Things You Need to Know — compiled Feb. 4
Trump defends Russian leaderThe president brushes off a description of Vladimir Putin as a “killer,” in an interview with Fox News to be broadcast Sunday. After saying he respects Putin, interviewer...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Feb. 5, 2017
AKRONWard 6 meetingAKRON: The Ward 6 monthly meeting will be held Thursday at the Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Dr., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Akron fire Chief Clarence Tucker and police Capt....
View ArticleThings to Do, Jan. 5: All things Super Bowl; poet Rita Dove, pianist Lara...
Check out all things Super BowlWill Lady Gaga have a wardrobe malfunction? Which will be cuter, Puppy Bowl or Kitten Bowl? Which ad will shock, draw a guffaw or fall totally flat? Hot wings or...
View ArticleLeBron scores 32, Love returns with big night in 111-104 win over Knicks
NEW YORK: For two days now, LeBron James has been asked about Carmelo Anthony. It’s only fitting, given the trade rumors swirling around both of these franchises. For two days, James has maintained...
View ArticleU.S. suspends enforcement of travel ban, DOJ moves to appeal
WASHINGTON: The government on Saturday suspended enforcement of President Donald Trump’s refugee and immigration ban and filed notice it would appeal a judge’s order, plunging the new administration...
View ArticleBorn a refugee, man finds home in U.S., Akron
Like many refugees, Bhim Dhungana was born that way.“The refugee is not a choice,” he said. “It happened due to circumstances. People were not born thinking they would be refugees.”A native of Bhutan,...
View ArticleRomanian protesters get key concession, seek more changes
BUCHAREST, Romania: The largest anti-government crowds since the violent 1989 revolution that toppled dictator Nicolae Ceausescu succeeded Sunday in pressuring Romania’s new government to repeal a...
View ArticleComfortable in his role with Cavs, Kevin Love not bothered my trade rumors
NEW YORK: Maybe it’s the bling of his championship ring. Maybe it’s the security of his $110 million contract. Likely it’s some combination of both. Regardless, Kevin Love is more comfortable now —...
View ArticleAkron loses an icon: Ann Lane Gates dies at 92
By Marilyn MillerBeacon Journal staff writerFor those who knew her, Ann Lane Gates was affectionately known as Mama Gates, in part because she opened her heart and door to everyone.Mrs. Gates, who...
View ArticleFormer poet laureate Rita Dove and pianist collaborate to teach Lippman...
When pianist Lara Downes first read former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove’s poem Testimonial seven years ago, she felt instant inspiration by the piece’s childlike tone.It wasn’t until she was on a plane...
View ArticleGood News — Feb. 6
The Rev. Jared Orndorff recently agreed to be duct taped to the wall at St. Joseph Parish School in Cuyahoga Falls and take a whipped cream pie in the face to raise money for Louisiana Disaster Relief,...
View ArticleCharity events: Love an Angel Foundation; plan ahead
This WeekSaturdayLove an Angel Foundation “For the Love of an Angel” — 6 p.m. at St. George Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn. Sushi bar, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, dinner, reverse...
View ArticleArea deaths — compiled Feb. 5
MEDINAEbaugh, James C., 78, of Spencer. Died Friday. Parker.STARKHawkins, Alberta J., 88, of Alliance. Died Friday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.Haynam, Marsha Jeanne, 67, of Alliance. Died Friday....
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Feb. 5
BOWLINGgirlsEAST 1,295, ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY 1,170(At Stonehedge Lanes, Akron)High Games: Skipper (E) 132; Schever (STVM) 175. High Series: Skipper (E) 257; Schever (STVM) 324. Records: East 4-8.Late...
View ArticleSuper Bowl LI: Patriots 34, Falcons 28 (OT): Tom Brady leads biggest comeback...
HOUSTON: Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports history highlighted by an unbelievable Julian Edelman catch that helped lift the New England Patriots from a 25-point hole against the...
View ArticleWhite House predicts courts will reinstate travel ban
WASHINGTON: Rebuffed in its bid for a quick reversal, the White House said Sunday it expected the courts to reaffirm President Donald Trump’s executive power and reinstate a ban on refugees and...
View ArticleTrump Cabinet pick paid by controversial Iranian exile group
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: An official in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Cabinet and at least one of his advisers gave paid speeches for organizations linked to an Iranian exile group that killed...
View ArticleNational news briefs — compiled Feb. 5
ROSEVILLE, Calif.Police escort congressmanCongressman Tom McClintock, a Republican from California, on Saturday faced a rowdy crowd at a packed town hall meeting in Northern California, and had to be...
View ArticleWorld news briefs — compiled Feb. 5
IranUranium shipment is on wayIran’s nuclear chief says it will have 60 percent more stockpiled uranium than it did prior to the landmark 2015 agreement with world powers after a shipment expected...
View ArticleThings You Need to Know — compiled Feb. 5
Super Bowl’s first-ever overtimeTom Brady has a record fifth Super Bowl win for a quarterback after the biggest comeback in the game’s history.Love those Super Bowl ads?Bud Light turns nostalgic by...
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