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Toy Alert!: Check Out The 10 Worst Toys For '09!

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A Boston, Massachusetts based consumer group released its list of the 10 Worst Toys for 2009 on Wednesday.

This year's list exposes toy hazards seen year after year, despite continued efforts to educate and inform the industry, according to James Swartz, of World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. also known as “WATCH.” More>>

Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - A new proposal is in the works to force mandatory workouts at school. More now on the controversial idea. More>>

Let It Ride: Tough Economic Times Force RTA To Discontinue Routes

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The national financial crisis has resulted in steep declines in sales tax revenues and state funding for RTA. More>>

Digging Deep to Fly the Friendly Skies

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Going home for the holidays? It's gonna cost you - especially if you are planning to take to the air to get over the river and through the woods. More>>

Consumer Alert: Class Action Lawsuit Against Trilegiant Corporation

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A Madison County, Illinois court has granted final approval of a nationwide class action lawsuit against Trilegiant Corporation, providing up to $25 million in cash benefits, along with changes in Trilegiant's business practices. More>>

Some 4,491,863 dominoes bit the dust in Holland this weekend, smashing the standing world record of 4,345,027. More>>

Advisory: I-77 Entrance Ramps Reopen at 6am

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INDEPENDENCE, OH (WOIO) -Overnight Sunday, November 15th crews closed the Rockside Road entrance ramp to I-77 southbound from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. in order to remove barrier wall. More>>

Brown Out Details

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - This is the website of DawgPound Mike who had a meeting with Randy Lerner about the “Brown Out” that’s suppose to take place Monday night. More>>

Let's Shop!: Get Black Friday Online Deals NOW!

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The holidays are right around the corner and many are hoping to tackle their ever-growing list through online shopping.  More>>

American Red Cross Running Low On Blood Type O Negative

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The American Red Cross says they have less than a sufficient supply of the blood type O Negative. More>>

ODOT Probe: Secret Indictments Unsealed In Corruption Investigation

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason announced that three Ohio Department of Transportation officials and five ODOT vendors were indicted on corruption charges for using a wide-variety of scams to illegally steer ODOT contracts and business to friends and associates from 2000 to 2007. More>>

Online Degree Accreditation Check

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The Truth About Diploma Mills and Fake Degrees - The Know-How You Need to Avoid Being Duped Courtesy Counterfeit Degrees.com Before the mid-80s the global marketing of fake college degrees and high More>>

List of Missing Women In the City of Cleveland

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Missing women in the city of Cleveland are being thrust into the spotlight after the tragedy on Imperial Avenue. More>>

The Next Hot Jobs

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SOME THINGS never change: death, taxes, Dick Clark's hairline. But one that certainly does: the hot profession of the moment. About the time you jump on the bandwagon and switch fields, things have cooled off in that industry. (You don't see many DeLorean salesmen these days, do you?) More>>

FurKids: Are You Over Pampering Your Pooch?

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(WOIO) - Are you in love? Puppy love, that is!?!  More>>

12 Surprising Things That Are Making You Tired

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(WOIO) - Feel like you're running on empty? Well, you're not alone! More>>

Who Won?: Click Here For Election Day Results

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - 19 Action News has your election day results! More>>

Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers

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If you're behind in paying your bills, or a creditor's records mistakenly make it appear that you are, a debt collector may be contacting you. More>>

Closing Costs

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With the recent home buyer tax credit, a lot of people rushed into buying a home - maybe without understanding all that is involved.

And now buyers are complaining that closing on those homes is taking a lot more of their money and time than expected. More>>

Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday at 2AM, Turn Your Clocks Back!

