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The forecast for noon, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 shows a system will bring light to moderate rain to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast. Meanwhile, a cold front moves ashore, producing rain and high elevation snow to the Northwest. Isolated storms are possible in Florida. (AP Photo/Weather Underground)
The forecast for noon, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 shows a system will bring light to moderate rain to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast. Meanwhile, a cold front moves ashore, producing rain and...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this undated file photo released by Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Kenneth Biros is shown. Biros was convicted of killing Tami Engstrom in February 1991. A previously blocked execution for Biros set for Dec. 8 can now go forward due to a change in Ohio's lethal...
FILE - In this undated file photo released by Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Kenneth Biros is shown. Biros was convicted of killing Tami Engstrom in February 1991. A previously blocked...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 file photo, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, left, conducts a survey with townspeople near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan. This is Logar province: scene of...
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 file photo, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, left, conducts a survey with townspeople...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this file photo taken Nov. 7, 2008, shoppers look in through a window at Tiffany & Co.'s store at Easton Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Tiffany & Co.'s third-quarter profit dipped 1 percent, partly on weaker U.S. sales as shoppers continued to curb...
FILE - In this file photo taken Nov. 7, 2008, shoppers look in through a window at Tiffany & Co.'s store at Easton Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Tiffany & Co.'s third-quarter profit dipped 1 percent,...   (Associated Press)
A system will bring light to moderate rain to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. Meanwhile, a cold front moves ashore, producing rain and high elevation snow to the Northwest. Isolated storms are possible in Florida. (AP Photo/Weather Underground)
A system will bring light to moderate rain to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. Meanwhile, a cold front moves ashore, producing rain and high elevation snow to the Northwest....   (Associated Press)
In this photo provided the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium female African lion cub Adia chews on grass, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. Adia, a brother and a sister, all born Sept. 22, were allowed outdoors in view of zoo visitors for the first time on Tuesday, Nov. 24....
In this photo provided the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium female African lion cub Adia chews on grass, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. Adia, a brother and a sister, all born Sept. 22, were allowed...   (Associated Press)
In this photo provided the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium female lion cub Adia, left, and male cub Kitambi, right, are shown Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. The two cubs and a sister, all born Sept. 22, were allowed outdoors in view of zoo visitors for the first time...
In this photo provided the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium female lion cub Adia, left, and male cub Kitambi, right, are shown Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. The two cubs and a sister, all born Sept....   (Associated Press)
Antonella Mancini of Sardinia's Cantina Pedres; Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio, USA, Massimo Piccin of Florence's Podere Sapaio, Claudio Salvador of Ohio's Specialty Wine Co., and Sara Goretti of Perugia's Goretti Agricola
Antonella Mancini of Sardinia's Cantina Pedres; Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio, USA, Massimo Piccin of Florence's Podere Sapaio, Claudio Salvador of Ohio's Specialty Wine Co., and Sara Goretti of Perugia's...   (Associated Press)
In this Oct. 15, 2009 photo, a sign for a newly-constructed home advertises a financing rate in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Home prices rose slightly in September, the fourth straight monthly increases and a clear sign that the housing market's recovery is continuing. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
In this Oct. 15, 2009 photo, a sign for a newly-constructed home advertises a financing rate in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Home prices rose slightly in September, the fourth straight monthly increases and a...   (Associated Press)
In this Sept. 3, 2009 photo workers build a new commercial building in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The economy grew at a 2.8 percent pace last quarter, as the recovery got off to a slower start than first thought. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
In this Sept. 3, 2009 photo workers build a new commercial building in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The economy grew at a 2.8 percent pace last quarter, as the recovery got off to a slower start than first...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2009 file photo, Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup bottles sit on the shelf of the Heinen's grocery store in Bainbridge Twp., Ohio. H.J. Heinz Co. said Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, its second-quarter profit dropped 16 percent from last year as the company's results were...
FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2009 file photo, Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup bottles sit on the shelf of the Heinen's grocery store in Bainbridge Twp., Ohio. H.J. Heinz Co. said Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, its second-quarter...   (Associated Press)
FILE - These Oct. 28, top, and Oct. 29, 2009, file photos show copies of the House version of the health care bill held during two Capitol Hill news conferences: above, Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., holds a copy in a binder, below, Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio,...
FILE - These Oct. 28, top, and Oct. 29, 2009, file photos show copies of the House version of the health care bill held during two Capitol Hill news conferences: above, Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., holds...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this  April 17, 2009 file photo, guests ride on the new Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Ohio.  Kings Island is using a huge sign and the Internet to get its fans on board against proposed taxes on admissions and parking. The sign...
FILE - In this April 17, 2009 file photo, guests ride on the new Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Ohio. Kings Island is using a huge sign and the Internet to get its...   (Associated Press)
In this photo made Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, a sold sign appears outside an home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Home resales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in 2½ years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
In this photo made Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, a sold sign appears outside an home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Home resales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in 2½ years as first-time...   (Associated Press)
In this Oct. 16, 2009 photo a house for sale in Beachwood, Ohio, is shown. October home sales are up 10.1 percent, beating expectations, as tax credit spurs sales.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
In this Oct. 16, 2009 photo a house for sale in Beachwood, Ohio, is shown. October home sales are up 10.1 percent, beating expectations, as tax credit spurs sales.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)   (Associated Press)
In this Oct. 16, 2009 photo a house for sale in Beachwood, Ohio, is shown. October home sales are up 10.1 percent, beating expectations, as tax credit spurs sales.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
