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Forecasters say the storm system is expected to be at or near hurricane intensity as it makes landfall in the Leeward Islands on Friday. Up to 10 inches of rain and 3 feet of storm surge could follow.

Barbuda and the Leeward Islands are in the crosshairs of Hurricane Tammy as Tropical Storm Norma moves toward inland Mexico.

The Pentagon's latest report shows China is on track with its efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal — though their total warheads are still a fraction of that of the US.

On the 150th anniversary of the nation's highest military honor, two recipients share their stories. While badly wounded and under heavy fire, recalls one Vietnam War veteran, "what goes through your mind is the understanding that if you don't do something ... then everything is lost."

The government says that the poverty rate for 2011 was 15 percent, essentially unchanged from the year before. That still means that more than 46 million people lived below the poverty line last year. According to one economist, "the bad news isn't as bad as it has been."

Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville said the rules changes were proposed to make the public comment period more "meaningful."

Around 20 percent of Ohioans don’t see themselves as Midwestern, according to a survey by the Middle West Review.

Almost a month after passing a resolution expressing sympathy and support to the city's Jewish community, two councilmembers brought forth a new resolution that also includes the Palestinian community as well.

Among Christians, the strongest opposition has come from Catholic and evangelical denominations, but other religious leaders have rallied for Issue 1.

"Inch by inch progress will not do," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. A new report found that nations' plans still fall far short of what's needed.