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1st at 2 a.m and Standard Time begins. More>>

Haunted?: 19 Action News Investigates Ohio's Ghostbusters

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) -  Years ago it housed those labelled by the law as "criminally insane"... now it may be home... to ghosts. 19 Action News takes you into the place called by many the most haunted place in northeast Ohio... More>>

H1N1 Hoaxes

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(WOIO) - With fear over contracting the H1N1 in full gear, there are many websites out there offering advice and products to help you fight the flu. More>>

Consumer Alert: Chili Recall

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WASHINGTON, October 28, 2009 - Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, a Fort Madison, Iowa, establishment, is recalling approximately 91,125 pounds of a canned chili with beans product because it was inadvertently packaged with an incorrect flag on the plastic over-wrap and may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. More>>

Former Indians To Face Off In Game #1 Of the Fall Classic

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(WOIO) - Cleveland will have a little claim to fame when the first pitch of the World Series is thrown tonight in the Big Apple. More>>

CBS Evening News with Katie Couric is broadcasting a national story about Zilok and peer-to-peer renting. From the East Coast to the West Coast, Zilok users have shared their experience renting their belongings to one another. More>>

NASA Scrubs Test Rocket Launch Due to Bad Weather

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UPDATE: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida (CNN) -- NASA was unable to launch its unmanned test rocket Ares I-X Tuesday because of cloudy, windy weather, but will try again Wednesday morning, the space agency said. More>>

Insurance Requirements In Ohio

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Ohio state law requires all motor vehicle drivers to carry Bodily Injury Liability Coverage as well as Property Damage Coverage.  More>>

They are big and long, and they are invading a state near you! More>>

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. More>>

Advisory: Motorists Will Once Again Have To Maneuver Around Innerbelt Bridge Work

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - In the latest phase of ODOT's Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan, crews on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation will again institute a limited-weekend closure of the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge in order to perform work on the structure. More>>

Shout It Out: Is Yelling At Your Child Harmful?

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When children misbehave these days, most of their parents don't spank them, but they are likely to yell at their kids. More>>

Windows 7 is now available in new PCs and on retailers' shelves. It's the follow-up to 2006's Windows Vista and is expected to be better. More>>

EnergyStar: What's in a Label?

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WIDE DISCREPANCY Senior program leader Emilio Gonzalez tests the LG LMX25981ST refrigerator. That French-door model and others we tested used significantly more energy than other manufacturers' comparable More>>

19 Action News went to a business conference today and found out there are some jobs out there.  More>>

Hey Ladies! Which Cities Are Home To the Nation's Ugliest Men?

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(WOIO) - Looks aren't everything, but they sure do help when first attracting the opposite sex! More>>

West Coast Marries Younger, East Coast Younger

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(CNN) - Men and women in the western half of the United States tend to marry younger than their counterparts in the Northeast, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center More>>

Take Steps to Fight Diabetes

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - 19 Action News Anchor Danielle Serino is practicing for "Take Steps to Fight Diabetes." It's a fundraiser that includes a dance competition that she's is in on Saturday, November 14th at Windows on the River. More>>

Consumer Alert: Identity Theft

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray today warned that the number of identity theft cases is on the rise, and most Ohioans are not aware of the necessary steps for recovery. Speaking at a news conference in Columbus kicking off National Protect Your Identity Week, Cordray released new statistics that not only show a rise in Ohio incidents but also that victims are often at a loss on how to respond and repair the damage done.  More>>

Beer Week Kicks off in Cleveland

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - A seven day celebration of beer culture kicked off at the Winking Lizard in Independence Friday. Its the first annual event of its kind and is slated to take place at various venues throughout Cuyahoga County. More>>

Closing: Innerbelt Bridge Shutting Down All Weekend For Repairs

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The entire Innerbelt Bridge will shut down this weekend.  It's the latest phase of ODOT's Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan. 

Beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 16 crews will close Interstate 90 east and westbound over the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge. More>>

Pre-Register to Receive your H1N1 Vaccine

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - For individuals who want to pre-register for the H1N1 vaccine. More>>

Want a job that makes at least 80K? Check out this list of occupations! More>>

Consumer Alert: Credit Reports

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AnnualCreditReport.com is the ONLY authorized source to get your free annual credit report under federal law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to a free credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies - Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion - every twelve months. More>>

Mattel has launched a new line of Barbies called "So In Style" but parents are ticked about their hair! More>>

