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Ohio's temporary ban on selling intoxicating hemp products goes into effect tomorrow.

Local stores to pull THC drinks off shelves ahead of statewide intoxicating hemp ban

When you walk into Harvest Deli in Holland, you’re met with a new sign on the front door. It’s to notify customers that the store’s THC drinks won’t be sold past Monday.

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More than 200 animals were found at the home of a wildlife rehabilitator in New York.

Dozens of ailing animals found in home where woman was ‘trapped’ by debris, police say

More than 200 animals were found at the home of a wildlife rehabilitator in New York.

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A school therapist in North Carolina has been charged with attempted murder and stalking, according to authorities.

School therapist charged with attempted murder and stalking, police say

A school therapist in North Carolina has been charged with attempted murder and stalking, according to authorities.

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Against all odds, a cat survived 100 miles of wind, bumps and highway traffic on the roof of his family's van.

Family’s cat joins their vacation after riding 100 miles on van’s roof

Against all odds, a cat survived 100 miles of wind, bumps and highway traffic on the roof of his family's van.

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13abc.com @13abc.com · 9h

A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting declarations of a state of emergency in New Jersey and parts of New York state.

New Jersey declares emergency as nor’easter approaches, while Alaska flooding carries away homes

A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting declarations of a state of emergency in New Jersey and parts of New York state.

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A 3-year-old Alabama girl who was allegedly kidnapped by her mother and taken to Mexico is back home after lawmakers stepped in.

‘A miracle’: Toddler allegedly abducted by mother reunites with family after lawmakers step in

A mother is facing charges after she allegedly abducted her 3-year-old daughter and fled to Mexico.

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States including Ohio contributing National Guard troops to President Trump's federal law enforcement initiative in Washington, D.C., have set target dates for withdrawal later this fall.

Most states with National Guard troops in DC plan to withdraw this fall

More than half the states contributing National Guard troops to President Trump's federal law enforcement initiative in Washington, D.C., have set target dates for withdrawal later this fall.

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13abc.com @13abc.com · 11h

Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago.

Trump says inflation is ‘defeated’ and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many

Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago.

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13abc.com @13abc.com · 12h

An investigation is ongoing after an Ohio mother reported her 5-year-old daughter was beaten, assaulted and scalped. Police say the suspects are under the age of 10.

5-year-old girl ‘unrecognizable’ after alleged beating by group of kids, mother says

Police say the suspects are under the age of 10.

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St. Michael the Archangel Parish leaders requested to close and merge with Saint John the Baptist Parish in Point Place, the Diocese announced.

Diocese plans to close 125-year-old church in Toledo

The final mass at St. Michael the Archangel Church is set for Jan. 4, 2026.

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Mark Sanchez has been released from custody, about a week after police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver in Indiana.

Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez released from custody a week after parking fight arrest and stabbing

Mark Sanchez has been released from custody, about a week after police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver in Indiana.

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Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on.

Vance warns ‘deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day

Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on.

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President Donald Trump has left for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment

President Donald Trump has left for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

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Authorities in Ohio said he pulled the victim “behind a building by her wrist and held her down on the ground against her will, forcing sexual conduct without consent."

Ohio man accused of raping disabled woman outside nursing home

A man is accused of raping a disabled woman outside of a nursing home.

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Deputies learned that hundreds of people were at the scene when the shooting happened. Many victims and witnesses ran to the nearby businesses and properties to find shelter from the gunshots.

4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says

Four people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina.

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Israel says it expects all of the living hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be released Monday in its breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza ‘in a few hours’ as ceasefire holds

Israel says it expects all of the living hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be released Monday in its breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas.

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A helicopter that was coasting above a Southern California beach suddenly lost control and began spiraling.

Horrified beachgoers watch helicopter spiral out of control, slam into palms

A helicopter that was coasting above a Southern California beach suddenly lost control and began spiraling.

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A California family is fighting to free their loved one detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Family says father of Navy service member detained by ICE

A California family is fighting to free their loved one detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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She was beloved by fans and fellow actors, many of whom paid tribute Saturday after news of Keaton’s death broke.

Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton

She was beloved by fans and fellow actors, many of whom paid tribute Saturday after news of Keaton’s death broke.

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Phil Tottenham met with community members to describe what he and others experienced after being jailed while sending humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Toledo resident returns from Israeli jail, shares stories with community

A Toledo resident described what he and others experienced after being jailed while sending humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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13abc.com @13abc.com · 21h

Democrats are hopeful about Brown's chances to return to the Senate, especially without Donald Trump at the top of the ballot. But crypto interests have even more to spend this time.

Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It’s ready for a repeat in 2026

Democrats are hopeful about Brown's chances to return to the Senate, especially without Donald Trump at the top of the ballot. But crypto interests have even more to spend this time.

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Authorities in Tennessee say no survivors have been recovered after a devastating explosion at a manufacturing plant.

16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory, sheriff says

Authorities in Tennessee say no survivors have been recovered after a devastating explosion at a manufacturing plant.

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The latest Red List of Threatened Species assessment released Friday shows that more than a quarter of all animals, plants and fungi assessed are at risk.

More than a quarter of species are at risk of extinction, new report says

A new report says melting sea ice and deforestation are threatening the survival of many species.

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Several Friday night shootings in Mississippi at high school homecoming celebrations left multiple people dead and injured.

Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly; 6 killed, several injured in shootings

Several Friday night shootings in Mississippi at high school homecoming celebrations left multiple people dead and injured.

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A Middle East expert looks at what the deal between Israel and Hamas means for the region in both the short and long term.

Expert discusses what Israel-Hamas deal means for the region

A Middle East expert looks at what the deal between Israel and Hamas means for the region in both the short and long term.

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