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• Free high-capacity magazines given out at gun rights rally

  01-04-2018 22:21
  
  MONTPELIER, Vt. — Gun rights supporters protesting gun restriction legislation have gathered outside the Vermont Statehouse to urge the governor not to sign the bilPolice estimate hundreds of protesters turned out Saturday to show their opposition a day after the Vermont legislature passed the gun restrictions package.Protesters were giving away 1,200 30-round magazines. The legislation would ban high-capacity magazines and rapid-fire devices known as bump stocks, in addition to raising th
  
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• Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' tops holiday box office

  01-04-2018 21:44
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Spielberg has found his way back to the top of the box office with the action-adventure "Ready Player One," while Tyler Perry has scored again with "Acrimony."Studio estimates on Sunday say Spielberg's virtual reality-focused film earned a solid $53.2 million in its first four days in theaters from 4,234 locations since opening Wednesday night, with $41.2 million of that coming from the three-day weekend.Not adjusted for inflation, it's Spielberg's best opening in
  
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• Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth stores suffer data breach

  01-04-2018 21:38
  
  NEW YORK -- A data breach at department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor has compromised the personal information of customers who shopped at the stores. The chains' parent company, Canada-based Hudson's Bay Co., announced the breach of its store payment systems on Sunday. The company said it was investigating and taking steps to contain the attack. "We will notify our customers quickly and will offer those impacted free identity protection services, including
  
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• Trump on deal for 'Dreamer' immigrants: 'NO MORE'

  01-04-2018 21:32
  
  PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President Donald Trump on Sunday declared "NO MORE" to a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants."NO MORE DACA DEAL!" Trump tweeted one hour after he began the day by wishing his followers a "HAPPY EASTER!"Border Patrol Agents are not allowed to properly do their job at t
  
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• It's no joke: Snow is in the forecast for Columbus

  01-04-2018 21:08
  Mother Nature will get around to delivering Spring weather when she's good and ready. In the meantime, Central Ohio is expecting a cold front that will bring some snow, perhaps up to two inches.
  
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• Marymount University evacuated after bomb threat; student in custody

  01-04-2018 19:57
  
  The campus at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, has been evacuated as authorities investigate a bomb threat made on social media. One student has been taken into custody but Arlington police did not provide details on where the arrest took place.POLICE ACTIVITY: ACPD is investigating a bomb threat at Marymount University. Campus has been evacuated and police are on scene investigating. Investigation is ongoing. Avoid the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 703-
  
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• April Snow: Up to 2" expected in some parts of central Ohio by Monday morning

  01-04-2018 19:17
  
  We’re talking snow in central Ohio tonight and it’s no April Fool’s joke!Thanks to last night’s frontal passage, we are dealing with a chilly Easter Sunday.Later tonight, another fast-moving system will be moving into central Ohio, bringing rain and yes, snow! Luckily for us, we will be staying dry through the daylight hours today and we’ll mainly see clouds increase across the region to start things off this evening.After sunset, a fast-moving system will bring a w
  
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• Technology reduces doctor visits for low-risk pregnancies

  01-04-2018 17:16
  
  ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is giving low-risk pregnant women the option of fewer checkups by providing equipment that allows them to monitor their blood pressure, fetal heart rate and other medical conditions at home.Women involved in the OB Nest program have eight clinic visits, Minnesota Public Radio reported. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the standard pregnancy visit schedule entails more than a dozen appointments.Women enrolled in the
  
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• Monthly Weather Outlook | April

  01-04-2018 17:14
  
  The month of March was certainly an odd one.After a warm & soggy February (Top 10 warmest/wettest February on record), there was growing confidence in the weather models that March would be cooler than average for the first few weeks, with a rebound in warmer, more spring-like conditions during the latter half of the month. Media Folder: Media Root
  This colder than average air that struck the region was not only here for the first few weeks but ended up dragging into the latter half of
  
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• South Side crash claims a life

  01-04-2018 16:32
  Darnell Scott became Columbus' 21st traffic fatality of the year, Columbus police reported, when he was driving a 2007 Pontiac G6 west on Refugee Road at Refugee Park at 11:53 p.m. Saturday.
  
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• Man wounded after police say he fired at Kentucky officer

  01-04-2018 14:17
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man was shot and wounded after police say he fired a revolver at an officer during an early-morning incident in Louisville, Kentucky.Louisville police said 20-year-old Elijah Eubanks was in stable condition Saturday at the University of Louisville Hospital. Neither officer was injured.It happened around 1 a.m. Saturday at an apartment complex. Louisville Metro Police body camera footage, released Saturday, shows the officers talking to several people in a car. As the of
  
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• Columbus felt death of Martin Luther King

  01-04-2018 14:17
  Some 7,000 people piled into the coliseum on the Ohio State Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 7, 1968, for a memorial service meant to both honor the life and mourn the loss of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. But it was a different time then, and the documenting of history was different.
  
