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This undated image released by the Georgia Department of Corrections shows death-row inmate Carlton Gary in Georgia. Lawyers for Gary set for execution March 15, 2018, are asking Georgia's parole board to spare his life, arguing that newly discovered evidence raises doubts about their client's guilt. He was convicted in 1986 on three counts each of malice murder, rape and burglary for crimes committed in 1977. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)

The Latest: Georgia executes man dubbed ‘stocking strangler’

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Seth Jones, right, celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 12, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Jones scores again, surging Blue Jackets beat Canadiens 5-2

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How families, communities can discuss youth suicide

By ISABELLE ALTMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets' Seth Jones fight for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 9, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Jones scores twice, surging Blue Jackets beat Red Wings 3-2

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Thomas Vanek, of Austria, celebrates his goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Jones scores in OT to lift Blue Jackets over Avalanche 5-4

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, left, and Las Vegas Golden Knights' Jonathan Marchessault fight for position during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Korpisalo stops 37 shots as Columbus beats Vegas 4-1

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

MLS Eastern Conference Team Capsules

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Washington Capitals forward Lars Eller, right, of Denmark, reaches for the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. The Blue Jackets won 5-1. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blue Jackets score early and often, beat Capitals

By Mitch Stacy - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Scott Harrington (4) celebrates his goal with teammates in front of New Jersey Devils defenseman Will Butcher (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Blue Jackets snap three-game skid on rare Harrington goal

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny, left, forward Sean Couturier, center, and defenseman Ivan Provorov, of Russia, celebrate Couturier's overtime goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The Flyers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Couturier’s OT goal lifts Flyers past Blue Jackets, 2-1

By NICOLE KRAFT - Associated Press

Flowers and signs adorn a Westerville Police car at a memorial outside the police department Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, following a procession transporting the bodies of Westerville Police Officer Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli from the Franklin County Coroners Office to the Hill and Moreland funeral homes in Westerville, Ohio. (Kyle Robertson/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

2 slain Ohio officers’ families thank community for support

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Josh Anderson (77) celebrate as New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) of Slovakia looks at the puck in the goal behind him after Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois (not shown) scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Bjorkstrand, Dubois lead Blue Jackets past Islanders, 4-1

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - These undated file photos provided by the City of Westerville, Ohio show Officers Eric Joering, 39, left, and Anthony Morelli, 54, who were fatally shot while responding to a hang-up 9-1-1 call on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Police in the Columbus suburb of Westerville on Monday, Feb. 12 will escort the bodies of two slain officers as they're moved from a coroner's office to separate funeral homes. Officials invited the public to line the route as the bodies are transported Monday to honor the officers. (City of Westerville via AP, File)

The Latest: Agent says tips, social media led to gun arrest

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Police investigate the scene of a shooting in Westerville, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Westerville police have confirmed that two officers have been fatally shot at a home in the Columbus suburb. A police statement says the officers responded to a 911 hang-up call around 11:30 a.m. and were shot after they arrived at a residence. A suspect is reportedly in custody. (Tom Dodge/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Police: 2 officers killed responding to 911; suspect held

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS and MARK GILLISPIE - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand, right, of Denmark, celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with teammate Nick Foligno during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets snap losing streak with 6-1 win over Devils

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Police investigate the scene of a shooting in Westerville, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Westerville police have confirmed that two officers have been fatally shot at a home in the Columbus suburb. A police statement says the officers responded to a 911 hang-up call around 11:30 a.m. and were shot after they arrived at a residence. A suspect is reportedly in custody. (Tom Dodge/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

The Latest: Police identify suspect in 2 officers’ shootings

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One of the 2,500 pigs on the Doerr family pig farm rests Thursday, Feb 1, 2018, in Osmond, Neb. The Doerrs' hog business is part of a new wave of expansion in Nebraska's livestock industry. Melissa, 31, and Justin, 36, are among a growing number of Nebraska farmers looking into raising livestock at a time when low crop prices have made it harder to turn a profit through raising corn and soybeans alone. (Brendan Sullivan /Omaha World-Herald via AP)

Ag groups seek to expand Nebraska’s livestock industry

By BARBARA SODERLIN - Associated Press

Union of brothers: Call from Germany sets meeting in motion

By JAN SWOOPE - Associated Press

New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) scores a goal past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Eberle, Nelson rally Islanders past Blue Jackets, 4-3

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

A billboard at East 5th and Woodland avenues reads &quot;Black Lives SHOULD Matter, Especially to BLACK PEOPLE.&quot; The billboard is one of two paid for by funeral home director Marlan J. Gary. (Ted Decker/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Funeral home billboard targeting homicides stirs community

By THEODORE DECKER - Associated Press