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Thirteen students contracted the mumps virus during a recent outbreak, according to health officials.

Columbus Health Department To Provide Mumps Update

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While Ohio State students are on spring break, Columbus health department doctors are still trying to pinpoint the origin of a recent mumps outbreak on campus. More>>

Investigators Chase 'Every Angle' In Missing Jet

Authorities continue to search for missing Malaysia Airlines jet.

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Rescue helicopters and ships searching for a Malaysia Airlines jet rushed Monday to investigate a yellow object that looked like a life raft. More>>

Couple Escapes Early Morning Fire Unharmed

Investigators are looking for clues in what caused an early morning fire on the southwest side.

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No one is harmed after an early morning fire on the southwest side of the city. More>>

OSU Campus Parking Money Stolen At Gunpoint, Campus Alert Issued

Campus parking money was stolen Sunday afternoon.

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Columbus and Ohio State University police officers are searching for the suspect who stole nearly $6,000 in campus parking proceeds at gunpoint Sunday afternoon. More>>

Restaurant Employee Allegedly Assaulted By Armed Robber

Marco's Pizza was robbed at gunpoint.

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An employee of Marco’s Pizza was allegedly assaulted by an armed robber on the city's east side Sunday evening. More>>

U.S. Marshals Announce Top Most-Wanted Fugitives

The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.

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The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.
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Reward Offered For Information On Poisoning Of Ducks And Geese

A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone who helps bring an arrest after multiple waterfowl were found poisoned.

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Restaurant Employee Allegedly Assaulted By Armed Robber
Restaurant Employee Allegedly Assaulted By Armed Robber
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 8:27 AM EDT2014-03-10 12:27:50 GMT
Marco's Pizza was robbed at gunpoint.
An employee of Marco’s Pizza was allegedly assaulted by an armed robber on the city's east side Sunday evening.
An employee of Marco’s Pizza was allegedly assaulted by an armed robber on the city's east side Sunday evening.
Marion Police Arrest 2 Suspects In Showplace Burglary
Marion Police Arrest 2 Suspects In Showplace Burglary
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 8:32 AM EDT2014-03-10 12:32:18 GMT
Marion police officers arrested two suspects in connection with a burglary Sunday evening.
Marion police officers arrested two suspects in connection with a burglary Sunday evening.
CPD: Suspect Identified In Blacklick Shooting
CPD: Suspect Identified In Blacklick Shooting
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 9:26 PM EDT2014-03-10 01:26:32 GMT
One person shot in Blacklick.
Columbus police say one person was shot Saturday afternoon in Blacklick.
Columbus police say one person was shot Saturday afternoon in Blacklick.
Police: 1 Killed Outside North Columbus Hotel Parking Lot
Police: 1 Killed Outside North Columbus Hotel Parking Lot
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 11:50 AM EDT2014-03-09 15:50:13 GMT
Homicide detectives are looking for the shooter who shot and killed one person outside a north side hotel Sunday morning.
Homicide detectives are looking for the shooter who shot and killed one person outside a north side hotel Sunday morning.
Homicide detectives are looking for the shooter who shot and killed one person outside a north side hotel Sunday morning.
Fatal Shooting Was Self Defense, CPD Says
Fatal Shooting Was Self Defense, CPD Says
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 9:33 AM EDT2014-03-09 13:33:52 GMT
Shooting victim dies after shooter alledgedly shoots him in self defense.
Dispatchers received a 911 call from a man who says he shot someone that was assaulting him Saturday evening.
Dispatchers received a 911 call from a man who says he shot someone that was assaulting him Saturday evening.
1 Killed In Southeast Side Fire
1 Killed In Southeast Side Fire
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 9:12 AM EDT2014-03-09 13:12:58 GMT
Columbus firefighters say one person one person is dead after a fire on the city’s southeast side, Saturday night.
Columbus firefighters say one person one person is dead after a fire on the city’s southeast side, Saturday night.
Columbus firefighters say one person one person is dead after a fire on the city’s southeast side, Saturday night.
Police: 1 Killed In Accidental Shooting In West Columbus
Police: 1 Killed In Accidental Shooting In West Columbus
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 9:09 AM EDT2014-03-09 13:09:36 GMT
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
Columbus Health Department To Provide Mumps Update
Columbus Health Department To Provide Mumps Update
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 10:04 AM EDT2014-03-10 14:04:02 GMT
Thirteen students contracted the mumps virus during a recent outbreak, according to health officials.
While Ohio State students are on spring break, Columbus health department doctors are still trying to pinpoint the origin of a recent mumps outbreak on campus.
While Ohio State students are on spring break, Columbus health department doctors are still trying to pinpoint the origin of a recent mumps outbreak on campus.

