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• Dairy Queen offering ‘Free Cone Day’ on first day of spring

  13-03-2019 23:20
  
  To ring in the first day of spring, Dairy Queen is offering a free ice cream cone to customers.The company says ice cream lovers can get a free small vanilla soft-serve signature cone at participating locations on Wednesday, March 20. The offer is limited to one cone per customer.Free Cone Day + first day of spring equals the happiest day ever. Wednesday, March 20th at DQ. #FreeConeDay pic.twitter.com/xDcmEGWGb0— Dairy Queen (@DairyQueen) March 12, 2019
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• Woman describes Andrew Mitchell encounter as 'unprofessional'; implicates other officers

  13-03-2019 22:24
  COLUMBUS (WBNS) — Shannon Gaines will tell you she had a good childhood, loving parents and a middle-class upbringing.She will also tell you that addiction drove her into a 20-year cycle of drugs and prostitution."The drugs started everything. But I knew from my very first hit of crack cocaine that I was sick. I knew immediately. I knew immediately. I wasn't done throwing up before I said 'Give me another one,'” Gaines told 10 Investigates.Gaines is one of 184 women that 10 Investiga
  
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• Woman charged with DUI after driving wrong way on SR 315 in north Columbus

  13-03-2019 21:53
  
  A 26-year-old Worthington woman has been charged with DUI after police say she drove the wrong way on the highway.According to Columbus police, they were alerted of a wrong-way driver on State Route 315 south near Henderson Road shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday.Freeway patrol officers were able to stop the driver, who could be seen attempting to steer in different directions and reversing as they approached.Police say she was stopped before a crash could occur.
  
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• Judge orders Andrew Mitchell be held without bond

  13-03-2019 21:53
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge has ordered a vice squad officer in Ohio held without bail on charges of forcing women to have sex with him under threat of an arrest.A federal indictment also accuses Columbus police officer Andrew Mitchell of witness tampering and lying to federal agents when he said he'd never had sex with prostitutes.Magistrate Judge Kimberly Jolson issued the continuing hold on Mitchell Wednesday in federal court in Columbus. The 55-year-old officer is set for formal arra
  
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• Inmate kitchen worker at Franklin County jail tests positive for hepatitis A

  13-03-2019 21:37
  
  An inmate assigned to kitchen duties at a Franklin County jail has tested positive for hepatitis A.The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said the inmate is at the Jackson Pike facility.According to the sheriff's office, staff observed signs and symptoms consistent with the virus on March 9 and placed the inmate in medical isolation.The staff received verification of the positive result on March 11.As a result, the sheriff's office has been operating vaccination clinics at both jail facilities for
  
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• 'Epic' storm brings blizzard, rain, tornado threat to mid-US

  13-03-2019 21:30
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) —A window-rattling late winter storm brought blizzards, floods and a tornado across more than 25 states Wednesday, stretching from the northern Rocky Mountains to Texas and beyond."This is a very epic cyclone," said Greg Carbin, chief of forecast operations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Weather Prediction Center. "We're looking at something that will go down in the history books."In Colorado, a state patrol officer was hit and killed by a car
  
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• Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion ban moves closer to becoming law

  13-03-2019 20:50
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Republican-led Ohio Senate has again passed a measure to ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.The 19-13 vote Wednesday sends the so-called heartbeat bill to the Republican-controlled House. GOP Gov. Mike DeWine has indicated he'd sign such a ban.It would be among the most restrictive abortion measures in the country. A fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks into pregnancy, before many women know they're pregnant.Similar measures approved
  
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• Photos: Otherworld Gears Up for Soft Opening

  13-03-2019 20:21
  Otherworld, the immersive art experience set to call Columbus home, is gearing up for a soft opening on April 12. As nearly 40 rooms and scenes come together, presale ticket holders will have the opportunity to get a first look before an official grand opening is set for late April or early May. Columbus Underground […]
  
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• Forty Deuce Cafe and Speakeasy Opening as Part of Easton Expansion

  13-03-2019 20:00
  A little bit of Hollywood is coming to Easton Town Center this year.  Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce Cafe and Speakeasy will make its Midwestern debut as part of Easton’s $500 million expansion, currently underway in the northeast area of the development.  In partnership with LOUD Capital, Kane is looking to bring a dynamic experience to […]
  
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• Trump: US grounding Boeing 737 Max 8, 9 after Ethiopia crash