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• Police search for suspect in Grandview home burglary

  01-04-2018 13:55
  
  GRANDVIEW - Grandview Police are searching for a home burglary suspect.The burglary happened on Tuesday, March 20 just after 1:00 a.m.The suspect pried open a rear window in the home and took several electronic devices, according to police.The suspect then went upstairs and opened the door to the master bedroom where the victims woke up as he was standing in their doorway.One of the victims chased the suspect, but the suspect was able to run out the back door and into a silver 4-door vehicle tha
  
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• Man killed in Refugee Road car crash

  01-04-2018 13:23
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Division of Police is investigating a deadly car crash in south Columbus.Police told 10TV the crash happened Saturday just before midnight.Darnell Scott was driving a 2007 Pontiac westbound on Refugee Road at Refugee Park when the vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a tree.According to police, Scott was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, Darryl Garrett, was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition.This is the 21st traffic-related
  
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• 5 Gaming Easter Eggs to Celebrate the Weekend

  01-04-2018 13:00
  In the spirit of the holiday (or Ready Player One — take your pick) I’ve gotten together a list of some of my personal favorite Easter Eggs in gaming. For those unfamiliar with the term in Gaming, an Easter Egg is typically a nice little surprise that developers like to hide for players to find. From […]
  
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• 1 person critical in east Columbus shooting

  01-04-2018 13:00
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Division of Police is investigating a shooting on the east side of Columbus.Police say the shooting happened just before 4 a.m. Sunday in the 2800 block of Liberty Bell Lane.The victim was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition, according to police.Authorities told 10TV they believe they know the suspect involved in this shooting incident.This is a developing story stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Trump Hotels to Manage New 22-Story Convention Center Expansion

  01-04-2018 12:05
  In March, representatives with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority announced plans for a 22-story 470-room hotel expansion at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and today additional details were unveiled about hotel operations. Trump International Hotels will be the management company for the new building, which will also receive naming rights from the company. A […]
  
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• Guy Fieri To Be Honored With Freeway Designation

  01-04-2018 12:05
  A seven-mile section of Ohio State Route 315 is being renamed for restaurateur, author, and Food Network chef and television show host Guy Fieri. The Guy Fieri Freeway will run from approximately mile marker 5 at the Ackerman Road exit, through the SR 315/I-270 interchange near mile marker 12. The remainder of the freeway south […]
  
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• April Fools Day: Trump Hotels to Manage New 22-Story Convention Center Expansion

  01-04-2018 12:05
  In March, representatives with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority announced plans for a 22-story 470-room hotel expansion at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and today additional details were unveiled about hotel operations. Trump International Hotels will be the management company for the new building, which will also receive naming rights from the company. A […]
  
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• April Fools Day: Guy Fieri To Be Honored With Freeway Designation

  01-04-2018 12:05
  A seven-mile section of Ohio State Route 315 is being renamed for restaurateur, author, and Food Network chef and television show host Guy Fieri. The Guy Fieri Freeway will run from approximately mile marker 5 at the Ackerman Road exit, through the SR 315/I-270 interchange near mile marker 12. The remainder of the freeway south […]
  
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• Stepping up public release of drug data online could help Ohioans

  01-04-2018 12:02
  The most dangerous time for Columbus heroin addicts is not a typical party time: 6 p.m. on Thursdays. For those in Cincinnati, it's 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, and in Akron, 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.
  
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• Mayor Ginther Announces New Citywide Yoga Initiative

  01-04-2018 12:00
  In a surprising announcement this week, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther unveiled a new initiative to take advantage of the recent “yoga craze” going on in the city. Dressed in full yoga gear — complete with stretchy pants and sweatband — Ginther announced the implementation of “yoga zoning areas” or “yoning areas” where commercial space will […]
  
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• Late Night Slice Announces 80,000 Square Foot Pizza Emporium

  01-04-2018 12:00
  Press Release: Mikey’s Late Night Slice is moving up and in a big way. The Columbus-based restaurant concept has signed a 50 year lease to take over the capital city’s largest available retail space; the recently-vacated, two-story Dicks Sporting Goods at Easton Market, just west of Easton Towne Center. At a staggering 80,000 square feet, […]
  
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• Dewine and Taylor to Debate in WWE Cage Match

