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Ramírez, Hernández lead Crew to 4-2 victory over Charlotte

Jun. 03, 2023 23:19 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Christian Ramírez scored in each half, Cucho Hernández added a goal and an assist and the Columbus Crew doubled up Charlotte FC 4-2 on Saturday night. Ramírez put Columbus (7-6-3) on top early, scoring in the 5th minute. Hernández notched...

Zelarayán sparks Crew to 3-2 victory over Rapids

May. 31, 2023 22:01 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lucas Zelarayán had a goal and two assists to rally the Columbus Crew to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night. Sam Nicholson scored his first goal of the season — unassisted in the 9th minute to give Colorado the early lead. ...

Big Lots: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 26, 2023 07:13 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Big Lots Inc. (BIG) on Friday reported a loss of $206.1 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of $7.10. Losses, adjusted for asset impairment costs and...

4 young people shot at south central Indiana park, 2 men arrested

May. 24, 2023 16:51 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) — Four young people were hospitalized after being shot in a south central Indiana park, and two 18-year-old men were taken into custody, police said. The shooting occurred Tuesday night at Lincoln Park in Columbus, police said. Officers arrived to find multiple...

Express: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 24, 2023 05:39 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Express Inc. (EXPR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $73.4 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 99 cents. The clothing and accessories chain...

Black kids face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.

May. 23, 2023 00:25 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — To her students who need the most support, India Strother is rarely just “Ms. Strother” — she’s a family figure they call “Mom,” a trusted guide as they negotiate their teenage years. They open up to her about their dating lives. About pregnancy...

More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams

May. 20, 2023 08:46 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new batch of states are looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams for educational purposes on unconscious patients. At least 20 states already have consent laws for this practice....

Kenneth Followill, judge in Columbus ‘Stocking Strangler’ trial, dies at 87

May. 18, 2023 15:16 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — The judge who presided over the 1986 trial of a serial killer known as the Stocking Strangler in a Georgia city more than 40 years ago has died. Funeral services for Senior Superior Court Judge Kenneth Followill will be held June 2 at Trinity Episcopal Church...

Zelarayán, Amundsen, Schulte lead Crew over Galaxy 2-0

May. 17, 2023 23:59 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lucas Zelarayán and Malte Amundsen scored first-half goals and Patrick Schulte made them stand up as the Columbus Crew blanked the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on Wednesday night. Zelarayán staked Columbus (5-4-3) to a 1-0 lead when he found the net in the 25th...

Vending machines are the latest tool for fighting opioid overdoses

May. 15, 2023 15:04 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vending machines that have long been stocked with snacks are getting repurposed to distribute life-saving supplies to help fight the opioid epidemic. A growing number of cities and local governments are making so-called “harm reduction” items, including the...