Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war scaled down during US commencement exercises

Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war scaled down during US commencement exercises

Protests over the Israel-Hamas war have spread across U.S. university and college campuses in recent weeks, leading to disruptions and arrests.

Monday, May 13th 2024, 2:00 AM EDT
Reports: Police officer was shot and killed in Ohio after being ambushed

Reports: Police officer was shot and killed in Ohio after being ambushed

A police officer was shot and killed in Ohio after being called to a residential area for a disturbance.

Sunday, May 12th 2024, 8:09 AM EDT
Man found dead after Ohio movie theater shooting. Person considered suspect is arrested

Man found dead after Ohio movie theater shooting. Person considered suspect is arrested

Authorities say a man was found dead after a shooting in a movie theater in northeastern Ohio and another person considered a suspect was arrested shortly afterward.

Saturday, May 11th 2024, 2:39 PM EDT
AP Indianapolis newsman Ken Kusmer dies at 65 after a short illness

AP Indianapolis newsman Ken Kusmer dies at 65 after a short illness

Associated Press newsman Ken Kusmer has died at his Indianapolis home after a short illness at the age of 65.

Friday, May 10th 2024, 2:58 PM EDT
Civil War General William T. Sherman's sword and other relics to be auctioned off in Ohio

Civil War General William T. Sherman's sword and other relics to be auctioned off in Ohio

Bidders will fight with their dollars next week for personal relics and a sword used by Civil War Union General William Tecumseh Sherman at an auction house in Columbus, Ohio.

Friday, May 10th 2024, 1:08 PM EDT
Ex-Ohio vice detective gets 11-year sentence for crimes related to kidnapping sex workers

Ex-Ohio vice detective gets 11-year sentence for crimes related to kidnapping sex workers

A former Ohio vice detective who pleaded guilty to federal crimes related to kidnapping sex worker victims under the guise of arresting them has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Thursday, May 9th 2024, 3:38 PM EDT
Fight over foreign money in politics stymies deal to assure President Joe Biden is on Ohio's ballot

Fight over foreign money in politics stymies deal to assure President Joe Biden is on Ohio's ballot

Lawmakers in Ohio have failed to come to an agreement on adjusting a state election deadline that stands to prevent President Joe Biden from appearing on the 2024 ballot.

Thursday, May 9th 2024, 3:08 PM EDT
In a revised case, a former congressman is charged with lying about an illegal campaign contribution

In a revised case, a former congressman is charged with lying about an illegal campaign contribution

Former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry has been charged with lying to federal authorities about a foreign billionaire’s illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign.

Thursday, May 9th 2024, 1:28 PM EDT
Norfolk Southern shareholders to decide Thursday whether to back investors who want to fire the CEO

Norfolk Southern shareholders to decide Thursday whether to back investors who want to fire the CEO

Norfolk Southern shareholders will decide Thursday morning whether to back an activist investor’s bid to take over the railroad’s board and replace management.

Thursday, May 9th 2024, 3:18 AM EDT
Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law

Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law

Republican Attorney General Dave Yost has advised Ohio's public universities that a law written to deter Ku Klux Klan demonstrations could be used to impose felony charges on students who wear face coverings during pro-Palestinian protests.

Wednesday, May 8th 2024, 5:07 PM EDT
Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Former President Donald Trump remains stuck in a New York courtroom listening to salacious details of an extramarital sexual encounter he denies.

Wednesday, May 8th 2024, 11:17 AM EDT
The Rev. Al Sharpton to give eulogy for Ohio man who died last month while in police custody

The Rev. Al Sharpton to give eulogy for Ohio man who died last month while in police custody

Funeral services will soon begin for an Ohio man who died in police custody last month after he was handcuffed and left facedown on the floor of a social club.

Wednesday, May 8th 2024, 11:07 AM EDT
Storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes, hail and strong winds

Storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes, hail and strong winds

Severe storms have battered parts of the Midwest, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes in the region.

Wednesday, May 8th 2024, 12:57 AM EDT
After deadly Oklahoma tornado, forecasters warn Midwest residents to brace for more weather

After deadly Oklahoma tornado, forecasters warn Midwest residents to brace for more weather

Weather forecasters are warning residents in several Midwest states to brace for dangerous storms that could include tornadoes.

Tuesday, May 7th 2024, 6:47 PM EDT
Georgia woman identified as person killed in fall at Ohio State graduation ceremony

Georgia woman identified as person killed in fall at Ohio State graduation ceremony

A woman who fell to her death during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University last weekend has been identified as a Georgia resident.

Tuesday, May 7th 2024, 12:56 PM EDT
A doctor whose views on COVID-19 vaccinations drew complaints has her medical license reinstated

A doctor whose views on COVID-19 vaccinations drew complaints has her medical license reinstated

An Ohio doctor who drew national attention when she told state legislators that COVID-19 vaccines made people magnetic has had her medical license reinstated.

Tuesday, May 7th 2024, 11:46 AM EDT
Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

Senate Republicans are returning to a strategy they hope could neutralize their Democratic rivals' financial edge: Find rich people to run.

Monday, May 6th 2024, 7:16 AM EDT
A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

Weekend commencement ceremonies at some U.S. universities went off with few interruptions despite the national wave of protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

Sunday, May 5th 2024, 6:25 PM EDT
Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpens

Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpens

The student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.

Saturday, May 4th 2024, 11:34 AM EDT
A group of Republicans has united to defend the legitimacy of US elections and those who run them

A group of Republicans has united to defend the legitimacy of US elections and those who run them

Republican officials who believe in the legitimacy of elections have formed a group that's pushing back on the election lies and conspiracy theories that have persuaded a large share of their party that elections can't be trusted.

Saturday, May 4th 2024, 8:34 AM EDT