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• Report: Mom accused of killing kids left them alone for days

  28-03-2018 23:50
  
  The Arizona mother arrested this week in the deaths of her toddler and infant left the children with relatives for days at a time, according to a police report that cites an unidentified relative.Police in the small town of Superior called Arizona child protection officials in early January because of those concerns about the two children after the relative accused the mother, Brittany Velasquez, of stealing a $3,500 fur coat, said town interim Police Chief Christian Ensley.But the coat was late
  
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• President Trump fires Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin

  28-03-2018 23:44
  
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is firing Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and replacing him with the White House doctor in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the VA.Trump tweets that he intends to nominate "highly respected Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, MD, as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs."Trump says Robert Wilkie, an undersecretary at the Defense Department, will serve as acting VA secretary until Jackson is confirmed.Shulkin is the sec
  
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• Can Medical Marijuana Help Control Ohio’s Opioid Crisis?

  28-03-2018 22:20
  As medical marijuana becomes a talking point of Ohio’s 2018 election season, some candidates are questioning whether or not our soon-to-be-launched program will help fight the state’s opioid crisis, and if Ohio should go the way of full marijuana legalization. In 2016, the state legislature also considered the possibilities of what the new medical marijuana […]
  
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• Two airline pilots report seeing UFO while flying over Arizona

  28-03-2018 22:16
  
  Two airline pilots traveling over Arizona claim they were passed by unidentified flying objects while flying at over 30,000 feet in the air. CBS Denver reports that both planes reported the sighting and now the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a radio broadcast of the out-of-this-world incident.According to the radio logs, pilots of a Learjet operated by Phoenix Air and an American Airlines flight saw the object flying in the opposite direction of their planes on Feb. 24. In a
  
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• Breakaway Music Festival Coming Back as a 3-Day Event

  28-03-2018 22:07
  Columbus’ Breakaway Music Festival, by Prime Social Group, is coming back this August, and it’ll be a day longer, too. Taking place at MAPFRE Stadium, the usual two-day festival will begin on Friday, August 24 and end on Sunday, August 26. Breakaway Music Festival, which debuted in 2013 at MAPFRE, emerged with headliners Kendrick Lamar, […]
  
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• Arrest warrant issued for suspect for 2017 shooting death

  28-03-2018 22:00
  Columbus police have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of shooting and killing 30-year-old Marshaun D. Clark on the city's Northeast Side in June. "Mr. Johnson is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous," Sgt.
  
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• Photos: Shawn Colvin & Lyle Lovett at Ohio University

  28-03-2018 21:46
  The persistent rain of the day had mostly stopped as I drove down to Athens for Shawn Colvin and Lyle Lovett’s show in Athens last week, pulling into town just as the bulk of the Wednesday evening crowd was making their way through the front doors of Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium in the heart of OU’s […]
  
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• Forecast: Few breaks in the rain, staying mild

  28-03-2018 21:28
  This Evening: Scattered showers and mild.
  Tonight: Scattered showers light up and fog. Near 50 Calm
  Tomorrow: Rainy and mild. Near 60 Light
  Friday: Mostly cloudy & cooler. Still a chance for a rain or snow shower. 47 N 5-15 mph
  Saturday: Variable clouds. Still a chance for a spotty shower. 57Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: Flood Watches have been issued for parts of southern and SE Ohio through Friday. Winds for the most part are calm,
  
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• 2 lawsuits filed over letting fake police officer in school

  28-03-2018 21:17
  
  AKRON, Ohio— ​Two parents are suing an Ohio school district for allowing a man accused of handcuffing and assaulting students under the guise of a fake "scared straight" program into their children's elementary school.The Akron Beacon Journal reports a $25 million federal lawsuit was filed this week by a former student's father. A similar $24 million lawsuit was filed last week by another former student's mother. The parents and children aren't named.The lawsuits against the Akron sc
  
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• Boy with sick father turns to President Trump for help and gets touching response

  28-03-2018 20:44
  
  Eight-year-old Fore Putnam has watched in silence for three years as his father, Trae, suffered through dialysis treatments and sat on the transplant wait list, hoping and praying for a new kidney. The North Carolina boy was powerless against the rare blood disease that rendered his father in complete renal failure. However, he's powerless no more.Just before Christmas, with a little help from his grandmother, Fore penned three letters: one to President Trump, one to his daughter Ivanka, and one
  
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• Columbus Women's Commission Town Hall 3/27/18

  28-03-2018 20:36 via youtube.com
  
  
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• John Glenn Astronomy Park at Hocking Hills to open in June