All I Want For Xmas Is A Job

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Planning on boosting your income this holiday season by grabbing a temporary job in retail? Take a number. More>>

Drug Drop Off: Operation Medicine Cabinet

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Cuyahoga County, OH (WOIO) - People wanting to get rid of unused prescription drugs have a chance to do away with them this weekend. More>>

Moon H2O?: NASA Crashes Rocket, Satellite Into The Moon to Check For Water

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(CNN) -- NASA crashed a rocket and a satellite into the moon's surface on Friday morning. The impact happened shortly after 7:30 a.m. ET. NASA hopes the rocket kicked up enough dust to help the probe find water in the moon's soil. More>>

O-DOT Ramp Widening Project Continues This Weekend

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) -  Work originally scheduled for overnight Thursday, October 8 to close the I-490 eastbound ramp to I-77 northbound in order to pour the ramp's concrete approach slabs has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 10th. More>>

The First Family has choosen some modern art to deck the halls of a very historic home. More>>

The time has come. Winter. Do you have your home winterized yet? If not, take a look at this winter checklist for your home. More>>

Fake Check Scams

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According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, the number of reported fake checks is increasing, from an average of 593 per month in 2004 to an average of 787 per month in 2007. More>>

Health Alert: Warning About Plastics and Babies

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A health alert has been issued about a plastic chemical and how it can make your little girl more aggressive. More>>

The Brunswick Job Fair

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BRUNSWICK, OH (WOIO) - The City of Brunswick is pleased to announce its third Job and Career Fair, October 16, 2009 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. More>>

Not Funny: Letterman Reveals Extortion Attempt, Sexual Relations With Staff

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NEW YORK (CNN) -- "Late Show" host David Letterman acknowledged on his show Thursday night that he'd had sexual relations with members of his staff and that he revealed those liaisons during grand jury testimony for a case involving an attempted extortion.

"I have a little story that I'd like to tell you," Letterman said as he launched into his tale. More>>

Swine Flu and No Paid Sick Leave

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- As the H1N1 swine flu virus starts its second major sweep through the U.S., business owners are bracing for the impact of a worse-than-usual flu season on their workforces. That's reviving debate on a contentious issue: What kind of sick leave should companies offer employees -- and should it be mandated by law? More>>

Action News Separates Vaccine Myths from the Truth

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - We're now just days away from the H1N1 vaccine hitting the market but everyone still has a lot of questions about the shot. More>>

Innerbelt: Let the Makeover Begin

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The Ohio Department of Transportation moves closer to modernizing the Innerbelt bridge. 

ODOT and the Innerbelt Urban Design and Aesthetics Subcommittee presented draft recommendations for aesthetic treatments to the new westbound I-90 Innerbelt bridge More>>

Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - Many local women are refreshing their wardrobes without spending a dime, thanks to lesser known procedure known as clothes swapping. 19 Action News shows you how it's done. More>>

Consumer Alert: Free Spyware

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This article is the archived version of a report that appeared in June 2009 Consumer Reports Magazine. Failing to keep your computer safe from online threats can shorten its life and lead to the theft or corruption of data, including sensitive personal information. More>>

Working at Home...Legitimately

Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - 19 Action News is always warning you about work at home offers. A lot of them are scams, designed to take your money or steal your identity but there are some legitimate ones out there and we want you to meet someone who found them. More>>

USA (WOIO) - A 10-year-old has placed her Grandma on Ebay! More>>

Get a Job: Dozens of Employers Expected at Akron Area Job Fair Today

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AKRON, OH (WOIO) - AkronHires is holding a job fair in Akron on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Hilton Akron / Fairlawn, 3180 West Market Street. The event will run from 11:00am to 2:00pm. More>>

Consumer Alert: Why Installing Security Software is so Important

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - We all get those pop ups on our computer asking us to update our security software.

A lot of times we ignore them, don't want to pay for one, or just let them expire because we keep pushing off doing it.  More>>

Bargain: 100 Toys for $10

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart is looking to jump-start holiday sales by expanding last year's $10 toy incentive tenfold, the company said Wednesday.