  01-04-2018 12:00
  After months of attempting to debate, gubernatorial hopeful Mary Taylor will finally get her wish. Taylor’s campaign announced that the current lieutenant governor will debate her opponent for the Republican nomination for governor, Ohio attorney general Mike DeWine, this week. However, given the recent nasty rhetoric in their race, the campaign announced that the debate […]
  
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• COTA Adds New “Taproom” Buses to Encourage Millennial Use

  01-04-2018 12:00
  In a move to attract more Columbus millennials onto local buses, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has announced a new initiative combining the work of several local microbreweries with its own mass transit services. The new modes of transportation will be called “taproom buses” and will be equipped with kegs and taps of delicious […]
  
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• Basic Bros Brewery Comes to Short North this Summer

  01-04-2018 12:00
  Just in time for our nation’s birthday, Columbus gains a new place to celebrate. Basic Bros Brewery and Tap Room will open their doors this summer in the former Deepwood space. A spokesman for the brewery says that founding brothers Chad and Xander Smith have been helping their father create his own basement brew for […]
  
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• April Fools Day: Mayor Ginther Announces New Citywide Yoga Initiative

  01-04-2018 12:00
  In a surprising announcement this week, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther unveiled a new initiative to take advantage of the recent “yoga craze” going on in the city. Dressed in full yoga gear — complete with stretchy pants and sweatband — Ginther announced the implementation of “yoga zoning areas” or “yoning areas” where commercial space will […]
  
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• April Fools Day: Late Night Slice Announces 80,000 Square Foot Pizza Emporium

  01-04-2018 12:00
  Press Release: Mikey’s Late Night Slice is moving up and in a big way. The Columbus-based restaurant concept has signed a 50 year lease to take over the capital city’s largest available retail space; the recently-vacated, two-story Dicks Sporting Goods at Easton Market, just west of Easton Towne Center. At a staggering 80,000 square feet, […]
  
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• April Fools Day: Dewine and Taylor to Debate in WWE Cage Match

  01-04-2018 12:00
  After months of attempting to debate, gubernatorial hopeful Mary Taylor will finally get her wish. Taylor’s campaign announced that the current lieutenant governor will debate her opponent for the Republican nomination for governor, Ohio attorney general Mike DeWine, this week. However, given the recent nasty rhetoric in their race, the campaign announced that the debate […]
  
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• April Fools Day: COTA Adds New “Taproom” Buses to Encourage Millennial Use

  01-04-2018 12:00
  In a move to attract more Columbus millennials onto local buses, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has announced a new initiative combining the work of several local microbreweries with its own mass transit services. The new modes of transportation will be called “taproom buses” and will be equipped with kegs and taps of delicious […]
  
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• April Fools Day: Basic Bros Brewery Comes to Short North this Summer

  01-04-2018 12:00
  Just in time for our nation’s birthday, Columbus gains a new place to celebrate. Basic Bros Brewery and Tap Room will open their doors this summer in the former Deepwood space. A spokesman for the brewery says that founding brothers Chad and Xander Smith have been helping their father create his own basement brew for […]
  
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• April Fools Day: Anthony Precourt to Erect Statue of Himself Next to Lamar Hunt’s

  01-04-2018 12:00
  In a gesture to show solidarity to the soccer club he owns and the city it’s still in, controversial Columbus Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt announced he will build a statue of himself on the property of Mapfre Stadium next to the statue of the Crew’s famed first owner, Lamar Hunt. Lamar Hunt, a sports […]
  
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• Anthony Precourt to Erect Statue of Himself Next to Lamar Hunt’s

  01-04-2018 12:00
  In a gesture to show solidarity to the soccer club he owns and the city it’s still in, controversial Columbus Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt announced he will build a statue of himself on the property of Mapfre Stadium next to the statue of the Crew’s famed first owner, Lamar Hunt. Lamar Hunt, a sports […]
  
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• Forecast: Chilly Easter Sunday

  01-04-2018 11:53
  Today: Becoming mostly sunny.Chilly.High 47. Winds: NW 7-10 mph
  Tonight: Wintry mix, then snow, light accumulations. Colder.Low 31. Winds: N 4-9 mph.
  Tomorrow: Mix of sun and clouds.Chilly. High 48.SE 5-10 mph.
  Tuesday: Showers likely, few thunderstorms later. Breezy & mild. High 67Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: Building high pressure will clear out the skies for us on Easter Sunday but it’ll still be chilly out.Clouds will grad
  
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• Bill for future Lucas County jail already close to $1 million

  01-04-2018 09:47
  Lucas County Commissioners listen during a news conference at One Government Center about the feasibility of a downtown site for a new Lucas County jail. Dan Warner in his neighborhood Friday, March 30, 2018, in North Toledo.
  
