Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights

The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.

Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access

The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Deshaun Watson throws 2 TD passes in return from shoulder injury, Browns demolish Cardinals 27-0

Deshaun Watson had two touchdown passes — one to Cooper on a ricochet off an Arizona helmet — in just his second start in five weeks and the Browns stuffed the Cardinals, holding them to 58 yards in a 27-0 win Sunday.

Ohio zoo employee taken to hospital after bite from rattlesnake

The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?

Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.

Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts

In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.

Ohio woman killed mom with frying pan, knife over bad grades

An Ohio woman bludgeoned her mother with a frying pan and stabbed her dozens of times after her parents found out she was kicked out of college for poor grades.

Police appear to threaten girl, 11, with child porn charges after father's call for help

A distraught Ohio father called police after learning that his 11-year-old daughter sent explicit images to a man who apparently coerced her on social media, according to a video that went viral last week.

Police: Kroger cashier threw groceries, yelled at shopper over price discrepancy

The dispute began when the customer noticed a price discrepancy with her tortilla chips during checkout and informed the cashier. An argument ensued, during which the cashier slammed his hands on the conveyor belt, shook the bag of chips, and cursed at the customer.

Miracle premature twins, size of soda cans, thrive at home against all odds

Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.