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• American says it has found pilots for most Christmas flights

  30-11-2017 23:55
  American Airlines said Thursday that only a few hundred of its late-December flights remain without pilots scheduled to fly the plane and the airline has not canceled any holiday-season flights.The pilots' union, however, said the staffing shortage caused by scheduling glitch is much more serious.The Allied Pilots Association said that data from American's scheduling system still showed "thousands" of flights without full crews. The numbers had not changed much from previous days, said union spo
  
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• Ohio picks 12 large growers for medical marijuana program

  30-11-2017 23:31
  File- This July 13, 2017, file photo shows Daniel Kessler, a plastics businessman, gesturing in a former toy factory in Youngstown, Ohio. Ohio selected 12 large growers to participate in its medical marijuana program Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in a competitive process that quickly drew a prospective legal challenge.
  
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• 4.1 magnitude earthquake hits East Coast, felt from Baltimore to New York City

  30-11-2017 23:18
  
  A rare earthquake jolted the Mid-Atlantic region of the East Coast on Thursday evening, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.The U.S. Geological Survey says the 4.1 magnitude quake struck just after 4:45 p.m., and was centered about 6 miles (10 kilometers) east-northeast of Dover, Delaware. People from as far away as Washington and New York City reported that they felt the movement.The quake jolted downtown Dover, sending lawmakers and workers in the statehouse outdoors to s
  
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• Salvation Army services in danger without volunteers

  30-11-2017 23:08
  There aren't as many bells ringing this year in Licking County. The Salvation Army has a serious shortage of volunteers to man the red kettles.“I have a lot of doors not covered today,”said Lt. Denise Martin.“Which means there’s no money coming in, people can’t give there.”Last year, the area campaign goal was $150,000. Only $115,000 was raised.The Salvation Army helps about 800 Licking County families enjoy Christmas, but it does so much more.It has a seven-d
  
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• WATCH LIVE: President Trump participates in National Christmas Tree lighting

  30-11-2017 22:52
  
  President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will take part in the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree Thursday evening.This year marks the ceremony’s 95th anniversary, which first took place during the Calvin Coolidge administration.The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
  
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• Trump lights National Christmas Tree for 1st time

  30-11-2017 22:52
  
  Ringing in the holidays for the first time from Washington, President Donald Trump lit the National Christmas Tree Thursday evening, wishing the country "a Merry Christmas" — as he vowed to do during his campaign.Taking part in the annual ritual, Trump counted down from 10 before his wife, Melania, pushed a button to set the tree aglow with golden lights and silver stars."Today's a day that I've been looking very much forward to all year long," said Trump. "And now, as the president of the
  
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• President Trump participates in National Christmas Tree lighting

  30-11-2017 22:52
  
  President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participated in the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree Thursday evening.This year marks the ceremony’s 95th anniversary, which first took place during the Calvin Coolidge administration.
  
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• Court will decide whether jury will hear Judy Malinowski's testimony

  30-11-2017 22:15
  Franklin County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against 42-year old Michael Slager who faced the court Thursday morning on murder charges.Slager is already serving 11 years in prison for setting his ex-girlfriend on fire behind a Gahanna gas station two years ago.Prosecutors say Judy Malinowski survived incredible pain and suffering before she died in June.Now, Malinowski's mother is hopeful the jury will hear her daughter's deposition which was taken in January via video conferencing
  
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• Police: Student had handgun at Linden-McKinley High School

  30-11-2017 22:00
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – A 16-year-old student is charged after police said he had a gun at Linden-McKinley High School in Columbus on Thursday.Police said a student told a school administrator that a student had a gun.Officer Armando Dungey, the school’s resource officer, walked into the classroom, talked to the student and took the .380 caliber handgun. Police said the gun was loaded.The student is charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
  
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• Mary Taylor says she won't drop out of governor's race

  30-11-2017 21:48
  
  After two Republican candidates announced a merger in the race to be Ohio's next governor, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor said she's going to remain in the running."Today I want to assure Ohioans that I am in this race because I care deeply and passionately about our state. And I am in it to win.Ohio wants a Governor who will challenge the status quo, not accede to it," Taylor said.Taylor made her announcement a few hours after Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary of State Jon Husted announced
  
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• Consultants examining development, transit along five Columbus corridors

  30-11-2017 21:31
  A new study will determine whether a train, bus-rapid transit or another type of transportation system that moves a lot of people in a single vehicle is needed as different parts of the city develop in the future. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is working with Columbus, the Central Ohio Transit Authority and several other central Ohio communities to study development possibilities in five corridors stretching from Downtown to past the outerbelt.
  
