ANGELES — California is kicking off recreational marijuana sales on Jan. 1, but there will be plenty of confusion as the new market takes shape.Some places are banning sales, while only a small number appear ready to issue licenses.That means there could be limited options in many places for consumers eager to ring in the new year with a legal pot purchase.Los Angeles and San Francisco are among those still struggling to fashion local rules.Industry experts say there are also gaps in t
  
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• Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to speak at Miami University

  29-10-2017 17:54
  
  OXFORD, Ohio — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is speaking at a southwest Ohio university this week.Wozniak is scheduled to speak at Miami University at 7 p.m. Monday as part of the 2017 Anderson Distinguished Lecture Series. The event is open to the public.Wozniak helped create Apple's first two personal computer models. His work with the late Steve Jobs launched Apple on its way to becoming one of the most influential technology companies in the world.Wozniak is working on the launch of a
  
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• Puerto Rico utility moves to scrap $300M Whitefish contract

  29-10-2017 16:36
  
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The head of Puerto Rico's power company said Sunday the agency is cancelling its $300 million contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings amid scrutiny of the tiny Montana company's role in restoring the island's power system.The announcement by Ricardo Ramos came hours after Gov. Ricardo Rossello urged the utility to scrap the deal for Whitefish's help in rebuilding the electrical system from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Maria."It's an enormous distraction," Ramos
  
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• Puerto Rico says it's scrapping $300M Whitefish contract

  29-10-2017 16:36
  
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The head of Puerto Rico's power company said Sunday the agency will cancel its $300 million contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings amid increased scrutiny of the tiny Montana company's role in restoring the island's power system following Hurricane Maria.The announcement by Ricardo Ramos came hours after Gov. Ricardo Rossello urged the utility to scrap the deal for Whitefish's help in rebuilding the electrical system."It's an enormous distraction," Ramos said of th
  
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• Puerto Rico gov. seeks immediate cancellation of Whitefish Energy contract

  29-10-2017 16:36
  
  Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello wants the $300 million contract that Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority signed with Whitefish Energy to be canceled "immediately," CBS News' David Begnaud reports.BREAKING: Puero Rico Governor @ricardorossello wants the contract that PREPA signed with @WhitefishEnergy to be cancelled “immediately”— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) October 29, 2017
  The controversy over the no-bid contract previously set off a Twitter feud between the mayor of San
  
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• Doppler 10: Cold air & clouds linger

  29-10-2017 16:30
  This Afternoon: Overcast to mostly cloudy skies.Chilly. High 46. Winds: NW 5-10
  Tonight: Mostly to partly cloudy. Cold, frost poss. overnight. Low 33. Winds: NW 5-10
  Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, breezy, warmer. High 52. Winds SW 8-16 Gusts up to 25
  Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny. Unseasonably cool.High 50. Winds: WSW 5-10Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Colder than normal air lingers, while an upper level disturbance over the Great Lakes keeps
  
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• Construction Roundup: Legacy Pointe at Poindexter

  29-10-2017 16:04
  A lot has changed this year at the Legacy Pointe at Poindexter since we last did an in-depth construction photo roundup feature back in May. Work has continued on the new 449-unit mixed-use community on the city’s Near East Side, which was constructed to replace an affordable housing community known as Poindexter Village. New construction includes […]
  
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• Rt. 104 on South Side reopens after fatal crash

  29-10-2017 15:56
  Columbus police were called to westbound Rt. 104 near the Groveport Road exit at 4:34 a.m. on a report of a crash, a police dispatcher said.
  
