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• Cop buying sex on the job? Internal Affairs finds officer guilty of misconduct

  18-12-2017 23:16
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A Columbus Police Officer is accused of breaking the law and abusing his position of trust.Officer Randall Mayhew is accused of buying sex from three women while on the job. He's also accused of falsifying police records to cover it up.There were two separate investigations of Officer Mayhew's alleged behavior.Earlier this year he was charged criminally with solicitation and prostitution. Those charges were dismissed on Dec. 4, when he pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty.The
  
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• Reynoldsburg Police, Highway Patrol target speeders on US-40 ahead of holiday

  18-12-2017 22:41
  U.S. Route 40 is under the gun -- the radar gun.Since 5 a.m. Monday morning, Reynoldsburg police along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol have pulled over 30 people, some going as fast as 80 miles per hour."The last thing we want to do is hand out traffic citations a week before Christmas time but if that's what it takes to get people to slow down to stop fatalities, that's what we'll do," said William Early, Acting Police Chief for the Reynoldsburg Police Department.OSHP reports that there have
  
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• Columbus Division of Fire pushing 'Pulse Point' to help save lives

  18-12-2017 22:33
  The clock starts ticking when the heart stops beating," said Dr. David Keseg, the Columbus Division of Fire Medical Director.Firefighters say 1,000 Americans die every day from sudden cardiac arrest, and for every minute that lapses without help, a patient's chance for survival diminishes by 10-percent. Now CDF has created a public service announcement in hopes of getting help to cardiac arrest victims as quickly as possible.The Columbus Division of Fire is asking people, especially those traine
  
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• Trauma Experts: High shooting rates in Columbus lowering blood supply

  18-12-2017 22:31
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Trauma experts at the state’s busiest adult level one trauma center are worried about what's being described as a startling shortage of blood.Grant Medical Center Trauma Director Dr. Shay O'Mara said that as they watch the city’s escalating homicide rate, they are especially concerned for shooting survivors, “If somebody comes in with a gunshot wound we can exceed 50 units of just red blood cells for one person.”There are close to 6,000 trauma admissions
  
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• Browns rookie QB Kizer keeps starting job for another week

  18-12-2017 22:20
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — DeShone Kizer held onto his starting job.Browns coach Hue Jackson has decided to stick with his rookie quarterback for this week's game at Chicago after considering a switch.Following Sunday's 27-10 loss to Baltimore, Jackson said he would consider sitting Kizer, who leads the NFL with 19 interceptions.But on a conference call Monday, Jackson said he believes Kizer "is up for the challenge" and will face the Bears as the Browns (0-14) try to get their first win.Jackson sai
  
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• Behind the scenes of BalletMet: The Making of Clara

  18-12-2017 22:05
  The Nutcracker ballet features a new face in Columbus this year.At 17 years old, Sophie Miklosovic is one of the youngest company members in BalletMet's 40-year history. Her love for ballet began to blossom at the young age of five.“Ever since I was little, I would love to play dress up. I would go to my ballet classes in costumes and each week I was someone new,” said Miklosovic.At 12 years old, Sophie would make the decision to focus on ballet.“You kind of have to have that s
  
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• Columbus Rotary: Canine Companions For Independence

  18-12-2017 21:50
  
  
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• Amtrak derailment comes on first day of faster service

  18-12-2017 21:48
  
  DUPONT, Wash. (CBS/AP) -- An Amtrak train that derailed south of Seattle, killing a number of passengers and injuring dozens, was making its first run as part of a higher speed service that local authorities had warned could be dangerous.Transitdocs.com, a website that maps Amtrak train locations and speeds using data from the railroad's train tracker app, said Train 501 was going 81.1 mph moments before the derailment Monday.The Washington State Department of Transportation posted information a
  
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• Computer crash more of a headache than safety risk, Columbus officials say

  18-12-2017 21:41
  A meltdown of the city of Columbus' computer system is mostly an administrative nightmare, with public safety not at risk, officials say. The system has been down since around 9 a.m. Sunday, according to some reports.
  
