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Homicide victim ID’ed

Columbus police have identified the woman whose body was found behind an East Side duplex Saturday night.

Cubs 11, Reds 8

Kris Bryant became the first major leaguer to hit three homers and two doubles in a game, and Jake Arrieta added a solo shot in the ballpark where he threw a no-hitter in April, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 11-8 victory over the Reds on Monday night.

Clippers 5, IronPigs 3

The Clippers kicked off a seven-game road trip with a 5-3 win over Lehigh Valley Monday night.

Group wants to “clean up” GOP convention

Some of the 50,000 people expected to converge on Cleveland during the Republican National Convention in July will not be there for political reasons. They are there to sell — or to be sold — for sex.

Report: Ohio children remain poor, outlook gloomy

Despite poverty and lingering unemployment, children in Ohio, as in much of the nation, are avoiding the pitfalls of making bad decisions, according to an annual report that evaluates the children of all 50 states in terms of their economic well-being, physical health, education, family and community. But that good behavior may only be rewarded with fewer jobs, which pay less than their older brothers’ and sisters’.

City Hall reaches out to neighborhoods

Columbus City Hall’s renewed push to address the needs of the city’s neighborhoods continues Tuesday with another meeting between members of City Council and other officials.

Camp aims to prevent drowning

Drowning is the second leading accidental cause of death to children under five and summer is the most dangerous season so a central Ohio organizations are teaming up with a national foundation this week to teach kids about water safety.

Ohio unemployment rate 5.1%

Powered by strong hiring in the service sector, Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped for the first time in 10 months, according to data released by the state Friday morning.