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• Mourners pack funeral for 8 of 20 killed in NY limo crash

  13-10-2018 23:58
  
  AMSTERDAM, N.Y. — Mourners at a funeral for four sisters and their family members killed in a New York limousine crash were assured Saturday that their loved ones can still see their tears and feel their heartache.On a damp, chilly day, hundreds of people packed the pews of an old brick church in Amsterdam at the service for eight of the 20 people killed last Saturday when the limousine they hired for a 30th birthday celebration crashed. The stretch limo barreled down a hill past a stop si
  
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• Man gets probation for death of infant daughter in hot car

  13-10-2018 23:21
  
  MEDINA — An Ohio man has received two years' probation for the death of his 6-month-old daughter who was left in a car for more than two hours on a nearly 90-degree day in July.The Medina Gazette reports 22-year-old Christopher Stewart, of Lodi, apologized to his wife and family for failing his responsibilities as a father during a hearing Friday in northeast Ohio's Medina County. Stewart pleaded guilty to felony child endangering before sentencing.Medina County Prosecutor S. Forrest Thomp
  
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• Skywatch: If you lose your bearings use a famous asterism to help you find your way

  13-10-2018 23:04
  
  The planets of Mars and Saturn will meet the moon early this week. From Sunday to Wednesday evenings the three will be in the south to southwestern sky; Mars and Saturn will shine brightly joined. Above is how they’ll look on Monday evening. And if you have a strong enough telescope you can look for Pluto which will be between the two brighter planets.The moon will reach First Quarter on Tuesday at 2:02 p.m. Look for the half-moon that evening.If you’re out in the evenings and you lo
  
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• Police: Florida man hid heroin in 5-year-old's shirt

  13-10-2018 22:41
  
  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man hid packets of heroin and other drugs inside his 5-year-old's shirt while police were executing a search warrant.West Palm Beach Police say they entered Frederick James' apartment on Friday. They say James grabbed the child and carried him against his chest as a shield.The Palm Beach Post reports James released the child without incident but police later found heroin and fentanyl packets hidden on the boy. The child was decontaminated i
  
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• "He's giving CPR to a squirrel" Officers witness remarkable rescue

  13-10-2018 21:59
  
  BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Just outside Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park police officers Jeremy Halek and Tony Weeks were driving around town recently when they came across something remarkable."We just saw a car kind of pulled over. You could tell something was going on and then as we got closer, you could see that he was giving chest compressions," Tony said.When the officers got out, they found 19-year-old Chris Felix, who cleans cars at the local Subaru dealership, attempting to revive a little
  
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• No. 3 Ohio State holds off persistent Minnesota 30-14

  13-10-2018 21:50
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dwayne Haskins threw for 412 yards and three touchdowns as No. 3 Ohio State held off persistent Minnesota to win 30-14 Saturday in a game where little went well for the Buckeyes beyond their passing game.The Buckeyes (7-0, 4-0) needed a pair of Blake Haubiel second-half field goals and a late TD pass from Haskins to K.J. Hill to put away the Gophers (3-3, 0-3).Hill also made the play of the game with a turn-around, one-hand grab that he turned into a touchdown in the
  
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• Ohio State School for the Blind marching band performs script Ohio, in braille

  13-10-2018 21:27
  
  The Ohio State School for the Blind put on a special performance that would make The Best Damn Band in the Land proud Saturday.Capital University hosted the OSSB band Saturday during its game against Mount Union, allowing the band to put on a performance at halftime.The band did its version of Script Ohio, but did it in a way only the OSSB could, spelling out O-H-I-O in braille.While TBDBITL was busy with a halftime performance of its own, this is sure to impress them when they get the chance to
  
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• After rash of injuries, WR Breshad Perriman gets new life with Browns

  13-10-2018 21:06
  
  CLEVELAND — The Browns added a wide receiver before they lost another one.Cleveland signed free agent Breshad Perriman after injuries to Rashard Higgins and Derrick Willies cut into the depth of an already inexperienced group.Perriman, a former first-round draft pick, worked out for Cleveland on Saturday, a day after Willies broke his collarbone during practice. The Browns placed Willies on injured reserve, but there is hope he might be able to play again later this season.An undrafted roo
  
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• Ohio teen who killed 94-year-old neighbor sentenced to life, no parole

  13-10-2018 19:37
  
  WARREN, Ohio — An Ohio teenager who beat a 94-year-old neighbor to death with a flashlight when he was 15 has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole.Nineteen-year-old Jacob LaRosa apologized and begged for a second chance before a judge in northeast Ohio's Trumbull County sentenced him Friday for the slaying, attempted rape, and robbery of Marie Belcastro in March 2015. His attorneys objected to the sentence and said they planned to appeal.LaRosa pleaded no contest to a
  
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• Own one of Neil Armstrong’s flight suits. Starting bid: $10,000