The world's largest retailer said it will offer 100 toys, from Barbies to Transformers, for $10 through the Christmas holiday. Last year, the program included only 10 toys. More>>

Think twice about buying products from these stores, they are closing up shop! More>>

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO)  - Check out some of these secret items offered at fast food restaurants. More>>

Advisory: O-DOT Crews to Close I-77 Northbound for Noise Wall Work Monday Afternoon

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - On Monday, September 28 crews will close the right lane of I-77 northbound at Oakes Road from approximately 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. or later in order to perform noise wall work in the vicinity.   More>>

It's killing dogs and sickening hundreds of humans! More>>

A woman recently found out she is pregnant with two babies due two and a half weeks apart! More>>

Movie's Surrogate Androids Not So Far-Fetched

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(CNN) -- Why leave home when you can send out a sexy, stylish robot version of yourself to do anything you tell it? That's the world of "Surrogates," a film starring Bruce Willis that opens Friday. More>>

You might want to look before you jump, because you could land in the wrong band's section. More>>

Foreclosure Prevention Clinic Today

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO)- Representative Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) will host a free foreclosure prevention clinic at the Five Pointe Community Center on Tuesday, September 22. More>>

Get Ready!: Rockin' Rally Fundraiser in Conjunction with The Ohio State University Game

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The Rockin' Rally began at 7:00PM Friday at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, preceding The Ohio State University versus University of Toledo game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 19th. More>>

Signing: LeBron James Signs Copies of New Book at Borders

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WESTLAKE, OH (WOIO) - Cleveland Cavaliers basketball star LeBron James signed copies of his new book "Shooting Stars" at Borders. More>>

Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - It's the 100 Best and worse places to raise a family in America and Clevelanders may want to turn away. The list published by the Children's Health magazine. More>>

Sneak Peek: People Magazine Names the Best & Worst Dressed

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Which celebrity is turning up the heat in the fashion world? From who's sizzling the red carpet to who's putting wow in maternity, People magazine has you covered. The issue hits newsstands on Friday. More>>

Memories: Share Your "Guiding Light" Comments and Memories Here!

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (WOIO) - America's longest running soap opera, the "Guiding Light" will go away forever on Friday, Sept. 18th.

19 Action News wants to hear some of your thoughts about the show and your favorite memories! More>>

Flu Shots at Local Drug Stores

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Drug stores across Northeast Ohio are making it possible for their customers to protect themselves against the flu this season. More>>

It's a new consumer alert after a car crashed killed three people because of its floor mats.  More>>

Holiday Travel: Megabus Extending Its Booking Period

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - It's time to think Thanksgiving and Christmas travel. Megabus.com extends booking period to help customers save on holiday travel Megabus.com, More>>

Is your name Jack? If so, it probably isn't your fault your teacher is giving you a hard time. More>>

Buy Them!: LeBron James' Obama Shoes

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EXTON, PA  (WOIO) - Hunt Auctions will offer select memorabilia from Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James as part of a 300-plus lot of basketball memorabilia to be auctioned live on September 17, 2009 at the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in Chicago.

AMong the items, LeBron James' Barack Obama sneakers. More>>

Emma DeVito Benefit

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - The DeVito family of Westlake is just one of the millions who watched President Obama's health care speech Wednesday night. Their 10-year old daughter Emma was diagnosed with brain cancer when just four months old. More>>

The Buckeye State: When will we get a Win?

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - The end of baseball season can't come quick enough and while its the beginning of the football season and if last weekend's games are any indication of how Ohio's  season is going to look, we're in pretty bad shape! More>>

Travel Alert: I-71 at I-90 Split Closed Overnight From 12AM-5AM Tuesday

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Overnight Monday, September 14th, O-DOT crews will close I-71 northbound at the I-71/I-90 split from approximately 12 midnight to 5 a.m. the morning of Tuesday, September 15th in order to replace overhead signage in the vicinity.   More>>

Everyone knows chocolate is bad for pups, but wait until you read what else is a killed! More>>

Read It: President's Health Care Speech

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USA (WOIO) - If you missed President Obama's health care reform speech at 8PM Wednesday, Sept. 8th, read it here! More>>

Extended Warranty's

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 You pick up the mail and there's a postcard warning your car's warranty is about to expire. It urges you to call a toll-free number to renew it. But be careful - these warnings are often just a clever scam. More>>

You must really like the job to receive this salary! Check out college's lowest paying majors! More>>

Got plans today? It's a special day, click here to find out why! More>>

Votes are in: Results of Tuesday's Primary Election

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - Voters headed to the polls in September's Democratic Primary Tuesday.