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• 10TV's Scott Light appears on CBS This Morning as part of "A More Perfect Union" series

  30-11-2017 21:27
  10TV's Scott Light appeared on CBS This Morning as a part of the series "A More Perfect Union" on Thursday.The series shows what unites Americans is far greater than what divides them. Scott was there to show and discuss his story on engineers from the Honda plant in Anna who built an arm for their co-worker.Watch the report: ------Autoworkers combine skills to build fellow employee a new limbUsing a combination of old-school handiwork, high-tech engineering and relationships around the world, a
  
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• Community Conversations at CMC

  30-11-2017 21:22
  Nonprofit leaders from Star House, Community Shelter Board, Huckleberry House, and the Foundation’s Vice President of Community Research and Grants Management, Dan Sharpe, discussed the challenges facing an estimated 2,000 youth experiencing homelessness in our community at the Columbus Metropolitan Club luncheon. The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment
  
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• MORPC Regional Corridor Analysis Kickoff

  30-11-2017 21:12
  
  
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• Combatting Infant Mortality Means First Having the Uncomfortable Conversation About Race

  30-11-2017 20:43
  “Combatting infant mortality locally means folks are going to have to get uncomfortable.” Jessica Roach will tell you herself: her plans to combat Columbus’ infant mortality rate aren’t revolutionary. Longstanding and commonsensical, they’re founded in the historical context, lived experiences, and quantitative research that describe the state of quality of life for people of color. […]
  
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• Level Dining Lounge Closes Friday, will Reopen as Monarch Cocktail Lounge

  30-11-2017 20:18
  Now under new ownership, Level Dining Lounge will go through a name and brand change over the next month. Open in the Short North since 2009, Level will close this Friday after a farewell party, transforming into Monarch Cocktail Lounge, shedding its gay club identity, and making way for a new night club and happy […]
  
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• Mega Weekend – Holidays in Full Swing

  30-11-2017 20:00
  Happy Weekend! The holidays get into full swing this weekend. Make sure to get your votes in for the Best of 2017! You can still enter to win tickets to: Clutch – Psychic Warfare World Tour. Have you been reading out Holiday Shopping Guide, presented by Elm & Iron? Another edition drops tomorrow. Thursday CATCO […]
  
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• Jim Nabors, Gomer Pyle on 'Andy Griffith Show,' dies at 87

  30-11-2017 19:28
  
  HONOLULU — Jim Nabors, who played Gomer Pyle on TV's "The Andy Griffith Show," has died at 87.Nabors died peacefully at his home in Hawaii on Thursday with his husband, Stan Cadwallader, at his side. He was 87.Cadwallader says Nabors' health had been declining for the past year. His immune system also was suppressed after he underwent a liver transplant about 20 years ago.Nabors became an instant success when he joined "The Andy Griffith Show" in the early 1960s.The character of Gomer Pyle
  
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• Plans for New Convention Center Garage Moving Forward

  30-11-2017 19:14
  Plans for a new parking garage behind the Greater Columbus Convention Center are moving forward. The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the design of the garage, and will soon issue a second RFQ for firms interested in managing its construction. The FCCFA board authorized those steps […]
  
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• Barrett underwent knee surgery Sunday; cleared to play in Big Ten title game

  30-11-2017 19:13
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett underwent microscopic surgery to repair his injured knee on Sunday, 10TV Sports anchor Dom Tiberi has confirmed.Barrett said he aggravated a meniscus injury before the Michigan game when he was bumped by someone while warming up on the sideline. He left the game in the third quarter last week and was replaced by backup Dwayne Haskins.Thursday on Urban Meyer's weekly call-in show on 97.1 The Fan, the Ohio State coach said Barrett was cleared t
  
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• Doppler 10: Scattered afternoon showers

  30-11-2017 18:33
  This Afternoon: Light showers with falling temperatures.High: 51 (early).Winds: SW 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Decreasing clouds, cooler.Low 32.Winds: NW 3-6 mph.
  Tomorrow: Morning sun with sun and clouds in the afternoon, cooler.High 47.Winds: Light NE.
  Saturday: Sunshine returns, a little warmer.High 50.Winds: S 3-6 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information:A cold front is moving through right now and rain has come with it.We’ll keep lightly scatt
  
