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The headline of an Associated Press story about the Democratic National Convention on Page 2 of Friday’s News Journal print version stated: “To oust...

Official: Man wanted for 2018 Ohio slaying arrested in W.Va.

RIPLEY, W.Va. (AP) — A man wanted for a 2018 slaying in Ohio was arrested in West Virginia during a traffic stop, authorities said.Deputies...

CDC study: Should have been mass COVID-19 testing for inmates

COLUMBUS (AP) — Correctional facilities that resisted mass coronavirus testing for inmates erred in their decision to only test inmates with symptoms, leading to...

Infant, her mother killed in 4-vehicle crash on Ohio interstate

MONROE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — A four-vehicle crash on an interstate highway in southwestern Ohio has left a woman and her infant daughter dead...

Biden vows to defeat Trump, end US ‘season of darkness’

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination with a vow to be a unifying “ally of the light” who would...

Analysis: Drive to beat Trump unites Democrats behind Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly everything in American life has changed in the 16 months between the launch of Joe Biden’s White House campaign and...

Goodyear: Attire supporting police OK, but no political wear

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. said Thursday that it will allow employees to wear attire supporting law enforcement,...

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, Aug. 21, the 234th day of 2020. There are 132 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On August 21, 1831,...

Suspect in multiple slayings charged in 1996 Ohio killing

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — A former truck driver who authorities say is linked by DNA to the slayings of four women at truck...

Judge allows ex-Ohio House speaker more time to find lawyer

COLUMBUS (AP) — The former speaker of the Ohio House can take more time to find a permanent lawyer to defend him against...