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Company pleads guilty in Ohio fish deaths case
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A Strongsville company and the owner's wife have pleaded guilty for their roles in the dumping of liquid cyanide into a storm drain, resulting in the death of almost 31,000 fish in an Ohio river last ...
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President Obama Heckled During Speech At Ohio State
During a speech given at Ohio State University, President Obama had to deal with hecklers, as respect for the position he holds continues to erode in the eyes of those who believe differently. The Commander in Chief had to deal with audience member interruptions one more than one occasion, as one audience member challenged the President to read a book he was holding. The lead video reveals the ...
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Ohio kidnap hero gets free Maccas for year
The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for years in a US house will get free McDonald's for the next year, a company spokeswoman has confirmed.Local franchisees in Charles Ramsey's neighbourhood have offered him free food at their restaurants, said Heidi Barker, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.Ramsey was called a hero after helping Amanda ...
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IRS replaces official in tea party controversy
In this May 22, 2013, photo, Lois Lerner listens on Capitol Hill in Washington. A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups. Danny Werfel, the agency's new acting commissioner, told IRS employees in an email Thursday, May 23, 2013, that he ...
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Police Say Team Of 3 Working To Pass Bad Checks At Central Ohio Banks
Police say a group has targeted banks in Westerville, Reynoldsburg and Upper ArlingtonAccording to Westerville Police Lt. Paul Scowden, the thefts are not a typical case of someone passing bad checks.The culprits, a team of three, use a diversion to commit the crimes with stolen checks from burglaries and car break-ins.Detectives said it was two weeks ago when two people tried to cash a check ...
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Autistic Gay Man Says Hes The Target Of Taunts
An autistic, gay man told 10TV that he is tired of being the target of taunts, and his mother says she’s had enough. Now, they’re turning to police for help.Mark says he spends hours walking through his Grove City neighborhood, but he says his disorder and his sexual orientation have made him a target."I've been through so much abuse. I use (the walks) as a way to kind of ...
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Judge declares mistrial in penalty phase after Jodi Arias jurors deadlock
PHOENIX -- Jurors have deadlocked on a verdict of life or death for Jodi Arias in the 2008 killing of her one-time boyfriend. The judge declared a mistrial in the penalty phase. Another panel will be seated and the sentencing process will begin anew in July. The jury found Arias guilty of first-degree murder May 8 and later determined the killing was cruel enough to merit consideration of the ...
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Doctors save Ohio boy by ‘printing’ an airway tube
In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby who used to stop breathing nearly every day. It’s the latest advance from the booming field of regenerative medicine, making body parts in the lab. In the case of Kaiba Gionfriddo, doctors didn’t have a moment to spare. Because of a birth defect, the Ohio ...
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Medical marijuana issue clears Ohio ballot board
The panel's approval Thursday sends the issue into its signature-gathering phase, with a 2014 vote most likely. The deadline for this fall's ballot is July ...
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Bob McDonald out as CEO at Procter Gamble
Bob McDonald is retiring from P&G after a 33 year career. Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble Co. is replacing CEO Bob McDonald with a familiar name. The company's board of directors has named A.G. Lafley as the new CEO and chairman of the consumer goods giant. Lafley returns to the job after an absence of about four years, having served as president and CEO from 2000 to 2009. We thank Bob ...
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Boy Scouts of America approve plan to accept openly gay boys
Boys Scout Alex Derr speaks out against anit-gay rules during the Equal Scouting Summit Press Conference being held near where the Boy Scouts of America are holding their annual meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. The boxes in front of Derr hold petitions calling for the Boy Scouts of America to end its anti-gay policies. (AP Photo/LM ...
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Cleveland hero given McDonalds for year
The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for years in a Cleveland house will get free McDonald's for the next year, a company spokeswoman confirmed. Local franchisees in Charles Ramsey's neighbourhood have offered him free food at their restaurants, said Heidi Barker, a spokeswoman for Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's Corp. Ramsey was called a hero after ...
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Sunbury Officers Wear Portable Video Cameras To Document Actions
Mounted police cruiser cameras may be a thing of the past, as some officers are now wearing portable cameras.Sunbury Police Chief Pat Bennett recently talked about how a portable video camera worn by one of his officers clearly captured a traffic violation."We are excited about the technology," said Bennett.The department is testing the cameras, which can be worn in several ways, ...
