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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck off the coast of Alaska early Wednesday morning.

The earthquake was centered 60 miles, or 98 kilometers, south-southeast, of Perryville, Alaska, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake is considered shallow at about six miles, or 10 kilometers, deep.

One of Ohio's top political leaders is the subject of a federal bribery investigation.

On Tuesday afternoon, David DeVillers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio and Chris Hoffman, FBI, Special Agent in Charge, laid out the case against Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and four other people in what DeVillers called "probably the largest bribery case ever in Ohio."

Beginning Tuesday, reservations are no longer needed to head to Cedar Point.

Kanye West has turned on his own family in the midst of what we're told is a major bipolar episode ... targeting Kris Jenner, comparing his life to the movie "Get Out" and accusing Kim Kardashian of trying to commit him to a mental hospital.

Parents, teachers and staff spoke at a Lake Local School District School Board meeting to voice their opinions about whether students should wear masks when they return to school.

Kanye West's first presidential rally just wrapped up and he stirred up lots of controversy by discussing Harriet Tubman, abortion and the possibility of divorcing Kim Kardashian West.

Ye held his first event as a candidate Sunday at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston, SC -- and right off the bat ... it was unorganized and rowdy. He didn't even have a podium or a microphone to address the crowd, which was right up in his face.

The country may well be shut down as the ongoing COVID-19 crisis shows no signs of slowing, but that didn't stop Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake from reportedly expanding their family.

Not seen in a full-body pic via her social media platforms since March, The Daily Mail reports this is because Biel has been hiding a secret pregnancy from her fans. Now, the outlet says the couple welcomed their second child this past week.

The University of Akron announced Wednesday it would cut 178 positions, including full-time faculty, contract professionals and staff, in order to address financial concerns.

In a first-ever evening news conference about COVID-19, Gov. Mike DeWine implored the residents of Ohio to wear a mask and take other steps to stop the spread of coronavirus amid a new surge of cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks but did not announce any new orders or mandates to enforce this plea.

Three Cedar Point employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

A spokesman for Cedar Point said the employees were screened before the park opened.

There will be no impact on park operations.