  28-03-2018 19:55
  
  LOGAN, Ohio--The John Glenn Astronomy Park will officially open this summer after construction delayed the originally scheduled opening.The park will be located in the woods of the Hocking Hills State Park, forty miles southeast of Columbus.Members of the Friends of Hocking Hills State Park plan to host a grand opening on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m.The event will begin with a social hour followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and viewing the sunset through the summer solstice apertur
  
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• Franklin County Coroner reports "dramatic increase" in overdose deaths

  28-03-2018 19:32
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Franklin County Coroner's Office says they have seen a "dramatic increase" in overdose deaths in the past five to six days.In the last seven days, the coroner's office says they have had 18 overdose deaths in the county, the majority are believed to be fentanyl-related.Sixteen of those overdoses have occurred in west Columbus with the other two in Gahanna and Reynoldsburg.On average, the coroner's office has seen about one overdose a day in 2018. In the last week, the avera
  
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• Easton Movies by Moonlight lineup announced

  28-03-2018 19:04
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Easton has announced their 2018 Movies by Moonlight lineup.The series kicks off at the Easton Town Center on Tuesday, June 5.Organizers encourage those who plan to attend to bring along popcorn, pillows and blankets for the outdoor movie experience.The full movie lineup is below:June 5 – The Wizard of Oz (1939)We're keeping the Easton tradition alive and starting things off with a trip to the Land of Oz! If you visited The Wizard of Oz™ Educational Exhibit at Easton
  
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• First rain delay: Reds reschedule opener vs Nationals

  28-03-2018 18:50
  
  The Reds have pushed back their season opener against the Washington Nationals by a day because rain is forecast for all day Thursday.They'll open on Friday afternoon instead, taking advantage of what was a scheduled day off for both teams. It's the first time since 1966 that Cincinnati has rescheduled its season opener because of the weather.The pitching matchups remain the same. Max Scherzer (16-6) faces Homer Bailey (6-9), who is making his first opening day start for the Reds.It was already
  
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• Labs still lead but French bulldogs leap in popularity in US

  28-03-2018 18:07
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Americans still love Labrador retrievers, but the nation's flirtation with French bulldogs has reached new heights.Labs remain the country's most popular purebred dog for a 27th year, while German shepherds and golden retrievers have hung onto the second and third spots in new American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday.But Frenchies hit a highest-ever No. 4, and German shorthaired pointers cracked the top 10 for the first time.___THE REST OF THE TOP 10The bulldog is f
  
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• Forecast: Few breaks in the rain

  28-03-2018 17:55
  This Afternoon: Scattered showers. Few breaks from the rain, mild.High 58.Winds: Light variable.
  Tonight: Spotty rain early with showers returning overnight, mild.Low 49.Winds: Light variable.
  Tomorrow: More rain develops through the morning with an isolated rumble of thunder in the afternoon.High 59.Winds: SE 5-10 mph.
  Friday: Rain early then cooler and drier weather takes hold.High 49.Winds: NW 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: Ra
  
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• Seek feedback and ideas from others in your field

  28-03-2018 17:19
  Several years ago, I was asked to organize and lead a presentation on Mastermind groups at a chapter meeting of the National Speakers Association of Ohio in Columbus. There were about 80 people at the session including experienced speakers who had participated in Mastermind groups and new speakers hoping to join one.
  
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• Nationwide Children's Hospital CEO announces plans for retirement

  28-03-2018 17:19
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nationwide Children's Hospital CEO Dr. Steven J. Allen has announced plans for retirement.Since 2006 Dr. Allen guided Nationwide Children’s Hospital through the most significant period of growth in its 126-year history, according to the hospital statement.The hospital says during his tenure patient visits have doubled from 711,000 to over 1.4 million with families now traveling from every state and more than 50 countries worldwide for sub-specialty care.Since 2012, the NCH
  
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• Girls Who Lead!

  28-03-2018 16:50
  Girls Who Lead teamed up at Past Foundation for the first Robotics Power Up Zero Day scrimmage! Experienced students helped rookie teams work out bugs in their robots to ensure the design meets guidelines needed to compete in the coming weeks. Teamwork makes the dream work! Connect with Past Foundation in The Giving Store. The Columbus Foundation […]
  
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• Treat to Try: JNA Bread Bakery

  28-03-2018 16:00
  JNA is a bakery and catering operation based in Columbus. Its goods are worth a try, not only on their own merit, but also on the merit of a fantastically likable proprietor. Her engaging charm could put a smile on the face of the biggest grinch, as she offers samples of her wares at farmers […]
  
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• Columbus woman sentenced to prison for pointing gun at toddler

