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• Police: Woman shot during possible robbery in Lewis Center area

  21-10-2018 23:50
  
  COLUMBUS -- Columbus police say a woman was shot out of a possible robbery attempt Sunday afternoon in the Lewis Center area.Police say the woman was taken to Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in stable condition. Police said she was shot in the neck.Two men are in custody at this time. Police said they were originally called for suspicious people in the area. Police have found a gun in the area as well. The shooting happened about 1:45 p.m. on Summerwind Lane.
  
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• Official: 6 shot near Florida stadium, appears gang-related

  21-10-2018 22:32
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— Six people have been wounded, some seriously, in what is being investigated as a possible gang-related shooting blocks from the NFL stadium in Florida where the Jacksonville Jaguars were hosting the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.Ron Lendvay, director of investigations for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, said the shooting erupted near a laundromat at 12:35 p.m. Sunday and that five men and one woman ranging in age from their 20s to the 70s were rushed to the hosp
  
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• Migrant caravan swells to 5,000, resumes advance toward US

  21-10-2018 21:46
  
  CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico — A growing throng of Central American migrants resumed their advance toward the U.S. border in southern Mexico on Sunday, overwhelming Mexican government attempts to stop them at the border.Their numbers swelled to about 5,000 overnight and at first light they set out walking toward the Mexican town of Tapachula, 10 abreast in a line stretching approximately a mile (1.5 kilometers).Several hundred more already had applied for refugee status in Mexico and an estimate
  
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• Growing caravan of migrants pushes deeper into Mexico

  21-10-2018 21:46
  
  TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Thousands of Honduran migrants hoping to reach the U.S. stretched out on rain-soaked sidewalks, benches and public plazas in the southern Mexico city of Tapachula, worn down by another day's march under a blazing sun.Keeping together for strength and safety in numbers, some huddled under a metal roof in the city's main plaza Sunday night. Others lay exhausted in the open air, with only thin sheets of plastic to protect them from ground soggy from an intense evening
  
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• "Halloween" scares up $77.5 million in ticket sales

  21-10-2018 21:24
  
  LOS ANGELES — Forty years after he first appeared in theaters, Michael Myers is still drawing huge audiences for a good scare.Universal Pictures said Sunday that "Halloween" took in an estimated $77.5 million in ticket sales from North American theaters.It captured first place at the box office with the second-highest horror opening of all time, behind last year's "It."It also marked the second highest October opening ever behind "Venom's" $80.3 million launch earlier this month.The studio
  
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• Falling palm tree kills woman in hammock in Florida

  21-10-2018 21:17
  
  TAMPA, Fla.— Florida officials say a woman lying on a hammock was killed after a palm tree fell on her.Hillsborough County Sheriff’s officers say 20-year-old Isabel Melendez was in the hammock on Egmont Key Park on Saturday in the late afternoon.The palm tree crashed on her, and she was taken to a hospital in St. Petersburg, where she later died of her injuries.Officers said her death wasn’t suspicious.
  
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• Ohio State drops to No. 11 in AP Poll after loss to Purdue

  21-10-2018 20:06
  
  Clemson is back at No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll behind top-ranked Alabama, moving up to where it started, after a convincing victory and Ohio State's first loss of the season.The Crimson Tide are a unanimous No.1, with all 61 first-place votes , for the first time this season.The Tigers trailed only Alabama in the preseason rankings, but a couple of close wins in September — combined with seemingly impressive performances by other highly ranked teams — dragged
  
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• Hurricane Willa becomes Category 4 storm off Pacific coast of Mexico

  21-10-2018 19:41
  
  MEXICO CITY — ​A newly formed hurricane rapidly gained strength off Mexico's Pacific coast Sunday and has become a major Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it could make landfall by Tuesday. A hurricane watch was posted for a stretch of shore between San Blas and Mazatlan.In its latest advisory, NHC said Willa was about 230 miles south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes in Mexico and moving north-northwest at 6 mph and is
  
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• 'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Willa aims for Mexico's western coast

  21-10-2018 19:41
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Willa has grown rapidly into an "extremely dangerous" near-Category 5 storm in the eastern Pacific, on a path to smash into Mexico's western coast between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta by Wednesday.The governments of Sinaloa and Nayarit states ordered coastal region schools to close on Monday and began preparing emergency shelters ahead of the onslaught.The U.S. National Hurricane Center said that Willa could "produce life-threatening storm surge, wind and rainf
  
