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People walk past a branch of Australia's Commonwealth Bank in Melbourne on Monday. The Commonwealth Bank agreed to the largest civil penalty in Australian corporate history to settle claims it breached anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

Australian Bank Slapped With Record Fine For Thousands Of Suspicious Transactions

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia settled on allegations that it delayed reporting 53,000 transactions over a three-year period, some of which are thought to be tied to drug gangs and terrorism.

Japan's Population Is In Rapid Decline

New figures from the government show that the estimated count of babies born in 2018 has dropped to a historic low. "We know we must address the birthrate," a Japanese official says.

Ohio Ranks No. 6 On List Of Most Moved-From States In 2018

With 56.5 percent of moves in Ohio being outbound, the state has landed at No. 6 on a National Movers Study of Most Moved From States in 2018, up a spot...

Last year, residents of Hamilton County donated 11,081 pounds of lights, over seven times the total of 2017's drive.

How To Recycle Broken Or Unwanted Holiday Lights Across The Tri-State

If you come across a string of broken lights as you unpack decorations for the upcoming holiday season, know there is at least one bright spot: you don...

Roger Stone, accompanied by his wife, Nydia, arrives at federal court in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The former campaign adviser for President Trump has been forbidden to speak publicly about his case.

Roger Stone Barred From Talking About His Case Following Criticism Of Judge

Judge Amy Berman Jackson said she did not believe Stone's apologies on Thursday and ordered him to keep quiet about her and his case in public. If he doesn't, he could be locked up.

The campus of Mount Carmel West in Columbus on Jan. 30, 2019.

Lawsuits Against William Husel And Mount Carmel Rise To 24

Twenty-four civil lawsuits have now been filed against Mount Carmel Health System and fired doctor William Husel since news broke that Husel gave…

Pope Francis waves prior to reciting the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis' Popularity Falls Sharply Among U.S. Catholics

Six of 10 U.S. Catholics say Pope Francis is doing only a "fair" or even a "poor" job handling the clergy abuse crisis. He is now only as popular as his predecessor, Pope Benedict.

A man casts his vote at a polling station on Sunday in Tetovo, Macedonia. Macedonians all across the country went to the polls to vote in a referendum to change the country's name to the Republic of North Macedonia and end a long running dispute with Greece.

Low Turnout In Referendum Throws Macedonian Name Change Into Question

The referendum to add "North" to Macedonia's name fell far short of the required 50 percent needed to be implemented, but the country's prime minister is pushing for the measure anyway.

"Heartland" Report: Ohio Rural Areas And Energy Sector Grew

A new report from a D.C.-based think tank offers insight into how Ohio's economy has weathered the post-recession years compared to other Midwest states. The Brookings Institution report released Wednesday, calledThe State of the Heartland Factbook 2018, looks at economic conditions in 19 mostly-Midwestern states since 2010.

PRE4CLE Reports Jump In Cleveland Preschool Attendance

Kindergarten-readiness program PRE4CLE has grown significantly over its relatively short life so far, according to its five year report released this week. "We are really happy to see that we have almost 5,000 children now in high-quality preschool in the city of Cleveland, and that is a 72 percent increase from where we started five years ago," said executive director Katie Kelly.

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