Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing over 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion

Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing over 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion

An Indiana board is set to hear allegations that an Indianapolis doctor should face disciplinary action after she spoke publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from neighboring Ohio.

Thursday, May 25th 2023, 6:01 AM EDT
Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues

Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues

Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation’s largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people.

Wednesday, May 24th 2023, 4:59 AM EDT
As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutting national office staff.

Wednesday, May 24th 2023, 4:57 AM EDT
Ohio farmer behind viral 'it's honest work' meme dies in Illinois crash

Ohio farmer behind viral 'it's honest work' meme dies in Illinois crash

A prominent Ohio farmer whose image was used in a popular social media meme touting the value of “hard work” has died after he was injured in a crash in Illinois.

Wednesday, May 24th 2023, 4:56 AM EDT
Black kids face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.

Black kids face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.

The drivers of the youth mental health crisis for Black children begin early and persist through a lifetime.

Tuesday, May 23rd 2023, 4:26 AM EDT
Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

The independent bookselling community continues to grow, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years.

Tuesday, May 23rd 2023, 4:25 AM EDT
New trial ordered for man who spent 15 years on death row in death of 3-year-old boy

New trial ordered for man who spent 15 years on death row in death of 3-year-old boy

A new trial has been ordered for a man who spent more than a decade and a half on Ohio’s death row in the 2006 death of the 3-year-old son of his former live-in girlfriend.

Monday, May 22nd 2023, 4:19 AM EDT
Prosecutors refile charges against officer in 2020 protest arrest after judge dismisses case

Prosecutors refile charges against officer in 2020 protest arrest after judge dismisses case

A Philadelphia judge dismissed all charges against a former police officer accused of assaulting a woman who accidentally drove a sport utility vehicle into a 2020 protest with her young son in the vehicle — but prosecutors quickly refiled the case.

Sunday, May 21st 2023, 7:25 AM EDT
Grand jury indicts man in 4 University of Idaho stabbing deaths, eliminating need for hearing

Grand jury indicts man in 4 University of Idaho stabbing deaths, eliminating need for hearing

A grand jury has indicted a man who was already charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, allowing prosecutors to skip a planned week-long preliminary hearing that was set for late June.

Thursday, May 18th 2023, 5:18 AM EDT
Stolen 19th century marksmanship medals returned to National Park Service

Stolen 19th century marksmanship medals returned to National Park Service

Two dozen 19th century medals earned by brothers who were world-class rifle shots have been returned to the National Park Service site they were stolen from decades ago.

Thursday, May 18th 2023, 5:18 AM EDT
Ohio Senators impressed by East Palestine train derailment site cleanup

Ohio Senators impressed by East Palestine train derailment site cleanup

GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as hard-right state lawmaker says he won't run

Pennsylvania doctor sentenced in West Virginia to 6 months in pain pill scheme

Mpox is down, but US cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks

Acclaimed Cleveland school dance teacher convicted of raping students, could face life in prison

Teen charged in shooting death of schoolmate outside Pittsburgh school