  13-03-2019 19:46
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the U.S. is issuing an emergency order grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft in the wake of a crash of an Ethiopian Airliner that killed 157 people.Many nations in the world had already barred the Boeing 737 Max 8 from its airspace, but until now, the Federal Aviation Administration had been saying that it didn't have any data to show the jets are unsafe.Trump said Wednesday that the FAA would be making the announcement soon to grou
  
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• FAA relents, says it grounded 737 Max jets based on new data

  13-03-2019 19:46
  WASHINGTON (AP) — As country after country grounded Boeing's 737 Max jets after a deadly crash Sunday in Ethiopia, U.S. air safety regulators remained resolute in their refusal to do so — until Wednesday.That's when the Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order keeping the planes on the tarmac. The agency said what made the difference was new, enhanced satellite tracking data and physical evidence on the ground that linked the Ethiopian jet's movements to those of an
  
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• Face the State with Scott Light | March 17, 2019

  13-03-2019 19:38
  This week on Face The State:The Health Care Debate - It's been a heated issue in Ohio and in America.This week we look at what is working for Ohioans and what isn't. Our panel will also break down Medicaid work requirements and who benefits.Medicare For All- Bernie Sanders is putting health care at the forefront of his campaign, promoting free care for all.Critics say it can't be done without a major hit to the economy.We look at the cost and what the change could do to America.
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• Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce Café And Speakeasy coming to Easton

  13-03-2019 19:36
  
  Easton Town Center has announced another addition to their $500 million expansion expected to open later this year.Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce Café And Speakeasy will be part of the expansion in the northeast area of the development.The location will feature a bistro and bar on the street level open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining all week.The upstairs will feature a speakeasy which also features a DJ and live entertainment.RH Gallery, Forbidden Root, Aloft Hotel, Pins Mechanica
  
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• New Madison Local school resource officer 'already making a difference'

  13-03-2019 19:32
  For the first time ever, students in the Madison Local School District in Richland County are walking the halls with law enforcement officers.Deputy Bryce Ernsberger took on his new role in January and said he's making it a priority to get to know each student. At Madison Comprehensive High School, sophomore Nate Barrett said he was happy to see the deputy in the building."Because I can come to school and know I'm safe, and we know we have someone out there that's looking out for us," Barrett sa
  
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• Owner of Butcher & Grocer, La Tavola to Open New Grandview Restaurant

  13-03-2019 18:52
  The brains behind The Butcher & Grocer and La Tavola are coming together for a new restaurant in Grandview Heights. The Old Spot, named after an historic Gloucestershire Old Spots pig breed, will open inside the former Harvest Pizzeria at 1099 W. First Ave. It’ll be owned and operated by Tony Tanner, owner of The […]
  
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• Facebook, Instagram suffer outages

  13-03-2019 18:06
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook says it is aware of outages on its platforms including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram and is working to resolve the issue.According to downdector.com, which monitors websites, the outages started around 12 p.m. E.T. on Wednesday in parts of the U.S., including the East and West Coast, parts of Europe and elsewhere.Both Facebook's desktop site and app appeared to be affected. Some users saw a message that said Facebook was down for "required maintenance."Facebook
  
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• Facebook down; users told site down for 'required maintenance'

  13-03-2019 18:06
  
  Facebook is having issues as users reported problems with the social media site Wednesday.According todowndetector.com, users are reporting issues with posting and live streaming among other problems.Some users are locked out completely and receive a message saying the site is down for 'required maintenance right now' when attempting to log in.Users are also reporting issues with Instagram.
  
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• Mount Carmel says actions of 48 employees under review; 30 placed on leave

  13-03-2019 18:00
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – In response to questions posed by 10 Investigates, Mount Carmel now says the actions of 48 nurses and pharmacists are under review and have been forwarded to state regulatory agencies including the boards of nursing and pharmacy.That figure includes 30 current employees of Mount Carmel and 18 former – many of whom, Mount Carmel says, left the hospital years ago.Mount Carmel released a statement Wednesday afternoon that read in part:“Placing colleagues on admini
  
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• Denison University cancels class following death of student

  13-03-2019 17:51
  
  Denison University canceled classes for Wednesday after the death of a student who took her own life.The university said Tianyue Li was found dead Tuesday.President Adam Weinberg said Li was a member of the class of 2019 and a communication major.“Please be there for each other. If you need help, ask for it. Denisonians care about each other. This is a strong and caring community. We need to pull on the strength of our community and be there for each other as we mourn and grieve,” We
  
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• Former Trump campaign chairman sentenced to 3½ more years in prison

