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James Gandolfini Dies of Possible Heart Attack at 51

UNDATED -- James Gandolfini has died of a heart attack at the age of 51.  He was in Italy on vacation at the time.Gandolfini was the star of HBO's hit series "The Sopranos" HBO has confirmed his...

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UPDATE: Father Charged After Ripping Scalp From Infant Son's Head

XENIA -- A man accused of ripping off part of an infant's scalp has been charged.Kodi Weatherspoon was indicted on felonious assault and child endangering.Police say the 34-year-old was in an argument...

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Ohio Lawmakers Debate Abortion Bill

COLUMBUS -- Ohio lawmakers are debating a controversial abortion bill.Under House Bill 200, doctors would be required to show their patients an ultrasound of the baby before they perform an abortion...

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Multiple Car Break-Ins in Centerville

CENTERVILLE -- After a rash of break-ins, police are warning families to lock up their belongings.Police say 4 cars and 2 sheds were broken into in the Kentshire neighborhood overnight.Thieves were on...

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Peace Talks With Taliban Set To Begin Tomorrow

DOHA, Qatar -- The U.S. is expected to begin peace talks with the Taliban tomorrow.It'll take place at the group's newly-opened offices in Doha, Qatar.Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his country...

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Five-Year-Old Saves Her Father's Life

PORTSMOUTH -- A little girl from Scioto County, in southern Ohio, has saved her father's life.Anthony Evans says he started feeling sick just before he blacked out.  He was watching his three young...

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President Obama's Vacation Expenses

UNDATED -- President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to Africa is being billed as one of the most expensive trips of Obama's tenure.  This trip is expected to cost somewhere between $60 million and $100...

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Police Searching for Fairborn Credit Card Thief

FAIRBORN -- Police need your help catching a credit card thief.A woman has been using a stolen credit card across the Fairborn area.They say she could be driving a light blue or silver four-door car,...

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UPDATE: Tree Limb Knocks Out Power to Thousands in Kettering

KETTERING -- At one point Wednesday night, 2,400 customers were without power near Dorothy Lane and South Dixie.DP&L and the Kettering Fire Department are on the scene.Dispatchers tell us a tree...

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Police: Suspects Loaded up Uhaul With Stolen Items

MIAMI TWP. -- A ring of thieves sneaking $75,000 a month in merchandise from retail stores near the Dayton Mall.Miami Township Police Sgt. Scott Fitzgerald says they raided three homes in Trotwood...

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UPDATE: Baby Scalded From Hot Bath Water

DAYTON -- A toddler is recovering after being put in a scorching hot bath.Investigators say a 1 year old was rushed to the hospital Wednesday morning after his caregiver forgot to check the temperature...

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WASTE WATCH: IRS Spending $70M In Bonuses

WASTE WATCH -- Audit the IRS! That was the rally call Wednesday afternoon from outside the U.S. Capitol.Tea Party Patriots organized the rally of groups targeted by the IRS. You'll recall the IRS...

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Defying Gravity; Our Reporter Flies with Famous Stunt Pilot Sean Tucker

DAYTON -- Defying gravity above the Dayton skies. That is what many pilots will be doing this weekend at the Dayton Air Show. We all get to watch, but Anchor and Reporter Jackie Couture got to...

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Ohio Lawmakers Try Again to Limit Indoor Tanning

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio lawmakers are again taking on the issue of kids using indoor tanning beds.A proposed bill would ban anyone under 18 from tanning in a salon unless a doctor gives permission for...

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US Education Secretary Set to Visit Middletown

MIDDLETOWN (AP) -- The U.S. secretary of education is traveling to Kentucky and Ohio to promote President Barack Obama's proposal for a major expansion of early childhood education.Secretary Arne...

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Man Gets 36 Years to Life in Dying Blink Case

CINCINNATI (AP) -- An Ohio man convicted in a murder trial that hinged on a paralyzed victim blinking his eyes to identify his shooter has been sentenced to 36 years to life in...

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Plane with Engine Trouble Reported at Dayton Airport

DAYTON -- A small, private plane experienced engine troubles this morning while trying to take off. An Dayton International Airport spokesperson said that the plane ran off the runway about 9:30 a.m....

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UPDATE: Three Suspects Sought After Man Shot Overnight

DAYTON -- According to a police report, 46-year-old Roderick Blackburn was shot just after midnight Thursday. Dayton Police officers were in the area of the shooting and responded to the scene as the...

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Dayton Fireworks Set for Sunday, June 30

DAYTON -- The annual City of Dayton fireworks display will light the night above downtown Dayton and the Great Miami River on Sunday, June 30, at 10 p.m.The show will celebrate the Independence Day...

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UPDATE: Victim Identified In Indian Lake Drowning

UPDATE -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has released the identity of  the drowning victim at Indian Lake State Park. According to a preliminary incident report, 75 year old James Lamarr of...

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