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Black Twitter growing into online force
Black Twitter growing into online force
The hashtag gave it away.
The hashtag gave it away.
Conn. shooter's dad: 'You can't get any more evil'
Conn. shooter's dad: 'You can't get any more evil'
The father of Connecticut school shooter Adam Lanza says in his first public comments about the massacre that what his son did couldn't "get any more evil" and he wishes his son hadn't been born.
In his first public comments about the 2012 Connecticut school massacre, the father of gunman Adam Lanza said what his son did couldn't "get any more evil" and he now wishes his son had never been born.
Court won't hear dispute over 'boobies' bracelets
Court won't hear dispute over 'boobies' bracelets
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Pennsylvania school district that wants to prevent students from wearing "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets to promote breast cancer awareness among young people.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Pennsylvania school district that wants to prevent students from wearing "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets to promote breast cancer awareness among young people.
UMass latest to deal with rowdy St. Pat's parties
UMass latest to deal with rowdy St. Pat's parties
A pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration near the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts spiraled out of control, pitting police against thousands of drunken and unruly revelers at the annual "Blarney...
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press The chaos at the University of Massachusetts over the weekend during a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration brought renewed attention to an old problem affecting colleges...
Iditarod: 5 things to know about standout finishes
Iditarod: 5 things to know about standout finishes
In the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, there's always a heart-pounding thrill at the finish line in Nome, a rollicking frontier city on Alaska's western coast.
In the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, there's always a heart-pounding thrill at the finish line in Nome, a rollicking frontier city on Alaska's western coast.
Powerful quake shakes N. California; no injuries
Powerful quake shakes N. California; no injuries
A very strong earthquake rattled the Northern California coast and was widely felt across the region, but authorities said early Monday that there were no reports of any injuries or damages.
A very strong earthquake rattled the Northern California coast and was widely felt across the region, but authorities said early Monday that there were no reports of any injuries or damages.
Shoe-bomb witness to speak from London at NY trial
Shoe-bomb witness to speak from London at NY trial
The trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law and al-Qaida spokesman after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks rwas set to resume with the airing of testimony from a London resident who says he participated in a 2001...
The trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law and al-Qaida spokesman after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is resuming Monday with the airing of testimony from a London resident who says he participated in a 2001 shoe-bomb...
Big quake strikes off N. Calif., no tsunami threat
Big quake strikes off N. Calif., no tsunami threat
Officials say a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Sunday night off the coast of Northern California, but there were no early signs of a tsunami.
A powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck late Sunday night off the coast of Northern California, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage and no danger of a tsunami, officials said.

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4 Arrests Made During Operation Take A Number In Marion County
4 Arrests Made During Operation Take A Number In Marion County
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 1:30 PM EST2014-03-07 18:30:33 GMT
Drug raids were conducted at four Marion County homes Friday morning.
Fifty law enforcement officials from Delaware, Richland, and Marion counties teamed up to conduct Operation Take A Number, a drug raid, early Friday morning in Marion County.
Fifty law enforcement officials from Delaware, Richland, and Marion counties teamed up to conduct Operation Take A Number, a drug raid, early Friday morning in Marion County.
Inside Urban & Shelley Meyer's Central Ohio Home
Inside Urban & Shelley Meyer's Central Ohio Home
Updated: Wednesday, February 26 2014 11:00 AM EST2014-02-26 16:00:46 GMT
Shelly Meyer takes Colleen Marshall through their Central Ohio home.
Just weeks after Urban Meyer as announced as the next head coach of The Ohio State Buckeyes, NBC4’s Colleen Marshall visited the Meyer’s Gainesville, Florida home to see just what they would be giving up for their move to Columbus.
Just weeks after Urban Meyer as announced as the next head coach of The Ohio State Buckeyes, NBC4’s Colleen Marshall visited the Meyer’s Gainesville, Florida home to see just what they would be giving up for their move to Columbus.
OSU Campus Parking Money Stolen At Gunpoint, Campus Alert Issued
OSU Campus Parking Money Stolen At Gunpoint, Campus Alert Issued
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 8:29 AM EDT2014-03-10 12:29:20 GMT
Campus parking money was stolen Sunday afternoon.
Columbus and Ohio State University police officers are searching for the suspect who stole nearly $6,000 in campus parking proceeds at gunpoint Sunday afternoon.
Columbus and Ohio State University police officers are searching for the suspect who stole nearly $6,000 in campus parking proceeds at gunpoint Sunday afternoon.
Police: 1 Killed Outside North Columbus Hotel Parking Lot
Police: 1 Killed Outside North Columbus Hotel Parking Lot
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 11:50 AM EDT2014-03-09 15:50:13 GMT
Homicide detectives are looking for the shooter who shot and killed one person outside a north side hotel Sunday morning.
Homicide detectives are looking for the shooter who shot and killed one person outside a north side hotel Sunday morning.
Homicide detectives are looking for the shooter who shot and killed one person outside a north side hotel Sunday morning.
Restaurant Employee Allegedly Assaulted By Armed Robber
Restaurant Employee Allegedly Assaulted By Armed Robber
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 8:27 AM EDT2014-03-10 12:27:50 GMT
Marco's Pizza was robbed at gunpoint.
An employee of Marco’s Pizza was allegedly assaulted by an armed robber on the city's east side Sunday evening.
An employee of Marco’s Pizza was allegedly assaulted by an armed robber on the city's east side Sunday evening.
U.S. Marshals Announce Top Most-Wanted Fugitives
U.S. Marshals Announce Top Most-Wanted Fugitives
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 8:59 AM EDT2014-03-09 12:59:10 GMT
The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.
The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.
The U.S. Marshals’ office has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.
Police: 1 Killed In Accidental Shooting In West Columbus
Police: 1 Killed In Accidental Shooting In West Columbus
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 9:09 AM EDT2014-03-09 13:09:36 GMT
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning and police say it was an accident.
CPD: Suspect Identified In Blacklick Shooting
CPD: Suspect Identified In Blacklick Shooting
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 9:26 PM EDT2014-03-10 01:26:32 GMT
One person shot in Blacklick.
Columbus police say one person was shot Saturday afternoon in Blacklick.
Columbus police say one person was shot Saturday afternoon in Blacklick.

