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• Poland to phase out Sunday shopping by 2020

  26-11-2017 23:51
  
  WARSAW, Poland — Poland's lawmakers on Friday approved a law that will phase out Sunday shopping by the year 2020 despite criticism that it may eliminate thousands of jobs.Proposed by trade unions that want shop and trade workers to spend more time with their families, the bill got support from the ruling party that adheres to Catholic values. Critics say it would negatively affect Poland's economy, eliminating tens of thousands of jobs, and hurt supermarket chains, which are mostly wester
  
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• Doppler 10: A chilly, seasonable night

  26-11-2017 23:30
  This Evening: Mostly clear, temperatures fall quickly.
  Tonight: Mostly clear. Not as cold, seasonable.Low 33. Winds: SW 4-9 mph.
  Tomorrow: Plentiful sunshine.More seasonable.High 54. Winds: SW 5-11 mph.
  Tuesday: More sunshine, few clouds in the mix.Warmer and breezy.High 58.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information:High pressure will gradually build through the lower Ohio Valley today, offering a light southerly breeze going into tonight.Temperatures
  
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• Police say NY mall evacuated after gun discharges into floor

  26-11-2017 23:00
  
  MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — A crowded mall in New York's Hudson Valley was evacuated Sunday after a gun discharged into the floor, causing minor injuries to two bystanders, police said.The gun went off shortly after 3 p.m. at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown, about 70 miles north of midtown Manhattan."At this time it appears that a male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and gray pants discharged one round from a handgun into the floor on the second level of the mall in front of the American
  
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• New York mall evacuated amid reports of shooting; 2 injured

  26-11-2017 23:00
  
  MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — A mall in New York's Hudson Valley was evacuated amid reports of a shooting on a crowded holiday-shopping Sunday. Police said two people were injured, but it was unclear whether they were shot.State police Trooper Steven Nevel said no other information was immediately available about the possible shooting reported around 3:15 p.m. at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown, about 70 miles north of midtown Manhattan.The possible shooting happened at an American Eagle st
  
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• Tennessee no longer pursuing Greg Schiano after protests

  26-11-2017 22:58
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is no longer pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano to be the school's new head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke Sunday on condition of anonymity because none of the negotiations were intended to be made public until a deal was reached.The school and Schiano were close to an agreement earlier Sunday, but the deal fell apart after widespread backlash that included a protest on campus and co
  
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• Tennessee AD releases statement about coaching search, Greg Schiano

  26-11-2017 22:58
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is no longer pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano to be the school's new head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke Sunday on condition of anonymity because none of the negotiations were intended to be made public until a deal was reached.The school and Schiano were close to an agreement earlier Sunday, but the deal fell apart after widespread backlash that included a protest on campus and co
  
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• Meyer: Vols have contacted Schiano about head coaching job

  26-11-2017 22:58
  
  Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says Tennessee has contacted Buckeyes defensive coordinator Greg Schiano about its head coaching vacancy."I know he was contacted, but that's all I know at this point," Meyer said Sunday during a conference call previewing Ohio State's Big Ten championship game Saturday with Wisconsin.Tennessee is seeking a new coach after the Nov. 12 firing of Butch Jones, who went 34-27 overall and 14-24 in Southeastern Conference competition in five seasons.Although Schiano has be
  
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• Backlash from Vols fans over Tennessee's interest in Schiano

  26-11-2017 22:58
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The possibility that Tennessee was considering Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano for its head coaching vacancy has state officials criticizing the school on social media and fans protesting on campus.Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Sunday during a conference call previewing the Buckeyes' Big Ten championship game with Wisconsin that Tennessee had contacted Schiano. Meyer said he had no additional detailsThe criticism of a potential Schiano hire stems from h
  
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• Women get chance to 'one-up' the men in mixed infantry units

  26-11-2017 22:48
  
  FORT BENNING, Georgia — The young Army infantry recruits lined up in full combat gear, guns at the ready. At the signal, a soldier in front kicked in the door and they burst into the room, swiveling to check around the walls for threats."You're dead!" one would-be enemy yelled out from a dark corner, the voice slightly higher than the others echoing through the building.It was 18-year-old Kirsten, training to become one of the Army's first women serving as infantry soldiers."I want to be o
  
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• Mixon runs for 114, Bengals beat winless Browns 30-16

