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DeWine opposes death penalty

Gov. Mike DeWine said he opposes the death penalty as it is not a deterrent against violent crimes, but faces an uphill battle to convince the state Legislature to either abolish it or put it in front of voters to decide its fate. DeWine, a Republican, said Tuesday: “I no longer believe the ...

Maplewood softball headed to state championship

AKRON — After spending nearly all of its regional final contest trailing, Maplewood wanted to set the tone Thursday. The Rockets did that with three runs in the first inning and let pitcher Addison Marker cut down the opposition throughout as they down Southeastern 4-0 to punch their ticket ...

US-Israeli strikes hit Iran’s oil, rail and bridges ahead of Trump deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a “ whole civilization will die tonight ” but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline he set for 8 p.m. in Washington. Trump on Monday threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran if it does not reopen the Strait ...

Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, 89, died

Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn’t beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and a national title while cementing himself both as one of the most lovable and unlikable characters in college football — a one-of-a-kind iconoclast in a profession brimming with ...