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Anchor/Executive Editor WKYC-TV Cleveland, Ohio. M-I-Z…

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Russ Mitchell
6 years
He's from Akron, Cuz.
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Snoop Dogg
6 years
Welcome home @KingJames 🥊
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The President of the United States is telling the world to not buy products from an Akron based company.
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Politics aside, Harris has to thread a needle that every Black American understands: Pence can go over time, interrupt & be disrespectful to the moderator & come off one way. Harris has to use finesse, competence & style to not look like the "angry Black woman" to some Americans.
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10 years ago today. Looking forward to the next 10! Thanks @wkyc and Northeast Ohio!
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First day on the new job! Thank you Cleveland and WKYC for making me feel so welcome. First newscast next week!
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Question heard on Cleveland sports radio that one host was too stammered to answer: Would you buy your daughter a Deshaun Watson jersey?
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Al Michaels: “Cleveland fans, you are not dreaming this.” #3Browns
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It's official: Tim McGinty, the prosecutor who did not ask for an indictment in the Tamir Rice case, has lost his bid for reelection. @wkyc
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4 years
A high level Cleveland city official confirms that @ClevelandClinic employees repeatedly went to members of the President’s family/team during the debate to instruct them to wear masks per hospital policy and most ignored the demand.
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Newsweek
4 years
Donald Trump's family ignored mandatory mask rule at presidential debate With Joe Biden
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Two legends: @LesterHoltNBC , Cleveland’s own @RealSuperPimp and some guy on the left. @wkyc @NBCNightlyNews
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4 years
This is insane. Poor Chris Wallace. For those hating on him, know that this is an impossible job.
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4 years
More than 8k Covid cases in Ohio..another daily record. If I could, this is how I’d start our broadcast tonight:
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Cleveland Scene
4 years
Reports: Shit really bad, getting exponentially worse
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5 years
For the second time in only a few months, a funeral has reminded us that we don’t have to agree politically to be decent and respectful to each other. Let’s hope this feeling lasts for a while.
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5 years
Has-bro is the label that pays me...
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UPROXX
5 years
Death Row Records was purchased and its entire catalog now belongs to the toy company Hasbro
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@PARISDENNARD @JoeBiden You missed the joke...
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4 years
At this point, it’s not controversial or subjective for a journalist to call this what it is. In politics, this is referred to as a dog whistle.
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Donald J. Trump
4 years
The “suburban housewife” will be voting for me. They want safety & are thrilled that I ended the long running program where low income housing would invade their neighborhood. Biden would reinstall it, in a bigger form, with Corey Booker in charge! @foxandfriends @MariaBartiromo
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6 years
Guess who is coming home today to @wkyc ? Mr. Leon Bibb is Journalism royalty. Story breaker, poet, trailblazer. Watch tonight at 6 as we welcome Leon back to Channel 3!! He’ll tell us about his new role and we’ll look back and ahead at his amazing career!! @GCLEABJ
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4 years
In the 1989 Mayor’s race, Dinkins narrowly defeated Giuliani, who came back to defeat Dinkins in 1993. The campaign was nasty. G’s role in the riot described below became lost in some minds when he became “America’s Mayor” after the 9/11 Attacks.
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Yashar Ali 🐘
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In 1992, @RudyGiuliani led a horrifically racist riot against then Mayor David Dinkins. He has never apologized for his role in it nor has he condemned anyone who was involved in it. Details from the Cato Institute and the late, great Jimmy Breslin:
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A classy shout out from @NFLonCBS for the great Jimmy Donovan. @wkyc
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The city of Cleveland Sunday had 75 confirmed new coronavirus cases...a single day record high. This isn’t over. #WearAMask
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2 years
Young Peyton portrayed me as a 9 year old in an amazing @wkyc promo…and now he’s won an Emmy!!! I think we know who the coolest dude in the 4th grade is! Congrats and thanks to Peyton and his amazing parents!
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Russ Mitchell
6 months
The great Jimmy Donovan is coming back!! @wkyc
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WKYC 3News
6 months
JIMMY'S BACK! Jim Donovan, 3News sports anchor and Cleveland Browns radio play-by-play voice, is coming back to work this weekend after being treated for leukemia. Jimmy will call the Browns-Steelers game on Sunday and return to WKYC on Monday. 💖🏈
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Russ Mitchell
4 years
Yet another blow for @ThePlainDealer and Journalism in Northeast Ohio. A city without a strong newspaper is on a dangerous road to irrelevance. And if you live in a suburb and say you don’t care about news in Cleveland, remember..you can’t be a suburb of nothing. @PDNewsGuild
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Cleveland Scene
4 years
After last week's massive layoffs, remaining Plain Dealer reporters forbidden from reporting on Cleveland or statewide news. Now given choice between overing Northeast Ohio's outlying counties, or leaving
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@alexandra_hart “The rain didn’t dampen the spirits...”
