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Librarian Simone Richardson has been working since 2001 to connect people re-entering society with job training and placement programs and other social services -- all at the Akron-Summit County Public Library's main branch downtown.

Akron Library Hosts Film Series to Help Former Inmates with Re-entry

An upcoming film series at the Akron-Summit County Public library looks at how to help people re-enter society after serving time in prison. “In 2001, a...

Congress returns to Washington on Monday to face the challenge of fallout from President Trump's military strike in Iraq that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

House To Vote On Measure Limiting Trump's Military Actions In Iran

Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the killing of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was "provocative and disproportionate."

Noname, Saba And Smino Are Ghetto Sage, Arrive With First Single 'Häagen Dazs'

The midwestern trio of Saba, Smino and Noname have formalized their loose affiliation under the banner of a group that they've named Ghetto Sage.

A judge has ruled that the Justice Department must turn over grand jury material as part of the House impeachment inquiry.

Judge Orders DOJ To Hand Over Mueller Material, Validates Impeachment Probe

Chief District Judge Beryl Howell rejected the Justice Department's case that the grand jury material must stay secret and Republicans' argument that a vote was needed to launch impeachment.

Nearly 100 drivers were recently led astray on a Google Maps-suggested detour near Denver's airport.

Google Maps Leads About 100 Drivers Into A 'Muddy Mess' In Colorado

A snafu of a shortcut was a reminder that even navigation apps can still get it wrong. "There's so many other people going, it must be OK," is how one driver was led astray.

Netflix said future shows aimed at its younger audiences will not depict smoking or e-cigarette use unless it is "essential." The streaming content giant also says information about smoking will be included as part of its ratings.

Netflix Promises To Quit Smoking On (Most) Original Programming

The streaming content giant said it will stop showing smoking or e-cigarette use in future shows unless it is "essential." New research finds tobacco imagery on popular shows has skyrocketed.

A student enters Boelter Hall at University of California, Los Angeles on Thursday. Hundreds of students and staff at two Los Angeles universities, including UCLA, have been placed under quarantine because they may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or cannot verify that they are immune, officials said Thursday.

Hundreds Of People At 2 LA Universities Quarantined Because Of Measles Exposure

The University of California, Los Angeles, and California State University have told hundreds of students and staff to stay home for up to 48 hours unless they can prove they're immune or vaccinated.

Yellow vest protesters marched — and set fires — Saturday in Paris to remind the government that rebuilding the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral isn't the only problem the nation needs to solve.

Yellow Vest Protesters Fueled By Anger Over Notre Dame Funds March In Paris

Protesters set fires in eastern Paris as they marched for the 23rd Saturday in a row. They say the efforts to restore the damaged Notre Dame cathedral are eclipsing their demands.

Project leaders, local politicians and members of the community participate in a formal groundbreaking ceremony on the new stadium in the West End for FC Cincinnati, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.

2 Council Members Have A Plan To Prevent Displacement Of West End Residents

Updated: Wednesday, 9:37 a.m. Two Cincinnati City Council members are offering a solution to make sure some West End residents don't lose their housing...

A woman walks past a Google sign in San Francisco. The Justice Department is launching an antitrust review of major online companies. The DOJ did not name the firms, but there have been increasing calls to regulate companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon.

DOJ Starts Review Of Whether Major Tech Companies Are Too Powerful

The Justice Department says it is launching a wide-ranging antitrust review, without naming the companies. But there have been increasing calls to regulate companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon.

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