Akron City Council approved a plan that puts a 60-day moratorium on demolition. If a new use for the building is not found during that time, the city will proceed with demolition.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zepbound for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. Local experts discuss other advances in treatment, including nerve stimulation devices placed under the skin.
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At issue is whether the president has the authority to dismiss the heads of those agencies that are protected by Congress.
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Celebrities including Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez wrote: "Our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives and entertainers."
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Ryan Routh, who is accused in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on his golf course last year, called three witnesses and rested his defense after only a few hours of testimony on Monday.
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The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
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The U.S. will get a copy of TikTok's prized content recommendation algorithm, and that the tech company Oracle will provide security.
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Kim told North Korea's legislature he's ready to resume talks, adding that he had "good memories" of President Trump, despite ongoing tension over Washington's denuclearization stance.
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This year the United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary, but diplomats don't have much to celebrate.
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A team led by Assistant Professor Noelia Lander studies the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Lander supports a call this month from other researchers in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases for the disease to be considered endemic in the U.S.
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Ohio has seen its hottest August months on record, but the state has also seen some record numbers in rainfall. What does this mean for farmers who rely on the land to produce a fruitful crop?