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• Ohioans glad to be home after being stuck in Atlanta during power outage

  18-12-2017 21:16
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Many Ohioans were happy to be home Monday, after being stranded in Atlanta for the better part of 24 hours, following Sunday's power outage."[By the] time we landed on the runway going to the gate, they said the power was out," Hichiko Quintero said.Quintero was coming home from Mississippi when she arrived in Atlanta Sunday afternoon.On that same plane was Marysville's Michelle Scobee, who was flying home from Hawaii."When we arrived at 1:50 p.m. we found out there was no powe
  
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• The List: Restaurants Open for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

  18-12-2017 20:40
  The holiday season is upon us, and for some, putting together a big feast for the family seems like a daunting, unwelcome task. Luckily, some local restaurants are out there willing to do the job for you. As always, CU has compiled a list of those open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If we’ve […]
  
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• Programmer creates 'Harambe Kong' arcade game

  18-12-2017 20:23
  
  BOISE, Idaho -- A programmer has created an arcade game called "Harambe Kong".The game is named after Harambe, a gorilla shot and killed by a zookeeper in Cincinnati after a child fell into his enclosure in May 2016.Users play as Harambe.The goal is to get a higher score by catching food for points.However, if the gorilla comes into contact with a child in the game, a zookeeper comes on screen and shoots Harambe.The game is not going over well with everyone.Tyler Saling told KIVI, a television s
  
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• Atlanta blackout snarls air travel a week before Christmas

  18-12-2017 19:52
  ATLANTA (AP) — The nation's air-travel system struggled to get back on schedule Monday after a weekend fire and blackout at the world's busiest airport forced the cancellation of over 1,500 flights just days before the start of the Christmas rush.Stranded travelers sat on the floor, slumped in chairs or stood in long lines at ticket counters a day after the underground blaze knocked out electricity and crippled Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for about 11 hours.A spokesman
  
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• Atlanta airport fire strands thousands, slams travel system

  18-12-2017 19:52
  ATLANTA (AP) — The nation's air-travel system struggled to get back on schedule after a weekend power outage at the Atlanta airport, the world's busiest, forced the cancellation of over 1,400 flights just days before the start of the Christmas rush.A fire in an underground service tunnel brought Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to a standstill Sunday. The fire broke out next to equipment for a backup system, causing that to also fail. Power wasn't fully restored until about
  
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• Doppler 10: Turning much milder...for now

  18-12-2017 18:12
  This Evening: Lingering clouds and drizzle possible. Foggy in spots.
  Tonight: Variable clouds but nice & mild. Near 40 SW 5-10 mph
  Tomorrow: Mix of clouds and sun. Warm for this time of year. 53 SW 10-15
  Wednesday: Variable clouds and seasonably cool again. Near 40
  Thursday: Brightening skies and bouncing back 46Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information:A weak upper level system will keep clouds and mild temperatures over the region tonight and t
  
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• Doppler 10: Turning Much Milder... for Now.

  18-12-2017 18:12
  This Evening: Lingering clouds and drizzle possible. Foggy in spots.
  Tonight: Variable clouds but nice & mild. Near 40 SW 5-10 mph
  Tomorrow: Mix of clouds and sun. Warm for this time of year. 53 SW 10-15
  Wednesday: Variable clouds and seasonably cool again. Near 40
  Thursday: Brightening skies and bouncing back 46Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information:A weak upper level system will keep clouds and mild temperatures over the region tonight and t
  
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• Doppler 10: Mild Monday with patchy drizzle

  18-12-2017 18:12
  This Afternoon: Overcast with light patchy drizzle.High 47.Winds: SW 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy, a little breezy.Low 39.Winds: SW 7-11mph.
  Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies, mild & breezy.High 51.Winds: WSW 10-15 mph.
  Wednesday: Partly cloudy and seasonable.High 40.Winds: N 5 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: We’ll see spits of drizzle at times through the day and it’ll stay gloomy with highs in the mid to upper 40s.Ton
  
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• ESPN president resigns, cites substance abuse problem

  18-12-2017 17:32
  
  NEW YORK — ESPN President John Skipper says he is resigning to take care of a substance abuse problem.The sports network says its former president, George Bodenheimer, will take over as acting head of the company for the next 90 days.Skipper says in a statement that he's struggled for many years with substance addiction, giving no details of the specific problem. He says the most important thing he can do right now is take care of it.He's been head of the company since 2012.
  