Deciding everything from city council races to Cleveland Mayor, local cities now know who's names will be on the November ballot. More>>

CSU Enrollment Reaches 15-Year High

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - Cleveland State University announced today that Fall semester enrollment figures have reached a 15-year high, with total student headcount at 16,418 (a 4.2 percent increase over Fall 2008). More>>

Watch: President Obama's Back to School Speech

Arlington, VA (WOIO) - President Obama delivered his hotly debated back to school at Wakefield High School, encouraging students across the country.  More>>

A new marketing strategy is brewing up trouble for Bud Light. More>>

You Win!: RTA Offers New Circulator-Like Service

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The squeaky mouse gets the cheese!

RTA officials announced Friday that they would like to institute a new pilot project, Weekly Shopper Service, to help customers who now ride Community Circulator routes. More>>

Mind Your Health: Health Screenings Tour Bus Arrives in Cleveland

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Free health screenings are available. The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour bus is arriving in Cleveland as part of a 3,000 community national mobile health screening campaign. The More>>

Chaos Over Tasteless Ad

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WASHINGTON, DC (WOIO) - An advertisement depicting dozens of planes heading into Lower Manhattan that reads "The Tsunami Killed 100 Times More People Than 9/11" has ticked off one or two Americans!  More>>

Voters Getting Ready for November

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - For the first time since major changes have been made to Cleveland wards, precincts and voting locations, Cleveland voters will vote in an election. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is reminding voters in Cleveland and five other cities to check their precinct and voting location before they vote. More>>

Canfield Fair starts Sept. 2nd and runs through Labor Day. More>>

Cleveland has ranked 4th on America's Most Stressful City list! More>>

TURBO JAM PROGRAM: Danielle Does it Work? More>>

P90X Exercise System: Danielle Does it Work? More>>

H1N1 Virus: Know What to do About the Flu

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Posted by Web Staff - Email | Facebook | Twitter WASHINGTON, DC (WOIO) - President Obama addressed the H1N1 virus in the Diplomatic Room Tuesday. He says, "We're also making steady progress on developing More>>

Clean Up: Clorox in the Classrooms for Teachers, Students

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Clorox is helping teachers clean up their classrooms. The company is offering a helping hand. More>>

The top 100 drinks you should have drank before you die! More>>

Check out which states are popping the most pills! More>>

Cool tricks to help your sinuses! More>>

Protection Against ID Theft

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CLEVELAND, OHIO (WOIO) - Consumers are best advised to protect themselves both online and in their day-to-day activities. More>>

Eat these foods and you may live longer! More>>

Underway: Funeral Services Underway For Legendary Senator Ted Kennedy

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BOSTON, MA (WOIO/CNN) -- Funeral services are underway for the last Kennedy brother, Edward "Ted" Kennedy.

Click here for Kennedy's scheduled funeral services. More>>

Christmas Story Visitor Could Become a Big Winner!

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - One lucky Clevelander could be close to winning a "major award." A Christmas Story House & Museum in Tremont is on track to reach 100-thousand visitors this week. More>>

West Nile: Ohio's First 2009 Case of the Virus

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - The Buckeye State has recorded its first human case of West Nile Virus this year. According to the Ohio Department of Health, the victim is an 11-year old Cuyahoga County boy. More>>

Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - Things have gotten so bad in California that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is now autographing used cars to sell online! More>>

SPAIN  - Relatives of a dead man in Spain asked a doctor to confirm his death a second time because his body showed no signs of going pale hours after he passed away. More>>

Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - Your pockets better be fat if your looking to purchase one New York City's narrowest houses! Its asking price: $2.7 million. More>>

Check Ohio School Report Cards

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OHIO (WOIO) - The results are in! Schools acrossed Ohio have been given their yearly report card

Click HERE to check your school district's or school's report card! More>>

The number one couple in Hollywood could be dropping $58-million-dollars on this 35-bedroom chateau! More>>

Danyl Johnson: Britain's Second Singing Sensation

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19 Action News would like to introduce you to 27-year old Danyl Johnson. He's Britian's new singing sensation. More>>

Bustapalooza Bout: Featuring NEO Rock 'n' Roller Girls VS. OHRG Gang Green

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - The NEO Rock and Roller girls are tough and dirty in the arena but this weekend they'll be showing a softer side. The group is putting their best breasts forward! The reason, to raise money for cancer. More>>

DDIW: Jessica Simpson Hair Extensions

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - Don't like your hair or your hairstyle, well maybe you should do what everyone else is doing...go get some fake hair! More>>

'Most Dangerous' Celebs to Search For Online

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(CNN) -- Be cautious if you plan to Bing Jessica Biel or Google Brad Pitt. A new report says you might get a virus.

The Hollywood actors are among the top 10 celebrity searches online that can lead to computer problems, according to a report released Tuesday by the computer security company McAfee. More>>

Using your debit card for purchases may be quick and easy, but there are five major risks of swipping it! More>>

Find out what books our nation's leader is reading while on vacation! More>>

Report: 58% of Teen Crashes Caused By Speeding

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COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol released statistics today that illustrate during 2006 to 2008 speed was a factor in 58 percent of the crashes that were caused by juvenile drivers. More>>

Work at Home Scams

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Home-based business and work-at-home opportunity scams rank very high on the list of the top types of Internet fraud. In this issue, we'll focus on the Top 10 home-based business/work-at-home scams. We'll give you the straight goods on envelope stuffing, mystery shopping, and other common home-based business "opportunities" you may have seen floating around the Net. More>>

Back to School FAQ's

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - It's report card time for Cleveland schools. This year the district made some serious strides, but it's still being placed on academic watch. So hopefully the governments stimulus dollars will make a difference. More>>

In an effort to fight HIV, US officials are pushing to ahve all baby boys circumcised! More>>

Top 10 Most Ticketed Cars

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - Did you know that the type of car you drive just may suggest how you drive? A new study just revealed what cars get ticketed the most.  More>>

Alert: Bad Car Loans

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Bad credit car loans are not impossible to get, but they are a little different than a loan for someone with good credit. Here are a few things you should know about getting a car loan with less than perfect credit. More>>

Bassinet, Cloth Baby Book and DVD Player Recalled

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WASHINGTON D.C. (WOIO) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced three major recalls Friday, August 21st. More>>

They posed but they were never nude! More>>

There's something lurking in West Palm Beach and lagoon keepers are calling it the Muck Monster! More>>

A plane passenger strips then punches another rider! More>>

An NBA player is in hot water after tweeting while being arrested by cops! More>>

Tests: Is Running Champion a Man or a Woman?

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BERLIN, Germany (CNN) -- Athletics officials on Thursday awaited test results to determine whether the winner of the women's 800-meter world championships is a man or a woman. More>>

Cop Tasers a Woman But was he in the Right or Wrong?

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - A California woman in a minivan was tasered twice during a Salinas traffic stop. A police dash camera captured the deputy's rough roadside arrest. So who was in the wrong? The woman for not obeying the officer or the officer going to quick to the taser? More>>

Check Washing

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Check washing is a simple, low-tech way to alter a check you have written. It is the chemical erasing of the handwritten parts of a check. The idea is to remove the ink while maintaining the overall appearance of the check and its preprinted items. The concern here is that these chemicals and solvents are readily available everywhere. More>>

Ever wonder how much your home will be worth in 2012? Check your home's value here! More>>

General Motors is targeting the emerging ultra-low-cost car market with plans for a compact for around $4,000, possibly producing it in Asia. More>>