  13-03-2019 17:21
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to an additional three and one-half years of prison, questioning his remorse and rebuking him for his crimes and years of lies. That makes seven and one-half years for Manafort, coming on top of the roughly four-year term he received last week in a separate case in Virginia.Adding to his legal woes, Manafort was also charged Wednesday with mortgage fraud, conspiracy and other counts in a n
  
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• Actress Loughlin surrenders as admissions fallout spreads

  13-03-2019 17:21
  BOSTON (AP) — Fallout from a sweeping college admissions scandal swiftly spread Wednesday, with actress Lori Loughlin surrendering ahead of a Los Angeles court hearing and a Silicon Valley hedge fund replacing its leader.Loughlin and fellow actress Felicity Huffman headline the list of some 50 people charged in documents unveiled in Boston that describe a scheme to cheat the admissions process at eight sought-after schools. The parents bribed college coaches and other insiders to get their
  
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• Claire's recalls makeup after FDA warns of asbestos in products

  13-03-2019 15:11
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The retailer Claire's is recalling three makeup products after U.S. regulators warned they might contain asbestos.Last week, the Food and Drug Administration said product samples tested positive for asbestos but that Claire's refused to recall any products that might still be in homes. The retailer at the time disputed the test results but said it removed the products from stores.Now, the company is also recalling the products , which were sold between 2016 and this month.
  
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• Restaurant Review: Barroluco

  13-03-2019 15:00
  With a solid run in the food truck business under its belt, Barroluco has followed up with a more permanent operation in El Arepazo’s old digs in on Pearl Street. Like the thoroughfare on which it resides, the space is long and narrow. The front porch entrance is a welcoming beacon, as guests climb the […]
  
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• Oh, baby: April the Giraffe is about to give birth again

  13-03-2019 14:35
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Tail held aside? Check. Udders filled? Check. Swelling backside? Check. April the Giraffe shows every sign she'll soon deliver her calf, to the delight of an enthralled YouTube audience."April is eating, eating, eating and eating," Jordan Patch, owner of Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, said Tuesday afternoon. "We continue to sit and wait. The physical development and signs suggest we are there, it's just a matter of when."Since Patch announced in a Marc
  
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• It's a boy! April the Giraffe gives birth to 5th calf

  13-03-2019 14:35
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) —April the Giraffe gave birth once again in front of an enthralled YouTube audience on Saturday.More than 300,000 watched live as April gave birth to a healthy male calf at around 12:45 p.m., the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York said.Park officials say the newborn giraffe was on its feet by 1:27 p.m., and nursing by 1:51 p.m."Success! With an average 15-month gestation, we are thankful to have a healthy calf on the ground, nursing and bonding with mom," ani
  
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• It's a boy! April the Giraffe gives birth again

  13-03-2019 14:35
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — April the Giraffe has once again given birth in front of an enthralled YouTube audience.The Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, said April gave birth to a healthy male calf around 12:45 p.m. Saturday. They say more than 300,000 watched live.Park officials say the newborn giraffe was on its feet by 1:27 p.m., and nursing by 1:51 p.m.April drew more than 232 million YouTube live views during a seven-week period in 2017 before she gave birth to Tajiri. That ca
  
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• April the Giraffe gives birth to newest calf

  13-03-2019 14:35
  
  All eyes have been on April the Giraffe this month as she finally delivered her fifth calf Saturday afternoon.Since the beginning of March, Animal Adventure Park in New York has had a "Baby Watch" for the pregnant giraffe.Just after 11 a.m. Saturday, the zoo announced that April was in labor.Details on the calf, including the gender, have yet to be revealed. You can watch the zoo's live stream of April and her new baby on YouTube here.You can watch her birth here:
  
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• Alex Trebek resumes taping "Jeopardy!" after cancer diagnosis

  13-03-2019 12:14
  
  Alex Trebek resumed taping "Jeopardy!" on Tuesday, his first time back on the set since he announced he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. "We are taping today, and Alex is here as scheduled," said a spokeswoman for Sony, which produces "Jeopardy!"Trebek, 78, said last week he would continue working after he received his diagnosis, saying he still had three years left on his contract."I'm going to fight this," he said in the YouTube announcement. "And I'm going to keep working, a
  
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• Maine could end non-medical opt-outs for vaccinations

  13-03-2019 12:09
  
  AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers could tighten vaccination requirements under a Democrat's bill.The bill would end non-medical exemptions for routine childhood vaccines required by schools and certain health care facilities.A Republican's bill would leave medical exemptions at the "sole discretion" of a health care provider, including anyone authorized to administer vaccines. That bill would prevent requirements that medical exemptions be reviewed, while also preventing school boards
  