  28-03-2018 16:00
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge has sentenced an Ohio woman to four years in prison for texting a photo of herself pointing a semi-automatic handgun at her 17-month-old daughter.Fasshon Shivers was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to attempted kidnapping and a gun specification. A felony charge of kidnapping and a misdemeanor charge of child endangerment were dropped.Prosecutors say the 31-year-old took the photo at her Columbus home and texted it to the child's father May 31. The woma
  
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• Facebook revamps privacy tools as tighter EU rules draw near

  28-03-2018 13:17
  
  Facebook is giving its privacy tools a makeover as it reels from criticisms over its data practices and faces tighter European regulations in the coming months.The changes won't affect Facebook's privacy policies or the types of data it gathers about its users. But the company hopes its 2.2 billion users will have an easier time navigating its complex and often confusing privacy and security settings.Facebook says it's trying to make the controls easier to find and to give users a simpler way t
  
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• US, South Korea overhaul 6-year-old free trade agreement

  28-03-2018 12:43
  
  The Trump administration said it has widened U.S. access to South Korea's car market while providing American manufacturers protection from South Korean imports.The United States and South Korea have reached an agreement to overhaul the 6-year-old U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, senior administration officials said Tuesday, confirming an announcement earlier in Seoul. President Donald Trump had called the original Korea pact a job killer.The new deal doubles — to 50,000 — the cars e
  
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• Man killed in I-270 crash on Far West Side

  28-03-2018 12:32
  A man was killed early Tuesday after the car he was driving traveled off Interstate 270 and crashed into a wire barrier on the Far West Side.
  
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• Abe fears US-North Korea talks will omit Japan security concerns

  28-03-2018 12:32
  
  TOKYO— Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday he is worried that North Korean security threats to Japan, including short- and medium-range missiles, may not be discussed at a U.S.-North Korea summit.Abe told parliament he is worried President Donald Trump will focus on intercontinental ballistic missiles and forget shorter-range missiles that threaten Japan but not America."I'm worried that medium-range missiles and short-range missiles, the kind of missiles that are threats to
  
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• Trump says Second Amendment won't be repealed

  28-03-2018 12:26
  
  President Donald Trump says the Second Amendment will not be repealed.The president is making that pledge a day after retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens expressed a different view. Stevens wrote in The New York Times that repealing the Second Amendment would help Congress enact gun control measures."THE SECOND AMENDMENT WILL NEVER BE REPEALED!" Trump tweeted early Wednesday. "As much as Democrats would like to see this happen, and despite the words yesterday of former Supreme Court
  
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• Ahead of Trump summit, new activity at North Korea nuke site

  28-03-2018 12:20
  
  TOKYO (AP) — Increased activity at a North Korean nuclear site has once again caught the attention of analysts and renewed concerns about the complexities of denuclearization talks as President Donald Trump prepares for a summit with Kim Jong Un in the coming weeks.Satellite imagery taken last month suggests the North has begun preliminary testing of an experimental light water reactor and possibly brought another reactor online at its Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center.Both could be used to
  
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• Does Omarosa now bow down to Trump after criticizing him?

  28-03-2018 11:13
  
  WASHINGTON— Omarosa Manigault Newman once predicted that "every critic, every detractor will have to bow down to President Trump." Now the question for the former White House aide and "Apprentice" contestant is whether that counts for her, too.Starring in another reality TV show after resigning from the West Wing, Manigault Newman unleashed one criticism after another of her longtime friend Donald Trump and former White House colleagues, testing the widely held view that few people are eve
  
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• Stormy Daniels' lawyer seeks to depose Pres. Trump and his attorney

  28-03-2018 10:06
  
  Stormy Daniels' attorney asked a federal judge this morning for permission to depose President Donald J. Trump about his knowledge of an agreement to pay the porn star $130,000 a week and a half before the 2016 election.In a motion filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Daniels' attorney, Michael J. Avenatti, requested a deposition "of no greater than two hours" of the President. Avenatti also asked for a court order to depose the President's personal attorney, Michael D. Cohen, who has said he
  
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• Raising stakes, attorney for porn star seeks Trump testimony

  28-03-2018 10:06
  WASHINGTON (AP) — An attorney for Stormy Daniels filed a motion Wednesday seeking to question President Donald Trump and his attorney under oath about a pre-election payment to the porn actress aimed at keeping her quiet about an alleged tryst with Trump.If successful, it would be the first deposition of a sitting president since Bill Clinton in 1998 had to answer questions about his conduct with women.Attorney Michael Avenatti is seeking sworn testimony from Trump and Trump's personal law
  
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• Dirt on the duck: Study says rubber ducky bath toys are full of bacteria

  28-03-2018 09:06
  
  BERN, Switzerland— Scientists have the dirt on the rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bath-time toys are — as some parents have long suspected — a haven for nasty bugs.Swiss and American researchers counted the microbes swimming inside the toys and say the murky liquid released when ducks were squeezed contained "potentially pathogenic bacteria" in four out of the five toys studied.The bacteria found included Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that is "often implic
  
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• Free clinics: another option for medical care in Columbus

  28-03-2018 07:50
  Shawn Sanders limped into the New Life Health and Wellness Center one Sunday morning to learn more about the bullet wound in his leg. He was shot two years ago and underwent surgery then, but Sanders has to leave his homeless shelter at 8 a.m. every day and does more walking than is recommended for proper healing.
  
