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Dayton, Ohio, Mayor Nan Whaley speaks to members of the media Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, outside Ned Peppers bar in the Oregon District after a mass shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Dayton

Ohio Democrats Begin Push To Defeat Rob Portman In 2022

Ohio Democrats are trying to stir up support for a future challenger against U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), whose vote for new U.S. Supreme Court Justice…

Ohio Clarifies How To Vote In Person If You've Requested An Absentee Ballot

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is offering some clarity to voters who requested mail-in ballots but now want to vote in person instead. LaRose’s office issued a directive to local election officials this week with guidance for handling in-person votes from Ohioans who already requested absentee ballots. The full directive is available on the secretary of state’s website, but here are the basics of what you need to know:

Megan Thee Stallion Protests Breonna Taylor Ruling On 'SNL'

One of the biggest stars in hip-hop used her appearance on Saturday Night Live to call out Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron.

Dancers partake in the Carnival celebrations earlier this year at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio's Joyous Carnival, The World's Largest, Is Postponed Due To COVID-19

The postponement will cause financial hardship for people who depend on the celebration — but "financial loss doesn't justify human loss," says one musician. Brazil has been hit hard by the virus.

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) during the Senate's Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing examining the quarterly CARES Act report to Congress on September 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Opinion: Congress Should Do Their Job So Millions of Americans Can Do Theirs

Millions of Americans are suffering from the economic effects of the pandemic while Congress fails to agree on another round of relief.

CPS To Transition To In-Person Learning Oct. 12 Following Last-Second Delay

Cincinnati Public Schools will begin phasing students back to in-person learning on Oct. 12. Students were originally set to start phasing in this week....

California restaurants such as Fabian Nahui's Peruvian establishment in Los Angeles must close their indoor operations. Gov. Gavin Newsom reimposed the restrictions on indoor businesses, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state.

California Closes Indoor Businesses Statewide As COVID-19 Cases Surge

Restaurants, movie theaters and museums are among the businesses required to suspend their indoor operations statewide under Gov. Gavin Newsom's Monday announcement. Bars must close entirely.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, left, and his wife Fran, walk into the governor's residence on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Bexley, Ohio.

Coronavirus In Ohio: DeWine's Third COVID-19 Test Comes Back Negative

Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 in a third test on Saturday, after receiving conflicting results from tests Thursday.On Thursday, before a…

Ohio Lawmakers Set Sights On Dark Money Transparency

Ohio lawmakers are introducing bills that require more transparency when it comes to dark money groups in political campaigns. The bills are in reaction…

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, tested positive for the coronavirus during a routine screening at the White House.

Texas Republican Rep. Gohmert Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Rebuffing Masks

Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas has tested positive for the coronavirus. Gohmert has often rejected taking precautions during the pandemic.

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