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Obamas’ book deal bidding war hits $60M

The bidding war over a book deal with Barack and Michelle Obama has skyrocketed to more than $60 million — more than any presidential...

Rudy’s Strudel celebrates Paczki Day 2017 (video)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Outside of Rudy's Strudel, polka music played from a pair of outdoor speakers. A line of...

Smiths Detection Inc. to develop explosive detector for federal government

Smiths Detection has landed an $11.8 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a device that could spot chemical explosives.The contract,...

Clark Burger opening in former Tortilleria Sinaloa space on Central Avenue

Clark Burger, the burgers and poutine eatery that got its start next to the Senator Theatre, is opening a second location on Central Avenue in...

Man accused in fatal 2014 moviegoer shooting: ‘It was his life or mine’

In court testimony nowadays, Curtis Reeves described the altercation in January 2014 that ended with his fatally shooting yet another moviegoer over texting,...

Pittsburgh airport CEO to make pitch for federal funds

Sign up for one of our email newsletters.Updated 30 minutes ago Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis will testify before Congress on Wednesday,...

Pittsburgh councilwoman wants free water filters for homes with young children

Sign up for one of our email newsletters.Updated 14 minutes ago Pittsburgh residents with children ages 6 and younger would receive free water filters...

New Brunswick officially renames five locations to replace word ‘Negro’ | Toronto Star

SAINT JOHN, N.B.—New Brunswick has officially replaced five place names in the Saint John area that use the anachronistic word Negro.The province announced that...

It’s up to Canadians to ensure newcomers know the country’s values: focus groups ...

OTTAWA—Participants in government-run focus groups on immigration issues told researchers last summer that they believe it’s up to Canadians to ensure newcomers are aware...

Former British spy who authored Trump dossier had agreement with FBI: sources | Toronto...

The former British spy who authored a controversial dossier on behalf of Donald Trump’s political opponents alleging ties between Trump and Russia reached an...

Trump travel ban expected to hurt foreign tourism in NYC

The Big Apple’s tourism industry might want to start bracing for a Trump slump.A travel forecast released by the city Tuesday projects tourists visiting...

Etan Patz’s killer has sentencing delayed over allegations of jury contamination

A Manhattan judge on Tuesday delayed the sentencing of Etan Patz’s convicted killer so defense lawyers could file papers asking for a new trial...

Teen jumps to death in Snapchat stunt gone wrong

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Mailman busted having ‘spontaneous’ sexual relations with mailbox

An Irish postman has expressed his “enormous shame and regret” after he was discovered performing sex acts using a mailbox.Last August, a man who...

TravelCenters of America details costs of fuel-card dispute, amid litigation

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- Truck-stop operator TravelCenters of America, LLC, says a fuel-card provider is withholding an extra $850,000 to $1 million...

Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools reach impasse with teachers’ union; teachers declare no-confidence in school board

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Education Association - the union representing teachers in the Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools - approved...

Who are the 700,000 Ohioans receiving health insurance under Medicaid expansion?

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Who are the 700,000 Ohioans who have received health insurance under Medicaid expansion? And has the...

Cleveland man fatally shot while robbing couple on East Side, police say

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A robbery victim shot and killed a Cleveland man Monday during a struggle over a gun at an...

ACLU sues Cleveland, says panhandling laws are unconstitutional

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The ACLU of Ohio has taken aim at the city of Cleveland's panhandling laws, saying the...

Second man charged in shootout that killed two outside Cleveland bar

Da'Montais Banks Cuyahoga County Jail  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A man charged in connection with a shootout outside a Cleveland...