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• Doppler 10: Gradual clearing and cooler tonight

  30-11-2017 18:33
  This Evening: Showers move to the east. Lingering clouds & turning cooler.
  Tonight: Gradual clearing and colder. 31 NW 5-10 mph
  Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny and seasonably cool. 48 Light wind
  Saturday: Mostly sunny skies. Pushing 50 Light winds
  Sunday: Sunny and mild for December. 52Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information:A cold front moves east of the region tonight with drier air settling in behind it. High pressure builds in just in time for the w
  
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• DeWine, Husted join forces in run for Ohio governor

  30-11-2017 18:29
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two powerhouse Republicans in Ohio are moving from rivalry to cooperation in the 2018 race for Ohio governor.Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Thursday that rival Jon Husted the state's elections chief, will be his running mate.At an announcement event in Dayton, Husted said he believes the two can "do more as a team than as individuals." The pairing comes days after Democrat Richard Cordray left his job as federal consumer watchdog in what is considered positionin
  
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• Misdemeanor assault charge dismissed against Johnny Manziel

  30-11-2017 17:36
  
  Prosecutors in Dallas have dismissed a 2016 misdemeanor domestic assault charge against Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel.The Dallas County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday confirmed Manziel successfully completed requirements of a court agreement that included taking an anger management course and participating in the NFL's substance abuse program.The 24-year-old Manziel also had to stay away from Colleen Crowley, who accused him of hitting and threatening her during a Ja
  
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• 'Hayes Train Special' chugs into Christmas spotlight for 33rd year

  30-11-2017 17:31
  A train whistle signals the start of the Christmas season as the "Hayes Train Special" model train display opens Friday, Nov. 24, at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library Museums. A holiday tradition at the Hayes Presidential Library Museums since 1994, the display winds through a holiday winter wonderland that recalls the days of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
  
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• Local Creative Releases New Mini-Series of Children’s Books

  30-11-2017 17:18
  Local creative Suzy Ultman recently added two new children’s books to her line of products. A self-proclaimed “artist, doodler, designer, crafty girl,” Ultman created a tiny world children can explore and relate to in her mini-series of two books, Tiny Town and Tiny Farm. Suzy Ultman began creating as a young child. From the time […]
  
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• Senate GOP presses ahead on tax bill; McCain backs measure

  30-11-2017 17:16
  
  WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Thursday pushed ahead on a sweeping revamp of the nation's tax code, with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell expressing confidence of final passage by week's end and a key Republican getting on board.The GOP had the momentum for delivering a major legislative and political win for President Donald Trump after the bill cleared a procedural hurdle on a 52-48 vote late Wednesday."We're heading down the homestretch," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
  
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• Construction Roundup – November 2017 – Part 2

  30-11-2017 17:15
  In the second installment of our Construction Roundup series this month, we take a look at construction sites in the Italian Village, Weinland Park, Downtown, RiverSouth, University District, Grandview Heights and Franklinton areas. Those projects include a brewery expansion at Seventh Son, new single family homes in Grandview Heights and ongoing office development at Grandview […]
  
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• Ohio’s Own: Asempe Bread

  30-11-2017 16:57
  We’ve talked about this. The Downtown pop-ups at Hills Market for Asempe Kitchen are golden. True to pop-up form, the dining opportunities with the West African operation exist for only a few hours each week. Asempe’s pop-ups offer, at least, predictable hours on Wednesdays, so you know when to visit. But, should you develop a […]
  
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• White House talking about replacing Tillerson with Pompeo

  30-11-2017 16:38
  
  WASHINGTON — The White House is discussing a plan to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo in a major shake-up of President Donald Trump's national security team, two administration officials said Thursday.The move would put Pompeo, a former congressman who has grown close to Trump during his tenure atop the CIA, in charge of U.S. diplomacy. Tillerson, the former Exxon Mobil CEO, has had a rough first year characterized by tensions with Trump i
  
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• Russell Simmons steps down from companies amid allegation

  30-11-2017 16:25
  
  NEW YORK — Russell Simmons has stepped away from his companies following a second allegation of sexual misconduct, though the Def Jam founder again denied ever being violent."Rachel Getting Married" screenwriter Jenny Lumet — the daughter of filmmaker Sidney Lumet — wrote an essay published by The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday in which she recalled a night around 1991 when Simmons took her to his New York apartment and had sex with her, despite her repeated demands that he sto
  