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• 2 refs refuse to work high school game after anthem protest

  29-10-2017 14:34
  
  MONROE, N.J. — A father and son who were to officiate a high school football game Friday night walked off the field after members of one team knelt during the national anthem.Ernie and Anthony Lunardelli said they told officials from Colts Neck and Monroe high schools before the game they would not work if any players protested. They were replaced by two officials in training after four Monroe players took a knee on their home field.The two officials told mycentraljersey.com they respect t
  
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• Full recovery from California wildfires may take years

  29-10-2017 14:08
  
  SANTA ROSA, Calif. — It will take at least months and likely years to fully recover from devastating wildfires that ripped through Northern California earlier this month, destroying at least 8,900 structures and killing 42 people, Sonoma County officials said Saturday."We don't control these things, and it makes you realize how small you are in the world when something like this happens," Sheriff Rob Giordano said. "I don't think we understand the level at which it is going to impact lives
  
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• High winds sweep Central Europe, leave 5 dead, others hurt

  29-10-2017 13:24
  
  BERLIN — High winds knocked down trees and caused widespread travel chaos across much of Central Europe on Sunday, leaving five people dead and several injured.Storm Herwart, whose gusts reached 180 kph (112 mph), also caused electricity blackouts in hundreds of thousands of homes in the Czech Republic, Austria and other countries.A Lufthansa flight from Houston to Frankfurt made an emergency landing in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart early Sunday because of the strong winds.Two
  
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• At least 2 killed in storms in Central Europe

  29-10-2017 13:24
  
  BERLIN — At least two people have died as high winds knocked down trees, left homes without electricity and caused widespread travel chaos across much of Central Europe.Czech public television reported that two people were killed Sunday when they were hit by falling trees. In Berlin, a man was severely injured by roof tiles falling from a building.Storm Herwart, whose wind gusts reached 180 kph (112 mph), caused blackouts in hundreds of thousands of homes in the Czech Republic.Train connec
  
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• Authorities seize enough fentanyl for "1 million overdoses"

  29-10-2017 12:14
  
  MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. -- Authorities on Long Island announced on Saturday the seizure of 750 grams of fentanyl from a home in Mastic Beach, CBS New York reports. Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy Sini said the extremely potent batch of the deadly chemical was shipped from China.Fentanyl driving rapid rise in opioid overdose deathsAuthorities seized enough for one million doses on the street, according to Sini."That's potentially enough fentanyl to kill hundreds of thousands of individuals,
  
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• Police identify man killed in south Columbus crash

  29-10-2017 10:43
  
  COLUMBUS - Columbus police identify the man involved in the single-vehicle fatal crash in south Columbus early Sunday morning.The crash happened around 4:30 A.M. on State Route 104 westbound underneath the Groveport Road overpass.Police said Michael Wilburn, 44 was driving westbound on SR-104 on Groveport Road when his 2006 Buick Century left the roadway for reasons unknown. Wilburn's vehicle went up over an embankment striking a bridge and fell to the ground.Wilburn was pronounced dead at the s
  
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• Fatal crash on State Route 104 westbound at Lockbourne Road

  29-10-2017 10:43
  
  COLUMBUS - One person has died after a crash in south Columbus early Sunday morning, according to Columbus Police.The crash happened around 4:30 A.M. on State Route 104 westbound at Lockbourne Road.Police say that only one car was involved in the crash.The road is closed - we will update you once it reopens.
  
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• 1 Dead after crash on State Route 104 westbound at Lockbourne Road

  29-10-2017 10:43
  
  COLUMBUS - One person has died after a crash in south Columbus early Sunday morning, according to Columbus Police.The crash happened around 4:30 A.M. on State Route 104 westbound underneath the Groveport Road overpass.Police say only one car was involved in the crash.The road is closed from Groveport Road to Lockbourne Road - we will update you once it reopens.
  
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• Person in critical condition after shooting in west Columbus

  29-10-2017 10:08
  
  COLUMBUS - A person is in critical condition after he was shot in West Columbus early Sunday morning, according to Columbus Police.The person was shot at the 4000 block of Red Carnation Drive, near Galloway.Police do not have information on a suspect.
  
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• 1 critical after shooting in west Columbus

  29-10-2017 10:08
  
  COLUMBUS - A man is in critical condition after being shot in west Columbus early Sunday morning, according to Columbus Police.The person was shot around 4:10 a.n. in the 4000 block of Red Carnation Drive, near Galloway.Police do not have information on a suspect at this time. Stay with 10Tv and 10Tv.com on this developing story.
  
