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February 27, 2024

Cleveland Afternoon Update

Courts And Justice

‘Absolutely horrendous’: Judge sends ex-priest to prison for groping teen cancer patient

Luis Barajas was sentenced on Tuesday to 15 months in prison after he pleaded guilty earlier this month to a fourth-degree felony charge of gross sexual imposition tied to the October assault at a girl’s Westlake home.

By Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com

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Ohio botanical garden nominated to USAToday’s 10Best Flower Festivals 2024: How to vote

One botanical garden in Ohio was among the top 20 nominated for voting in USA Today's 10Best Flower Festivals of 2024.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Reckon

Border communities voice frustrations over focus of Trump and Biden’s Texas trips

Trump is expected this week to speak in Eagle Pass – the battleground of many showdowns between Texas and the federal government. About 325 miles away in Brownsville, Biden will meet with Border Patrol agents. Community groups are frustrated with the visits.

By Vanessa Arredondo

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President Biden implores Congress to avoid a government shutdown, send urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel

Biden hosted House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in the Oval Office along with Vice President Kamala Harris.

By Associated Press

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Sports

Sports 4 Cle

Breaking down Andrew Berry’s day at the NFL combine with Dan Labbe, Nathan Zegura: Tuesday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon is joined by Dan Labbe, Nathan Zegura, Brad Spielberger and Solomon Wilcots from the NFL combine.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

‘Supernova’ of sporting events coming to Cleveland for women’s Final Four

Officials coordinating the women’s Final Four emphasized a multitude of off-court events in conjunction with the semifinal games and championship set for Cleveland in April. The event is coming at a time when women’s basketball is riding a huge wave of popularity.

By Marc Bona, cleveland.com

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Cavs legend Kyrie Irving having his jersey retired? Donovan Mitchell believes it should happen

Because of a nasty divorce, Kyrie Irving's Cleveland legacy is complicated to some. Not Cavs star guard Donovan Mitchell.

By Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

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New Oasis-Stone Roses collaboration and 9 other new releases you must hear this week

The pairing of Oasis' Liam Gallagher and Stone Roses' John Squire tops this week's batch of new music releases, alongside other collaborations from Bruce Hornsby and yMusic (as BrhyM), Karriem Riggins and Madlib in Jahari Massamba Unit plus albums from Jacob Collier, Schoolboy Q and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson.

By Gary Graff, special to cleveland.com

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Mother-daughter duo open Emilie’s Coffee House, Avon Lake’s new third space

Emilie's Coffee House, and soon-to-be wine bar, has quickly become a favorite new hangout in Avon Lake. The mother-daughter duo opened the cozy cafe at the end of 2023 in the Cleveland suburb.

By Alex Darus, cleveland.com

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Cooking

Walnut and mushroom ragout is a quick, filling dinner option

Walnuts add a little crunch while the mushrooms add an earthy flavor and meaty texture.

By Tribune News Service

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