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• NTSB: Recorder shows Amtrak train traveled 80 mph in 30 mph zone

  18-12-2017 17:23
  DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, injuring more than 100 and crushing two vehicles, authorities said.Attention quickly turned to the train's speed. A website that maps location and speed using data from Amtrak's train tracker app showed the train was going 81.1 mph (129 kph) about a quarter of a mile fro
  
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• Multiple people killed in Washington train derailment

  18-12-2017 17:23
  DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass Monday near Tacoma and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least six people, authorities said.Seventy-eight passengers and five crew members were aboard when the train moving at more than 80 mph derailed about 40 miles (64 kilometers) south of Seattle before 8 a.m., Amtrak said.There was no immediate word on why the train left the tracks. The Pierce County
  
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• Amtrak train on new route hurtles onto highway, kills 3

  18-12-2017 17:23
  DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, injuring more than 100 and crushing two vehicles, authorities said.Attention quickly turned to the train's speed. A website that maps location and speed using data from Amtrak's train tracker app showed the train was going 81.1 mph (129 kph) about a quarter of a mile fro
  
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• Amtrak train hurtles off overpass; at least 6 people killed

  18-12-2017 17:23
  DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass Monday south of Seattle and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least six people, authorities said. The death toll was expected to rise.Seventy-eight passengers and five crew members were aboard when the train moving at more than 80 mph derailed on a route that had raised safety concerns. At least 50 people were hospitalized, more than a dozen with critica
  
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• Amtrak train falls onto highway in Washington

  18-12-2017 17:23
  
  PIERCE COUNTY, Washington - Emergency responders are on the scene of a train derailment in the state of Washington.CBS News Special Report: A high-speed Amtrak train has derailed in Washington State with reported casualties.CBS News confirms an Amtrak train derailed onto Interstate 5 in Pierce County.CBS News affiliate KIRO-TV reports first responders are treating the derailment as a mass casualty incident. Authorities have not yet provided details on injuries.Photos of the crash show the train
  
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• Amtrak train derailment: At least 3 killed in Washington state crash

  18-12-2017 17:23
  DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, injuring more than 100 and crushing two vehicles, authorities said.Seventy-seven passengers and seven crew members were aboard when the train derailed and pulled 13 cars off the tracks. Authorities said there were three confirmed deaths and more than a dozen people with
  
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• Yoga takes place of detention at Lancaster

  18-12-2017 17:06
  LANCASTER - Lancaster High School students are finding that stretching themselves into sun salutation and downward dog poses beats sitting around in detention. Students given detention for misbehavior may take a yoga class instead under a program that started this school year.
  
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• Twitter rolls out stricter rules on abusive content

  18-12-2017 16:57
  
  NEW YORK — Twitter has begun enforcing stricter policies on violent and abusive content like hateful images or symbols, including those attached to user profiles.The new guidelines, which were first announced one month ago, were put into place Monday.Monitors at the company will weigh hateful imagery in the same way they do graphic violence and adult content.If a user wants to post symbols or images that might be considered hateful, the post must be marked "sensitive media." Other users wo
  
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• Ohio health officials say flu activity now at highest level

  18-12-2017 16:54
  Health official issued a warning more than a week ago about rising flu activity in Ohio.The Ohio Department of Health now says flu activity has been elevated to "widespread" – the highest level.During last year’s flu season, flu activity in Ohio didn’t reach "widespread" until mid-January, according to ODH. Media Folder: Media Root
  Health officials say during the week of Dec. 9, there were 144 new flu-associated hospitalizations in Ohio, compared to 92 the week prior, and
  
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• Health officials: Flu activity elevated to "widespread" in Ohio

  18-12-2017 16:54
  
  Health official issued a warning more than a week ago about rising flu activity in Ohio.The Ohio Department of Health now says flu activity has been elevated to "widespread" – the highest level.During last year’s flu season, flu activity in Ohio didn’t reach "widespread" until mid-January, according to ODH. Media Folder: Media Root
  Health officials say during the week of Dec. 9, there were 144 new flu-associated hospitalizations in Ohio, compared to 92 the week prior, and
  
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• US judge steps down after accusations of sexual misconduct

  18-12-2017 16:34
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — A prominent U.S. appeals court judge announced his retirement Monday days after women alleged he subjected them to inappropriate sexual conduct or comments.Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a statement that a battle over the accusations would not be good for the judiciary. He said he'll step down, effective immediately.The Washington Post reported last week that at least 15 women made allegations against Kozinski that go back decades. The
  
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• Top 10 Best Areas to Visit in Columbus in 2017

  18-12-2017 16:00
  Whether you’re looking for something fun to do on a weekend, or entertaining guests from out of town, you’ll want to arrive at a destination that keeps you busy and offers a wide variety of things to do. Once again, our readers and judges selected the Short North as the city’s top destination to visit, […]
  
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• Shots fired in 'disturbance' at UK base used by US Air Force

