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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/09
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In Pictures: NCAA fans
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/16
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Tornadoes and deaths in its wake, powerful winter storm aims at Northeast
Cleveland, Erie, and Buffalo can expect up to a foot of snow, as can areas of northern New England, from the winter storm. For coastal cities: high winds, power outages, and travel delays.
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School safety: learning from what Sandy Hook did right
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, experts advocate fundamentals such as controlling access to the school, having a crisis plan in place, and retaining a strong support staff for prevention.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Vindication for 2013 inductees
All were among inductees announced Tuesday by Flea of The Red Hot Chili Peppers at a news conference in Los Angeles. For most of this year's inductees, inclusion was a long time coming.
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For Amish, fastest-growing faith group in US, life is changing
As the Amish population in the US grows – forecast to hit 1 million by 2050 – the decline of farmland is forcing the community to spread to new areas and to evolve its agrarian culture.
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Public shaming for school bus-avoiding sidewalk driver
A Cleveland Municipal Court judge ordered Shena Hardin to serve the highly public sentence for one hour Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Voting-machine glitches: How bad was it on Election Day around the country?
Long lines were created at polling places around the country because of a broad spectrum of voting-machine glitches on Election Day.
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The Vote
Election 2012 results Liveblog: In Senate, Democrats ward off challengesDemocrats prevailed in Senate races in Massachusetts, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, indicating that the Senate will remain in Democratic hands.
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Early voting results show Obama with turnout lead (+video)
Early voting results give both Democrats and Republicans hope for a victory. Democrats have done more early voting, but Republicans note the early voting turnout is lower than in 2008.
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Opinion: Living in a swing state like Ohio is good for your self-esteem
I live in Ohio, the swing-state capital of the Midwest. Sure, people complain about the incessant political ads, the traffic when Mitt Romney and President Obama are moving around town, and the perpetual knocking on the door. But it's a small price to pay for all this attention.
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Focus
Crunch time in Ohio, as Obama, Romney blitz to get out the voteBoth campaigns are swarming Ohio, knocking on doors and making phone calls to potential voters. In these last crucial days, getting out the vote in what may be the deciding state of Election 2012 is paramount.
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Modern Parenthood
Obama and Jay-Z swap parenting advicePresident Obama and rapper Jay-Z are all about their little girls – the parenting advice swapping is making moms swoon over involved dads. No matter who you like for president – wouldn't it be cool to get some parenting tips from the Oval Office?
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Clean Water Act at 40: Is it failing to meet new pollution challenges?
Congress passed the far-reaching Clean Water Act 40 years ago. The measure scored dramatic environmental successes, including with Lake Erie. But now Erie, and the law, are besieged.
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Ohio pushes welfare recipients to find work and exit the system
Ohio is one of three states still scrambling to meet the requirements of a federal law that requires states to get at least half of adults currently on welfare into work – or face $135 million in penalties.
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Ohio's million-dollar Senate seat
Millions of dollars in television ads have been spent between Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) and his challenger, Josh Mandel (R) in the race for one of Ohio's Senate seats. $6 million was spent in the last three weeks of September.
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One presidential debate over, and still undecided in Ohio
The Monitor watched Wednesday's presidential debate with undecided voter Maggie O'Toole in Ohio – an important battleground state. Why she is still not ready to commit to either President Obama or Mitt Romney.
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On Sputnik anniversary, World Space Week launches
The 13th annual World Space Week runs from Oct. 4 through Oct. 10 — both key dates in the history of space exploration.
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'I care,' Romney declares, as he duels with Obama in Ohio (+video)
Both Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio on Wednesday. With Obama gaining more and more of an edge in the polls, Romney tried to appeal to voters, telling them he cares about all Americans.
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Asian carp policy: Is it keeping Obama and Romney up at night?
Nah. But the issue resonates in (battleground) states around the Great Lakes, so the Romney and Obama camps outlined their approaches to dealing with a prospective Asian carp invasion.
- Briefing
Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Amish hair attacks: Hate crimes trial of Amish splinter group begins (+video)
Amish hair attacks: The government on Tuesday began laying out its case against 16 men and women charged with hate crimes in the hair- and beard-cutting attacks last fall in Ohio.
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Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, passes away (+video)
Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the moon, is remembered by his family as a 'reluctant American hero.'
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Special needs students stay in traditional public schools as others leave
Other students are increasingly seeking out alternative options, causing the cost of educating special needs students to fall disproportionately on regular public schools.
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In Gear
GM reorganization aimed at eliminating 'fiefdoms'GM reorganization needed to bring the automaker in the 21st century, CEO Akerson tells employees. GM reorganization means streamlining the management.
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College rampage threat 5 days after the Colorado shooting leads to arrest
Five days after the Colorado shooting, a Kent State sophomore allegedly 'tweeted' profanities and threats at university president, threatening to 'shoot up' the school.
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Worst drought in 50 years could last through October
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center were unable to assure growers that there is an end to the drought in sight. In the meantime, grain prices have skyrocketed.
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