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Lawyers representing 3 men convicted of plotting to bomb Muslim Somali refugees argue their clients deserve a break at sentencing because the president's rhetoric inflamed their hatred of migrants.

The Alternative Press Magazine is taking a year off from hosting its music awards to reassess the future of the event. The Cleveland-based publication has kept the country tuned to the latest musicians and trends in the worlds of alt-rock, hip-hop and metal for over 30 years.

In North Dakota, the Republican-controlled government has changed voter identification requirements. That's prompting confusion for many Democratic-leaning Native Americans.

Last week U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer launched what Politico called a charm offensive on Capitol Hill amid high-profile trade deals being sought with China, and Canada and Mexico, among others. Some Democrats in the House majority have voiced concerns over the deal to replace NAFTA, especially over labor and environmental regulations.

The Cleveland International Film Festival gives out a new award this week, “The DReam Catcher,” established to recognize an LGBTQ filmmaker each year. The award started in honor of the late David Ream, a CIFF trustee who died two years ago.

When the United Kingdom voted for Brexit nearly three years ago, some thought it might mark the beginning of the end of the European Union. But a Brexit domino theory has remained just that.

President Trump is hosting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Saturday but also seems to have an eye on the Democratic presidential candidates.

As we celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, U.S. military bands will be out in full force providing music for parades, ceremonies and other affairs. Who makes up these ensembles? Often, they are people like music educator Michael Stanley. “I wanted to find a way to serve my country and combine it with a passion for music,” Stanley said.

Members of Cleveland’s Civilian Police Review Board say they’re frustrated that the police chief disagrees with many of their decisions in officer complaint cases. Board members spoke with Cleveland City Council’s safety committee on Wednesday as part of a presentation on the latest annual report from the Office of Professional Standards, which investigates citizen complaints about officers.

President Trump is threatening to close the U.S.-Mexico border in response to a recent surge of people crossing illegally. In speaking to reporters about the proposal this past weekend, he said a shutdown could include “all trade.” Such a move would have a significant impact on Ohio, which has Mexico as its second-largest trading partner after Canada.