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• On the House: Central Ohio apartments also in remodeling boom

  06-05-2018 23:47
  Apartments are also getting facelifts, as owners cater to a rise in tenants who expect more in their rentals and are willing to pay for it. "Well-located, worthy properties are certainly being renovated in the Columbus market," said Dirk Greene, senior vice president of acquisitions for the Columbus real-estate company the Schottenstein Property Group.
  
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• One injured after semi-truck overturns near downtown Columbus

  06-05-2018 22:38
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One person was taken to the hospital after a semi-truck overturned on I-670 Sunday afternoon.Police said emergency responders were called to the westbound lanes of I-670 near Neil Avenue around 3 p.m.A truck carrying mulch or dirt was on its side and the cargo was spilled all over the highway.The left westbound lanes are blocked as well as a left lane on the eastbound side.The person hospitalized was taken to Grant Medical Center in stable condition, according to police.
  
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• CIA nominee offered to withdraw over interrogation program

  06-05-2018 22:06
  
  WASHINGTON — Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, offered to withdraw her nomination, two senior administration officials said Sunday, amid concerns that a debate over a harsh interrogation program would tarnish her reputation and that of the CIA.White House aides on Friday sought out additional details about Haspel's involvement in the CIA's now-defunct program of detaining and brutally interrogating terror suspects after 9/11 as they prep
  
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• Lava flowing from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano destroys 9 homes

  06-05-2018 21:50
  
  PAHOA, Hawaii — The number of homes destroyed by lava shooting out of openings in the ground created by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano climbed to nine Sunday as some of the more than 1,700 people who evacuated prepared for the possibility they may not return for quite some time."I have no idea how soon we can get back," said Todd Corrigan, who left his home in Leilani Estates with his wife on Friday as lava burst through the ground three or four blocks from their home. They spent the night on th
  
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• Kilauea volcano claims more than two dozen homes in Hawaii

  06-05-2018 21:50
  PAHOA, Hawaii — Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has destroyed 26 homes since it began spewing lava hundreds of feet into the air last week, and residents who evacuated don't know how long they might be displaced.The decimated homes were in the Leilani Estates subdivision, where molten rock, toxic gas and steam have been bursting through openings in the ground created by the volcano. Another four unspecified structures were covered by lava, officials said in revised figures issued Sunday.Some of t
  
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• Hawaii volcano destroys dozens of homes, forces evacuations

  06-05-2018 21:50
  
  PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii's Kilauea volcano destroyed 26 homes and spewed lava hundreds of feet into the air, leaving evacuated residents unsure how long they might be displaced.In revised figures Sunday, Hawaii County officials said another four unspecified structures were covered by lava.Hawaii officials said the decimated homes were in the Leilani Estates subdivision, where molten rock, toxic gas and steam have been bursting through openings in the ground created by the volcano.Some o
  
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• Hawaii volcano destroys 9 homes, spews lava 200 feet upward

  06-05-2018 21:50
  
  PAHOA, Hawaii — The number of homes destroyed by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano climbed to nine Sunday as scientists reported lava spewing more than 200 feet into the air, and some of the more than 1,700 people who evacuated prepared for the possibility they may not return for quite some time.Hawaii officials said the decimated homes were in the Leilani Estates subdivision, where molten rock, toxic gas and steam have been bursting through openings in the ground created by the Kilauea volcano. Gl
  
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• Hawaii volcano destroys 21 homes, spews lava 200 feet upward

  06-05-2018 21:50
  
  PAHOA, Hawaii — The number of homes destroyed by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano jumped to 21 Sunday as scientists reported lava spewing more than 200 feet into the air.Some of the more than 1,700 people who evacuated prepared for the possibility they may not return for quite some time.Hawaii officials said the decimated homes were in the Leilani Estates subdivision, where molten rock, toxic gas and steam have been bursting through openings in the ground created by the volcano. Officials updated
  