Sifting through the Mascara Mess

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A panel of 34 staff members used 16 washable black mascaras over six weeks, then rated each on overall performance, ease of application, brush, look on lashes, durability, and ease of removal. More>>

Tracking Hurricane Bill Online

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It's amazing the explosion of the internet's coverage of things like hurricanes. There are multiple sites and multiple ways to track them. More>>

The actor from a popular UK public service announcement about how to avoid swine flu and come with - SWINE FLU! More>>

Ohio has several schools listed on America's Best Public School list sorted by regions! More>>

Rental Scams: What to Look out for!

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Landlords and tenants should be wary because rental scams are on the rise as criminals move in to take advantage of the volatile housing market. More>>

Where You Can Get Your Tickets to a Browns Game this Season

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO)- Want to check out the Browns in person this season?

Well there are plenty of places you can purchase a ticket! More>>

Back to School: Cleveland Opens Several New Schools This Year

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Thousands of Cleveland students will be going back to school in style.  Cleveland Metropolitan School District is opening six brand new school buildings.   More>>

Charter One, The Salvation Army Partner to Provide School Supplies For Children

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - For most children in Greater Cleveland, the first day of school is just around the corner.  To help children begin the school year on a positive note, The Salvation Army and Charter One will distribute 2,200 backpacks filled with new school supplies to children in-need in the Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood and Euclid School Districts through the "Tools for School" program. More>>

A teacher is expecting a record breaking 6 girls, 6 boys! More>>

Baby suites are too small and you can't find a playpen anywhere than a flea market! What ever happened to the playpen? More>>

Don't say a word to your partner! It could save your marriage! More>>

Blasted: Hurricane Bill Forms as Tropical Storm Claudette Weakens

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(CNN) -- Bill became the first hurricane of the 2009 Atlantic season as it continued to gain strength but remained far from any shore Monday morning. More>>

Obama's Health Care Myth's

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - They are among the biggest myths surrounding President Barack Obama's Health Care Reform plans. More>>

Government Grant Scammers Charged

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FTC, Three States Charge Scammers with Falsely Promising "Guaranteed" $25,000 Government Grants as Part of the Economic Stimulus Package
Court Halts Operators' Deceptive Pitches for Grant Writing Book and Services
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission and three state Attorneys General, a U.S. district court judge has stopped an operation from falsely claiming that it could help consumers secure a "$25,000 Grant" - guaranteed - from the U.S. government. More>>

You've got to be kidding! This web stunt video is a fake! More>>

A new study on rats finds that 10 days of eating a high-fat diet caused short-term memory loss and made exercise difficult More>>

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, OH (WOIO) - The Humane Society removed 29 cats from a Summit County home.   If you are interested in adopting one of the cats, contact the Humane Society.

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Tips to Keeping your Job

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KEEPING YOUR JOB
With job anxiety at an all-time high, employees everywhere are trying to get an edge in the workplace. National unemployment rates have surged from 4.9% to 9.5% in the last 18 months, while women's unemployment has climbed slower, reaching 7.6% in June. Women, in fact, may prove to be better positioned to persevere through this downturn--that is, with a few smart tricks up their sleeves. Career experts weigh in on how you can keep your job amid economic crisis. More>>

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

Name of Product: Little TikesTM Workshops Sets and Trucks More>>

A little girl has one big fish tale to tell! More>>

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - If you are a mom, you could sell your milk for extra cash! More>>

The Feast: Little Italy Church Celebrates The Feast of The Assumption

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The Feast of The Assumption, a religious celebration benefiting Holy Rosary Church kicks off today and runs through Sunday. More>>

Tips to Purchasing a New Car

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A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a new car sold in the United States is $28,400. That's why it's important to know how to make a smart deal. More>>

Be Informed: Get the Facts on Health Care Reform

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The President's health care bill has been a hotly debated issue across the country. If you'd like to get more information click HERE. More>>

Cedar Point: The Amusement Park is Extending It's Discounts

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Sandusky, OH (WOIO) - Cedar Point is extending their "staycations" an extra weekend, and school employees are getting a big break on tickets this weekend. More>>

