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Romney: Obama focused on 'character assassination' - Plain Dealer
The blueprint, titled "The Defeat of Barack Hussein Obama: The Ricketts Plan to End His Spending For Good," was devised by a group of Republican strategists, one of whom confirmed its contents for The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to ...
Pat Shurmur, Mike Holmgren keep optimistic on Phil Taylor's status: Browns Insider - Plain Dealer
Schwartz signs: Second-round pick Mitchell Schwartz signed his four-year deal Friday, a source said. It includes a $2.206 million signing bonus and has a maximum value of $5.17 million. As of last night, the Browns had only three to go: Trent ...
Obama voices his support for gay marriage - Plain Dealer
Senior administration officials said Obama came to the conclusion that gay couples should have the right to legally marry earlier this year and had planned to make his views known publicly before the Democratic National Convention in early September.
AP News in Brief at 5:58 am EDT - Plain Dealer
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to preview Clinton's private discussions in Kolkata and New Delhi, said the "trend lines are good" but "we really need to receive assurances that they are going to continue to make good progress.
Cleveland-area housing market showing signs of recovery - Plain Dealer
The man, who asked not to be identified, sold his house last year, narrowly avoiding foreclosure. With a six-person family, he said, an apartment is too small. "Where occupancy is happening, whether it be single-family rental or owning, ...
Super PACs expected to give Romney big boost - Plain Dealer
But Adelson has not yet given money to the pro-Romney efforts, and a person close to him said he doesn't want to be a campaign distraction and may give money only to groups like Crossroads GPS and other nonprofit advocacy organizations not required to ...
Cleveland Browns add two linemen in Day 2 of the NFL Draft, but focus stays on ... - Plain Dealer
But a source said the Browns ideally would like to take a little time to think about what they want to do. They might also have to make a decision on Seneca Wallace, who's set to make $2.4 million in 2012 and $2.85 million in 2013.
More Secret Service agents gone; Obama briefed - Plain Dealer
An additional agency employee was implicated Friday, a government official said, commenting only on condition of anonymity concerning the continuing investigation. That brings the number to 12. One has been cleared of serious misconduct but still faces ...
ID thieves find a new way to make money - your tax return - Plain Dealer
said the 75-year-old, who asked that his name not be used. Identity theft-related tax refund fraud more than doubled between 2008 and 2011. Of the 2.1 million returns the Internal Revenue Service flagged as fraudulent last year, 938664 were the result ...
AP News in Brief at 5:58 pm EDT - Plain Dealer
They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak candidly about a process Romney himself is trying to keep as private as possible as he works to narrow a field that may begin with as many as a dozen prospective ...
Space shuttle Discovery to make visible flyover before it's mothballed - Plain Dealer
One NASA official, requesting anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record, acknowledged that keeping the flight path secret would diminish the number of viewers who duck outside for the historic sight. At the same time, ...
AP News in Brief at 8:58 pm EDT - Plain Dealer
The group decided to apply more pressure on Gingrich to quit, which they see as allowing divided conservatives to unite behind Santorum, according to an official close to the campaign. The official requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.
USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil visiting the Cleveland Browns this week ... - Plain Dealer
The Browns, picking fourth, are bringing Kalil to Berea this week for a pre-draft visit, a source said. Kalil is one of many high-profile prospects visiting this week. Others spending time in Berea or on their way include Baylor wide receiver Kendall ...
Parma residents question City Council's use of text messaging during public ... - Plain Dealer
Most Parma council members and administration officials said they do not send text messages regarding public business to each other during public sessions. “It's not the proper procedure to be communicating in that manner,” Councilman Brian Day said.
Free agency at hand for Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis and others - Plain Dealer
The Browns also would like to re-sign Patterson, but he'll definitely hit the market, a source said. Patterson is one of Heckert's free-agent success stories -- the second-tier gem he likes to find on the street. "I think Dimitri helped us last year a ...
AP News in Brief at 11:58 pm EST - Plain Dealer
A doctor at the capital's military hospital who asked not to be named because he was not authorized to speak to the press reported 70 more deaths. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An Indiana toddler found in a field after violent tornadoes died Sunday after ...
AP News in Brief at 8:58 pm EST - Plain Dealer
A doctor at the capital's military hospital who asked not to be named because he was not authorized to speak to the press reported 70 more deaths. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An Indiana toddler found in a field after violent tornadoes died Sunday after ...
Peyton Hillis retirement, CIA rumors catch Cleveland Browns coach Pat Shurmur ... - Plain Dealer
Shurmur said the team hasn't yet slammed the door on franchising Hillis, although a source said it's "very unlikely." That decision would have to be made by 4 pm Monday and would mean a $7.7 million payday for Hillis in 2012. Most likely, Hillis will ...
D'Qwell Jackson's agent had "very positive meeting'' with Cleveland Browns at ... - Plain Dealer
Jackson is seeking a five-year deal, a source said. Joshua Gunter | The Plain DealerD'Qwell Jackson's agent made progress with the Browns in multi-year contract talks for his client. dqwell . jpg.
Cleveland Browns GM Tom Heckert ill, not attending NFL Combine - Plain Dealer
It's a minor illness and Heckert should be fine by next week, a source said. The Browns other top personnel men, Jon Sandusky and John Spytek, are here evaluating college prospects as usual. Sandusky is the Browns director of player personnel and ...
AP News in Brief at 5:58 am EST - Plain Dealer
Two people briefed on the matter told The Associated Press the FBI has had him under surveillance around the clock for several weeks. They spoke on a condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Cleveland Browns will franchise LB D'Qwell Jackson if they can't sign him to ... - Plain Dealer
Fresh off a sensational comeback season, Jackson is seeking a five-year deal that would keep him in Cleveland for the remainder of his career, a source said. "Both sides are working very hard to get something done," said Mackler, who characterized the ...
Brad Childress closing in on Cleveland Browns' offensive coordinator position ... - Plain Dealer
The Browns had narrowed their choices to Sherman, the former Packers coach, and Childress, the former Vikings coach, the source said. But Sherman spent Thursday with the Dolphins and came close to taking the job, where he would replace former Browns ...
AP News in Brief at 8:58 pm EST - Plain Dealer
An official close to Saleh, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the trip, said the president would undergo medical exams in Oman before heading to the US The US official did not say whether Saleh planned to ...
Brush High's Pharaoh Brown to commit to the University of Oregon, source says - Plain Dealer
Brown will announce his decision during the Offense-Defense High School All-American Bowl, which will be played in Dallas' Cowboys Stadium, the source said. Brown declined to comment. Brown is a 6-7, 225-pounder who played tight end/defensive end this ...