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• States weigh bans on shackling jailed moms during childbirth

  13-03-2019 11:58
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Michelle Aldana gave birth to her first child chained to a hospital bed.Then serving time at the Utah state prison on a drug charge, she says she labored through the difficult 2001 birth for nearly 30 hours, her ankles bleeding as the shackles on both her legs and one arm dug in. "I felt like a farm animal," she says.The practice of keeping inmates shackled during childbirth was once common around the United States, but that's gradually been changing after women began
  
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• NASA says the first person on Mars will "likely" be a woman

  13-03-2019 11:47
  
  The head of NASA may not know who the first person to set foot on the red planet will be, but he believes that person will "likely" be a woman. In an interview with Science Friday, a science and technology radio show, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said that if thing go as planned, the next American astronaut to return to the moon will also be a woman -- who would then be the first woman on the moon."NASA is committed to making sure that we have a broad and diverse set of talent," he said. "
  
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• Michael Flynn asks for delay in sentencing

  13-03-2019 11:37
  
  Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security adviser, requested a delay in sentencing for lying to the FBI, according to court documents released Tuesday night. The special counsel's office said Flynn's work with the government is "complete."Flynn's attorneys are seeking a delay in sentencing until after the trial of his Turkish business associates, set to begin in July. Flynn plans to cooperate in that trial, which will take place in the Eastern District of Virginia. The government
  
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• ODOT warns some projects could hit the brakes if the gas tax isn't passed

  13-03-2019 03:15
  The Ohio Department of Transportation is hoping state lawmakers do not give them the brake on additional funding and vote to increase the gas tax.“It's fair if they go and fix the roads because they are awful right now, I don't mind,” said driver Remo Picciano.Two major projects in the Columbus area could get the red light if funding is not passed -six phases of the I-70/I-71 project downtown costing nearly $400 million would be stopped as well as the project on the I-70 corridor on
  
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• Dick's Sporting Goods to stop selling guns in 125 stores

  13-03-2019 02:04
  
  Dick's Sporting Goods said Tuesday that it's removing guns from 125 of its stores, further cutting back from the category after the Parkland, Florida, school shooting led to policy changes at the company.The sporting goods retailer stopped selling guns in 10 stores last year to test how they perform. Now, the store has decided to remove firearms from 125 additional stores after seeing positive sales. Dick's has over 700 stores in the U.S.The retailer is planning to regionalize its store strategy
  
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• Columbus woman who was shot and paralyzed in 2010 passes away

  13-03-2019 01:41
  
  A Columbus woman who was shot and paralyzed in 2010 has passed away, according to her family.Alix Reese did not give up in seeking justice for her shooting.Police said Drakkar Groce fired gunshots at a group of people standing across from Atcheson Street and Trevitt Avenue, on the east side on May 27, 2010.At the same time, then 25-year-old Reese was driving by. She was hit by a bullet in the neck and paralyzed from the neck down.In December 2017, Groce was sentenced to 8 years in prison.Groce a
  
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• Ohio lawmakers re-introduce bill to raise age teens can get driver's license

  13-03-2019 01:32
  Every year, young drivers in Ohio are involved in an average of 8,300 crashes involving injury or death.Two lawmakers say inexperience behind the wheel is a big part of the problem.Representatives Gary Scherer (R) and Michael Sheehy (D) re-introduced a bill to raise the age of first-time drivers from 16-year-old to 16 and a half.The bill would also restrict teens from driving from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless accompanied by an adult or guardian. There would be exceptions for work, school or religiou
  
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• Report: Odell Beckham Jr. traded to Cleveland Browns

  13-03-2019 01:09
  
  Star NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been traded from the New York Giants to the Cleveland Browns according to multiple reports.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Browns are trading a 2019 first-round pick, a 2019 third-round pick, and safety JabrillPeppers in exchange for Beckham.Mike Garafolo with the NFL Network first reported the news.
  
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• Trump's budget calls for ending student loan forgiveness program

  13-03-2019 00:18
  
  President Trump's 2020 budget proposal calls for eliminating a loan forgiveness program for public employees and advocates other changes that could cost struggling students more.The budget blueprint released by the White House on Monday says "streamlining and improving student loan repayment" is a priority, but includes proposals cutting several current programs and initiatives. That includes an elimination of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which was created under President George
  
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