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Train Derails Near U.S. 42 In Delaware
Train Derails Near U.S. 42 In Delaware
Updated: Wednesday, March 5 2014 8:33 AM EST2014-03-05 13:33:52 GMT
A train derailed in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon, closing a portion of a local road.
A train carrying grain derailed near U.S. 42 in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon.
A train carrying grain derailed near U.S. 42 in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon.
7 Indicted In Scam That Targeted Elderly Ohioans
7 Indicted In Scam That Targeted Elderly Ohioans
Updated: Tuesday, March 4 2014 3:28 PM EST2014-03-04 20:28:05 GMT
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Seven people were indicted Tuesday in connection with an organized scam that targeted elderly victims in Ohio.
Seven people were indicted Tuesday in connection with an organized scam that targeted elderly victims in Ohio.
8 Accused In 61 Cell Phone Store Burglaries In Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky
8 Accused In 61 Cell Phone Store Burglaries In Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky
Updated: Monday, March 3 2014 3:54 PM EST2014-03-03 20:54:33 GMT
A group of eight people are facing felony charges for what investigators believe are at least 61 related cell phone store break-ins in Central Ohio, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
A group of eight people are facing felony charges for what investigators believe are at least 61 related cell phone store break-ins in Central Ohio, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
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There appears to be another arcane world record in Grand Rapids, this time for the most people wearing sunglasses at night.
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Fortune cookie turns Bronx woman into millionaire
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A 75-year-old New York woman found her fortune in a cookie.
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Airline: Iraq stops landing over official's son
Airline: Iraq stops landing over official's son
Lebanon's national airline says Iraqi authorities denied permission for its plane to land in Baghdad after a son of an Iraqi minister missed the flight.
Iraqi authorities on Thursday denied permission to a plane belonging to Lebanon's national carrier to land in Baghdad after a son of an Iraqi minister missed the flight, Middle East Airline said in a statement.
Cookbook returned to library after 21-plus years
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More than two decades after a cookbook was checked out of a Kansas library, it's just now been returned.
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NYC artists live on 'human hamster wheel'
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German court: implants no impediment to police job
German court: implants no impediment to police job
A German court has ruled that a prospective Berlin police recruit's breast implants cannot legally be used as grounds to keep her off the force.
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NY Times prints Northup correction 161 years later
NY Times prints Northup correction 161 years later
The New York Times has printed a correction for misspelling 161 years ago the name of a free black man who was sold into slavery and whose memoirs were turned into the Oscar-winning movie "12 Years a Slave."
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Rapist Sentenced To 19 to 95 Years In Prison
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A Delaware man was sentenced Tuesday to 19 to 95 years in prison for rape crimes he committed two decades ago.
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Reward Offered For Information On Poisoning Of Ducks And Geese
Reward Offered For Information On Poisoning Of Ducks And Geese
A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone who helps bring an arrest after multiple waterfowl were found poisoned.
A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone who helps bring an arrest after multiple waterfowl were found poisoned.
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At Home With Shelley Meyer
At Home With Shelley Meyer
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