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Hockey World Cup

The United States has named Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks as its captain for the World Cup of Hockey.

Indians 10, Astros 7

The Indians scored a pair of runs on a controversial bases-loaded wild pitch by David Paulino in the third inning that led to the ejection of Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch, and Cleveland went on to a 10-7 win Thursday.

Pirates 4, Reds 1

Ivan Nova pitched a six-hitter to stay unbeaten with Pittsburgh and Jung Ho Kang hit a two-run double to key a three-run first inning as the Pirates defeated Cincinnati 4-1 Thursday night, extending the Reds’ losing streak to five games.

Clippers 6, Braves 4

Deadlocked in a 2-2 ball game, Clippers center fielder Bradley Zimmer launched a grand slam into right field, giving Columbus a series tying 6-4 win over Gwinnett Thursday night.

Massive West Outerbelt project to begin in 2017

Construction-weary motorists on the West Side may have that lets-get-it-over-with feeling as the Ohio Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it is moving up a major repaving project on I-270 between Trabue Road and US 33 by more than a year to next spring.

Columbus St. offers help to stranded ITT students

For hundreds of students left high and dry this week when ITT Technical Institute and American School of Technology closed their doors, there is some help, in the form of alternative classes and a little cash.

Trump returns to Cleveland

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Ohio for the second time in a week with a campaign stop Thursday afternoon at a charter school in Cleveland.

Pot law takes effect, but questions remain

Ohio has yet to outline how exactly its new medical marijuana law will work even as it is set to take effect Thursday, leaving a host of unanswered questions by doctors, patients, pharmacists, police and many others.