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President Gerald Ford shakes hands with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev on Nov. 24, 1974, in a meeting in the Soviet city of Vladivostok. Several weeks later, Ford signed a law that would place restrictions on Soviet trade with the U.S. for nearly four decades.

U.S. Sanctions Against Russia Never Go Away — They Just Evolve

When it comes to sanctions, the Cold War never really ended. As President Barack Obama lifted Soviet-era restrictions, he put in new ones. President Trump could soon find a sanctions bill on his desk.

In the middle of a hepatitis outbreak, U.S. shutters the one CDC lab that could help

All 27 scientists at the CDC's viral hepatitis lab were told their duties were "unnecessary." Ongoing outbreak investigations have now been halted.

Commuters walk past a wall mural along the street in Tehran on July 21.

U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea

The fighting comes as the Trump administration is seeking billions of dollars more from Congress for the war with Iran, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says has already cost $37.5 billion.

A mural of slain Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén in the south side of Fort Worth, Texas. The Army says it will expand its inquiry into the killing of Guillén, who is one of a string of disappearances and deaths at the Texas post.

U.S. Army Replaces Fort Hood Commander, Ramps Up Vanessa Guillén Inquiry

Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt will remain at the post, instead of going on to command the 1st Armored Division as the Army had originally planned.

What Trump's Latest Aid Package Means For U.S. Farmers

President Trump announced an aid package for farmers last week worth $16 billion. It's meant to offset losses from the trade war. The Indicator podcast talked to one U.S. farmer about how helpful it will be.

Lawmaker proposes unique plan he says will improve Ohio’s legislature: more lawmakers

Sen. Bill Blessing (R-Colerain Township) wants to allow Ohioans to decide whether to expand the state legislature.

A supply disruption is leading some water systems to reduce the amount of fluoride in drinking water.

Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water

Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.

The View From Pluto: Indians Biggest Opponent: MLB’s Payroll Problem

The Cleveland Indians did more than just win games to make it to the World Series. They beat the money game. The team’s $98 million payroll is ranked 23...

The inoperable and unused scanner at Afghanistan's Islam Qara border crossing in March 2017.

Millions In U.S. Funds Spent On Border Equipment In Afghanistan That No Longer Works

The inspection equipment sits "inoperable and unused" at four of five locations, according to an audit. At three of them, officials said the equipment had not been operational for at least two years.

Mayoral Candidate Zach Scott; Redistricting on the Ballot

The race for Columbus' new mayor is down to two candidates. This hour, an interview with mayoral candidate Zach Scott about his views on the major issues…

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