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Then-Texas state Rep. Jasmine Crockett is joined by Democratic lawmakers during a news conference on July 23, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Crockett, now a member of Congress, got into a verbal spat with Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene at a committee hearing last week.

A verbal spat between Reps. Crockett and Greene highlights racial and gender tensions

After Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene insulted the appearance of Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a controversial, viral moment was born.

This photo, provided on Jan. 12, 2019 by the China National Space Administration via Xinhua News Agency, shows the lunar lander of the Chang'e-4 probe in a photo taken by the rover Yutu-2.

A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect rocks, in growing space rivalry with U.S.

The lunar probe mission aims to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.

Southwest Ohio gets $1.3 million from state EPA for recycling, litter cleanup

Local grant recipients include the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub, La Soupe and the Clermont County Park District.

Columbus Division of Police purchases five drones to help patrol central Ohio skies

Columbus police have joined many other law enforcement agencies by adding drones to their fleet. The department already has a fleet of five helicopters.

Starbucks workers picket outside a North High Street Starbucks across from the Ohio State campus on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. It's part of a national strike by Starbucks Workers United for better pay and working conditions. Workers are looking for a collective bargaining agreement.

Columbus Starbucks workers picket over wages, working conditions and lack of contract

Unionized Starbucks workers picketed outside a North High Street Starbucks store on Thursday.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks at a podium while Rev. O. M. Hoover looks on.

Today's events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Columbus

The event include the city of Columbus' annual MLK Day march and program

Hilltop resident asks court to order Columbus City Council to hold all meetings in public

Rachel Wenning's action filed this week with the Ohio Supreme Court said Columbus City Council executive sessions violate the city's charter.

Crews began dismantling Sawyer Towers in Columbus on May 19, 2026 by removing the metallic pyramid structures on top of the condemned apartment buildings on the near east side. Demolition is expected to begin soon to make way for a new apartment complex.

Crews begin demolishing condemned Sawyer Towers ahead of planned development

A mix of apartment complexes and townhome-style buildings planned for the seven acres of land would total 393 units. Development company Nuveen said in 2024 they want 100% of the units to be affordable with many restricted to 60% of the area's median income.

Columbus City Schools Administrative Office

Columbus City Schools' health insurance fund underfunded by millions

The Columbus City Schools' board is set to reconvene Tuesday afternoon and is likely to discuss the unexpected increase in health insurance funds.

Women of Brass: How Stiletto Brass is Tearing Down 'the Invisible Curtain'

"I think there are some assumptions about the ability of a female brass player versus a male brass player," said Stiletto Brass Quintet hornist Misty…

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