In this Oct. 16, 2009 photo a house for sale in Beachwood, Ohio, is shown. October home sales are up 10.1 percent, beating expectations, as tax credit spurs sales.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, left, conducts a survey with townspeople near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, left, conducts a survey with townspeople near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, left, looks at a map with Stf. Sgt. Bejnjamin McKinnon, from Connecticut, center, and another unidentified soldier all belonging to the Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, as they prepare to go on a dismounted patrol near the town...
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, left, looks at a map with Stf. Sgt. Bejnjamin McKinnon, from Connecticut, center, and another unidentified soldier all belonging to the Alpha...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron walks during patrol near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron walks during patrol near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday,...   (Associated Press)
In this Nov. 17, 2009 photo Mike Samsel holds up an Ohio whitetail deer he shot in Ashtabula County in 2007.  More venison is being donated to strapped food banks as states provide financial and other aid to help manage high deer populations and feed the hungry at the same...
In this Nov. 17, 2009 photo Mike Samsel holds up an Ohio whitetail deer he shot in Ashtabula County in 2007. More venison is being donated to strapped food banks as states provide financial and other...   (Associated Press)
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Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, center, drives to the basket against North Carolina-Greensboro's Amanda Leigh, left, and Monique Floyd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 89-56. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, center, drives to the basket against North Carolina-Greensboro's Amanda Leigh, left, and Monique Floyd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
North Carolina-Greensboro's Lakiah Hyson, left, and Ohio State's Brittany Johnson vie for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
North Carolina-Greensboro's Lakiah Hyson, left, and Ohio State's Brittany Johnson vie for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Columbus,...   (Associated Press)
North Carolina-Greensboro's Monique Floyd, left, looks for an open pass as Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
North Carolina-Greensboro's Monique Floyd, left, looks for an open pass as Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic (34) looks to drive around Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Ohio State won 84-64.  (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic (34) looks to drive around Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Ohio State won 84-64....   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Jon Diebler (33) goes up for a shot over Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Ohio State won 84-64.  (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's Jon Diebler (33) goes up for a shot over Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Ohio State won 84-64....   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Evan Turner, left, fights for a loose ball with Lipscomb's Josh Slater during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Turner recorded a triple double as Ohio State won 84-64.  (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's Evan Turner, left, fights for a loose ball with Lipscomb's Josh Slater during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Turner recorded...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Evan Turner, right, blocks a shot by Lipscomb's Brandon Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Turner recorded a triple double as Ohio State won 84-64. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's Evan Turner, right, blocks a shot by Lipscomb's Brandon Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Turner recorded a triple...   (Associated Press)
Lipscomb's Johnny Lee (3) goes up for a shot against Ohio State's William Buford (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Lipscomb's Johnny Lee (3) goes up for a shot against Ohio State's William Buford (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul...   (Associated Press)
Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic (34) fights for a rebound with Ohio State's Kyle Madsen (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic (34) fights for a rebound with Ohio State's Kyle Madsen (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's David Lighty (23) goes up for a shot against Lipscomb's Michael Teller (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's David Lighty (23) goes up for a shot against Lipscomb's Michael Teller (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale (52) dunks the ball over Lipscomb's Josh Slater during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.  (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale (52) dunks the ball over Lipscomb's Josh Slater during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Maria Moeller, left to right, Andrea Walker, Shavelle Little and Cherise Daniel hold the WNIT trophy after beating Oklahoma State in the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 92-73. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Maria Moeller, left to right, Andrea Walker, Shavelle Little and Cherise Daniel hold the WNIT trophy after beating Oklahoma State in the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Brittany Johnson, center, passes the ball between Oklahoma State's Ally Clardy, left, and Tegan Cunningham during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 93-72. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Brittany Johnson, center, passes the ball between Oklahoma State's Ally Clardy, left, and Tegan Cunningham during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Jantel Lavender, right, shoots over Oklahoma State's Megan Byford during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 93-72. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Jantel Lavender, right, shoots over Oklahoma State's Megan Byford during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus,...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma State's Andrea Riley, left, tries to dribble past Ohio State's Jantel Lavender during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 93-72. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Oklahoma State's Andrea Riley, left, tries to dribble past Ohio State's Jantel Lavender during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, right, drives the lane past Oklahoma State's Lakyn Garrison during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 93-72. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, right, drives the lane past Oklahoma State's Lakyn Garrison during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma State's Lasharra Riley (21) defends against Ohio State's Sarah Schulze during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Oklahoma State's Lasharra Riley (21) defends against Ohio State's Sarah Schulze during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus,...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, center, drives to the basket between Oklahoma State's Megan Byford, left, and Toni Young during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, center, drives to the basket between Oklahoma State's Megan Byford, left, and Toni Young during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Brittany Johnson, left, steals the ball from Oklahoma State's Tegan Cunningham during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Brittany Johnson, left, steals the ball from Oklahoma State's Tegan Cunningham during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor runs against Michigan in the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  Ohio State won 21-10. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor runs against Michigan in the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Ohio State won 21-10. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)   (Associated Press)
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  • White House lists big-shot visitors