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Listening to talk radio on the drive home and you’d think the Browns won the Super Bowl tonight.
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6 years
I won’t be getting up at 4a to watch but I must admit..after a week of high profile racists making fools of themselves in our country, the image of this beautiful African American woman being walked down the aisle by the future King of England makes me feel better about the world
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CNN International
6 years
Prince Charles will join her when she reaches the Quire, where the main royal guests will be seated. But he will not give her away: Instead, he will stand back as she approaches Prince Harry
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6 years
Downtown Cleveland tonight: Horns honking, high fiving and major partying. This is what happens when your football team wins its first game in 635 days. #Greatgame @Browns @wkyc
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6 months
How amazing is this??
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WKYC 3News
6 months
Following today's win over the #Steelers , #Browns coach Kevin Stefanski fittingly awarded the game ball to... our own Jim Donovan 🏈 We could not possibly think of anyone more deserving ❤ Welcome back, Jimmy
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2 years
Aja the checker at @GiantEagle : “Since you have wine, I need to see your ID.” Me: “Aja,I’m 62. Do you still want to see my ID?” Aja: “Yes. Thank you.” Me: “No. Trust me. Thank YOU!” #TuesdaySmiles
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Russ Mitchell
5 years
Walter Cronkite said he wished he could say at the end of every newscast, “Now, go read a newspaper”. The truth is nothing covers a community like a strong newspaper. This is sad news for the hardworking journalists who will lose their jobs & for you and me..the people of NE OH
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Sam Allard
5 years
Story on Plain Dealer decimating its print newsroom -- 12 reporters and editors to be laid off within two weeks -- including response from News Guild.
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5 years
First teary moment: 43 giving Mrs. Obama a piece of candy.
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It is not only a thrill to have a front row seat to watch Jim Donovan do his amazing work, it's beyond inspirational to see him give 300% every night, no matter what battle he's facing. You've got this, my friend...Jimmy D is undefeated. @3JimDonovan @wkyc
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WKYC 3News
1 year
WE LOVE YOU JIMMY! Tonight on Front Row, our Jim Donovan ( @3JimDonovan ) announced that he is once again battling leukemia. Hear his inspiring message to the fans of Cleveland and much more here:
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2 years
Overheard at the barbershop: Whatever you think of the Watson case, in 2022 is there any business in the world besides professional sports that would allow you to keep coming to work while you were being investigated for 24 sexual misconduct allegations? #BarbershopWisdom
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4 years
Never forget.
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Prediction: This will be the highest rated Super Bowl ever, ever, ever…
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3 years
This is beyond sad.
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3 years
I love @nycgov ..but this is meaner than a rat stealing pizza on the subway!
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City of New York
3 years
A gloomy day in New York City is still better than a sunny day in Cleveland.
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3 years
I may or may not be watching this at work right now. Shhhh... #SilverandGold #Classic #Verklempt
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Wowsa!!! Cleveland isn’t always a baseball town..but when it is it’s a special baseball town!!
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John Skrtic
2 years
On to New York 💪
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4 years
On Election Day, The President-Elect wrote this on a wall in his childhood home in Scranton, PA:
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A class guy! Congrats my friend! @JohnTelich8
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WKYC 3News
2 years
After 41 years on the air in Cleveland, @JohnTelich8  is calling it a career. Enjoy your retirement, JT!
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4 years
A Cleveland legend dies. Condolences to his family and his former colleagues at ⁦ @fox8news
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3 years
If one needed a reminder of why Oprah is Oprah, those two hours spoke loud and clear.
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8 years
Gateway Plaza/E4th street Cleveland, Ohio. @cavs World Champions! @wkyc
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3 years
Breaking: Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announces he will NOT seek re-election. @wkyc
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Russ Mitchell
5 years
After a day of unity, reflection and respect, we now return to our regularly scheduled program.
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Donald J. Trump
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FAKE NEWS - THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!
