Regional news briefs — Nov. 19, 2016
AKRONArgument turns deadlyAKRON: An Akron woman was charged with felonious assault after she hit her boyfriend with a car and he died early Friday.Angelique Santa, 34, told police she was arguing with...
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Baby on way for Nick CannonNick Cannon says he’s expecting a baby with ex-girlfriend Brittany Bell. The 36-year-old America’s Got Talent and Wild ‘n Out host made the announcement on several radio...
View ArticleThings to Do, Nov. 19: Tree Festival opens; ‘Four Seasons’ in Canton; ‘Rear...
Help kick off the holiday seasonThe Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree Festival opens at 10 a.m. at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron, with 140 decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday...
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Buckingham Palace needs workBuckingham Palace needs a taxpayer-funded face-lift. Queen Elizabeth II’s home in London requires urgent infrastructure work to fix plumbing, electrical cables and heating...
View ArticleHigh school football scores, summaries, schedules, all-district teams
FOOTBAllPlayoff ScoreboardRegional FinalsFriday’s ResultsDivision IRegion 1Cleveland St. Ignatius 38, Lakewood St. Edward 31 (OT)Region 2Powell Olentangy Liberty 24, Lorain 20Region 3Pickerington...
View ArticleCavaliers notebook: Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy says ‘posse’ controversy was...
CLEVELAND: The verbal dust-up earlier this week between New York Knicks President Phil Jackson and LeBron James over the word “posse” made Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy examine himself and his...
View ArticleCavaliers 104, Pistons 81: Big Three dominant in Cavs’ dismantling of Pistons
CLEVELAND: On the night J.R. Smith returned to the lineup and moved up the career list of 3-point shooters, the Cavaliers’ stars shined the brightest. Kyrie Irving scored 25 points and passed for 11...
View Article‘I want to live’: U.K. girl gets wish to be frozen after death
LONDON: The teenage girl’s instructions were direct: She didn’t want to be buried, but to be frozen — with the hope she can continue her life in the future when cancer is cured.“I want to live and live...
View ArticleCavs 104, Pistons 81; Jason Lloyd's 11 thoughts on the Cavs' best performance...
CLEVELAND: Eleven thoughts for 11 assists from Kyrie Irving in the Cavs’ 104-81 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday. 1. Coach Tyronn Lue kept warning that the Cavs hadn’t played to their...
View ArticleJury recommends death sentence in Cleveland triple slayings
CLEVELAND: A jury recommended Saturday that a man be put to death for killing three people and wounding three others last year at a suburban Cleveland barbershop in what authorities described as a...
View ArticleArea deaths — Nov. 20
WAYNEHolbrook, Virgil K., 43, of Rittman. Died Friday. Parker & Son, Lodi.
View ArticleOhio State University to submit to audit if proposal passes
COLUMBUS: If lawmakers explicitly empower Ohio’s auditor to review the performance of state colleges and universities to help boost their efficiency, Ohio State University is offering to be first on...
View ArticleActivists: Intense bombing of Syria’s Aleppo kills 20
BEIRUT: Government bombardment of besieged rebel-held neighborhoods in Aleppo killed at least 20 people Saturday, the worst since airstrikes resumed earlier this week, said Syrian opposition activists,...
View ArticleIraqi troops face stiff resistance from IS in eastern Mosul
MOSUL, Iraq: Iraqi troops faced stiff resistance Saturday from Islamic State militants as they pushed deeper into eastern Mosul, backed by aerial support from the U.S.-led international coalition, a...
View ArticlePope decries ‘virus’ of polarization over race, faith
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis warned against what he called a “virus of polarization” and hostility in the world targeting people of different nationalities, races or beliefs, as he led a ceremony...
View ArticleSpace station receives oldest female astronaut, bit of Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.: The International Space Station gained three new residents Saturday, including the oldest and most experienced woman to orbit the world.A bit of Mars also arrived, courtesy of a...
View ArticlePolitical risks come with control of Washington for GOP
WASHINGTON: For Republicans, there will be no one left to blame.As they prepare to take control of the White House and both chambers of Congress next year, Republicans are celebrating the opportunity...
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Thousands mourn Gwen IfillMourners — including first lady Michelle Obama — remember and celebrate the veteran Washington journalist, recalling her as a standard bearer, cherished friend, devoted mentor...
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Beacon JournalBonus newspaper deliveryAKRON: Starting on Friday, all Beacon Journal subscribers — regardless of subscription type — will receive Friday newspapers. “Bonus Friday Delivery Days” will run...
View ArticleThings to Do, Nov. 20: Disney Live at the Q; Helen Welch at Civic; theater...
Arena offers doorway to magicTake the kids to see their favorite Disney characters with Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic at 1 and 4 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Besides...
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