Trump’s Navy secretary pick officially withdraws
President Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Navy on Sunday removed his name from consideration over ethical concerns about his financial holdings.Financier Philip Bilden...
How Spicer tried to get reports of Russia talks shot down
White House spokesman Sean Spicer orchestrated phone calls between outside officials and reporters to try to tamp down reports Trump campaign officials had been...
Filipino militants release video of beheading of German hostage | Toronto Star
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Abu Sayyaf extremists in the Philippines released a video showing the beheading of a German hostage in the first sign the brutal Philippine...
Rise in prison violence leaves Ottawa with growing legal burden | Toronto Star
HALIFAX—Canada’s prison service faced 1,200 legal actions at the end of last March — a figure the federal prison ombudsman says is enough to...
Country star Brantley Gilbert books Aug. 4 concert date at Blossom
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It'll be "Bottoms Up" this summer when country star Brantley Gilbert hits the stage at Blossom...
Oscars 2017: How did Jimmy Kimmel do as host of the Academy Awards?
Jimmy Kimmel just wrapped up hosting the 89th Annual Academy Awards. And while some believe he was perfect for the...
Ohio City apartment proposal would fill gap along Detroit Avenue (photos)
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A pair of Ohio City parking lots is earmarked for a mixed-use project called the Church and...
Rudy’s Strudel prepares for Paczki Day: Follow along on social media Monday (Snap, Facebook,...
PARMA, Ohio - Paczki Day is Tuesday, AKA Fat Tuesday, and Rudy's Strudel in Parma is preparing by making...
Scouting OHSAA Division II Northeast District boys basketball tournaments
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The boys basketball postseason begins this week with sectional games as part of district tournaments. Here...
Aunt describes how schizophrenic nephew kidnapped family, held them in Willoughby basement
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio -- The man accused of kidnapping family members, assaulting them and holding them in his father's basement...
George W. Bush defends the ‘indispensable’ media
Former President George W. Bush defended the media in an interview on Monday, calling it “indispensable” and essential to keep government officials in check.“I...
Doctors could admit to mistakes without facing liability in court under proposed legislation
A malfunctioning medical instrument pierced Jack Gentry's spinal cord during surgery in 2013, leaving him paralyzed.But the retired police officer and Fallston resident said...
Mahershala Ali credits 'House of Cards' for his Oscar glory
Mahershala Ali credits the four years he spent on the filmed-in-Baltimore series “House of Cards” with giving him the career boost that led to...
Maryland Senate poised to vote on lottery director Monday
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate is set to vote on the state's lottery director, more than 21 months after Gov. Larry Hogan...
Boulder weather: High of 49 with a chance of snow tonight
Boulder could see snow again as early as tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Today's forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a...
Why hate crimes are hard to prosecute | Toronto Star
Anti-Semitic vandalism inside a North York condo. Protests against Islam outside a downtown mosque. And the emergence of a video — reportedly filmed in...
York Catholic School Board to vote on Vaughan school closure | Toronto Star
Jasmine Mousseau has spent months trying to understand why her children’s school is on the chopping block.She’s read reports prepared by the York Catholic...
Rubber City Beer Fest, Sibling Revelry beer dinner, more – beer calendar
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Several Ales on Rails excursions are slated, plus Forest City is hosting an artisan tasting event...
Lockport Brewery going strong, adding tanks at its 3-month mark (photos, video)
BOLIVAR, Ohio - Lockport Brewery opened on one of the year's busiest shopping days, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving....
Portion, new restaurant by Wonder Bar team, to bring fast-casual fare to downtown Cleveland...
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Among a sea of foodie neighbors on East 4th St., Wonder Bar is known more for...