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2 years
Another well deserved honor for the trailblazing Leon Bibb. @wkyc Black History Month in Ohio: Honoring 3News' Leon Bibb via @wkyc
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NBC News calls it: Ohio Issue One passes. @wkyc
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10 months
50/50 moment. Overheard at the grocery store.. Husband: "Yeah, that looks like him..but I think he's much taller." Wife: "Yeah, and the guy on TV is much better looking." Check please.
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Return of The Man Part 2. Welcome back Jimmy! ⁦ @wkyc ⁩ ⁦ @WKYCSports
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The weekly arc of Browns fans on talk radio -Sun 4:15: “The Browns suck.” -10p: “Well, we didn’t have all our guys.” -7a Mon: “We saw a lot of good things yesterday.” -9a Wed: “I think we can beat (fill in the blank).” 10a Gameday: “We’re gonna win!!” Love this town! Go @Browns !!
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5/6/13...7 years ago tonight, Amanda, Gina & Michelle escaped from that house of hell on Seymour Ave. Here are the first 3 mins of our newscast that night...a night when we were reminded that miracles really do happen @wkyc @MiracleInCleveland
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Russ Mitchell
6 months
The Man returns!!
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Cleveland Browns
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Jim Donovan back in the booth!
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Isla’s mom returns to ⁦ @wkyc ⁩ tonight at 7 and 11! The entire team...including the guy on the left...is thrilled to have her back! Welcome home ⁦⁦ @SaraShookman ⁩!
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Cleveland is looking amazing! #NFLDraft2021 #3Draft
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6 years
Sad. I was working as a reporter in St. Louis doing a story on a Little League team when a parent called police saying I looked “suspicious”. I was wearing a suit and holding a microphone. I agree, not new at all.
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Homa Bash
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THIS IS NOT NEW. We were one of the first families of color to move onto our block in Tulsa, Okla in the mid-90s. An immigrant family — 2 parents, 4 sons, 1 daughter. No alcohol, no parties. We had the police called numerous times by our neighbors. Just didn’t have social media.
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Politics aside...this man and his family have served this country with grace, dignity and pride.
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2 years
From the movie Broadcast News… Holly Hunter as the producer: “You crossed the line.” William Hurt as the anchor: “It’s hard not to cross it. They keep moving the little sucker, don’t they?” RIP
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Variety
2 years
William Hurt, Oscar-Winning Actor for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman,’ Dies at 71
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Biden at 4:30: "Stay calm." POTUS at 6:51: "It's a corrupt system." @wkyc
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I first met @kwelkernbc when she was an associate producer at @cbsnewspath many years ago. I think she’s done ok! Thanks for visiting @wkyc today!! So proud of you!!! @MeetThePress
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Breaking.. @AP calls it: Issue 1 fails. Voters in Ohio have rejected a proposed constitutional change that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights. @wkyc
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2 years
Fantastic news!! 3News' Monica Robins to return to work later this week |
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6 years
For the record, he ended his own policy.
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Ivanka Trump
6 years
Thank you @POTUS for taking critical action ending family separation at our border. Congress must now act + find a lasting solution that is consistent with our shared values;the same values that so many come here seeking as they endeavor to create a better life for their families
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A bittersweet goodbye to @MichaelEstimeWX who is leaving us today for @FOX2News in his hometown. One of the nicest, most talented people in the business. We’ll miss you, Michael!
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Michael Estime
4 years
Career Update... After four extraordinary years falling head over heels in love with everything Cleveland & Northeast Ohio, I am humbled to come full circle in my career and join the WJBK Fox 2 News family in my hometown of Detroit, Michigan. For more:
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On days like today I'm reminded of the struggles my parents & grandparents endured & conquered. I'm also reminded of how far we have to go.
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Officer, I’d like to report a UFO. 🌞 ⁦ @BetsyKling ⁩ ⁦ @WintzWeather ⁩ ⁦ @WeatherManAC
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Breaking: a deal has been struck!! @wkyc is back on Direct TV, Direct TV Stream and U-Verse. Customers can now watch the Browns-Texans game on WKYC/Channel 3. @TEGNA
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3 years
Chauvin: Guilty on all counts
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Early Issue 1 snapshot in Cuyahoga County.. No: 85% Yes: 15% @wkyc
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9 months
The best in the business! #TeamJimmy
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WKYC 3News
9 months
Following today's game, "Voice of the #Browns " & #3News ' own Jim Donovan announced he will be going on medical leave as his treatment for leukemia continues. "I promise I'll be a listener, and I'll be back as soon as I can," Jimmy declared Sunday ❤
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This is the disclaimer @warnerbros runs before old Looney Toons cartoons that contain offensive images and depictions. Major kudos. Someone over there gets it.
