Rebels, civilians leave town after four-year siege
DARAYA, Syria: Escorted by armed troops, dozens of insurgents and their families left a war-wrecked suburb of the Syrian capital on Friday as part of a forced evacuation deal struck with the government...
View ArticleQuake damaged roads threaten access to Italy town
AMATRICE, Italy: Rescue workers acknowledged Friday they might not find any more survivors from Italy’s earthquake as they confronted a new obstacle to their recovery work: a powerful aftershock that...
View ArticleThings You Need to Know — compiled Aug. 26
Shouts halt president’s trial in Brazil A trial against Brazil’s president turns into a yelling match and is temporarily suspended after the head of Senate declares “stupidity is endless” and sharply...
View ArticleThings to Do, August 27: Bach at Blossom; Summer Jam in Cleveland; antiques...
Go to Blossom to hear BachThe Orpheus Chamber Orchestra plays four of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos at 8 p.m. at Blossom. Grounds open 2½ hours beforehand, so get there early to claim your spot and...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Aug. 26
FOOTBALLScoreboardFriday’s ResultsArchbishop Hoban 42, Canton McKinley 14Avon 21, Strongsville 14Avon Lake 23, Elyria 21Barberton 34, Norton 6Bedford 68, Berea-Midpark 34 Black River 50, Collins...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron men’s soccer: Brad Ruhaak’s goal with 36 seconds to play...
The University of Akron, the nation’s No. 2-ranked men’s soccer team, had plenty of scoring opportunities in its season opener Friday night against No. 7 Georgetown.With 36 seconds left, the Zips...
View ArticleFDA expands Zika screening to all U.S. blood centers
WASHINGTON: The government told all U.S. blood banks Friday to start screening for Zika, a major expansion intended to protect the nation’s blood supply from the mosquito-borne virus.Previously, blood...
View ArticlePolice: Woman fatally shot after Solon car crash
SOLON: Police have identified a woman who was shot and killed Saturday morning after she was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Solon.Solon police identified the woman as 53-year-old Deborah J. Pearl...
View ArticleHundreds gather at Aurora church to pack meals for hungry children
There are no sandwiches with the crusts cut off. No apples, no juice boxes or cookies. The children who eat these meals are often so malnourished, American kids’ favorites would make them sick.About...
View ArticleHeadstone of Civil War soldier to be fixed after 154 years
COLUMBUS: Some mistakes are never too late to fix.A Civil War soldier misidentified when he was buried at an Ohio cemetery more than 150 years ago is getting a new headstone.Confederate soldier...
View ArticleArea deaths — Aug. 28
STARKPrickett, Kenneth L., 98, of Alliance. Died Tuesday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian. Wiles, Mary M., 77, of Alliance. Died Thursday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.
View ArticleThings to Do, Aug. 28: Hiking Spree kicks off; motorcycle record attempt; One...
Step out, learn more about Fall Hiking SpreeThe 53rd annual Fall Hiking Spree by Summit Metro Parks kicks off with an event from noon to 3 p.m. at Munroe Falls Metro Park, 521 S. River Road, in Munroe...
View Article10 Things to Do In... Northfield, Northfield Center and Sagamore Hills
NORTHFIELD: Folks have been coming here since 1934 to gamble — first on midget car racing, then harness horse racing, then cards and slot machines.But what can you do here if you’re not looking for...
View ArticleArea reunions — Aug. 21, 2016
• Akron East High School Class of 1956 is planning a 60th reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Guy’s Party Center in Akron. Reservations are $30 per person. For more information, contact Marlene Brooks...
View ArticleA death in the family: Allure of heroin proves stronger than love for...
By Amanda GarrettBeacon Journal staff writer Marcus Ralston sits alone in his grandmother’s two-car garage, his head tilted back like he is stealing a late morning nap on this steamy July 20.So many...
View ArticleBrowns standing by center Cam Erving, right tackle Austin Pasztor: ‘The whole...
The free-agency departures of three-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack and right tackle Mitchell Schwartz seem to be haunting the Browns because their offensive line is trying to find its way with the...
View Article2 Chicago men charged in shooting of NBA star Wade’s cousin
CHICAGO: Two brothers have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade as she was walking to register her children for school, Chicago police...
View ArticleOhio police ID woman shot after crash, shooter in custody
SOLON: Authorities have identified a woman who they say was fatally shot moments after her car collided with the suspect’s vehicle in suburban Cleveland.Solon police say 53-year-old Deborah Pearl of...
View ArticleTurkey-backed rebels expel Kurdish forces from Syrian towns
BEIRUT: Rebels backed by Turkey made major gains Sunday in northern Syria, expelling Kurdish-led forces from towns and villages as part of a determined campaign by Ankara to push the militants east of...
View ArticleThings to Do, August 29: ‘Carrie’ at Cinematheque; ’80s bands at Blossom;...
Get spooked watching ‘Carrie’The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque concludes its series of films by Brian DePalma with an 8:40 p.m. showing of Carrie, the adaptation of the Stephen King novel...
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