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Protests against ICE planned across Ohio, US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
President Donald Trump’s administration has said both shootings were acts of self-defense against drivers who “weaponized” their vehicles to attack officers. Indivisible, a social movement group, has organized protests in several states, including Ohio, Texas and Florida. In Minneapolis, a rally is set to honor Renee Good, who was shot on Wednesday.
Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates
In Ohio's governor race, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton have announced their running mates. Ramaswamy, a biotech executive, has chosen Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, a seasoned conservative lawmaker. Acton, a former state health chief, has picked David Pepper, a pragmatic former state Democratic Chair.
Ohio governor ‘reluctantly’ signs bill eliminating grace period for late ballots
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots. The Republican said Friday that he reluctantly signed the bill to avoid chaos in next year's critical midterm elections.
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event. Early Christians didn't commemorate Jesus' birth annually, focusing instead on his resurrection. The tradition of celebrating on Dec. 25 began in the fourth century, possibly aligning with pagan festivals.
Officer who killed Tamir Rice fired from ranger position in West Virginia
A former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice has been fired from his new post as a ranger in West Virginia. It’s the fourth known time in seven years that Timothy Loehmann left a small department amid community backlash.
Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time
It’s been called an “epidemic” of loneliness and isolation. The “bowling alone” phenomenon. By any name, it refers to Americans’ growing social disconnection. Americans are less likely to join civic groups, unions and churches than in recent generations.
This holiday season isn’t very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Republican committees for House and Senate candidates filed the lawsuit in Ohio in 2022. Democrats are calling on the court to uphold the law. Oral arguments are scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face May trial date in gambling case
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches.
