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Migrants and asylum seekers wait to be processed by the Border Patrol between fences at the US-Mexico border seen from Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico, on June 5, 2024.

Encounters at the U.S. border drop 9% in May, before asylum restrictions kicked in

U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports a declining number of migrants attempting to cross the southern border since an all-time high in December.

Protestors rallied in the rain outside the Statehouse on April 11, 2013, calling on Ohio to expand Medicaid. Pushed by Republican Gov. John Kasich, the controlling board approved funding for the expansion in October 2013, and it took effect in January 2014.

Study: eliminating Ohio's Medicaid expansion would have costs beyond state's projections

A group that studies the issue says ending Medicaid expansion in Ohio could have costs even beyond the hundreds of millions the state says it would have to spend to fill the gap in federal funds.

A Welcome to Cleveland sign at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport with a guitar and a view of the Cleveland skyline from North Coast Harbor.

Cleveland Hopkins to allow non-ticketed guests past airport security with new 'Hangout Pass'

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will implement the Hopkins Hangout Pass on Aug. 11, allowing non-ticketed guests access to the secure side of the airport.

From left to right, Jeremiah Clay, Jamyla Hicks, Sura Ali and Rhionnan Ford with activist group ACORN Youth Cleveland. These students and others gathered at Denison United Church of Christ in Cleveland Tuesday to discuss concerns about education funding in Ohio.

Cleveland students, advocates rally against state, federal funding cuts

A group of CMSD students say they are concerned about the loss of scholarships and lunch programs due to federal funding freeze and state cuts.

The office of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, pictured here, sued a crypto scam company known as SpireBit and seized its assets. The proceeds have now been handed back to victims of the scheme.

A victim of a crypto ‘pig butchering’ scam just got his $140,000 back

NPR investigated a crypto scam company known as SpireBit, which stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Russian-speaking seniors. Now, some of the victims are getting their money back after a lawsuit by Massachusetts authorities.

'Dismantling public education': Stark County educators to discuss potential impacts of state budget

Canton Mayor William Sherer II is planning a community forum for Stark County educators to discuss certain provisions in the proposed state budget that could impact public schools.

Ohio's AG approves qualified immunity issue he opposes after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

A year-long court battle over a proposed amendment to end qualified immunity for Ohio's government employees, including police officers, is over.

A small American flag planted in the grass waves outside a school building. In the background, a man walks across a brick street away from the building.

Turnout appears low in primary election, but passionate voters persevere

On a gloomy primary election day in central Ohio, predictions of low voter turnout seem to be holding true.

A line of cars for sale at the Potamkin Hyundai dealership used car lot, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Miami Lakes, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Auto sales tax revenue hits record in Ohio as tariffs loom

Tax revenues from auto sales in Ohio were way up in April, but income tax collections were down, in a month when they’re usually strong.

A man sings on a stage. He raises his fist.

Music and activism take the stage at the ComFest this weekend

Community Fest, better known as ComFest, got its start in 1972 amid the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. Progressive politics have always been part of the festival and this year will be no different.

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