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Franklin County Sheriff's Office Enters Mediation

Talks between the U.S. Justice Department and Franklin County jailers started this Tuesday morning. The sheriff's office has been accused of abusively…

Ohio Submits Application For Federal Rail Money

Ohio submitted its request for federal stimulus money for a passenger rail system Thursday. WOSU reports state leaders say chances are good Ohio will…

Democratic candidates on stage at a presidential primary debate at Texas Southern University on Sept. 12, 2019.

Westerville To Host Next Democratic Presidential Primary Debate

The Democratic National Committee announced that the next Democratic presidential debate will be held at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.CNN and…

Healthcare workers talk in the Covid-19 unit at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, Texas in July.

In Texas, 2 Big Problems Collide: Uninsured People And An Uncontrolled Pandemic

Nearly 700,000 Texans have lost health insurance during the pandemic, and the state already had more uninsured people than any other. Many Texans with COVID-19 symptoms hesitate to seek treatment.

Students sit below a bulletin board of graduation notifications at Scavo Alternative High School in Des Moines, Iowa.

Guess Which State Has The Best High School Graduation Rate?

The national graduation rate has hit a remarkable 81 percent. Why the steep rise in recent years? Exhibit A: Iowa.

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Martin O'Malley stand on the stage prior to Saturday's Democratic primary presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa.

Clinton And Rivals Cross Swords In Second Debate, But Cause No Wounds

Former Maryland Gov. O'Malley won cheers referring to "that immigrant-bashing carnival barker Donald Trump," and adding "the symbol of America is the Statue of Liberty, not a barbed-wire fence."

Trucking companies have had a tough time hiring drivers willing to hit the road for long hauls. Now the U.S. is speeding toward a critical shortage of truck drivers in the next few years and companies are upping pay, making the job easier, and opening it up to new kinds of drivers.

Facing A Critical Shortage Of Drivers, The Trucking Industry Is Changing

The trucking industry has faced a shortage of drivers for years, but the problem is compounded now with baby boomer retirements, increased freight demands and a high turnover rate.

NASA's new telescope bears the name of James Webb (center), an influential figure who was appointed by President John F. Kennedy to lead the space agency during the '60s. But some astronomers say discrimination against gay and lesbian government employees during his tenure should preclude him from having a telescope named in his honor.

Shadowed by controversy, NASA won't rename its new space telescope

Some scientists say discrimination against gay and lesbian government employees during James Webb's tenure as NASA administrator should preclude him from having a telescope named in his honor.

Uber has settled lawsuits in California and Massachusetts with a deal that allows it to consider its drivers independent contractors, not employees.

Uber Settles 2 Lawsuits, Won't Have To Treat Drivers As Employees

The company has agreed to settle two class action suits for $84 million — and more if Uber goes public and its value increases by a certain amount. Uber won't have to pay drivers benefits.

Nurse practitioners Carla Saunders (left) and Kyle Cook at the East Tennessee Children's Hospital earlier this year.

How 2 Nurse Practitioners Decided To Help Babies Touched By Opioid Crisis

Kyle Cook and Carla Saunders, two neonatal nurse practitioners, remember the early days of the opioid crisis, a time that led them to help develop treatment protocols for babies exposed to opioids.

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