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• Doppler 10: Cold & cloudy, with a few more flurries

  29-10-2017 09:57
  Today: Mostly cloudy, chilly, few sprinkles or flurries, mainly AM. High 47. Winds: NW 5-10
  Tonight: Cold, mostly cloudy, areas of patchy frost. Low 33. Winds: NW 6-12
  Tomorrow: Mostly to partly cloudy, breezy, touch warmer. High 52. Winds: SW 8-16
  Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny. Unseasonably cold.High 50. Winds: WSW 5-10Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Mostly cloudy skies will linger with us yet again today. Temperatures will start off co
  
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• Marion man accused of stabbing and killing brother

  29-10-2017 09:45
  
  A man is dead in Marion after police found him stabbed in the neck and bleeding profusely at the 200 block of North State Street.Police believe James Brown, 54, allegedly stabbed his brother Marvin Brown, 49, after an incident a block away at the 300 block of North State Street.Responders took him to Marion General Hospital, where he died.Police arrested James Brown for involuntary manslaughter.The Marion County Prosecutor's office will hear the case on Monday.The investigation remains active. I
  
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• Police: 1 person shot on Lake Club Drive in east Columbus

  29-10-2017 08:21
  
  COLUMBUS - A person has been shot on Lake Club Drive in east Columbus, according to Columbus Police.The shooting occurred around 2:45 A.M. Sunday.Responders took the victim to Mount Carmel East with an unknown condition.Police say they have no suspect information at this time.
  
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• East Columbus shooting on Lake Club Drive

  29-10-2017 08:21
  
  A person has been shot on Lake Club Drive in east Columbus, according to Columbus Police.The shooting occurred around 2:45 A.M. Sunday morning.Responders took the victim to Mount Carmel East. The condition is not clear.Police say they have no suspect information at this time.
  
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• Buckeye Book Fair: Tuskegee Airman to sign memoir

  29-10-2017 07:40
  "Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman" is a new memoir of Harold H. Brown's inspiring and exceptional life, co-written with his wife, Marsha Bordner. Marsha and Harold share all the events and details of Brown's participation in U.S. history as well as the insights and perseverance which he displayed both as a pilot and as a pioneer.
  
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• Tropical Storm Phillipe forms over Cuba; heading to Florida

  29-10-2017 03:26
  
  MIAMI -- The depression soaking parts of western Cuba has formed into Tropical Storm Phillipe and is expected to dump heavy rains across South Florida and the Keys.The National Hurricane Center said Saturday evening the storm is moving toward the north at 28 mph (45 kph) and this motion is expected to continue followed by a turn toward the northeast early Sunday when a faster motion toward the northeast is expected. The center of Philippe will move into the Straits of Florida Saturday evening, a
  
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• William Edward Sanders

  29-10-2017 03:17
  William Edward Sanders, 92, of Cadiz, Ohio, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center, West in Steubenville. He was born May 11, 1925 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late William B. and Florence Ault Sanders.
  
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• Police say woman stole 47 guns from sick dad's cache

  29-10-2017 02:56
  
  DELTONA, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida woman has been arrested after stealing 47 guns from her ailing father's collection.Volusia County Sheriff's officials say 58-year-old Robert Carter suffered a stroke last year. He recently moved to a rehabilitation center and asked family members to check on his home and gun collection after Hurricane Irma.Authorities arrested his daughter 30-year-old Crystal Gorman on Thursday, charging her with grand theft and 19 counts of dealing in stolen prope
  
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• Zanesville man pleads guilty to raping woman, young daughter

  29-10-2017 02:26
  
  ZANESVILLE — A Zanesville man has pleaded guilty to raping a young girl and her mother who prosecutors say dismissed her daughter's complaint about being sexually abused and was then raped by the same man several months later.The Zanesville Times Recorder reports 34-year-old Sean Payton, of Zanesville, pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of rape.A Muskingum County prosecutor says a 10-year-old girl asked a neighbor in June to convince her mother that Payton had sexually abused her after th
  
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