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    6 yrs for DUI crash that killed infant

    Sentences were handed down by a judge to an Akron mother and grandmother who both drove drunk and crashed into each other, leaving an infant dead.

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      Man at home hit by stray bullet in Akron

      An 80-year-old man was hit by a stray bullet after a gunfight in Akron Tuesday night.

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        Toilet paper clue cracks murder mystery

        Quick-thinking forensic experts cracked the case of a murdered Akron woman and her son after spotting a tiny clue that was hiding in plain sight.

      Sex offender charged after allegedly luring 5-year-old into his Akron home with…

      An Akron sex offender is behind bars after police say he enticed a neighborhood child into his home with candy.

      Heart surgeons give baby a new life

      The story of Rebekah Plant tugs at the heartstrings of any parent. The baby with the bright, blue eyes from Trumbull County was born with two holes in her

      Hundreds protest FirstEnergy's annual shareholders meeting in downtown Akron

      Hundreds came out to protest FirstEnergy's annual shareholders meeting in downtown Akron.

      Akron man guilty of murder, robbing people during drug deals

      Jurors convicted a 22-year-old Akron man of murder and aggravated robberies in connection to his painkiller drug deals.

      75-year-old Coventry Township man charged with child enticement, carrying…

      A 75-year-old Akron man faces charges of child enticement and carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop.

      Murder retrial of Denny Ross nears, more motions filed in court

      Paperwork filed recently in the upcoming murder trial of Denny Ross requests a new witness be called to testify, a jury view and more.

      Akron-area man attempts world record with fist pumping

      A man from Green is hoping hours of fist pumping will land him a world record.

      University of Akron mathematics professor teaching course on casino gambling

      It's not often you can learn how to play craps for college credit. But you can take such a class at The University of Akron.

      Cleveland Metro News


      1. Cleveland casino by the numbers

        Cleveland casino by the numbers

        On the first full day of operations, the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland brought in about 15,000 people and had the second busiest poker room in the country.

      2. Symon writes love letter to Cleveland

        Symon writes love letter to Cleveland

        Oh Cleveland, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Cleveland chef Michael Symon wrote a letter for The Huffington Post detailing his love affair with this city.

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      1. WEWS' Joe McGee provides updates on son

        WEWS' Joe McGee provides updates on son

        NewsChannel5 videographer Joe McGee shares updates on his son after he was involved in a crash.

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      Entertainment


      1. Watch 3D video

        Watch 3D video

        Make sure to see the 3D video lighting up the Higbee Building.

        • Stage set for 'DWTS' championships

          Stage set for 'DWTS' championships

          The semifinals of “Dancing with the Stars” answered many questions. We know how classical singer Katherine Jenkins is doing after her injury, and whether or not she went home, or if another high-scoring couple got the boot.

          • Another star is dismissed from `Dancing'

            • Lawyer: John Travolta 'vindicated'

              • 10 new ABC series for upcoming season

                National News


                1. Feds: Skechers deceived consumers w/ ads

                  Feds: Skechers deceived consumers w/ ads

                  Claims that Skechers' fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best, says the government -- and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars.

                  • Sandusky renews effort to drop charges

                    • A lurid journey through Backpage.com

                      • Warrant issued in bride's stabbing death

                        • Military families get free park passes

                          • Student battles flesh-eating bacteria

                            Lifestyle News


                            1. The local fight against obesity

                              The local fight against obesity

                              A groundbreaking study done by Cuyahoga County officials exposed a huge life expectancy disparity between two local neighborhoods. The results shocked residents.

                            2. Airline allows in-flight cellphone calls

                              Airline allows in-flight cellphone calls

                              Virgin Atlantic announced Tuesday that passengers on certain flights can now make and receive phone calls on the plane at 35,000 feet in the sky.

                            3. Protecting your child in cyberspace

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                                • Is Domino's gluten-free pizza OK?

                                  • Saving face, one wrinkle at a time

                                  • Bush talks about faith at fundraiser

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                                      Consumer News


                                      1. Feds: Skechers deceived consumers w/ ads

                                        Feds: Skechers deceived consumers w/ ads

                                        Claims that Skechers' fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best, says the government -- and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars.

                                        • Cleveland water to install new meters

                                          Cleveland water to install new meters

                                          Cleveland Division of Water will start to install automated meter reading technology in homes this summer.

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                                        • Siding strippers strike CLE neighborhood

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