  18-12-2017 15:56
  
  LONDON (AP) — A British military air base in England used by the U.S. Air Force was locked down Monday after a disturbance, but the emergency measure ended when a man was arrested on suspicion of "criminal trespass," police and Air Force officials said.American service members fired shots during the incident at the Royal Air Force base in Suffolk, according to county police. No one was injured other than the suspect, a 44-year-old British man who suffered cuts and bruises, police said. Pol
  
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• Man detained after incident at UK base used by US Air Force

  18-12-2017 15:56
  
  LONDON — A British military air base in England used by the U.S. Air Force was locked down Monday after a disturbance of some kind, but the emergency measure ended when a man was taken into custody, police and Air Force officials said.American service members fired shots during the incident at the Royal Air Force base in Suffolk, according to county police. No one was injured other than the detained man, who suffered cuts and bruises, police said.The nature of the disturbance was unclear,
  
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• Tavis Smiley says PBS made mistake in suspending him

  18-12-2017 14:57
  
  NEW YORK — Tavis Smiley says PBS made a big mistake by suspending him from his talk show.He tells ABC's "Good Morning America" Monday he's never coerced anyone into a relationship but has had consensual relationships in the workplace. He says that wasn't against his company's policies.He says he's human and has made mistakes but they don't merit suspension.He says he applauds women coming forward to share their sexual assault and harassment experiences "to lead us in a conversation about h
  
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• The Top 10 Apparel/Fashion Stores of 2017

  18-12-2017 14:00
  By now most locals are aware that Columbus ranks third in the country for total numbers of jobs in the fashion industry, but when it comes to shopping, our readers head to local stores before going to the mall. And for the first time since launching our annual “Best Of” survey, Pursuit landed in the […]
  
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• Controversial call helps Patriots defeat Steelers in key game

  18-12-2017 13:55
  
  PITTSBURGH -- The New England Patriots have built a dynasty on second chances. Miss an opportunity to bury the Super Bowl champions and they will find a way to find a way, usually behind a mix of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, and defensive playmaking at just the right time.It's a lesson the Pittsburgh Steelers have learned through the years, one they were determined to finally learn from this time around. Instead, more of the same.Ben Roethlisberger was intercepted in the end zone with 5 seconds
  
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• NYC fire kills mother and 3 children, ages 11, 7 and 3

  18-12-2017 12:59
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A mother and three children, ages 11, 7 and 3, died early Monday in a fast-moving New York City house fire that also left the children's father and two teenagers in critical condition.Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said that while the cause was still under investigation by fire marshals, "we know that unattended candles, overloaded outlets and power strips, and many of the holiday traditions we all hold dear are so often the cause."Friends and neighbors said the family was
  
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• Mom, 3 kids killed in NYC house fire; dad, teens critical

  18-12-2017 12:59
  
  NEW YORK — A mother and three children, ages 11, 7 and 3, died early Monday in fast-moving New York City house fire that also left the children's father and two teenagers in critical condition, a fire official said.The fire was reported around 2:30 a.m. in Brooklyn's Sheepshead Bay neighborhood."It was early morning; everyone in the home was asleep," Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said. The fire "got a good start before a neighbor noticed and called us."Firefighters arrived within 2½
  
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• 'Golden Bear' sculpture to anchor Upper Arlington park

  18-12-2017 12:32
  More than 500 pounds of clay and three generations of hometown pride have molded the life-size bear taking shape in sculptor Alan Hamwi's home studio. As he meticulously texturizes every tuft of fur on the 8-foot-long sculpture, the Upper Arlington native envisions generations of city residents someday posing for photos with the finished product.
  
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• Trump unveils details of 'America First' security strategy

  18-12-2017 11:35
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared a new national security strategy on Monday, stressing the "America first" message of his 2016 campaign and faulting previous U.S. leaders for failing to measure up to it and look out for the nation's citizens."Our leaders engaged in nation building abroad while they failed to build up and replenish our nation at home," he said, pointing to the economy's strong performance and predicting even better under his policies.His security strategy e
  
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• Trump to unveil 'America First' national security strategy

  18-12-2017 11:35
  
  WASHINGTON— Prioritizing national sovereignty over alliances, President Donald Trump is poised to outline a new national security strategy that envisions nations in a perpetual state of competition, reverses Obama-era warnings on climate change, and de-emphasizes multinational agreements that have dominated the United States' foreign policy since the Cold War.The Republican president, who ran on a platform of "America First," will detail his plan Monday, one that if fully implemented could
  
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• Jones: Trump shouldn't resign over misconduct allegations

