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Flu cases up dramatically

State health officials say six times as many people have been hospitalized with the flu this year than last year, partly because the vaccine doesn’t work very well against a prevalent strain.

School safety tip line

Officials in more than 200 school buildings have signed up for a free anonymous tip line designed to alert local law enforcement officials to school safety issues.

Ravens 20, Browns 10

The Baltimore Ravens earned a wild-card berth in the AFC playoffs Sunday, rallying to defeat the Browns 20-10 while getting the help they needed halfway across the country.

Buckeyes arrive in New Orleans

The Buckeyes held the first of four practice sessions scheduled in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the only facility among the College Football Playoff bowl games that allows teams to work out on the playing surface prior to the game.

CBJ 6, Bruins 2

The Blue Jackets scored four times in the second period for a 6-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.

Pistons 103, Cavs 80

Brandon Jennings scored 25 points, and the Detroit Pistons used an 18-0 run in the second quarter to roll past the Cavaliers 103-80.

Unlikely hero

Cardale Jones has come a long way. The question now is: Can he take Ohio State a long way, too?

Grande dame: Colo turns 58

Every birthday she celebrates is a landmark and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s gorilla, Colo, will mark No. 58 on Monday, Dec. 22.