U.S., U.K. say support is weak for military action against Syria
LONDON: The United States and Britain on Sunday acknowledged the Western world’s weak support for any military action against Syria’s government as they sought ways to pressure President Bashar Assad...
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FBI seeks cop shooting database Amid a debate over fatal shootings by police, the U.S. lacks comprehensive data about just how many citizens are killed or injured by law enforcement.‘Accountant’ movie...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Oct. 17
AKRONHalloween charity ballAKRON: Akron’s 13th Annual Halloween Charity Ball, presented by the law firm of Ashton, Wartko & Wilgus, will take place Oct. 28 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Tangier.The...
View ArticleThings to Do, Oct. 17: Talk about folklore and weather; author appearances;...
Can woolly bear foretell wild and woolly weather?Do woolly bear caterpillars or abundant acorns really foretell the severity of the winter ahead? Find out at Folklore Forecasting, a talk at 7 p.m. at...
View ArticleRandy Travis stuns crowd, sings at Country Music Hall of Fame induction
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Country singer Randy Travis found his distinctive voice three years after a life-threatening stroke and sang “Amazing Grace” during his induction Sunday into the Country Music Hall of...
View ArticleHomecoming dance fulfills dream for mother, daughter tackling lifelong...
The setting sun hovered over Staci Smith’s left shoulder Saturday as she lifted a microphone and began to unfurl a dream. “Are you all ready to see some Hollywood up in here?” Smith asked a crowd...
View ArticlePence says GOP ticket will ‘absolutely’ accept vote outcome
WASHINGTON: Mike Pence said Sunday he and Donald Trump will abide by “the will of the American people” on Election Day, and suggested that Trump’s claim of a “rigged” election stems from his belief the...
View ArticlePolice: Drunken driver hits, kills Northeast Ohio pedestrian, drives home
CLEVELAND: Police say a drunken driver has been arrested after they say she hit and killed a pedestrian in Northeast Ohio and didn’t stop.Police say the 20-year-old woman struck the 56-year-old man...
View ArticleOelschlagers hope Polsky Award inspires others to give back
When Jim and Vanita Oelschlager are presented with the Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award, they hope to serve as an inspiration for others to give back in the greater Akron community.The Oelschlagers...
View ArticleRavenna man killed in crash in Pennsylvania
A Ravenna man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Interstate 80 in Mercer County, Pa.Jeffrey Polichena, 28, was traveling eastbound in the left lane at 10 a.m. when he traveled...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron looks to hire Matthew Wilson as permanent president
The University of Akron may take the interim tag off President Matthew Wilson’s title.The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to consider hiring Wilson as the school’s...
View ArticleArea deaths — compiled Oct. 17
MEDINATeeuwen, Gertrud M., 79, of Medina. Died Monday. Waite & Son.PORTAGEAbbott, Richard Edward “Dick,” 87, of Kent. Died Sunday. Bissler & Sons.Horn, Jesse R., 31, of Deerfield. Died Oct. 11....
View ArticleSummit County Council unanimously approves six weeks of paid parental leave...
County Council unanimously approved a paid parental leave policy Monday that will allow new parents employed by the county six weeks of paid leave after the birth or adoption of a child.Summit County...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Should we turn Akron over to zombies?
Bob: Thanks for your great column, “Don’t be so sad.” You might want to follow it up with another column asking readers to write, “I am sad because ... .”Perhaps I can help. I am sad because Akron and...
View ArticleTraffic disruptions — Oct. 18
Here is a list of road and lane closings in the Akron area:Major highways abruptly closed: None.AKRON:• Interstate 76 lane restrictions and ramp closings: Until late November, I-76 between Grant Street...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Oct. 17
REPORTING SCORESSchools are encouraged to report scores by email at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com, by fax at 330-996-3629 or by phone at 330-996-3800. Please report scores from home and away games and...
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Indians’ bullpen covers for Trevor Bauer’s pinkie in 4-2 win to take 3-0 ALCS...
The Indians are one win away from the World Series, and the list of things they have overcome continues to grow longer and stranger. Trevor Bauer’s lacerated pinkie forced his exit from the game much...
View ArticleHalloween treat: a night at Dracula’s castle in Transylvania
BRAN CASTLE, ROMANIA: Dracula’s castle will have overnight guests on Halloween, marking the first time since 1948 that anyone has slept in the Transylvanian fortress.The site’s actual name is Bran...
View ArticleWikiLeaks: Assange’s internet link ‘severed’ by Ecuador
PARIS: WikiLeaks has blamed Ecuador for cutting off founder Julian Assange’s internet access while he is holed up at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, and while his group is releasing thousands of...
View ArticleOhio Senate candidates Portman, Strickland spar in spirited second debate
COLUMBUS: In a spirited second debate Monday, Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman and Democratic challenger Ted Strickland sparred over their parties’ presidential nominees and accused each other of...
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