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• Second suspect wanted in South Linden murder arrested by Columbus SWAT

  28-03-2018 05:32
  Columbus police SWAT officers on Tuesday arrested a second man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in South Linden last November. Armone T. Cleveland, 29, who had no permanent address, was arrested without incident Tuesday in Columbus.
  
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• Democrat Cordray would declare opioid emergency as governor

  28-03-2018 05:32
  By JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray on Monday faulted Republicans for doing too little to fight the opioid crisis and said he would immediately declare a state emergency and begin to better fund social services programs to address the problem at its roots. "Mike DeWine and Republicans in Columbus have been asleep at the switch while the opioid epidemic has spread across Ohio, tearing apart families and leaving devastation in i
  
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• CVS accused of revealing HIV status of 6K Ohioans

  28-03-2018 04:56
  
  A lawsuit has been filed against CVS Health claiming the pharmacy company revealed the HIV positive status of thousands of Ohioans.According to WHIO, the lawsuit was filed by three men living in Delaware, Defiance and Gallia counties.They claim they received letters in the mail from CVS about home prescription delivery but the address window on the envelop disclosed their HIV status.The lawsuit claims the letter went out to more than 6,000 Ohioans.
  
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• Columbus greets women's basketball teams for Final Four

  28-03-2018 04:10
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - The best NCAA women's college basketball teams in Division I are making their way to Columbus for the women's Final Four.On Tuesday, the University of Connecticut, Mississippi State, and Louisville basketball teams arrived in the city.Notre Dame is scheduled to arrive in Columbus on Wednesday morning.The NCAA women's basketball tournament continues on Friday night at Nationwide Arena.Mississippi State plays Louisville at 7 p.m., then UConn takes on Notre Dame at 9 p.m.The winner
  
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• Merion Village resident says community is fed up with burglars

  28-03-2018 03:22
  It's been an unsettling couple of weeks on and around Gates Street in south Columbus."There's every reason to be," one neighbor said. "We're all just working citizens, paying our taxes and we're having people come into our homes."The neighbor is part of the Merion Village Block Watch group. She did not want to be identified out of concerns for her safety."They're coming in through windows," she said. "They're breaking windows. That scares you."Columbus Police reports obtained by 10TV show since
  
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• Justice Insider: Save the cop jokes, they've heard them all

  28-03-2018 03:13
  On its Facebook page last week, the Franklin County sheriff's office poked a little fun at people who make tired jokes when they see law enforcement officers, writes Dispatch Assistant Managing Editor Kelly Lecker. "Contrary to popular belief, when we see you we don't assume you did anything.
  
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• Fertility clinic: Alarm was turned off on failed embryo tank

  28-03-2018 02:16
  
  An alarm system turned off on a fertility clinic storage tank that had been malfunctioning for weeks led to a failure that likely ruined more than 4,000 eggs and embryos, double what the clinic first thought, it said Tuesday.The clinic run by University Hospitals in suburban Cleveland does not know who shut off the alarm or why it happened, according to a letter sent to its patients.The alarm should have alerted staff when the storage tank's temperature began to rise on the weekend of March 4 wh
  
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• Trump floats using military budget to pay for border wall

  28-03-2018 02:05
  
  Still angry about the budget deal he signed last week, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall with Mexico, despite the fact that such spending would likely require approval from Congress.Trump raised the funding plan with House Speaker Paul Ryan at a meeting at the White House last Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the discussion who spoke on condition of anonymity.And he's publicly tweeted that building "a
  
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• Dom & Dave: Buckeyes cheering Wolverines, Browns sign QB, Crew SC schedule

  28-03-2018 00:39
  
  You've seen them yell at each other in a poorly lit room on a shaky cell phone feed, but now, it's time to step it up.Dom Tiberi and Dave Holmes are teaming up to discuss the top sports stories of the day among other topics.Watch Dom & Dave every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6:45 p.m. on 10TV.com or the 10TV Facebook page.Tuesday, March 27 TopicsBig Ten Pride: The Wolverines are two wins away from a national championship in basketball. Are Buckeyes fans backing their rival?The Browns have
  
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