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• Columbus Quest basketball team receive rings 20 years later

  01-04-2018 05:35
  COLUMBUS - While fans prepare to watch the championship game in the Women’s Final Four, a team that left an impression on central Ohio was honored.For two years the Columbus Quest women’s basketball team called the capital city home.The team was top-ranked in the American Basketball league or ABL, winning the league championship in both the 1996-1997 and the 1997-1998 seasons.“We loved the fact that we could influence the younger generations,” Former Quest player Andrea L
  
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• Ohio Treatment Center Owner Target Of Medicaid Fraud Probe

  01-04-2018 05:28
  A man viewed as a local superhero with a matching car collection and a penchant for completing daring feats for charity is under investigation for his alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme at his two Ohio substance abuse treatment centers.
  
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• Buckeye Valley students taking bullying into their own hands

  01-04-2018 05:16
  Sometimes all it takes is having the courage to stand up, and speak out.Alex Papageorgiou, a student at Buckeye Valley West Elementary School, is using his voice to put an end to bullying."I had experience of being bullied and no one likes that experience," Papageorgiou said. "I am trying to stand up, speak up and be a friend to other people.”He said now is the time to do something about it. After talking with friends on the school bus, he put words into action and started an anti-bullying
  
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• Villanova makes it to National Championship game, taking down Kansas, 95-79

  01-04-2018 04:45
  
  SAN ANTONIO -- Villanova has made it to the National Championship game, taking down Kansas, 95-79. 'Nova will face Michigan, a 69-57 winner over Cinderella story Loyola-Chicago earlier in the evening. The Championship game begins a little after 9 p.m. Monday.
  
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• Braking Point Recovery Center owner target of Medicaid fraud probe

  01-04-2018 03:43
  
  CLEVELAND — A man viewed as a local superhero with a matching car collection and a penchant for completing daring feats for charity is under investigation for his alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme at his two Ohio substance abuse treatment centers.A forfeiture complaint filed last week by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Cleveland seeks to keep around $3.5 million in assets from 38-year-old Ryan Sheridan, whose Braking Point Recovery Services operated centers
  
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• Wagner, Michigan end Loyola's run 69-57 in Final Four

  01-04-2018 02:09
  
  SAN ANTONIO — Staring down a 10-point deficit against an underdog that seemed nothing short of blessed during the madness of March, Moe Wagner and Michigan clamped down on Loyola-Chicago and ended one of the most memorable NCAA Tournament runs ever.Wagner, Charles Matthews and the Wolverines erased a 10-point second-half deficit and Michigan beat the Ramblers 69-57 Saturday night in the Final Four.The third-seeded Wolverines (33-7) will take a 14-game winning streak into their first nation
  
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• NCAA Latest: Michigan beats Loyola-Chicago in Final Four

  01-04-2018 02:09
  
  SAN ANTONIO — The Latest on the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (all times local):7:15 p.m.Michigan is moving on to the national championship game for the first time since 2013 after ending Loyola-Chicago's incredible run in the NCAA Tournament.Moe Wagner had 24 points and 15 rebounds for the Wolverines, who overcame a 10-point deficit early in the second half to beat Loyola 69-57. Charles Matthews added 17 points.The Ramblers, the No. 11 seed in the South Region, were in their first Fin
  
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• Hundreds rally for unarmed man shot dead by police

  01-04-2018 01:37
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The family of Stephon Clark joined hundreds at a rally Saturday, urging California's capital city not to let his memory or calls for police reform fade nearly two weeks after the 22-year-old unarmed black man was killed by Sacramento officers.Clark's fiance, Salena Manni, stood on stage with his two young sons, grandmother and uncle for the gathering organized by Sacramento native and former NBA player Matt Barnes, who pledged to create a scholarship fund for the child
  
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• Crew SC Suffers First Loss of the Season to Vancouver

  01-04-2018 01:21
  Two-time Columbus Crew SC “reject”, Kei Kamara returned to MAPFRE Stadium on Saturday night to score the winning goal, and hand Crew SC their first loss of the year, as Vancouver ended the early afternoon contest with a 2-1 victory. A lackluster first half ended with Crew SC in the lead as Gyasi Zardes continued […]
  
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• Correction: Midterms-House-Ohio Story

  01-04-2018 01:09
  In a story March 30 about Ohio's 12th district, The Associated Press reported erroneously an aspect of the district's geography.
  
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