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About 150 protesters were marching peacefully on Copley Road in West Akron when police officers with the Akron Police Department and the Summit County Sheriff's Office arrived and dispersed the crowd using tear gas and pepper spray.

The U.S. Olympic swim team struck gold in the 400-meter freestyle relay, beating the French team by a fingertip. The victory lets Michael Phelps continue his quest to win a historic eight gold medals, but it was teammate Jason Lezak who clinched this medal with the fastest relay lap ever.

Russia and Georgia have agreed to a provisional cease-fire that ends five days of conflict in a truce negotiated by France's president. But Georgian officials have made disturbing allegations about the activities of Russian militias and say Russia is still occupying Georgian territories.

Ohio voters have until Sunday to vote on Issue 1, a proposal to make it harder to change the constitution, with Election Day on Aug. 8.

Punishing heat waves have gripped America, Asia and Europe this July. A new study finds human-caused climate change is a major reason why.

Food pantry leaders in Hilliard say the operation destroyed by a weekend fire will reopen on Thursday.

U.N. inspectors verify that North Korea shut down its only nuclear reactor. But Western governments want Pyongyang to give up nuclear weapons. Six-party talks are to resume this week. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher Hill talks with Steve Inskeep.

New York's highest court rules against same-sex unions, saying the state can bar gay couples from being legally married.

The newly passed two year state budget boasts many benefits for Portage County, including new tax credits for affordable housing and funding for a crisis stabilization center.

Studio Donegal in Ireland is the tweed manufacturing equivalent of a micro-brewery. The small mill is weaving authentic tweed garments, helping to revive an old Irish tradition.