Philippine leader tells Obama ’you can go to hell,’ warns of breakup
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte told President Barack Obama “you can go to hell” in a speech Tuesday that was his strongest tirade so far against the U.S. over its criticism of...
View ArticleThe Latest: White House says Trump not a role model
WASHINGTON: The Latest on the presidential race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton (all times EDT):1:50 p.m.White House spokesman Josh Earnest says President Barack Obama...
View ArticleWell-known businessman blames Republicans for Democratic-control of Akron,...
The leader of Akron’s largest family-owned grocery chain plans to stock local elections with Republicans who can win in a city and county dominated by Democrats.It’s a tall order. But Acme Fresh...
View ArticleThomas Teodosio for judge on the 9th District appeals court and Ron Cable for...
Judge Thomas Teodosio receives favorable notices for his work on the Summit County Common Pleas Court the past nine years. He is engaged, thoughtful and respectful. He argues persuasively that seeking...
View ArticleAkron Dish: Two new cafes in downtown Akron; more openings
A stray dog and a chameleon have taken up residence on South Main Street in downtown Akron.The canine adorns the logo of the Stray Dog Cafe, and the lizard is part of the emblem for the Chameleon...
View ArticleRumored ‘killer clown’ at Kent State leads students to stalk campus in a mob,...
The “killer clown” scare that prompted police investigations in Summit County and elsewhere last week struck Monday night at Kent State University, where dozens of students hunted for one of the...
View ArticleA subcontractor sues another subcontractor and UA for breach of contract over...
The lawsuits keep coming against the University of Akron over nonpayment for construction work done to renovate the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education, formerly Zook Hall.The latest...
View ArticleAkron neighbors protest development for homeless and disabled
As Rick Stringfield walked along his long gravel driveway through one of the last remaining heavily wooded areas in Akron, he wanted to make one point clear.He’s not against development. He’s just not...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Danny Salazar will not be on ALDS roster, will be sent to...
CLEVELAND: The Indians are waiting to name their full 25-man roster for the American League Division Series, but pitcher Danny Salazar will not be a part of it.Indians manager Terry Francona said after...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron football: Zips face uncertainty at quarterback heading...
The shock that rattled Dix Stadium in Kent last Saturday wasn’t just the University of Akron’s win on the final drive of the game to keep ownership of the Wagon Wheel.For Zips fans, it likely was...
View ArticleAfter long summer of basketball, Kyrie Irving will sit out Cavaliers’...
The Cavaliers open the preseason Wednesday with many of the same goals they had last season under coach Tyronn Lue: Keep the rotation long, the minutes short and be healthy when the playoffs begin in...
View ArticleFalls woman discovers decade-old certified LeBron James chewed bubble gum...
Sometimes the best of a lifetime of treasures can be found tucked in a folder inside a plastic tote.Loren “Coco” Mayer found one such “pop culture” treasure after she recently moved back to the Akron...
View ArticleEast Coast preps for Hurricane Matthew evacuations, damage
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: South Carolina’s governor said she would issue an evacuation order Wednesday so that 1 million people would have time to leave the coast ahead of Hurricane Matthew, and residents...
View ArticleMike Pence and Tim Kaine clash in fiery vice presidential debate
FARMVILLE, Va.: Indiana Gov. Mike Pence tried during Tuesday’s vice presidential debate to stanch the damage from disclosures that Donald Trump may not have paid federal income taxes for two decades,...
View Article2 Ohio college students shot, wounded in apparent robbery
OXFORD, OHIO: Two Ohio college students have been shot in an apparent robbery at a house near campus.Police say the two male students were shot Tuesday night near the campus of Miami University.The...
View ArticleMall of America to close for Thanksgiving
NEW YORK: Mall of America, the nation’s largest shopping mall, has taken a stand against the growing trend of Thanksgiving shopping and will close on the holiday this year.The center, based in...
View ArticleOwner of Akron bridal shop that closed amid Ebola scare sues Texas hospital
DALLAS: The owner of an Akron bridal shop that went out of business after an Ebola scare has sued a Texas hospital, saying it failed to train and prevent a nurse from contracting the virus from a...
View ArticleNearly 2 million urged to evacuate as Matthew edges toward U.S.
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla.: Hurricane Matthew marched toward Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas and nearly 2 million people along the coast were urged to evacuate their homes Wednesday, a mass exodus ahead...
View ArticleThings to Do, Oct. 6: Amy Schumer in Cleveland; Apollo’s Fire in Fairlawn;...
Take in Amy Schumer’s standup act at Quicken Loans ArenaAmy Schumer endeared herself to Northeast Ohioans when she featured hometown hero LeBron James in her movie Trainwreck, and then brought a...
View ArticleSumma Health confirms undisclosed number of layoffs
Summa Health confirmed Wednesday it is laying off employees, but declined to specify how many jobs were cut or what those employees do for the Akron-based hospital system. The Beacon Journal learned of...
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