  13-10-2018 19:22
  
  You could soon own an iconic piece of space exploration history. To help mark the moon landing's 50th anniversary next year, Neil Armstrong's family is auctioning off items from the late astronaut's personal collection of memorabilia at the beginning of November.The 3,000-item auction includes one of Armstrong's Project Gemini flight suits and a gold pin he wore on his first voyage into space.Also up for bidding are items that accompanied Armstrong on the Apollo 11 mission including a centennial
  
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• How to check what Facebook hackers accessed in your account

  13-10-2018 17:35
  
  NEW YORK — Could hackers have been able to see the last person you cyberstalked or that party photo you were tagged in? According to Facebook, the unfortunate answer is "yes."On Friday, the social network said fewer users were affected in a security breach it disclosed two weeks ago than originally estimated — nearly 30 million, down from 50 million. In the additional good news, the company said hackers weren't able to access more sensitive information like your password or financial
  
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• No winning Mega Millions ticket, jackpot now $654 million

  13-10-2018 16:42
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No winning lottery ticket was sold for the Mega Millions drawing Friday night, meaning the jackpot climbs to $654 million.Mega Millions officials say no tickets matched all six numbers to claim the estimated $548 million grand prize. The numbers were 4, 24, 46, 61, 70 and Mega Ball 7.The next drawing will be Tuesday. The estimated jackpot for that drawing would be the fourth largest lottery prize in U.S. history.The jackpot has been growing since July, when a group
  
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• Official: Searchers find body in hurricane-stricken town

  13-10-2018 15:57
  
  MEXICO BEACH, Fla. — Search and rescue teams have found a body in the Florida Panhandle town nearly wiped out by Hurricane Michael, and authorities said there is little doubt the death toll will rise further.The tally of lives lost across the South stood at 14, including the victim found in the rubble of Mexico Beach.Miami Fire Chief Joseph Zahralban, leader of a search-and-rescue unit that entered the devastated community, said: "We have one confirmed deceased and are working to determine
  
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• WATCH: Ohio State Marching Band's halftime show is all about dancing

  13-10-2018 15:22
  Dance, Dance, Dance: That's the theme for the Ohio State Marching Band's halftime show during the game against Minnesota.Watch the performance in the video player above.Music:Shut Up and DanceDon't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughFootlooseUptown FunkCan't Stop The Feeling Check out more OSU Marching Band performances
  
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• 1 critical, another injured after two-vehicle crash in north Columbus

  13-10-2018 14:19
  
  COLUMBUS - One person is in critical condition and another person was injured after a two-vehicle crash in north Columbus, according to police. Police said the crash happened around 7:40 Saturday morning at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Strimple Avenue.The southbound lanes of Cleveland Avenue are currently closed.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com on this developing story.
  
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• Congress heads toward postelection fight over border wall

  13-10-2018 13:09
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is heading toward a postelection showdown over President Donald Trump's wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, as GOP leaders signal they're willing to engage in hardball tactics that could spark a partial government shutdown and the president revs up midterm crowds for the wall, a centerpiece of his 2016 campaign and a top White House priority.President Trump is promising voters at rallies across the country that Republicans will bring tougher border security in cam
  
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• Melania Trump says "I really don't care" jacket was for the media

  13-10-2018 12:22
  
  Melania Trump said the "I REALLY DON'T CARE, DO U?" jacket she wore in June on a plane to a Texas detention center housing immigrant children separated from their parents was a message for the media. The first lady made the comment during an interview with Tom Llamas on "20/20" that aired on Friday night.Melania Trump said it's "obvious" the jacket's message was not for the children she visited. She visited a detention center along the U.S.-Mexico border during heightened tensions of President T
  
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• Car crash leaves 1 dead, another injured in Knox County

  13-10-2018 07:19
  
  The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Township Road 389 in Morris Township on Friday.At approximately 8:10 p.m., Scott A. Curnutte, 21, was driving eastbound on Township Road 389 when he lost control on the wet roadway and crashed into a tree off the left side of the road. Curnutte was pronounced dead at the scene.A passenger in the car was transported to Knox Community Hospital with minor injuries.Alcohol and drugs are not suspected factors in
  
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• Buckeyes seeking more from ground game vs Minnesota

  13-10-2018 03:39
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. has been lighting up the scoreboard with touchdown passes. Next up is Minnesota, and the No. 3 Buckeyes will try to get their running game back on track.Star tailbacks J.K. Dobbins and Mike Weber combined for just 3.2 yards per carry in the last two games. The focus will involve more push from the offensive line when the Buckeyes host the Gophers on Saturday.Short-yardage situations have triggered some stress on the Ohio State
  
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• Fans celebrate the news of possible new Columbus Crew ownership

  13-10-2018 02:28
  
  Inside Holy Moses off West 5th Avenue in Columbus, a yearlong protest came to an end, Friday.Ethan McKinley's chin hasn't seen sunlight for 360 days. It was Oct. 16, 2017, when it was announced the Crew was leaving Columbus.Friday, though. Friday was the day for change."To shave it because we saved the crew," he said.It was a hairy hope that the crew would be saved."It was, like, a playoff beard for saving the Crew," he said.A crowd of people gathered around him as he sat in a barber's chair, dr
  
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