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Protesters with NYC Fight for $15 gather in front of a McDonalds to rally against fast food executive Andrew Puzder, who was President Trump's nominee to lead the Labor Department on February 13, 2017 in New York City.

Minimum Wages Rising In 20 States And Several Cities

The minimum wage will increase on or around January 1 in 20 states and 21 cities, impacting millions of American workers. Twenty-nine states will have set minimum wages above the federal level.

Andrew Yang participates in the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN last month in Detroit.

9 Candidates Now Qualify For The September Democratic Primary Debate

Andrew Yang crossed the threshold Thursday, and two other candidates are on the cusp of qualifying. That means there could again be two debate nights next month instead of just one.

Hobo Johnson is otherwise known as Frank Lopes Jr. His new album, out now on Warner Records, is <em>The Fall of Hobo Johnson.</em>

Hobo Johnson's Journey From Homelessness To A Major Label Contract

In this Guest DJ session, the off-the-wall singer talks about living out of his car and working at a warehouse before his Tiny Desk Contest entry went viral. He's since signed with Warner Records.

An air tanker operated by Canada-based Coulson Aviation drops fire retardant on the Morton Fire burning in bushland close to homes at Penrose, south of Sydney, earlier this month.

Tanker Plane Fighting Australia's Bushfires Crashes, Killing U.S. Crew Of 3

The crash occurred south of the capital, Canberra, as Australia continues battling massive fires that have scorched a Pennsylvania-size section of the country.

4 Out Of 5 Smokers Are Male But Research Shows That Number Is Dropping

The number of men who use tobacco has declined for the first time since the World Health Organization started tracking it. The shift is significant because 80 percent of smokers are men.

Dater High School offers a supply chain pathway which allows students to get credentials.

Cincinnati Public Schools High School Lottery Opens: Here's What To Do Now

Updated: The chance to choose what Cincinnati Public high school your student attends is now open. The online lottery process allows families to choose...

Ukraine Probe Advances With New Characters And Plot Twists

We examine the latest in the Ukraine probe — including a new off-shoot: the indictment of two associates of Rudy Giuliani, who is President Trump's personal attorney.

Michael Baden, a pathologist hired by Jeffrey Epstein's brother, says that some of Epstein's injuries were more consistent with "homicidal strangulation" than suicide. The disgraced financier, seen here in 2017, was found dead in his jail cell in August.

Jeffrey Epstein Case: Expert Hired By His Family Suggests Doubt On Suicide Finding

A pathologist who observed the autopsy says Epstein's neck fractures are "more indicative" of homicidal strangulation than suicide. The medical examiner stands by her conclusion.

Former RTA Board President George Dixon Charged With Theft While In Office

The former board president of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is expected to plead guilty to theft in office charges, stemming from unpaid healthcare premiums over his 24-year tenure. George Dixon III was charged with one count of theft in office Tuesday and has already agreed to pay $132,000 in restitution. Dixon entered a plea by information, which generally indicates a guilty plea is coming, most likely after an arraignment, as judges often will not accept a guilty pleat at an arraignment.

Cincinnati Public Schools Adds Lighthouse Charter School To Its Roster

Updated: Tuesday, 1:20 p.m. A Madisonville charter school board will become a Cincinnati Public School in the 2020-2021 school year.

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