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Reporter for Dayton Daily News and Cox Media Group Ohio.

Joined October 2015
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addresses the burning of a police precinct amid protests over the fatal arrest of George Floyd: "The symbolism of a building cannot outweigh the importance of life, of our officers or the public."
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"Donald Trump knows nothing about the strength of Minneapolis.": Mayor Jacob Frey addresses controversial tweets issued by the president Thursday evening.
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Christian Cooper says he's "uncomfortable" with "Central Park Karen" receiving so much hate and losing her job cbsn.ws/2yBOPc7
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This art installation on a giant screen in Seoul, South Korea is being described as an “anamorphic illusion”. Some visitors say the virtual waves are so realistic that it looks like the water will overflow.
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George Floyd's death sparks massive protests in Minneapolis cbsn.ws/2X6yVA1
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We had special guest speaker @kaj33 on our Bruins' team meeting tonight ‼️ Best knowledge I've ever heard dropped to our young men ... very special evening. #ThanksKareem | #GoBruins
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MORE: Video obtained by CBS News shows what appears to be the start of the confrontation between George Floyd & Minneapolis police officers. A restaurant's security footage shows cops taking him into custody, but the restaurant owner says it does not show Floyd resisting arrest.
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BREAKING: 5-year-old Cameron Walters was found in the Mineral Springs Lake. He was recovered by search crews 30 minutes ago. Sgt. we spoke to was shaken up, says this is the second case he’s had that’s ended this way. @WCPO
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Attention: Bars and Restaurants of #Columbus @OhioLiquor and @OhioRestaurant are distributing free hand sanitizer for your business this Thursday, May 28th! Check out the details below. #OhioSafeOhioWorking
Thanks to @JobsOhio and @OhioLiquor qualified businesses can get free hand sanitizers! This event is designed to support bars and restaurants. Qualified businesses should bring a printed or electronic copy of the attached invitation to participate. #InThisTogetherOhio
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Dog from viral Central Park “Karen” video returned to rescue after outcry over treatment in video cbsn.ws/2Xq5Eze
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WATCH: Video of a white woman calling police on a black man in New York City's Central Park is getting a lot of attention. @VladDuthiersCBS explains.
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Ohio BMV’s opening today. Expect long lines like this one in downtown Cincinnati. Lobbies have maximum occupancy signs posted. @WCPO
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The FBI is looking into the death of a black man after he was stopped by police in Minneapolis. Video of the confrontation shows a white officer's knee pinning down the man's neck. "I can't breathe" is heard several times before an ambulance arrives. @jeffpeguescbs reports.
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#OTD 85 years ago: Jesse Owens didn't rewrite the record books -- he torched them, in less than an hour, at the 1935 Big Ten Track and Field Championships 🔥 trib.al/HhOTBBC
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PROFILES IN SERVICE: For Gold Star families, Memorial Day is especially difficult. Nowhere is that more evident than @ArlingtonNatl, where @NorahODonnell speaks with Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley about how he honors service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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We want to say a big THANK YOU to all of the hard-working journalists around the world. They have kept us informed during these challenging times! 👏 #ThankAJourno #PRESSential workers
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Ohio’s newspapers have performed admirably covering the COVID-19 panepidemic and getting solid information out. I know many of us are worried about our finances – but if you can, please consider a subscription. Local journalism gives light, so we can find our own way.
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2019 was a tough year for Dayton. The @daytondailynews was there to tell you the biggest stories that mattered the most. And in 2020, we’re committed to doing the same.
CBS NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) tells @NorahODonnell that she will vote to acquit Pres. Trump in the Senate impeachment trial, arguing that she believes "the president has learned from this case.” cbsn.ws/2UrllGC
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AMERICANS EVACUATE: A second group of Americans are escaping Wuhan on a State Department flight bound for California. As the outbreak grows, Chinese officials are even adopting violent measures to contain the virus. @RamyInocencio reports cbsn.ws/3bh2XpZ
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