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• 'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Willa aims for Mexico

  21-10-2018 19:41
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Willa has grown rapidly into an "extremely dangerous" near-Category 5 storm in the eastern Pacific, on a path that could smash into Mexico's western coast between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta in the coming days.The U.S. National Hurricane Center said early Monday that Willa could "produce life-threatening storm surge, wind and rainfall over portions of southwestern and west-central Mexico beginning on Tuesday." It predicted that Willa could beco
  
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• Ohio lawmakers push for teen driving permits to last 1 year

  21-10-2018 18:30
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sponsors of an Ohio bill that would increase the amount of time new drivers would be required to hold permits say they want to see it become law by year's end.Reps. Gary Scherer, a Circleville Republican, and Michael Sheehy, an Oregon Democrat, recently promoted the proposal ahead of Teen Driver Safety Week, which began Sunday.Drivers under the age of 18 would be required to hold an instruction permit for one year instead of six months under the plan. Probationary permit h
  
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• We Tried It: Yoga with Sloths at the Columbus Zoo

  21-10-2018 18:12
  “It was a great event, and we are going to do this many times again,” stated Animal Programs Specialist Tiffany Dollins of the Columbus Zoo after the first ever yoga program at the zoo. Recently, guests were treated to a lovely yoga-for-every-body class featuring 3 two-toed sloths, a light breakfast, mimosas, and a chance to […]
  
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• No Powerball winners, jackpot grows to $620 million

  21-10-2018 17:57
  
  Powerball said Sunday there were no winners, bringing the jackpot up to $620 million. The next drawing will be Wednesday.The winning numbers for Powerball's $476.7 million jackpot on Saturday were 16, 54, 57, 62 and 69 and the Powerball was 23.There was no winner in the huge Mega Millions $1 billion jackpot on Friday, pushing Tuesday's drawing to a $1.6 billion jackpot.The jackpot keeps growing because the last Powerball winner was on Aug. 11.Powerball winning numbers16, 54, 57, 62 and 69Powerba
  
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• Dozens hurt in floor collapse at S. Carolina apartment party

  21-10-2018 17:39
  
  ATLANTA — The floor of a clubhouse near Clemson University where a large party was taking place collapsed early Sunday, hurtling dozens of people into the basement, authorities said.About 30 people were taken to local hospitals after the center portion of the floor at the clubhouse in South Carolina caved in during a private party. Clemson City Police said no one was trapped and none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.Video posted on social media shows a large portion of a flo
  
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• David Bell hired as Cincinnati Reds manager

  21-10-2018 17:16
  
  CINCINNATI — David Bell has been hired as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, tasked with helping turn around a team that skidded to a 67-95 record and last-place finish in the NL Central.The Reds said Sunday he has been given a three-year contract that includes a team option for 2022. The 46-year-old Cincinnati native is to be introduced at a news conference Monday.The Reds fired Bryan Price after a 3-15 start, and Jim Riggleman was interim manager for the rest of the season.Bell was a minor
  
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• The Columbus Metropolitan Club: Ohio Congressional District 15 Debate

  21-10-2018 16:45 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Fight breaks out in LeBron's home Lakers debut

  21-10-2018 14:59
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once the fists started flying late in the fourth quarter, LeBron James' home debut with the Los Angeles Lakers was relegated to the undercard.A wild multiplayer fight that included the normally mild-mannered Chris Paul and Brandon Ingram stole part of the spotlight shining on LeBron's official landing on the West Coast.The Houston Rockets stole the rest with a gritty victory.James scored 24 points, but Paul, Ingram and Rajon Rondo all were ejected after trading blows lat
  
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• Trump says US will pull out of intermediate range nuke pact

  21-10-2018 13:17
  
  ELKO, Nevada (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will exit a landmark arms control agreement the United States signed with the former Soviet Union. He says Russia is violating the pact and it's preventing the U.S. from developing new weapons.The 1987 pact, which helps protect the security of the U.S. and its allies in Europe and the Far East, prohibits the United States and Russia from possessing, producing or test-flying a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 300 to 3,400 mile
  
