Pretrial hearing in East Cleveland murders

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CLEVELAND -- A man is headed back to court in Cleveland on charges of kidnapping and killing three women whose bodies were found wrapped in trash bags.

The hearing Tuesday for 35-year-old Michael Madison may include discussions on evidence-sharing and other pre-trial issues.

He was arrested last month after the bodies were found in a dilapidated neighborhood in East Cleveland and has been held on $6 million bond.

East Cleveland police found one body July 19 when a caller reported a foul smell coming from a garage. Two more bodies were found the next day.

The mayor of East Cleveland said Madison indicated he might have been influenced by Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell. He was convicted in 2011 of killing 11 women and sentenced to death. His case is under appeal.

The Associated Press

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Toddler dies after serving as parents' best man

PITTSBURGH  -- The mother of a terminally ill 2-year-old western Pennsylvania boy who served as his parents' best man, says he has died.

Christine Swidorsky Stevenson says on her Facebook page that little Logan Stevenson died in her arms at 8:18 p.m. Monday at the home she shared with the boy's father, and her new husband, Sean Stevenson. The couple live in Jeannette, about 25 miles east of Pittsburgh, and were wed at a ceremony at their home on Saturday.

A family spokeswoman, Sylvia Johnson, confirmed the boy's death for The Associated Press on Tuesday.

The boy, who had leukemia and other complications, was dressed in a tan pinstripe suit and orange shirt for Saturday's 12-minute ceremony.

His mother says on Facebook, "He is with angels and he's in no more pain."

JOE MANDAK
Associated Press

The Associated Press

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President George W. Bush has stent procedure

DALLAS  --  Former President George W. Bush has successfully undergone a heart procedure after doctors discovered a blockage in an artery.

Bush spokesman Freddy Ford says a stent was inserted during a procedure Tuesday at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. The blockage was discovered Monday during Bush's annual physical at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, where the nation's 43rd president lives.

Ford says the blockage was opened with no complications. He says the 67-year-old Bush is expected to be discharged Wednesday.

Ford described Bush as being "in high spirits" and eager to return home. Bush plans to resume his normal schedule Thursday.

Ford also says Bush is grateful to the skilled medical professionals who have cared for him and encourages everyone to get regular checkups.

The Associated Press

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Ohio drivers see higher gas prices as week begins

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COLUMBUS -- Gas prices in Ohio are higher to start the work week, but the state's motorists are still paying less than the national average.

The state average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.56 in Monday's survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. That's 12 cents higher than last week and 31 cents lower than a year ago.

The Ohio price is about a nickel below the national average of $3.61, which is down 2 cents from the national average a week ago.

Oil rose above $107 a barrel Monday after a disappointing U.S. jobs report made it more likely the Federal Reserve will continue its stimulus program beyond September.

Northeast Ohio gas prices as reported by drivers

The Associated Press

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Cleveland Weather: Mostly sunny, warmer

The sunshine continues this afternoon across Northeast Ohio, with temperatures reaching into the mid and upper 70s.

Enjoy it.

Today:  Partly Cloudy & Milder.  High:  76.  Wind: West 5 mph.

Tonight:  Mostly Cloudy but not as Chilly with a few showers possible after Midnight.  Low: 61.  Wind: SE 5 mph.

Tuesday:  Morning Sunshine, Afternoon Clouds & a few scattered showers.  High: 82.  Wind: South 5-10 mph.

Tuesday Night:  Cloudy & Mild with scattered showers.  Low: 67.  Wind: South 5-10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and storms.  High: 85.

Thursday (Browns Pre-season game #1)  Scattered showers & storms early, then gradual clearing.  High: 80.

Friday:  Partly Cloudy.  Isolated Storms.  High: 83.

Saturday:  Partly Cloudy.  Isolated shower.  High: 82.

Sunday:  Partly Cloudy.  High: 78.

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2 lanes still closed on I-77 northbound

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CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS-- Crews are still working to clear an accident scene on I-77 North that has shut down lanes and snarled the morninig commute.