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• Forecast: Showers and storms possible tonight

  06-05-2018 21:29
  This Afternoon: A line of showers and storms arrives in the late afternoon and early evening.
  Tonight: Showers and storms taper off, cooler and mostly cloudy.Low 51.Winds: N 5-10 mph.
  Tomorrow: Clouds decrease through the day, cooler and below average.High 66.Winds: NNE 5-10 mph.
  Tuesday: Sunshine returns, a nice and pleasant day!High 73.Winds: NE 3-6 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: A line of showers and storms will move through the ar
  
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• Man's death in Olde Towne East home under investigation as homicide

  06-05-2018 19:17
  Columbus police are investigating the possible homicide of a 30-year-old man found dead in an Olde Towne East residence early Sunday. Officers were called to a home on East Mound Street shortly after 1 a.m. after a man was found not breathing, according to a police report.
  
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• Police searching for man who stole Ohio State merchandise

  06-05-2018 19:09
  
  COLUMBUS -- Columbus Police are searching for a man who stole Ohio State University merchandise at a Macy's.It happened April 11 just after 8:30 p.m. at Tuttle Mall Crossing Boulevard, according to the Columbus Division of Police.Police said the thief stole 26 Nike Ohio State University pullovers. The value of the merchandise stolen is more than $2200.Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to contact Detective Beard with the Columbus Police Department's Burglary Unit at 614-645-2091 or
  
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• Ohio State's spring 2018 class tops 11,900, setting record

  06-05-2018 18:56
  
  COLUMBUS — Ohio State University's spring class has broken another record.The university says it will award 11,907 degrees during spring commencement Sunday, setting a record for the fourth consecutive year. The event is being held in Ohio Stadium at noon.Sue Desmond-Hellmann, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is delivering the commencement address to the 2018 graduating class. She tells The Columbus Dispatch that new graduates "know more about the world and feel more connect
  
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• 'Avengers: Infinity War' scores second best weekend 2 ever

  06-05-2018 18:46
  
  LOS ANGELES — In its second weekend in theaters, "Avengers: Infinity War" continues to dominate in North America.The Walt Disney Co. says Sunday that the superhero film will gross an estimated $112.5 million over the weekend, becoming the second-highest grossing film in weekend two behind "Star Wars: The Force Awakens'" $149.2 million.Globally, "Avengers: Infinity War" has now grossed over $1.2 billion and become the first film ever to cross the $1 billion mark in 11 days of release, and i
  
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• Police investigating after man found dead in east Columbus

  06-05-2018 15:27
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Division of Police is investigating after a man was found dead in east Columbus.Police were called just after 1 a.m. Sunday to a home in the 1100 block of East Mound Street.When they arrived they found 30-year-old Daniel L. Brought Jr. not breathing. He was pronounced dead shortly later by medics.Investigators believe Brought Jr. was in an altercation with his roommate earlier that evening. At this point, it has not been confirmed if that altercation led to his dea
  
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• Tour New Apartments in Columbus on the Urban Living Tour!

  06-05-2018 15:10
  It’s no secret that Downtown Columbus is constantly getting new and updated buildings. A quick drive through Downtown and there is no shortage of cranes and construction workers. For the fifth year, Columbus Underground is bringing back the Urban Living Tour, so you can get a glimpse of what is going on on the inside. There is something for everyone, whether […]
  
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• One injured after shooting in south Columbus

  06-05-2018 14:54
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One person is injured after a shooting in south Columbus, according to police.It happened around 8:25 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Reeb Avenue and South High Street.Police told 10TV, the victim walked up to a home and said they were shot. The victim was taken to a local hospital in non-life threatening condition.There was no suspect information available.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story.
  