FLORIDA  - A U.S. Post Office is the latest victim in the Obama Joker vandals. More>>

Got a bug bite but aren't sure which bug bit you? More>>

A group of Sharp dressed men walked into a London store and ripped off $65-million in jewelry. More>>

Advisory: I-77 Road Project to Close Ramps, Make Lane Changes Overnight

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Overnight Tuesday, August 11th, crews will close the I-77 northbound entrance and exit ramps to and from Pleasant Valley Road from midnight until 6 a.m. in order to perform earthwork in the vicinity.   More>>

Cuyahoga County Juvenile Crime

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CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH (WOIO) - A new report details juvenile crime in Cuyahoga County - more violence, more sex crimes and more in the suburbs. More>>

Know how to make drinks or coach soccer? These are just two ways how you can make some extra cheddar this year! More>>

Cool Off: Local Pools Open For Summertime Business

Cleveland, OH - It's scorching hot and kids need a place to cool off! Check out our list of pools open here! More>>

Consumer Alert: Company Recalling Possibly Contaminated Lettuce

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SALINAS, CA (WOIO) - A California company is voluntarily recalling one lot of romaine lettuce for possible contamination with Salmonella. More>>

Stores are getting a head start on Christmas this year -- a BIG head start, pushing early sales on gifts and decorations well before Labor Day.

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113th Cuyahoga County Fair

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BEREA, OH (WOIO) - The 113th Cuyahoga COutny Fair kicks off this week! 19 Action News has all of the highlights here! More>>

Shame on You: County Workers Who Got Pay Raises and Increases

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - 100 Cuyahoga County employees are looking at layoffs. Hundreds more have to take unpaid furloughs and the rest are being offered buyouts. More>>

Direction for the Recently Unemployed

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Cleveland, OH (WOIO) - If you just recently lost your job and don't know where to turn we're here to help. 19 Action News can to direct you to places that can help lessen the pain during these hard times. More>>

RTA Changes Coming

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - RTA Releases additional information about the low ridership "Big Bus" Routes which will be Modified or Eliminated on September More>>

Ready U: Dealing with your new roommate

Your random roommate is a total stranger who'll sleep by your side and share your air for at least a semester. Here, how to make things (a little) less awkward. More>>

Study: Men Spend Loads of Time Ogling Women

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The average man will spend almost 43 minutes a day staring at 10 different women. That adds up to 259 hours - almost 11 days - each year, making a total More>>

Stylish party, hideous cake! More>>

Which colleges and universities have the most spirit? More>>

Directions, daily schedule and more! More>>

Fresh Start: Cavaliers Announce Highly-Anticipated '09-10 Season Schedule

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - For the fifth time in six seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers will open the 2009-10 season at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 27, when they take on the Boston Celtics in a nationally-televised game on TNT.   More>>

(CBS)  Budget cuts at the Secret Service are so deep and a "culture change" so pervasive that the agency tasked with protecting the president is putting his life is at risk, because agents are cutting so many corners. More>>

A poster of Barack Obama in Heath Ledger-style Joker make-up with the legend 'Socialism' beneath it has been popping up recently on surfaces around L.A. More>>

How many people out there hate their bosses? And how many have the luxury of simply voting with their feet, and leaving? Everyone faces a toxic boss at some point in their career and must quickly learn how to de-fang. More>>

New Look: Ohio Driver's License and State ID Cards Get A New Look

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COLUMBUS, OH (WOIO) - You don't have to do a double take, Ohio's new driver's license and state identification cards are salmon in color. More>>

Do the Divorce Dance!

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(WOIO) - We've all seen the YouTube video where a wedding party dances down the aisle.

Now, a spoof on the popular video. Come on, you knew this one was coming! More>>

Mission Complete: Anchor Paul Joncich Finishes Pan Ohio Hope Ride

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - A four-day bike ride across Ohio - from Cleveland to Cincinnati - could be the key to helping find a cure against cancer!  More>>

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