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Wawa announces plans to expand into Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:05:54 GMT

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Wawa will release the number of stores each state will have next year. The stores are expected to open sometime after 2025.

Teenager shot and killed outside Earle B. Turner Recreation Center in Cleveland, police searching for suspect

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:50:59 GMT

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'My heart is heavy hearing about the death of this young man outside the Earle B. Turner Recreation Center, which is in my ward.'

Bedford schools release statement after 14-year-old suspect connected to online threat apprehended

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:06:42 GMT

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'Though there was no credible threat, we refuse to take these things lightly.'

Oldest DNA reveals life in Greenland 2 million years ago

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:38:54 GMT

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It's not quite Jurassic Park, but new technology has allowed scientists to take a peek at life when Greenland was a lush paradise filled with forests.

Remembering Pearl Harbor attacks 81 years later: USS Cod Submarine holds service in Cleveland with 'Master Salute'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:29:17 GMT

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'Dec. 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy' -- President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Charles Barkley calls Cleveland 'one of the most underrated cities in the world'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:21:31 GMT

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Appearing on "Inside the NBA," Charles Barkley had plenty of praise for both the Cavaliers and the city of Cleveland.

Ohio announces 14 projects expected to bring $202.6 million in investments statewide: See what's set for Northeast Ohio

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:19:20 GMT

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The plan includes multiple projects throughout Northeast Ohio that will impact areas in Lorain, Lake, Cuyahoga and Stark counties.

Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:02:51 GMT

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Members of Brian Sicknick's family explained after Tuesday's ceremony why they declined to shake hands with Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy.

Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:50:04 GMT

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A broad ruling could threaten hundreds of election laws and require separate rules for federal and state elections on the same ballot.

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:33:03 GMT

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Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.

Covington 4-year-old with Cystic Fibrosis receives new lungs

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:30:02 GMT

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A 4-year-old who had cystic fibrosis was able to replace her lungs via surgery thanks to the donation of another family.

Where is Akron spending its money from the American Rescue Plan Act funds?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:13:19 GMT

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'This funding represents a significant investment back into our community focusing on areas of key concerns for our residents.'

LeBron James congratulates Glenville football team on state championship: 'It just brings so much awareness'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:58:21 GMT

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Following the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James congratulated the Glenville High School football team on its state championship.

Lakewood woman accused of stabbing both of her parents in North Ridgeville appears in court

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:59:28 GMT

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The suspect has been identified as 34-year-old Emily Deese, and she is currently in police custody.

Aaron Judge, Yankees agree to massive 9-year contract, AP source says

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:58:05 GMT

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Aaron Judge's reported contract includes the highest average annual payout for a position player in MLB history.

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:53:35 GMT

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Congressional proponents for ending the requirement said it was adding fuel to the fire of low retention and recruitment in the military.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is TIME's 2022 Person of the Year

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:43:30 GMT

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The Ukrainian President has led the nation to victory after victory since Russia invaded more than nine months ago, bolstering his people with frequent addresses.

A swing and a hiss: Rattlesnake found in ball dispenser at Arizona Topgolf

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:34:33 GMT

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The slithering creature was found nestled inside a ball dispenser at the Arizona location.

Hawaii remembrance to draw handful of Pearl Harbor survivors

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:07:05 GMT

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There are a dwindling number of survivors as they age. The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 now.

China cuts most COVID isolation, testing requirements after protests

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:41:06 GMT

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The protests were a rare public demonstration against the government, causing China to crack down with police in cities even as it reevaluated its COVID policies.

Germany arrests 25 right wing extremists suspected of planning armed coup

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:01:27 GMT

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Members of the far right group reject Germany's post-WWII constitution and called for bringing down the government through violence.

The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:52:32 GMT

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FIFA says opening soccer's marquee event to more of its 211 member countries should have an impact beyond the teams, allowing more fans to cheer for their team.

Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:42:08 GMT

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Warnock's win ensures Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term.

Winning Mega Millions lottery numbers for December 6, 2022: See all the prizes hit in Ohio

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:32:04 GMT

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The winning numbers in the Tuesday night drawing are 15, 16, 19, 28, 47 and Mega Ball 13.

Hydrotherapy offers healing and fun for your best friend: Ready Pet GO!

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:25:19 GMT

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Healing Waters Canine Experience in Canton offers hydrotherapy and fun swims for dogs.

Did anyone win the $354M Mega Millions?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:09:03 GMT

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One month after Powerball's jackpot reached a record-high $2.04 billion, Mega Millions is offering players another chance at a huge sum of cash.

Northeast Ohio doctors concerned about rising flu cases as CDC reports decade-high number of deaths

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:06:03 GMT

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The CDC has classified Ohio as a 'purple zone,' which means there is a very high transmission rate of the flu.

Beachwood High School cancer survivor gathers 30,000 sets of pajamas for kids

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:03:03 GMT

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Dalya Berezovsky says bringing smiles to kids' faces is what she is meant to do.

Legendary boxing referee Mills Lane dies

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:35:03 GMT

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Respected for being tough but fair, Lane's famous “Let’s get it on!” command became the final words heard before many memorable fights.

Cuyahoga County Council votes to limit subsidy payments to MetroHealth amid fallout from former CEO's firing

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:31:03 GMT

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Legislators say they want to be assured the money is 'being properly managed' amid allegations of misuse of funds by ex-hospital chief Akram Boutros.

Parents looking for Children's Tylenol or Motrin may find empty shelves

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:54:13 GMT

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Flu, RSV and COVID are making a lot of kids sick right now and that's why parents might see empty store shelves when shopping for fever reducers.

Cleveland Division of Police: Changes to command staff announced

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:48:02 GMT

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The new leaders were sworn in Tuesday afternoon and it was announced that the command changes would take effect immediately.

Woman killed in front of 8-year-old daughter was trying to end things with man who shot her, family says

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:34:45 GMT

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Police said 32-year-old Kenia Osorio was shot in a car outside Texas Children's Hospital West Campus Sunday afternoon. The shooter then killed himself.

Oscar Mayer recalls 2,400 pounds of ham and cheese loaf products

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:12:04 GMT

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There have been no reports of illness linked to the recalled items.

Actress Kirstie Alley remembered by friends, fans in Hollywood

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:17:57 GMT

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Celebrities took to social media to offer condolences and tributes to 'Cheers' actress Kirstie Alley.

Will Smith: 'Emancipation' role brought inspiration after Oscars slap backlash

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:11:02 GMT

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Smith said his character taught him a lesson in overcoming adversity after he faced condemnation and public ridicule for slapping Chris Rock.

Cleveland Browns host annual '10 Days of Giving'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:01:02 GMT

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"10 Days of Giving" will take place from December 6 through December 15.

Hertz to pay $168M to settle lawsuits involving false police reports filed against its own customers

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:47:58 GMT

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This week, Hertz Global Holdings announced it has reached a settlement involving 364 pending claims relating to its vehicle theft reporting.

Ohio lawmakers, doctors work to address shortage of amoxicillin

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:33:02 GMT

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The liquid form of amoxicillin is in short supply — the bubble gum flavored 'pink stuff,' as many parents know so well, that is the easiest for kids to take.

Election results: Warnock beats Walker in Georgia runoff

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:17:10 GMT

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Less than 1 percentage point separated Warnock and Walker last month, with Warnock slightly ahead. This time they were the only candidates on the ballot.