  26-11-2017 22:23
  
  CINCINNATI — Rookie Joe Mixon ran for a career-high 114 yards in the Cincinnati Bengals' best offensive showing since the last time they faced Cleveland, a 30-16 victory Sunday that sent the Browns into December still winless for the second year in a row.The Bengals (5-6) won back-to-back games for only the second time this season. They hadn't scored so many points since they won 31-7 at Cleveland on Oct. 1.Mixon also had an 11-yard touchdown that put it away in the fourth quarter. The Ben
  
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• Franken ashamed amid groping claims, will return to work

  26-11-2017 22:06
  
  MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Sen. Al Franken broke his silence Sunday after being swept into a nationwide tide of sexual harassment allegations, saying he feels "embarrassed and ashamed" but looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gradually regaining voters' trust.The Democrat spoke to a handful of media outlets in Minnesota in the first interviews he's granted after four women publicly accused him of misconduct. Franken's staff didn't respond to repeated interview requests from The As
  
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• Woman killed after shots fired into Cleveland home

  26-11-2017 22:00
  
  CLEVELAND — Police say a woman has been killed while sitting in the living room of a Cleveland home after multiple gunshots were fired from outside the residence.A Cleveland police spokeswoman said Sunday the 43-year-old woman was pronounced dead after officers were called to the home Saturday night. The woman, who hasn't been identified, was shot in the head.It's not clear whether the residence was the intended target of the gunfire.No suspects have been arrested.
  
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• 8-year-old hurt when car crashes while child is steering it

  26-11-2017 21:18
  
  WHITEHALL, N.Y. — Authorities say an 8-year-old child is hospitalized with serious injuries after a car crashed as the child steered the vehicle while sitting on a New York man's lap.State police say 36-year-old Brett Reynolds, of Whitehall, took his mother's car late Tuesday and allowed the child to steer while Reynolds worked the pedals.He is charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle first degree, Vehicular Assault first degree and Leaving The Scene of a Serious Personal Injury Accident
  
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• FBI gave heads-up to fraction of Russian hackers' US targets

  26-11-2017 21:10
  
  WASHINGTON — The FBI failed to notify scores of U.S. officials that Russian hackers were trying to break into their personal Gmail accounts despite having evidence for at least a year that the targets were in the Kremlin's crosshairs, The Associated Press has found.Nearly 80 interviews with Americans targeted by Fancy Bear, a Russian government-aligned cyberespionage group, turned up only two cases in which the FBI had provided a heads-up. Even senior policymakers discovered they were targ
  
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• AP Poll: Ohio State remains No. 8 after victory against Michigan

  26-11-2017 20:05
  
  Clemson is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, taking a close vote with Oklahoma after the top two teams in the rankings lost in the same weekend for the first time since 2012.Ohio State remains at No. 8 after beating Michigan 31-20 Saturday.The Tigers jumped from fourth to No. 1 after blowing out South Carolina on Saturday night. Clemson received 27 first-place votes and No. 2 Oklahoma had 24. No. 3 Wisconsin received 10 first-place votes.Auburn rose to No. 4 after beat
  
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• "CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor" begins December 4

  26-11-2017 19:55
  
  Jeff Glor, a veteran CBS News journalist, will officially take the reins as the new anchor of "CBS Evening News" on December 4, the show announced Sunday."I can't wait to highlight the exceptional, ongoing work of my colleagues every single night," Glor said. "We are focused on delivering a newscast powered by reporting and writing that will get to the heart of the issues that impact our viewers wherever they are.""I'm thrilled to be a part of the immensely talented team at the 'CBS Evening News
  
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• Conyers steps aside from top spot on Judiciary

  26-11-2017 18:59
  
  WASHINGTON - Michigan Rep. John Conyers says he is stepping aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee amid a congressional investigation into allegations he sexually harassed female staff members.In a statement Sunday, the 88-year-old Conyers says he denies the allegations and would like to keep his leadership role on the panel. But he says he "cannot in good conscience" allow the charges to be an undue distraction to his House colleagues while the investigation is continuing.Th
  
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• Conyers steps aside from Judiciary post amid sex allegations

  26-11-2017 18:59
  
  WASHINGTON — Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while fiercely denying he acted inappropriately during his long tenure in Congress.In a statement, the 88-year-old lawmaker made clear he would prefer to keep his leadership role on the committee, which has wide jurisdiction over U.S. law enforcement, from civil rights and impeachment of
  
