Hornets 123, Cavs 112
the Charlotte Hornets took advantage of Cleveland’s sloppiness to open the fourth quarter in a 123-112 victory, wrecking the Cavaliers’ home opener.
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Charges dropped against Columbus woman in 2002 death of infant
A Columbus woman who has spent nearly two decades in prison on allegations of killing a baby in her care was released Thursday after new evidence led to charges being dropped.
Ohio adds jobs but jobless rate unchanged
Ohio’s unemployment rate remain unchanged for the third consecutive month in September, at 5.4%, as the latest COVID-19 surge waned and students returned to classrooms.
Gang leader threatens to kill kidnapped Ohio missionaries
The leader of the 400 Mawozo gang that Haitian police say kidnapped 17 members of a missionary group based in Holmes County is seen in a new video saying he will kill them if he doesn’t get what he is demanding.
Suspect arrested in September slaying
Police have arrested a murder suspect who has been at large for six weeks.
CBJ 3, Islanders 2 (OT)
Patrik Laine scored at 1:49 of overtime to lift the Blue Jackets over the New York Islanders 3-2.
Browns 17, Broncos 14
Case Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield and made the most of his first start in two years, leading Cleveland’s injury-ravaged offense and the Browns to a 17-14 win over the Denver Broncos.
Jobless claims reach new low
New claims for unemployment benefits in Ohio and around the nation fell to pandemic-era lows last week, evidence that layoffs are declining as companies hold onto workers.
Homicide total in Columbus reaches 170 for the year
The deaths of three people, including a man whose death was ruled a homicide 10 months after he was shot while driving on a street on the Hilltop, raised the total number of homicides in Columbus this year to 170.
Bill would make assaulting referees a crime
Pending legislation would make assaulting Ohio referees while they do their jobs a crime.