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• Moscow says US treaty pullout would be 'very dangerous step'

  21-10-2018 13:17
  
  ELKO, Nevada (AP) — President Donald Trump says his intention to scrap a landmark arms control agreement Russia follows years of violations by Moscow in developing prohibited weapons, and "we're not going to be the only one to adhere to it." The Kremlin said the pullout "would be a very dangerous step."The 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty helps protect the security of the U.S. and its allies in Europe and the Far East. It bars the United States and Russia from possessing, prod
  
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• Police searching for man who stole bike worth $1,000

  21-10-2018 12:53
  COLUMBUS-- Police are searching for a man who stole a bicycle from a residence on W. Moler Street on Friday, Sept. 28.The suspect entered the front porch of the residence, cut the lock and stole the Biria brand bicycle.The bicycle is valued at $1,000.Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477)
  
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• No. 2 Ohio State stumbles at Purdue, gets beat 49-20

  21-10-2018 05:55
  Ohio State lost its first game of the season and its 12-game winning streak snapped as they fall against Purdue 49-20.Quarterback Dwayne Haskins finished 49 of 73, shattering the single-game school records in both categories, and had 470 yards and two touchdowns and one interception.The Buckeyes (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) faced their largest halftime deficit of the season, 14-3, before giving up four scoring plays of more than 40 yards in the fourth quarter.After closing to 14-6 early in the third quart
  
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• Woman dies after early-morning crash in northeast Columbus

  21-10-2018 05:51
  
  COLUMBUS -- A woman who went to the hospital in non-life-threatening condition after a crash early Saturday morning died as a result of her injuries, according to police.Columbus police said Patricia Wilburn, 29, was involved in a single-vehicle crash at about 3:34 a.m. Saturday. Police say she was northbound on Cleveland Avenue when she went off the roadway and hit a utility pole north of Bretton Woods Drive.Wilburn was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 5:38
  
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• Son of murder victim urges central Ohio families to seek help for mental illness

  21-10-2018 05:11
  COLUMBUS -- After a barricade situation turned murder-suicide left two people dead, the son of the murder victim is urging families across central to seek assistance for their loved ones living with mental illness.Geoffrey Helms says his mother, 73-year-old Jerry Helms, made it her life mission to serve and help others.“She’s a very giving person, she’s a retired school teacher with Columbus Public, she was active in ministry at Abundant Life Ministries,” Helms said.In ad
  
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• A Son's Plea: Son of murder victim urges central Ohio families to seek help for mental illness

  21-10-2018 05:11
  COLUMBUS -- After a barricade situation turned murder-suicide left two people dead, the son of the murder victim is urging families across central to seek assistance for their loved ones living with mental illness.Geoffrey Helms says his mother, 73-year-old Jerry Helms, made it her life mission to serve and help others.“She’s a very giving person, she’s a retired school teacher with Columbus Public, she was active in ministry at Abundant Life Ministries,” Helms said.In ad
  
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• Border patrol arrests of migrant family members hit all-time high in September, DHS says

  21-10-2018 04:27
  
  A recent increase in migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico caused agitation at the White House this week and reportedly led to a heated shouting match between two of the president's top advisers.Border Patrol arrests of migrant families have been surging since the family separation policy ended earlier this year, with nearly 17,000 family members arrested in September. The Department of Homeland Security said that is the most on record for any month – and an 80 percent increase from
  
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• Video shows police officer punching 14-year-old girl during arrest

  21-10-2018 03:25
  
  Police in Coral Springs, Florida, are defending an officer's actions after he was filmed punching a 14-year-old girl while she was pinned to the ground during an arrest. The Coral Springs Police Department has issued a statement saying the cellphone video doesn't tell the entire story."The officer's actions were 100 percent within policy, legal and were not excessive," Dept. Chief Brad McKeone told reporters, CBS Miami reports.The department said officers were called to the Coral Springs Mall on
  
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• Jayme Closs: Investigators receive 1,000 tips on missing teen

  21-10-2018 03:12
  
  Investigators said they have received over 1,000 tips in the case of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs. The Wisconsin teen has not been seen since her parents were found shot to death inside their home.More than 800 of the tips received have been investigated, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said Saturday."We are using every resource available, and have conducted hundreds of interviews, multiple searches, and are using the technical and forensic expertise of our state and federal resources
  