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• Wheelchair charging station goes online at Ohio Statehouse

  26-11-2017 17:52
  
  COLUMBUS — The Ohio Statehouse has added a charging station for electric wheelchairs.The first of two planned stations was unveiled last week. It is located in the Map Room on the state capitol's ground floor.The second charging station is expected to be operational soon.Republican State Sen. Bob Peterson, who chairs the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board, said the stations are a way to provide a more inclusive environment for Ohioans to access their government.Funding for the statio
  
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• 1 hospitalized after shooting in east Columbus

  26-11-2017 16:49
  
  COLUMBUS - Columbus Police are on the scene of a shooting in east Columbus.It happened just after 10 a.m. Sunday in the 600 block of South Napoleon Avenue.One person was taken to in Grant Medical Center and is expected to be okay, according to police. Police do not have any suspect information at this time.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Crime of the week: Police searching for man who robbed gas station at gunpoint

  26-11-2017 14:50
  BALTIMORE. OH - The Crime of the Week shows surveillance video of a man who robbed a Marathon Gas Station at gunpoint. The robbery took place in Baltimore, Ohio. The suspect had his face covered and demanded money from the register. The clerk filled up a bag with cash -- and the man got away.If you have any information about this robbery, you can give your anonymous tip to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614- 461-tips.You could earn a cash reward.
  
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• Once homeless, rookie officer has a lot to be thankful for

  26-11-2017 14:02
  
  SACRAMENTO -- The rigorous training at the California Highway Patrol Academy includes a ceremony, polishing a memorial to officers killed on duty."It puts in a little bit more perspective of what you're signing up for even before you even graduate," said Officer Edwin Lopez.He still can't quite believe he graduated, let alone with a special commendation. "Sometimes I wake up and I'm like oh my goodness I'm an officer," Lopez said.California Highway Patrol Officer Edwin Lopez graduates with a spe
  
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• Police say suspect in deputy's killing claimed he was God

  26-11-2017 13:53
  
  BRANDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Police say a man facing charges after a sheriff's deputy in Michigan was struck and killed by his car had earlier told authorities that he was God.Lapeer County Sheriff Scott McKenna told reporters Friday the man made the statement late Wednesday night in the jail lobby and also said he was there to break out one of his "sons."McKenna said the 22-year-old Macomb County man drove away and was followed by Lapeer deputies into Oakland County.Oakland County deputy Eric Ove
  
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• Pregnant woman takes action when pit bull attacks

  26-11-2017 13:39
  
  SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. -- A pregnant Florida woman fatally stabbed a pit bull in her family's care when it attacked two other dogs and then turned on her mother and sister.Pinellas County Sheriff's officials said in a news release that the attack happened Friday at the family's home in Safety Harbor, near St. Petersburg on Florida's Gulf Coast.Sheriff's spokesman Spencer Gross says Buster, the pit bull, started attacking two other pit bulls at the home. When 45-year-old Heidi Cooper tried to interv
  
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• Doppler 10: Cold start, sunshine returns

  26-11-2017 11:38
  Today: Mostly sunny.Not as windy, but still cool out.High 47. Winds: W 4-12 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly clear. Not as cold, near average.Low 34. Winds: SW 4-9 mph.
  Tomorrow: Plentiful sunshine.More seasonable.High 52. Winds: SW 5-11 mph.
  Tuesday: More sunshine, few clouds in the mix.Warmer and breezy.High 58. Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Waking up to a frosty start across central Ohio.Northwest winds aloft have brought colder air to the region
  
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• Small Business Saturday packs Short North

  26-11-2017 04:40
  
  Shoppers crowded the Short North on Saturday in support of small businesses.Ohio has more than 900,000 small businesses and High Street is lined with them."Buying locally helps you buy something that is unique and usually the quality is higher," said Jackie Wachter, owner and creative director for Fount, a boutique specializing in fine leather.
  Fount is one of the many local stores on High Street that is full of character and quality."I think some of the big box stores, they are no so concerned
  
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• Doppler 10: Cold air returns to central Ohio

  26-11-2017 04:32
  Overnight: Mostly clear & cold.Breezy.Low 30. Winds: NW 7-15 mph.
  Sunday: Mostly sunny.Not as windy, but chilly.High 44. Winds: W 4-10 mph.
  Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Not as cold, near average.Low 32. Winds: SW 4-9 mph.
  Monday: Plentiful sunshine.More seasonable.High 52. Winds: SW 5-11 mph.
  Tuesday: More sunshine, few clouds in the mix.Warmer and breezy.High 58.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure will keep us dry, breezy and
  
