World news briefs — compiled Dec. 6
Indonesia Deadly quake hits provinceA strong undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia’s province of Aceh early Wednesday, causing several deaths and buildings to collapse in a district near the epicenter....
View ArticleLocal history: Buddies met different fates after switching jobs before Pearl...
The colorful postcard has faded over the decades. Its edges show wear and tear, and at least one fragile corner has fallen off. The ink-written note still remains legible:“Boy oh boy is it swell up...
View ArticlePutin’s Russia seeks to project power with modern military
MOSCOW: With an aircraft carrier deployed off Syria’s shores and hundreds of new jets, missiles and tanks entering service each year, President Vladimir Putin can project Russian military power on a...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Dec. 6
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...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Dec. 7
AKRONVacant house fireAKRON: Akron firefighters put out a fire at a vacant 2½-story house early Tuesday at 749 Noah Ave. in the city’s West Akron neighborhood.No injuries were reported and the cause of...
View ArticleThings You Need to Know — compiled Dec. 6
Trump may visit OSU this week The president-elect is planning to travel to Ohio State University on Thursday to meet with some of the victims of the recent attack that left 11 people injured, a source...
View ArticleThings to Do, Dec. 7: ‘Grinch’ on stage; taste sparkling wines; learn about...
Taste sparkling winesSparkling wine shouldn’t be just for New Year’s Eve; it goes well with all kinds of food, and there’s nothing like a cold glass of prosecco to start your evening. Learn more about...
View ArticleTraffic disruptions — Dec. 7
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 openings: I-76 between South Main Street and the central...
View ArticleCavs guard J.R. Smith has no structural damage in his left knee, will miss...
NEW YORK: J.R. Smith was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and will not play Wednesday when the Cavs face the New York Knicks, the team announced. An MRI revealed there was no structural damage...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Nov. 8
AKRONSchool open after small fireAKRON: Sam Salem elementary school was closed Wednesday morning after a small fire at 8:24 a.m. created quite a bit of smoke, the Akron Public Schools spokesman Mark...
View ArticleCongress approves biomedical bill as leaders eye adjournment
WASHINGTON: With an atypical burst of bipartisanship, the Senate shipped legislation to President Barack Obama on Wednesday lowering hurdles for government drug approvals as the 114th Congress bumped...
View ArticlePeople in the news — compiled Dec. 7
John Glenn remains in hospitalAn Ohio State University official says former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn has been hospitalized for more than a week.Hank Wilson with OSU’s John Glenn College of...
View ArticleTrump chooses hard-liners but talks softer on immigration
NEW YORK: Donald Trump embraced new Cabinet officers Wednesday whose backgrounds suggest he’s primed to put tough actions behind his campaign rhetoric on immigration and the environment, even as he...
View ArticleThings to Do, Dec. 8: Michael Bolton at Rocksino; Gretchen Pleuss at winery;...
Hear Michael Bolton at RocksinoMichael Bolton brings his distinctive raspy tenor to his “Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites” at 7:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. Tickets are...
View ArticleCharleston church attack survivor recalls loud noise, then darkness
CHARLESTON, S.C.: A survivor of last year’s massacre at a black church testified Wednesday that her Bible study group had just closed their eyes and started praying when a loud sound shattered the...
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Cavs make season-high 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Knicks
NEW YORK: He said it with disdain in his voice, the defensive coach for so many years acknowledging what has become apparent through the first quarter of this season. The Cavs’ identity is built on...
View ArticleCampus officer shot teen with knife at Nevada high school
RENO, Nev.: A campus police officer shot a knife-wielding student at a Nevada high school on Wednesday during a confrontation witnessed by dozens of other students, Reno police said.The 14-year-old boy...
View ArticleBob Dyer: A ray of light into his lonely night
When you’re an old guy, and your wife dies, and the rest of your family is scattered around the country, life can be lonely. John Rose lives by himself in Suffield Township. He is 87. When his spouse,...
View ArticleNational news briefs — compiled Dec. 7
DETROITMichigan recount is canceledA federal judge who ordered Michigan to begin its recount effectively ended it on Wednesday, tying his decision to a state court ruling that found Green Party...
View ArticleWorld news briefs — compiled Dec. 7
PakistanCrash kills all aboard planeA plane belonging to Pakistan’s national carrier crashed and burst into flames on Wednesday with 48 people on board, killing all of them, the airline chairman and...
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