  18-12-2017 11:19
  
  WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen.-elect Doug Jones says he doesn't think President Donald Trump should resign over allegations of sexual misconduct, echoing the White House's position that voters have already spoken on the issue."I don't think the president ought to resign at this point. We'll see how things go, but certainly those allegations are not new, and he was elected with those allegations at front center," said Jones, whose upset win in last week's Alabama special election was due in l
  
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• Report: US soldier fought to end after ambush in Niger

  18-12-2017 10:51
  
  WASHINGTON — Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson died in a hail of gunfire, hit as many as 18 times as he took cover in thick brush, fighting to the end after fleeing militants who had just killed three comrades in an October ambush in Niger, The Associated Press has learned.A military investigation has concluded that Johnson wasn't captured alive or killed at close range, dispelling a swirl of rumors about how he died.The report has determined that Johnson, 25, of Miami Gardens, Florida, was ki
  
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• 2 injured in Northeast Side shooting, 1 critically

  18-12-2017 05:38
  Two people were injured for gunshot wounds out of a possible domestic violence incident on the Northeast Side Sunday. Columbus police and fire were called around 4:30 p.m. to a house in the 4100 block of Grayfriars Lane, where the incident kicked off.
  
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• LeBron wears 1 black shoe, 1 white shoe, speaks about Trump

  18-12-2017 05:30
  
  WASHINGTON — LeBron James made a statement during an NBA game with his shoes — one black, one white, with the word "equality" in capital gold letters on the back of each. Then, after the game, James made a statement about President Donald Trump, saying: "This is a beautiful country and we're never going to let one person dictate how beautiful and how powerful we are."The four-time NBA MVP was asked about his choice of footwear for the first half of his Cleveland Cavaliers' 106-99 vic
  
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• RIP for man's 'zombie Nativity' scene in Ohio

  18-12-2017 05:13
  
  CINCINNATI -- A ghoulish holiday tradition outside of Cincinnati will soon come to a close after an Ohio man said he won't put up his "zombie Nativity" scene after this year. Sycamore Township's Jasen Dixon said he originally wasn't planning to install the display this Christmas season."But I get hundreds of emails from people, local fans," he told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It's almost like a cult following."Dixon installed the display complete with zombie Mary and zombie baby Jesus in early Dec
  
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• Police: Woman mauled to death by her dogs while on a walk

  18-12-2017 05:04
  
  GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. -- Police say a 22-year-old woman found dead in Virginia was mauled to death by her dogs, CBS affiliate WTKR-TV reports.Bethany Lynn Stephens' body was discovered in the woods on Thursday night, Goochland County Sheriff James Agnew said. Her father had called police around 8:20 p.m. when he went searching for her where she usually walked her dogs, Agnew said.The two dogs each weigh more than 100 pounds, WTKR-TV reports. Police described them as pit bulls.Police said the dog
  
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• Flames threaten coastal communities as firefighters mourn

  18-12-2017 04:57
  
  LOS ANGELES — Thousands of firefighters tried Sunday to shield coastal communities from one of the biggest wildfires in California history while a funeral procession rolled past burn-scarred hillsides in honor of one of their colleagues who was killed battling the flames.Crews cleared brush and dug containment lines above hillside neighborhoods in Santa Barbara County, taking advantage of slightly calmer winds a day after gusts fanned a flare-up that prompted more evacuations."Everything's
  
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• Facing misconduct investigation, Panthers owner selling team

  18-12-2017 04:50
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Facing a growing investigation that accuses him of sexual misconduct and using racist language at work, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced Sunday that he will sell the NFL team after the season.The team announced on Twitter that Richardson is selling the team, linking to a five-paragraph letter by the franchise's only owner."I believe it is time to turn the franchise over to new ownership," Richardson wrote, saying he wouldn't begin discussions until after
  
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• Former 10TV anchor Andrea Cambern forced to evacuate home as California fires rage

  18-12-2017 03:36
  
  The massive Thomas Fire in California continues to spread as it rages through Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, home to former 10TV News anchor, Andrea Cambern.She talked to 10TV via telephone Sunday evening and said the fire that started two weeks ago and 40-miles away from her home reached her front door Saturday morning. Cambern said that’s when her family was given the evacuation order.“Yesterday morning it got worse in a minute, and suddenly we found ourselves in a huge billow
  
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• Woman accused of trying to dispose of weapons

  18-12-2017 03:19
  Columbus police have accused an East Side woman of trying to dispose of guns that homicide detectives think are connected to three homicide cases. Shakiyla Kendrick, 26, was arrested last Tuesday night just outside her apartment in the 400 block of Mayfair Boulevard by Columbus police SWAT officers.
  
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