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Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Steven Haller remembers the look of fear on people's faces when toxic algae in Lake Erie made it into his community's water supply 10 years ago, shutting it down for two days. Since then, Haller, a clinical researcher in the University of Toledo's department of medicine, ...

Former Ohio officer stands trial in the 2020 shooting death of Andre Hill

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A white former Ohio police officer has gone on trial Monday in the killing of Andre Hill, a Black man who was shot as he emerged from a garage holding a cellphone nearly four years ago. Officer Adam Coy, a 17-year veteran of the Columbus police force, fatally shot Hill ...

Akron to pay $4.8 million to relatives of a Black man killed by police

The family of Jayland Walker, a Black man killed when eight police officers fired 94 bullets at him after he shot at least one round out his car window, will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the city of Akron, the mayor's office said Monday. A grand jury declined to indict the officers ...

What happens if a ballot in Pennsylvania is damaged?

Local election officials in Pennsylvania say ballots don't always arrive in the best condition. They may be ripped, stained by coffee or food, or even been burned on the edges. In these situations, officials can reconstruct the ballot in a duplicate to ensure that they are properly counted by ...

Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be pleasantly surprised during their next road trip: U.S. convenience stores are offering ...

2 people arrested after 200 minks are released from Pennsylvania farm

SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — Two people are facing charges following the release of about 200 minks from cages at a central Pennsylvania fur farm. Most of the animals were recovered, according to an official, unlike a similar incident just over a year ago in which thousands of mink were released into ...

Man dies after being shot by officers at Ohio home during domestic call

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police officers shot and killed a man who they said displayed a weapon following a domestic dispute at an Ohio home, authorities said. Officers were sent to a Dayton home shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday after a woman called police and said a man had threatened to kill ...