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• Ohio picks 12 large growers for medical marijuana

  30-11-2017 16:12
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The tiny village of Mount Orab and the city of Akron are among diverse locations of the 12 large growers Ohio picked Thursday to participate in its medical marijuana program.In announcing the large cultivators and a final small grower, the state rounded out the list of 24 companies authorized to produce medicinal crops under a new system expected to go live by September. Ohio is the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana.Large growers paid $20,000 to apply to operat
  
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• Air Force fires Thunderbirds commander

  30-11-2017 16:02
  
  The Air Force has fired the leader of the Thunderbirds flight demonstration team that experienced a crash at an Ohio airshow.Air Force officials said Wednesday Lt. Col. Jason Heard's firing was unrelated to the June mishap in Dayton that destroyed a $29 million fighter jet.The Air Force says his commanding officer "lost confidence in his leadership and risk management style."Heard's commanding officer says it was a difficult decision, but ultimately one that is in the best interests of the team.
  
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• Woman found with gunshot wound to head on US 33 near Dublin identified

  30-11-2017 15:55
  
  The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was found suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on U.S. Route 33 near State Route 161.It happened around 9 a.m. Thursday.The Union County sheriff says the woman was found lying in the grass on the passenger side of the vehicle. Both doors were reportedly closed and a handgun was recovered on the pavement.She was transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.The woman was identified a
  
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• UPDATE: Woman found with gunshot wound to head on US 33 near Dublin has died

  30-11-2017 15:55
  
  The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was found suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on U.S. Route 33 near State Route 161.It happened around 9:30 a.m.The Union County sheriff says the woman was found lying in the grass on the passenger side of the vehicle. Both doors were reportedly closed and a handgun was recovered on the pavement.She was transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.The right lane of US 33 West was
  
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• Celebrating Retiring Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long

  30-11-2017 15:40
  
  
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• Geraldo Rivera sorry for calling news business 'flirty'

  30-11-2017 15:19
  
  Geraldo Rivera has apologized for calling the news business "flirty" in the wake of "Today" show host Matt Lauer's firing by NBC over sexual misconduct allegations.The Fox News reporter tweeted Wednesday that the sexual harassment issue is "so red hot right now there is no room for any thought or opinion but hang em high." He added: "If News wasn't (formerly) a flirty biz then how do we explain so many newsroom courtships that have led to happy marriages?"Rivera also suggested there was a "sligh
  
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• Columbus City Schools Auctions Three Sites; Chicago Developer Among Buyers

  30-11-2017 15:11
  Columbus City Schools auctioned off three prominent properties on Tuesday. Nationwide Children’s Hospital bought the former Africentric school on Livingston Avenue, local company Galbreath Properties bought the Maennerchor building in the Brewery District, and Chicago-based developer Clark Street Holdings bought 1300 Forsythe Ave., a three-acre site on West Fifth Avenue that most recently held the music […]
  
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• Jerry Springer decides against Ohio governor run

  30-11-2017 15:02
  
  CINCINNATI -- TV talk show host and former Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer has decided to stay out of the 2018 Ohio governor's race.WLWT-TV reports Springer announced his decision in his weekly podcast Wednesday in northern Kentucky. The 73-year-old former news anchorman has hosted "The Jerry Springer Show" for 26 years. It's a raucous show with public airings of guests' personal dramas.He says as "a husband, father and grandfather," he wasn't ready for a five-year commitment of campaigning and
  
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• Colleges roll out scholarships to varsity video game players

  30-11-2017 14:50
  
  Video games are going varsity.In some ways, they're like typical college athletes. They're on varsity teams. They train for hours between classes. Some get hefty scholarships. But instead of playing sports, they're playing video games.On college campuses, varsity gaming teams with all the trappings of sports teams are becoming increasingly common as schools tap into the rising popularity of competitive gaming. After initially keeping its distance, even the NCAA is now considering whether it shou
  
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• Court appearance for man arrested in deadly Tampa shootings

  30-11-2017 14:45
  
  TAMPA, Fla. — A 24-year-old college graduate who was arrested in a string of deadly shootings that terrorized a Tampa neighborhood will make his first court appearance Thursday to face four counts of first-degree murder.Howell Emanuel Donaldson was arrested Tuesday after he asked a co-worker at a McDonald's restaurant to hold a bag carrying a gun. The co-worker looked inside the bag, spotted the weapon and approached a Tampa police officer who was sitting in the restaurant doing paperwork.
  
