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Seventy-five percent of voters who had requested a ballot by mail in Hamilton County have already returned their ballot to the board of elections in Norwood.

Local Early Voting Setting Records: 'Many Have Made Their Decision'

Local election boards say lots of people are casting their ballots early this year. Campbell County Clerk Jim Luersen points out this is the first...

A health worker puts a nasal swab sample into a tube in a tent at a COVID-19 testing site at St. John's Well Child and Family Center in Los Angeles.

COVID-19 Cases Continue To Surge In States Across The U.S.

There were more than 1,000 deaths in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive day Saturday.

A census taker knocks on the door of a residence Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Winter Park, Fla. A half-million census takers head out en mass this week to knock on the doors of households that haven't yet responded to the 2020 census.

Cincinnati Officials Worry About Lost Funding If Census Count Falls Short

Greater Cincinnati officials are urging people to complete their 2020 Census forms before September 30, even though a federal court in California could…

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg confirmed a report on Tuesday that calls on behalf of his campaign were being made by prison workers. He is seen here campaigning in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Bloomberg Campaign Vendor Used Prison Labor To Make Presidential Campaign Calls

Michael Bloomberg is one of the world's richest men, with a net worth of about $56 billion. He said his campaign cut ties with the vendor as soon as it learned prison workers were making calls.

Cleveland Public Library Board Approves Union Deal, With Pay Increases

The Cleveland Public Library's Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a new three-year contract with pay increases for their union employees, but negotiations are ongoing with the libraries’ security staff.

Qatar charity workers prepare food parcels for migrant laborers living under quarantine on April 16 amid the coronavirus pandemic in Doha. A restaurant better known for fine dining has lent its facilities to Qatar Charity to feed migrant workers, of whom tens of thousands are strictly confined to an area of Doha's southern industrial area.

Migrants Are Among The Worst Hit By COVID-19 In Saudi Arabia And Gulf Countries

Even with stringent lockdowns, the coronavirus has spread through migrant communities in some Middle Eastern countries where foreign workers live in cramped quarters.

Several countries around the world are emitting less carbon due to the pandemic slowdown, but the climate will continue to warm.

Carbon Emissions Are Falling, But Still Not Enough, Scientists Say

The global slowdown could create a historic drop in carbon emissions, but it's still not enough to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the state of emergency will last until May 6, adding that the goal is for residents to limit contact with others by up to 80%.

Japan Declares Nationwide State Of Emergency As Coronavirus Spreads

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the declaration will last until May 6 and that the goal is for residents to limit contact with others by up to 80%. Every citizen will get stimulus funds of about $930.

Opium Moon, A Band Of Immigrants, Reflects On The Global Refugee Crisis

The band's latest song and video, "Caravan," dreams of a more inclusive, kinder world.

Ginther Proposes 2019 Columbus Budget, With $913 Million Price Tag

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced his proposed 2019 General Fund Budget on Wednesday morning. The budget totals to $912 million, with just over…

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