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Safety enhancements planned after Hocking Hills falls

LOGAN, Ohio (AP) — State officials say safety improvements are planned after a third fatal fall from a cliff recently in the Hockings Hills region of southeastern Ohio.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013

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Ohio reveals where new 70 mph speed limit applies

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Department of Transportation has revealed which sections of rural interstate highway will have a higher speed limit of 70 mph instead of 65 mph starting July 1.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013

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Ohio kidnapping suspect's 3 dogs go to foster care

CLEVELAND (AP) — Three dogs seized from a man charged with holding three women captive and raping them over a decade were ready Tuesday for foster care placement until the women decide if they want to adopt them.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013

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Ohio ex-AG applies for law license reinstatement

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has applied to have his law license reinstated now that he's served a six-month suspension related to ethics violations.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013

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Ohio Internet cafe crackdown advancing

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State lawmakers in Ohio are moving fast on proposals cracking down on storefront sweepstakes parlors whose legality has been questioned.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013

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Protesters denounce IRS at agency's headquarters

WASHINGTON (AP) — A few dozen tea party activists and their supporters have gathered outside the IRS headquarters in Washington to protest extra scrutiny of their organizations.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013

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Ohio rep to step down as House Democratic leader

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Democratic leader in the Ohio House said Tuesday that he's stepping down from his role before his term ends next year.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013

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Ohio project examines premature births

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The March of Dimes is spending $10 million in Ohio for collaborative research into the problem of babies being born prematurely.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013

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