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• The newest royal couple has a mystery matchmaker

  30-11-2017 14:04
  
  While there's a lot of curiosity surrounding the details of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding, what people first want to know is: who played Cupid?The couple told the BBC that they were introduced by a mutual friend. But they wouldn't say who."We should protect her privacy and not reveal too much of that," Markle said.Britain's media is scrambling to find out who the mystery matchmaker was, reports CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata. Among the frontrunners is Violet Von Westenholz, a
  
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• Columbus Makes Art Presents: Origami Folding with Artist Monica Salisbury

  30-11-2017 14:00
  Ohio Paper Folders hosts events and teaches a number of classes throughout the year. On Thursday, Dec. 7, artist and OPF founder Monica Salisbury will be teaching with Ohio Paper Folders at the Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting. Ohio Paper Folders vice president John Scully asked Salisbury some questions about her work with […]
  
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• Ohio man gets 3 life sentences for 2016 slayings

  30-11-2017 13:59
  
  RAVENNA, Ohio (AP) — A 26-year-old man spit on a courtroom floor in northeast Ohio and declined to give a statement after being sentenced to three life prison sentences for killing a man, the man's girlfriend, and the girlfriend's unborn child.The Record-Courier reports that attorneys for David Calhoun had little to say in Calhoun's defense during a sentencing hearing in Portage County on Wednesday. Calhoun pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated murder earlier this month in a plea de
  
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• Malware infections more than doubled in central Ohio Thanksgiving weekend

  30-11-2017 13:25
  Online shopping over Thanksgiving weekend hit a new high this year - and so did the number of personal computers being infected by malware. From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, malware infections by cybercrooks jumped 123.7 percent over the average number per month, according to data released by Florida-based Enigma Software Group.
  
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• AAA finds most senior drivers lack simple devices for improving safety

  30-11-2017 13:03
  
  Almost 90 percent of senior citizens fail to make simple adjustments to their vehicles to improve safety while driving and extend their time behind the wheel, according to a new report from the American Automobile Association (AAA). The organizations' Foundation for Traffic Safety said drivers who are 65 and older are more than twice as likely to be killed when in a car crash compared to younger motorists. However, a survey of senior drivers found that the overwhelming majority did not take adva
  
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• Matt Lauer on sexual misconduct allegations: "I am truly sorry"

  30-11-2017 12:15
  
  NEW YORK — Former "Today" show host Matt Lauer, fired for sexual misconduct, said Thursday that repairing the damage that he has caused is now his full-time job.Lauer's first public response to his firing was read by his former co-host, Savannah Guthrie, on the show where he had worked since 1994 before being fired Tuesday night. His downfall was the broadcast's lead story."I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly," Lauer said in the statement. "Repairing the dam
  
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• Matt Lauer apologizes after termination from TODAY, adds "some of what is being said about me is untrue"

  30-11-2017 12:15
  
  NEW YORK — Matt Lauer issued a statement early Thursday, apologizing after several women accused him of sexual harassment. The former "Today" host added that "some of what is saying about me is untrue or mischaracterized."Here is the full statement from Matt Lauer: "There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I
  
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• Lauer becomes biggest name toppled by misconduct allegations

  30-11-2017 12:15
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Lauer's firing as host of NBC's "Today" makes him the biggest media figure brought down by sexual misconduct allegations since Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes lost their lofty positions at Fox News Channel.In the wave of accusations sweeping through the media, Hollywood and politics, the stature and wealth that once served as protection have turned into flimsy shields.Lauer has long been a valuable and highly visible part of NBC News and one of the highest-paid figures i
  
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• Report: White House budget cuts could result in millions of new AIDS-related infections

  30-11-2017 11:49
  
  Leading up to World AIDS Day, the ONE Campaign released a damning report on the potential impact of the White House's proposed $800 million cut to HIV/AIDS efforts that experts predicts could result in millions of new HIV infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths, reversing progress the world has made in the fight against AIDS. "The FY 2018 budget proposal would have led to the first global increase in new HIV infections since 1995, with nearly 200,000 additional HIV infections in the first
  
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