In the aftermath of the city's worst riots in 30 years, Cincinnati's habit of avoiding hard issues has become part of the problem. Here are some ideas for breaking down the barriers of communication between blacks and whites. 2001 African teen not missing after all The African youth who authorities said ran from child slavery and disappeared from a Northern Kentucky motel in December never left his West African home, the State Department says. The victim of a videotaped sexual assault on Thursday confronted the four men convicted of attacking her and said she might be able to forgive them. Competing for customers, two neighborhood plumbers are using similar slogans.
Rumors continue to fly.
Prosecutors remain tight-lipped. And Cincinnati holds its collective breath. The owner of an Interstate 75 outlet mall is hoping that a popular Southern-style restaurant can attract new customers as well as retailers. The Hamilton County Republican Party plans to challenge an incumbent Democratic Municipal Court judge with one of the GOP's most potent political names - Winkler. The opening of Little Miami High School this school year freed up dozens of classrooms in this growing school district, but officials barely heaved a sigh of relief before considering the need for new schools.