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• Theodore Decker: Wrongful-death lawsuit against Columbus police weighed facts, not public opinion

  06-05-2018 14:42
  A few weeks before Columbus police shot and killed Henry Green on June 6, 2016, sparking protest marches and calls for accountability, a local lawyer filed a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. District Court in connection with a police shooting that had occurred two years earlier. By the end of 2016, attorney Sean L. Walton would become the face of a community's unrest as he challenged the official police narratives put forth in the killing of Green and the Sept.
  
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• Wisconsin man breaks record by eating 30,000 Big Mac's

  06-05-2018 14:13
  
  FOND DU LAC, Wis -- A Wisconsin man has found his life calling in the form of food.CBS 58 reported on Friday, Donald Gorske broke the world record for eating the most Big Mac's by anyone, which was 30,000.Gorske didn't eat those burgers all at once, it took him more than 40 years to reach the foodie milestone. He said he has eaten at least two burgers a day since 1972 and has been able to keep track of it all with receipts, wrappers, and bags.
  
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• Bombing at mosque in Afghanistan kills 14, wounds 33

  06-05-2018 13:59
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan — A bomb blast inside a mosque in eastern Afghanistan that was being used as a voter registration center killed at least 14 people and wounded 33, officials said.Habib Shah Ansari, the provincial head of public health, confirmed the toll from the attack, which took place in the city of Khost, the capital of the province of the same name.No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but both the Taliban and a local Islamic State affiliate reject democratic ele
  
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• Bombing at mosque in Afghanistan kills 12, wounds 33

  06-05-2018 13:59
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan — A bomb blast inside a mosque in eastern Afghanistan that was being used as a voter registration center killed at least 12 people and wounded 33, officials said.Habib Shah Ansari, the provincial head of public health, confirmed the toll from the attack, which took place in the city of Khost, the capital of the province of the same name.No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but both the Taliban and a local Islamic State affiliate reject democratic ele
  
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• Stormy Daniels appears on "Saturday Night Live"

  06-05-2018 13:25
  
  Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, made an appearance Saturday on "Saturday Night Live," delivering the iconic "Live from New York, it's Saturday night!" Daniels told Alec Baldwin, who was doing an impersonation of President Trump, "I know you don't believe in climate change, but a storm's-a-comin baby."When Baldwin's Mr. Trump asked her "what do you need for this to all go away," Daniels answered "a resignation.""Call up Stormy Daniels and fix this once an
  
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• Police search for suspect in east Columbus homicide

  06-05-2018 12:25
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Police are searching for a suspect in an east Columbus homicide.On May 8, 2014, just before 11 p.m., Keith Marsh was smoking outside an apartment in the 200 block of Mayfair Boulevard. Investigators said shortly afterward a suspect approached Marsh and shot him.He was able to make it back inside the apartment despite his injuries, but collapsed on the kitchen floor, according to police.When medics arrived on the scene, he was pronounced dead. If you have any information, call 6
  
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• Forecast: Rain lingers SE; Showers, storms later today

  06-05-2018 11:40
  Today: Partly to mostly cloudy.Chance rain, storms pm.High 76. Winds: NW 5-10
  Tonight: Chance storms early. Partly cloudy & cool.Low 52.Winds N 5-10
  Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with some lingering showers.High 65.
  Tuesday: Mostly sunny & warmer.High 73.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live Radar Weather Discussion: Cool, cloudy and mainly dry to kick off your Sunday here in central Ohio. A disturbance to our southeast, however, will keep some spotty rain in parts of
  
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• He called glass: LeBron's bank at buzzer downs Raptors

  06-05-2018 05:54
  
  CLEVELAND — LeBron James banked in a running one-hander at the buzzer, giving Cleveland a 105-103 win over Toronto on Saturday night in Game 3 and shoving the Raptors to the edge of their most devastating playoff exit.After the Raptors tied it on rookie OG Anunoby's 3-pointer with eight seconds left, James took the inbounds pass, dribbled the length of the floor and in one motion, dropped his 10-footer in front of Toronto's stunned bench.The Cavs ran and mobbed James and moments later he w
  