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4 years
To my TV News peeps: Can we stop using the phrase “going viral”? There’s a big segment of viewers who never understood what that meant anyway. But now...really?
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11 minutes early, Joseph R. Biden becomes the 46th President of The United States.
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“I’ve got two eyes..and they’re both the same size.” RIP. Bob McGrath Dead: ‘Sesame Street’ Star Was 90 – Variety
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It’s been fun working with the amazing ⁦ @TiffanyTarpley ⁩ this week. I learned she likes headbanger music and is not a fan of Christmas beer in July! She’s cool! ⁦ @wkyc
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4 years
About decency and respect..not politics. 4:05 that you will be glad you watched.
@NBCNews
NBC News
4 years
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on the US House floor: “In front of reporters, Rep. Yoho called me, and I quote, a ‘f---ing bitch.’" ... "Having a daughter does not make a man decent. Having a wife does not make a decent man. Treating people with dignity and respect makes a decent man."
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Donald J. Trump is now the first president in US history to be impeached twice. @wkyc
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Russ Mitchell
4 years
Happy birthday to one badass cool person! ❤️
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WKYC 3News
4 years
Join us in wishing our resident rocker and senior health correspondent, Monica Robins a Happy Birthday!
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Very sad news. He was always so nice to me. Working with him was one of the highlights of my career.
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CBS Sunday Morning 🌞
4 months
Award-winning journalist Charles Osgood, who anchored "CBS Sunday Morning" for 22 years and was host of the long-running radio program "The Osgood File," died Tuesday at home in New Jersey. He was 91.
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You go, @Yamiche ! With a focus on civil rights, Yamiche Alcindor rises to the top as a White House correspondent via @currentpubmedia
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RIP: Charles Osgood. A true legend. A pic of what you call a great day. July 2011: Jimmy Fallon had just tied Charlie’s bow tie with mixed results. Charlie was fun to be around and a mentor to many. #IllSeeYouOnTheRadio
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Congrats to the great Jim Donovan: 2016 winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Cle Sports Commission! @wkyc @CLESports
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8 years
Me:"How much fun is this for you?" @DanRather :"Politics is the most fun you can have out of bed." #RNCinCLE @wkyc
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Russ Mitchell
4 years
From our team working from home, on the street and in the studio, please know that we are all here with you to get through this together. Thanks for your support. See you at 4:30a, 5,6,7 and 11. Stay safe. We Never Close. @wkyc
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Thanks to the hardworking folks at the @cuycommonpleas court for making my jury duty a fascinating experience. Much respect for all you do.
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4 years
It’s friggin snowing.
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5 years
@tjholmes Dell Curry played for the Raptors from 99-02. Clever move. Gonna miss you in CLE this year, amigo!
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3 years
Sending prayers to our wonderful friend Ro-Swo. One of the nicest, funniest, most caring people you’ll ever meet.
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WKYC 3News
3 years
Former 3News Anchor Robin Swoboda has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Join us in sending her love, light and positive vibes as she navigates this difficult time #RobinStrong
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4 years
"will you shut up, man?"
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3 of my friends have died from this “Democratic hoax” & at least 10 others have been very sick. The President’s son: Eric Trump on 'Judge Jeanine' show claims coronavirus is Democratic hoax, will ‘magically’ vanish after 2020 election - The Washington Post
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5 years
Ginger is 85 today. That is all.
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“The wise build bridges. The foolish build barriers.” ..A fictional king
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5 years
RIP Mac Dr. John 1941-2019 Circa 2008..a fond memory..in the right place at the right time..
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5 months
Best sign of the night: “Flacco around and find out!” @Browns
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After seeing social media, hearing from angry viewers & having/overhearing conversations the past few days, it’s clear the Myles Garrett saga is yet another issue one probably does not want to bring up at Thanksgiving dinner. #ReligionPoliticsMyles #CleVsTheWorld #Yikes !
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Russ Mitchell
4 years
A whole day.
@NBCNews
NBC News
4 years
Kim Kardashian West, actor Mark Ruffalo and several other celebrities say they are “freezing” their Facebook and Instagram accounts for one day to protest the spread of hate speech and misinformation on those platforms.
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9 years
These refs are horrid!
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7 years
Overheard a convo this am: 2 trashing Obamacare while saying they were fine because they were covered under the Affordable Care Act. 🤔
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