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Absurd Accident, a Chinese film by Li Yuhe screening at the 4-Star, has been called "a violent comedy about dumb people that would make the Coen brothers proud." (Courtesy photo)

Films opening Friday, Aug. 11, 2017

Absurd Accident: The Chinese indie crime comedy, the debut by director Li…

 

Roughly 5 million more U.S. workers will soon become eligible for overtime pay under new rules issued by the Obama administration. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

More work, more pay? New rule extends overtime to millions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 4 million U.S. workers will become newly…

 

This aerial photo shows one of the locations being investigated in Pike County, Ohio, as part of an ongoing homicide investigation, Friday. (Lisa Marie Miller/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Ohio attorney general: Slayings of 8 ‘pre-planned execution’

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorney General Mike DeWine said Sunday that the slayings…

 

A Southwest passenger plane prepares to land during a winter storm at Oakland International airport on Jan 5, 2016. (Ben Margot/AP)

Oakland airport sees increased number of passengers in 2015

The Oakland International Airport is experiencing an overall increase in customers, as…

A Southwest passenger plane prepares to land during a winter storm at Oakland International airport on Jan 5, 2016. (Ben Margot/AP)
Buddie, the mascot for the pro-marijuana legalization group ResponsibleOhio, waits on a sidewalk to greet passing college students during a promotional tour in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Ohio votes on legalizing pot for medical, recreational use

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The only state with a ballot question this year…

Buddie, the mascot for the pro-marijuana legalization group ResponsibleOhio, waits on a sidewalk to greet passing college students during a promotional tour in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
This Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, file photo, shows Cleveland police investigating a scene after an officer fired two shots, killing 12-year-old Tamir E. Rice, who police said pulled a gun from his waistband. (Cory Schaffer/Northeast Ohio Media Group via AP)

Prosecutor, police union still at odds in boy’s death

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Cleveland police union and the local prosecutor remain…

This Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, file photo, shows Cleveland police investigating a scene after an officer fired two shots, killing 12-year-old Tamir E. Rice, who police said pulled a gun from his waistband. (Cory Schaffer/Northeast Ohio Media Group via AP)