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 7:50:04 AM

    WASHINGTON -- The White House has played host to captains of Wall Street, health-care executives and prominent Democratic supporters during President Obama's first seven months in office, according to visitor logs that were released yesterday. More »

  • President likes turkey but spares this one

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 7:49:56 AM

    WASHINGTON -- After 10 months in office, President Barack Obama yesterday granted his first pardon, to Courage, a 45-pound turkey spared from the Thanksgiving table. Accompanied by daughters Sasha and Malia, Obama honored a holiday tradition that dates to 1947: receiving a bird from the National Turkey Federation. More »

  • Obama to attend climate talks

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 7:49:12 AM

    WASHINGTON -- The White House announced yesterday that President Obama will attend international climate talks next month in Copenhagen and commit the United States to a specific short-term target for the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions. More »

  • Israel offers 10-month freeze

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 7:49:00 AM

    JERUSALEM -- Israel yesterday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations. More »

  • Seven charged in Mumbai attacks

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 6:16:02 AM

    ISLAMABAD -- On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, Pakistan yesterday charged seven men with masterminding and overseeing More »

  • Toll at 57 in Philippines attack; suspect surrenders

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 6:15:32 AM

    AMPATUAN, Philippines (AP) -- Officials found 11 more bodies yesterday at the site of an attack on an election caravan in the south, bringing the death toll in the massacre to 57. More »

  • 6 in Iraqi family found killed

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 6:15:14 AM

    BAGHDAD -- Assailants broke into a house and killed six family members before dawn yesterday in an area north of Baghdad that was once a stronghold of al-Qaida in Iraq, Iraqi officials said. More »

  • Pilgrims confront H1N1, rainstorms

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 6:14:21 AM

    JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Muslim pilgrims circled Islam's holiest site yesterday in their traditional white robes, with a few additions -- umbrellas and face masks -- as the opening of the annual hajj was complicated by torrential rain and fears of the H1N1 virus. More »

  • Taliban's top leader talks tough

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 6:13:33 AM

    KABUL -- As President Barack Obama prepares to unveil his long-deliberated war strategy, the Taliban's supreme commander declared yesterday that U.S.-led forces would find only defeat, dishonor and "a bed of thorns" in Afghanistan. More »

  • Man stuck in Utah cave dies

    Columbus Dispatch | 11/26/2009 6:12:14 AM

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The Utah County sheriff's department say a man stuck in a cave for more than a day has died. More »

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