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A man walks amid rubble in the Syrian town of Douma in April 2018. A report out Sunday confirmed that a chemical attack early that month was one of hundreds since the start of the Syrian civil war.

More Than 300 Chemical Attacks Launched During Syrian Civil War, Study Says

Researchers say this number could be much higher, and that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime carried out 98 percent of them, dropping chlorine gas, sarin and sulfur mustard gas on civilians.

Nigerians Re-Elect Muhammadu Buhari As President

Nigeria's incumbent president has won a second term as leader of Africa's most populous nation. The main opposition candidate says he'll be challenging the results in court.

"It has been the honor of a lifetime," outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Nikki Haley said Tuesday. "It has really been a blessing."

Nikki Haley Resigns As U.N. Ambassador

Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, has been a fierce advocate for President Trump's policies at the United Nations. It is not immediately clear what prompted the move.

VIDEO: Dandelions Aren't Just Weeds. You Can Fry Them, Too

Expert forager and nutritionist Debbie Naha shows us how to turn those bright yellow flowers into nutritious, and delicious, snacks.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 05: U.S. Capitol Police remove a protester from the hearing room during the second day of Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

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In Pakistan, Stepped Up Security Seems To Calm Violence In Karachi

Sunni militants have often attacked the yearly religious processions of Pakistan's Shiite minority as they mourn the seventh-century slaying of the prophet Mohammed's grandson.

Study Projects More Growth For Downtown Cleveland

A new report says Downtown Cleveland has capacity for thousands more housing units, but is lagging in homeowners and should work to preserve affordable housing options. The report, released Wednesday, was prepared by consulting firm Urban Partners and commissioned by the Downtown Cleveland Alliance, a nonprofit that advocates for the neighborhood. Housing Demand Expected To Continue Downtown population has grown about 56 percent since 2010, and the researchers expect continued demand for market-rate housing.

President Trump is downplaying the odds of a recession, but he's also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again.

Trump Dismisses Recession Fears, Saying Fed Must Help The Economy

The Trump administration pushed back hard against warnings of an economic slowdown. But the president is also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again to help boost growth.

Andy Ellis Returns To WGUC

Andy Ellis boasts that he "was pretty darn good at staying quiet" in the WGUC-FM studio as a kid. Thankfully, he's over that. Ellis, 35, son of former...

Fewer UH Bikes Available As Operator Awaits New Batteries

Cuyahoga County’s UH Bikes fleet, once 250 bicycles strong, has dwindled to a few dozen as the bikeshare system’s operator works to replace aging batteries. There were fewer than 45 UH Bikes available Monday afternoon, according to the mobile app that allows users to find and book bikes. Several racks across the city are empty, and a number of bikes appear to be inoperable.

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