Orlando gunman apparently searched Facebook during attack
ORLANDO, FLA.: While his victims texted heartbreaking last words to loved ones from the blood-drenched bathrooms, Omar Mateen apparently went on Facebook to measure the shockwaves his attack on a gay...
View ArticleCIA chief: Islamic State working to send operatives to the West
WASHINGTON: CIA Director John Brennan told Congress on Thursday that the Islamic State remains “formidable” and “resilient,” is training and attempting to deploy operatives for further attacks on the...
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LeBron James calm, relaxed while facing another elimination
INDEPENDENCE: Thirteen years and two championships in the NBA have taught LeBron James how to handle anticipation and anxiety. Facing his second elimination game in 72 hours, James was relaxed...
View ArticleFour finalists submitted to Kasich for PUCO commissioner
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Nominating Council today submitted the names of four finalists to be considered by Gov. John Kasich for the position of commissioner of the PUCO. The...
View ArticleCDC: 3 babies born in U.S. with birth defects caused by Zika
NEW YORK: The government is reporting that three babies have been born in the U.S. with birth defects caused by the Zika virus.Birth defects from Zika were also seen in three other pregnancies that...
View ArticleBarberton man found guilty of selling drugs that killed Akron woman
Pamela Mignano pointed a photo of her granddaughter toward the young woman’s killer as he was escorted from a courtroom on Thursday.“I want you to remember this picture every day of your life,” Mignano...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm warning issued for Summit, Portage counties
Ohio.com staff reportThe National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Summit and Portage counties until 2:15 p.m.Storms bringing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail were...
View ArticleIn Orlando, Obama calls for healing, meets with families
ORLANDO, FLA.: President Barack Obama said Thursday that a military campaign against terrorism abroad won’t be enough to prevent “lone wolf” attacks like Sunday’s nightclub shooting in Orlando, as he...
View ArticleIndians looking to get back on track during six-game homestand; Cody Anderson...
Throughout a 162-game season, there are bound to be plenty of momentum shifts, positive or negative. The Indians are trying to fight the latter right now. The Indians had built a four-game lead in the...
View ArticleHeavy rains shut down roads, cause cancellation of Akron Lock 3 concert
The entire Central Interchange in Akron was flooded Thursday due to the heavy rains this afternoon and all entrance and exit ramps were briefly closed.The interchange reopened by 2:50 p.m., according...
View ArticleWoman accused in assisted living thefts in Ohio indicted
DELAWARE, OHIO: A woman accused of stealing jewelry, watches and other items from residents of senior living facilities in two central Ohio counties over several years has been indicted on more than...
View ArticleOhio State mascot will march in Columbus Pride parade after all
COLUMBUS, Ohio: Ohio State University has changed its mind and will allow its mascot to march in an upcoming parade celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.The university spirit...
View ArticleSummit County Executive Russ Pry’s colon surgery successful
Summit County Executive Russ Pry’s colon cancer surgery was successful and he is hoping to go home soon, his chief of staff said today.Pry, 58, underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor in...
View ArticleInsurer’s demise raises concerns about Ohioans’ coverage
COLUMBUS: Health care advocates and a U.S. senator are raising concerns that nearly 22,000 Ohioans could end up paying much more for health care as their struggling insurer winds down its...
View ArticlePublic pays respects to former GOP senator and Ohio governor
CLEVELAND: Ohio Gov. John Kasich and other elected officials and former state office holders paid their respects Thursday to former U.S. senator, Ohio governor and Cleveland mayor George Voinovich.The...
View ArticleBritish Labour lawmaker dies after shooting attack
LONDON: A British lawmaker who campaigned for the country to stay in the European Union was killed Thursday by a gun- and knife-wielding attacker in her small-town constituency, a tragedy that brought...
View ArticleCongress stalemated on guns despite shooting, filibuster
WASHINGTON: The slaughter in Florida and an attention-grabbing filibuster in the Senate did little to break the election-year stalemate in Congress over guns Thursday, with both sides unwilling to...
View ArticleOne dead, three injured in accident on Portage County road
RAVENNA: One motorist is dead and three others severely injured after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of state routes 5 and 59, just east of Ravenna city limits, at 9:45 a.m. Thursday.The...
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Ayesha Curry calls Game 6 "rigged," quickly deletes angry tweet
Twitter fingers strike again. Steph wasn't the only member of the Curry family who was upset with the officiating in Game 6. After Steph Curry was ejected in the fourth quarter, his wife Ayesha...
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