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Mansfield Native Who Survived Oklahoma Tornado Receives Support From Hometown
A Mansfield church collected $500 for a Mansfield native who survived Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla.The Stewart Road Church of God collected the money for Ken Rush, who lost his home in the twister."We were all just praying big time, because we were all scared that we would not make it through there," said Rush. "We did, and when I opened the door and saw all the ...
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Ohio school board considers creationism curriculum
SPRINGBORO, Ohio (AP) -- A civil rights group is asking a southwest Ohio school district to abandon proposed policies that teach creationism in the ...
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With 3 women freed Cleveland police seeking tips
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Police investigators returned to the Cleveland neighborhood where three women were held captive in a house for a decade hoping to get tips on unsolved missing-person ...
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Cleveland Hero Charles Ramsey Rewarded With Free Burgers for Life
Charles Ramsey, the Internet sensation hailed as a hero for helping to rescue three women kidnapped, raped and imprisoned for a decade, has earned himself free burgers for life at more than a dozen restaurants in Cleveland, ...
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Ohio Ballot Board Certifies Cannabis Rights As Single Ballot Issue
Ohio elections officials have decided that the cannabis rights amendment will be a single issue if it's placed on the Ohio ballot.Backers of the marijuana law change now have to gather 385,253 signatures to get the issue on the November ballot.The signatures must come from at least 44 of 88 counties. The deadline is July 6 for submitting issues for the November ballot his year.The proposal ...
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1 In Custody After Officer Called For Assistance
One person is in custody after an officer called for assistance at a north Columbus restaurant.According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, an officer called for back-up at the Waffle House, located at 1050 East Dublin Granville Road.It was unknown why the officer called for help.The name of the person in custody was not immediately released.Watch 10TV News and refresh 10TV.com for ...
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Tribe designates Huff recalls Barnes for pen boost
Email BOSTON -- In their continuous quest for consistent left-handed relief, the Indians adjusted their bullpen prior to Thursday's game against the Red Sox. Cleveland designated left-hander David Huff for assignment and replaced him in the relief corps with lefty Scott Barnes, who was summoned from Triple-A Columbus. The Indians now have 10 days to trade or release Huff, who can also ...
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Westerville Police Release Name Condition Of Woman Struck By Garbage Truck
Reem Kastoon, 32, of Westerville was backed into by a Rumpke garbage truck. Westerville police said Kastoon was pinned under the left rear axle and received critical injuries in the crash. She was taken to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center by a medical helicopter. The incident occurred on Crescent Drive at Crescent Court. Police said it appeared the driver did not ...
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Temperatures Drop Sunny Skies Over Weekend
Your Doppler 10 ForecastThis Evening: Scattered showers ending around sunset.Tonight: Clearing skies and chilly. Low 43.Tomorrow: Mix of sun and clouds and cool. High 63.Saturday: Sunny and continued cool. High 65.Special Information: Another cold front moving across the region today brings much chillier weather for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Highs will be in the 60s and lows will drop ...
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Police Look For Man Who Stole 176 Packs Of Cigarettes
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help identifying a man wanted for stealing 176 packs of cigarettes from a UDF.Early last Thursday morning, a suspect entered a side door at a Reynoldsburg UDF, located at 6686 E. Main Street.Police said the suspect took 176 packs of cigarettes from display shelves behind the counter and stuffed them into a bag.The value of the cigarettes ...
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Vandals Target Local Parks In Westerville
The Westerville Police Department said it is watching for vandals targeting local parks.The director of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department said there have had nearly 20 cases of vandalism in the last month.The restroom graffiti has been cleaned up at Hoff Woods Park, but vandals have also hit restrooms at Hanby and Metzger parks.Police said defacing property is illegal and ...
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Obama Security Speech Addresses Use Of Drones
President Barack Obama is defending the use of drone strikes against American citizens abroad who the administration believes are a national security threat. In a speech, Obama says when an American goes abroad to wage war against the U.S., his citizenship "should no more serve as a shield" than a sniper shooting on an innocent crowd should be protected from a SWAT team. Obama's ...
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Hopkins International on the brink
United and Continental Airlines remain intent on merging the two airlines, which would create the biggest airline in the world. Continental, based in Houston, Texas is already the fourth-largest carrier in the United States, which makes its operations out of Hopkins International extremely important to the city of Cleveland.
Local industry commentators have been discussing the merger between United and Continental and the effects it might have on the city. The general consensus has been negative, according to Cleveland news media. Read more
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