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• Ohio University medical students train for disasters with simulated exercise

  06-05-2018 04:42
  DUBLIN -- Dozens of Ohio University medical students are receiving a first-hand lesson on how to handle victims in a mass casualty.More than 45 first- and second-year students from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine took part in a simulation of a building collapse and a school shooting.“These situations are happening more and more frequently,” second-year medical student Maggie Helfrich said.“It is very unfortunate but getting prepared and knowing what to do in those
  
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• Fernandez family makes graduation a true family affair

  06-05-2018 04:20
  BEXLEY -- While many students may feel as though their parents literally chase them across the graduation stage, it was almost true Saturday, as Frank Fernandez was just a step behind his daughter, Frankie, as they both were part of the Capital University graduating class of 2018.Frank received a bachelor of arts in criminology and sociology. His daughter Frankie also got her degree.Frank has worked in law enforcement for 26 years and has been police chief at Capital for the past seven years. He
  
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• Family: College student, an Ohio native, was murdered in Mexico

  06-05-2018 02:48
  
  AMHERST, Mass. — The family of an Amherst College student who was found dead in Mexico is speaking out for the first time, saying he was murdered.A family spokeswoman told the Boston Globe Friday 21-year-old senior Andrew Dorogi was killed while returning from vacation to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico in March.She did not elaborate, citing the ongoing investigation into Dorogi's death. The U.S. State Department has referred questions to Mexican officials. The prosecutors in that country leading
  
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• Sheriff: Train cars, possibly containing ethanol, catch fire in Erie County train yard

  06-05-2018 02:40
  
  BELLEVUE, OH (WTOL) - The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed train cars containing what they believe is ethanol are on fire at the Norfolk-Southern train yard in Bellevue.At least five fire departments were on the scene, according to dispatchers, WTOL reported. There were no evacuations due to the incident.The Ohio Emergency Management Agency responded to the scene in case any chemicals were spilled.It’s unknown if there are any injuries at this time.
  
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• First days at home: William, Kate share Prince Louis photos

  06-05-2018 02:11
  
  LONDON — Two pictures have been released documenting the early days of Britain's newest prince — and one shows Prince Louis being cuddled by three-year-old big sister Princess Charlotte.One of the photos was snapped when Louis was just three days old. He was born April 23 and went home the same day.The two snapshots were released by Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, and were taken by Kate at their home in Kensington Palace. Big brother Prince George, 4, is n
  
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• 16-year Indiana police veteran killed in shootout with homicide suspect

  06-05-2018 01:38
  
  TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- An Indiana police department has identified an officer who was killed in a shootout with a homicide suspect as a 16-year veteran of the force. Rob Pitts was one of four officers who were fired upon when they approached an apartment complex Friday night to confront the suspect, the Terre Haute Police Department said.Chief John Plasse said officers returned fire, wounding the suspect, who then barricaded himself inside until special-response team officers entered a few hours l
  
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• High number of overdoses in Pickaway County has law enforcement concerned

  06-05-2018 01:10
  
  Law enforcement in Pickaway County is concerned that a high number of overdoses have occurred in the last 24 hours.The Circleville Police Department and the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office released posts on social media notifying the community of an unusually high number of narcotic overdoses which have occurred in Circleville and Pickaway counties within the last 24 hours.Law enforcement says it is likely because of possibly extremely potent narcotics.Police say if you witness an overdos
  
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• NHL warns Bruins' Brad Marchand to stop licking opponents

  06-05-2018 01:08
  
  The NHL has told Brad Marchand to stop licking opponents or the Boston Bruins forward will face punishment.Senior vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell spoke to Marchand and Bruins general manager Don Sweeney on Saturday about Marchand's actions against Tampa Bay a night earlier. Marchand licked Lightning forward Ryan Callahan on the face during Game 4 of their second-round series after appearing to do the same to Toronto's Leo Komarov earlier in the playoffs.The league says Marchan
  
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