As of 8:55 a.m., only the left lane on the highway was getting through, the other lanes remain blocked. Traffic is backed up to Pleasant Valley Road.

A semi-truck flipped over near the Grant Street exit early Monday morning closing all lanes of traffic.  Traffic is also reported heavy on the Jenning Freeway and I -480.

A medical helicopter is at the scene of the accident.  There are no details on what caused the crash. 

The truck driver was taken to the hospital.  There is no word on his condition.

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Cleveland Browns free 'Family Night' at FirstEnergy Stadium

CLEVELAND -- Watch a live practice at FirstEnergy Stadium tonight (Aug. 3).

Alfred Lerner Way opens at 4:30 p.m., gates open at 5:30 p.m., practice begins at 6:30 p.m. and the laser/fireworks show starts about 9:30 p.m.

Alfred Lerner Way will feature family friendly activities including games, music and inflatable fun. The Radio Disney Road Crew will be on hand with a special performance by the Duncan Yo Yo Professionals.

Kids will also have the chance to learn how they can give back and get their school involved in upcoming Browns opportunities this fall.

Admission to the event is FREE and includes live, in-stadium entertainment, laser & firework show and more.

See details/schedule

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Cleveland Weather: Mostly sunny and cool

High Pressure to our north with a breeze off the lake will keep our weather pleasantly cool for the rest of the weekend & the start of next week. An approaching warm & cold fronts will bring a chance of rain back into the forecast for Wednesday & Thursday.

Sunday:  Partly Cloudy & Pleasant.  High: 72.  Wind: NW 10-15 mph.

Sunday Night:  Partly Cloudy & Cool.  Low: 53.  Wind: North 5-10 mph.

Monday:  Partly Cloudy.  High:  74.  Wind: SW 5 mph.

Monday Night:  Partly Cloudy.  Low: 59.  Wind: SW 5 mph.

Tuesday:  Morning Sunshine, Afternoon Clouds.  High: 80.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and storms.  High: 83.

Thursday (Browns Pre-season game #1)  Partly Sunny with scattered showers & storms early.  High: 78.

Friday:  Partly Cloudy.  High: 76.

Saturday:  Partly to Mostly Sunny.  High: 77.

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Ohio State returns $1M in overcharges to students

COLUMBUS -- Ohio State University has refunded $1 million to 20,000 summer school students after imposing a fee increase that officials had promised wouldn't happen.  

The Columbus Dispatch reports that a graduate student first noticed that students had been overcharged and brought it to the attention of student government leaders. Though tuition remained the same, fees had jumped $81 - to $323 - for the summer semester.    

The university pledged that tuition and fees would not increase when the institution moved from quarters to semesters last year. It kept the promise for the first two semesters under the new calendar - but mistakenly increased fees for summer.  

A university spokesman said students received refunds of up to $81 as a result of the error. Student government negotiated the rebates for months.

The Associated Press

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Cuyahoga County Sheriff: Ariel Castro transferred to LCI

CLEVELAND -- Ariel Castro left the Justice Center in a van Friday afternoon, headed to the Lorain Correctional Institution.

The transfer comes one day after Castro was sentenced to life without parole plus 1,000 years in prison for abducting three women and holding them captive in his Seymour Avenue home for a decade.

For Michelle Knight, Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry, they will now try to move on with their lives.

On Friday, Michelle Knight visited the home on Seymour Avenue where she was held captive for over a decade. She went to see the home where she was kept one final time.

A spokeswoman for Ohio's prisons department says Ariel Castro won't go into general population once he enters the state's prison system because of his high-profile case and for his own protection.

Castro will undergo medical and mental health evaluations after arriving in prison.

The three women, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, were rescued on May 6 after Berry broke out of the home and ran for help.

Castro pleaded guilty to more than 900 charges of rape, kidnapping and aggravated murder on July 26 as part of a plea agreement that spared him the possibility of the death penalty.

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