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Unemployment rate rises to 5.0%

The unemployment rate in Ohio ticked up to 5.0 percent in June from 4.9 percent in May as workers continued to join the state’s labor force and find jobs.

Swine flu at Franklin Co. Fair

State officials say nearly 50 hogs at the Franklin County Fair were removed for slaughter after at least two animals tested positive for swine flu.

Lawsuit challenges police shooting

A lawsuit alleges Columbus police shot and mortally wounded a black man without justification and conspired to provide misleading information about the July 7 confrontation.

Official: FirstEnergy Stadium is safe

Cleveland’s chief building official says panels used on a city-owned NFL stadium are “similar if not identical” to those used at a London apartment tower that burned.

Diamondbacks 12, Reds 2

Jake Lamb hit a pair of three-run homers and Patrick Corbin pitched into the eighth inning during an emergency start yesterday, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 12-2 victory over the Reds.

Clippers 4-3, Chiefs 3-2

The Clippers swept both games of a twi-night double header over Syracuse at Huntington Park Thursday, thanks to a tight 4-3 win in the first game and a lop-sided 10-2 victory in the second.

Nation’s county leaders gather here

The drug overdose crisis, safe water and the use of technology will be among the topics under discussion when more 2,000 elected officials and staff members from counties in 46 states and the District of Columbia gather at the Greater Columbus Convention Center this weekend.