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• Explosion in Chinese port city causes injuries, damage

  26-11-2017 03:59
  
  BEIJING (AP) - A factory explosion in a port south of Shanghai on Sunday injured at least 30 people, knocked down buildings and left streets littered with damaged cars and debris, news reports said. There was no immediate word of possible deaths or the severity of injuries.The explosion at a factory in Ningbo, one of China's busiest ports, struck a district on the Yong River at about 8:55 a.m., the official Xinhua News Agency and other outlets reported.At least 30 injured were taken to hospitals
  
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• Family says boy slain in Cleveland attack was good student

  26-11-2017 03:51
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Family members say the 12-year-old boy killed by a stray bullet during a shooting attack near his father's beauty supply store in Cleveland was a good student who loved sports.Abdel Bashiti, of Parma, was shot Friday night when he and his father, who owned the store, walked outside after gunfire erupted. Five teen boys between the ages of 14 and 16 standing in front of a liquor store next door were wounded, including a 16-year-old hospitalized with a head wound.Relatives t
  
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• Man who survived Las Vegas shooting killed in hit-and-run

  26-11-2017 02:29
  
  LAS VEGAS — A man who survived the Oct. 1 mass shooting that killed 58 concert-goers and injured hundreds in Las Vegas has been killed in a hit-and-run in southern Nevada.Roy McClellan of Las Vegas was killed Nov. 17 while hitchhiking on State Route 160 in Pahrump, about 50 miles west of Las Vegas.His widow, Denise McClellan, told KSNV-TV she can't understand why her 52-year-old husband survived the shooting, only to die in a hit-and-run. She says the mass shooting "was messing with his he
  
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• Funeral held for US border agent whose death not explained

  26-11-2017 01:48
  
  EL PASO, Texas — Family, friends and law enforcement officers converged on an adobe Catholic church in El Paso, Texas, Saturday to mourn a Border Patrol agent whose death last weekend in the rugged and remote Big Bend area has not been explained.Bagpipes played as Border Patrol pallbearers in green uniforms carried the U.S. flag-draped coffin of Rogelio Martinez, 36, into Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for a private funeral Mass. He died in a hospital Sunday of head and other injuries."It ho
  
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• Who's the boss come Monday at consumer agency?

  26-11-2017 01:41
  Who's the boss? That's the awkward question after the departing head of a government agency charged with looking after consumer rights appointed a deputy to temporarily fill his spot. The White House then named its own interim leader.One job, two people — and two very different views on how to do it.The first pick is expected to continue the aggressive policing of banks and other lenders that have angered Republicans. The second, President Donald Trump's choice, has called the agency a "jo
  
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• Youth pastor accused of fatally shooting family on Thanksgiving

  26-11-2017 00:32
  
  CHESTER, Va. -- Police have arrested a youth pastor in Virginia for allegedly murdering his family on Thanksgiving night, CBS affiliate WTVR reports.Christopher Gattis, 58, was arrested at his residence in Chester and taken into custody without incident, officials said. Gattis has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He's being held at a county jail without bond.Police said 58-year-old Jeanett Gattis and her dau
  
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• Missed UCONN PAT gives Cincinnati 22-21 win in season finale

  26-11-2017 00:04
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — First-year coach Luke Fickell would never talk about the future of the Cincinnati program and where it was headed out of respect to the 16 seniors, who won the last game they will play as Bearcats, 22-21 over Connecticut on Saturday."I didn't want to overshadow the seniors, some of whom have been here four or five years," Fickell said. "We really wanted to do this for them."Haden Moore scored on a 4-yard run with 1:28 left to lead Cincinnati to the season-ending win.The r
  
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• Pakistan TV: Army summoned to disperse Islamist protesters

  26-11-2017 00:02
  
  ISLAMABAD — Pakistan called in the army to restore order on Saturday, hours after a violent clash between police and crowds protesting an omitted reference to the Prophet Muhammad in a parliamentary bill left six dead and many dozens wounded, state TV reported.The Interior Ministry did not specify when the troops would be deployed, and no soldiers were visible on the streets late Saturday.Supporters of an Islamist group have been camped out at a key intersection outside the capital for the
  
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