Orlando gunman’s widow due in court for talks on transfer
OAKLAND, Calif.: The widow of the Orlando nightclub gunman knew about the attack ahead of time and then hindered the criminal investigation when she lied to FBI agents after the shooting, say...
View ArticleThe Latest: Dakota Access protest arrests surpass 600
BISMARCK, N.D.: The Latest on disputes over the construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota (all times local):8:30 a.m.The number of arrests related to protests over construction of...
View ArticleCleveland officer charged with rape was also arrested in 2009
PARMA, OHIO: The Cleveland police officer charged with pistol-whipping and raping his girlfriend in Parma last week was previously arrested for attempting to force an acquaintance to kiss him years ago...
View ArticleThe Latest: DeVos says unwanted kissing is sexual assault
WASHINGTON: The Latest on Congress (all times EST):9 a.m.Attorneys general from six states have sent a letter urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for...
View ArticleWhole Foods opening date not clear, developer says
It’s now not clear when the 365 by Whole Foods grocery in West Akron will open. A spokeswoman for the developers of the plaza told me early this week that the store would open in the early fall. I...
View Article‘So,’ Jeffery Conrad said when sentenced to life in prison without parole for...
When Jeffery Conrad was sentenced Wednesday to spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering his ex-girlfriend and stabbing a jail inmate, his reaction was one word: “So...”When Judge Paul...
View ArticleCommerce nominee Ross declares he is pro-trade, pro-union
WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary said Wednesday that he favors “sensible trade,” is pro-union and believes his vast business dealings have given experience...
View ArticleThe Latest: EPA pick Pruitt accused of seeking ’dark money’
WASHINGTON: The Latest on Congress (all times EST):11:24 a.m.A Democratic senator is accusing Donald Trump’s pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency of collecting “dark money” from anonymous...
View ArticleOfficials: Flu widespread in Ohio; hundreds hospitalized
COLUMBUS: Ohio health officials say influenza-like illness has become widespread around the state for the first time this flu season.The Department of Health says Ohio had 287 new hospitalizations...
View ArticleGOP prescription of minority outreach forgotten with Trump
WASHINGTON: Together, they delivered a post-election autopsy with a dire prediction: Republican survival requires embracing a message of tolerance and respect in an increasingly diverse United...
View ArticleWith job announcements, firms appear to seek Trump approval
WASHINGTON: From Wal-Mart to General Motors to Amazon, a growing number of the world’s largest companies appear to be trying to get in step with President-elect Donald Trump’s demand that employers...
View ArticleDominion to award $1 million in grants for environmental education, stewardship
Dominion Resources, the parent company of Dominion East Ohio, announced Wednesday that it award $1 million in environmental education and stewardship grants this year through the Dominion...
View ArticleKevin Love considered questionable for Thursday's game against Suns
INDEPENDENCE: Kevin Love did not participate in any contact portion of practice Wednesday and is considered questionable for Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Love sat the second half of...
View ArticleWho will Browns coach in Senior Bowl? Rosters unveiled
The Browns will coach the South team and the Chicago Bears will coach the North team in the Senior Bowl next week in Mobile, Ala. Game officials released rosters Wednesday for the event on the Senior...
View ArticleSpeedway to hire 1,000 employees at stores in nine states
Speedway, the retail arm of Findlay-based Marathon Petroleum Corp., will hold open interviews from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25 at all of its stores in nine states as it looks to hire more than 1,000...
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The latest on the Browns coaching staff and previewing a Senior Bowl without...
On this week's Akron Beacon Journal and Ohio.com podcast, we cover all things regarding the Cleveland Browns coaching staff. On defense, Gregg Williams is in as defensive coordinator, and he's adding...
View ArticleBrowns announce addition of five assistant coaches
The Browns announced the hiring of five assistant coaches Thursday morning. All of the moves were previously reported. The team has yet to hire a replacement for associate head coach-offense Pep...
View ArticleNominee Perry says he regrets call to eliminate Energy Department
WASHINGTON: Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Energy Department, said Thursday he regrets his infamous statement about abolishing the federal agency and...
View ArticleTrump expects ‘big results’ from his choice to lead USDA
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Thursday that he expects that former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, his choice to lead the Agriculture Department, will “deliver big results for all Americans who earn their...
View ArticleHighlights from Browns DC Gregg Williams' introductory news conference
The Browns held an introductory news conference for new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams Thursday afternoon at team headquarters. Below are some highlights. #Browns DC Gregg Williams is at the...
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