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• Amy Schumer supports Kaepernick, tells rep she won't do Super Bowl ads

  21-10-2018 03:03
  
  Don't look for Amy Schumer in any Super Bowl LIII commercials this time around. She's sitting this one out as she stands with Colin Kaepernick and his take-a-knee protest against racism and police brutality.The comedian and "I Feel Pretty" actress explained her stance at length Friday on Instagram, challenging white NFL players to kneel as well. Addressing them directly, she wrote: "Otherwise how are you not complicit?"Of her plan to steer clear of Super Bowl ads, she said: "I personally told my
  
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• High winds knock out power to thousands in Central Ohio

  21-10-2018 02:52
  
  CIRCLEVILLE -- High Winds knocked out power to customers across Central Ohio Saturday night.Power in the greater Columbus area was knocked out to about 23,000 throughout the evening.Latest Outages:AEP Outage MapSouth Central Power Outage MapAbout 7,000 people lost power in Pickaway County.A South Central Power Company official said the wind was a factor in taking out several main lines Saturday night and Circleville police said trees are down in the area.They said there is no estimated time of f
  
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• AEP continues to restore power to thousands in central Ohio

  21-10-2018 02:52
  
  CIRCLEVILLE -- High Winds knocked out power to American Electric Power customers across central Ohio Saturday evening.The outage knocked out power for about 23,000 customers.According to a spokesperson with AEP, the power outage for central Ohio customers has dropped to under 2,000. Power for southwest and northwest Columbus is expected to be restored by 4pm and southeast is expected by 6pm.Latest Outages:AEP Outage MapSouth Central Power Outage Map A South Central Power Company official said th
  
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• Actress Selma Blair say she has been diagnosed with MS

  21-10-2018 02:36
  
  LOS ANGELES — Film and TV actress Selma Blair announced she is dealing with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.In a post Saturday on her Instagram account, Blair, 46, says she was diagnosed with the disease of the central nervous system on Aug. 16.Blair says she is struggling with the disease's effects on her: "I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things. My memory is foggy. And my left side is asking for directions from a broken gps."She adds, however, that thanks to the support of the
  
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• Georgia police officer fatally shot near school

  21-10-2018 01:53
  
  SNELLVILLE, Ga. — A Georgia police officer has been killed after being shot while responding to a suspicious vehicle parked near a middle school.News outlets report multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for suspects following the Saturday afternoon shooting near Snellville.Police say Gwinnett County police officer Antwan Toney was rushed in critical condition to Gwinnett Medical Center, where he died. Toney was a two-year veteran of the department.The shooting happened Saturday a
  
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• 2 men charged in Georgia officer's shooting death

  21-10-2018 01:53
  
  SNELLVILLE, Ga. — Two teen-aged suspects, including one who is still being sought by police, were charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a George police officer who was killed while responding to a suspicious vehicle parked near a middle school, authorities said Sunday.Authorities said they believe 18-year-old Tafahree Maynard fatally shot Officer Antwan Toney on Saturday afternoon in the Snellville area, Gwinnett County Police said in a statement. Maynard remained at large early
  
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• OSHP: 1 dead, 1 injured after Fairfield County crash

  21-10-2018 01:21
  
  CLEARCREEK TWP. -- The Lancaster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on State Route 159 at around 2 p.m. Saturday, near milepost 5 in Fairfield County.According to the highway patrol, the crash happened when an F-150 lost control of the trailer it was towing. The trailer became unhooked and crossed over the center line, striking a 2004 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling south on 159. The driver, Judy A. Bynum, 64, of Lancaster died at th
  
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• Balderson and O'Connor Face the State in primetime special

  21-10-2018 00:23
  
  The special election was decided by less than 1 percent of the vote, now it’s time for Round 2 as Republican Troy Balderson and Democrat Danny O’Connor turn their focus to November and sit down with 10TV for a Face the State primetime special.Now U.S. Representative Troy Balderson, the incumbent of j ust over one month is seeking to fill the full term left vacant by fellow Republican Pat Tiberi.Franklin County Recorder Danny O’Connor is trying to be the first Democrat to hold t
  
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