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Trump’s stance on Hong Kong shows his focus on China trade

Associated Press WASHINGTON Rather than speak up strongly for the Hong Kong protesters,


Weak global growth likely to mean US slowdown, not recession

Associated Press WASHINGTON How fragile is the global economy? The U.S.-China trade war is


Israel bars 2 US reps with nudge from Trump

Associated Press JERUSALEM With a push from President Donald Trump, Israel on Thursday barred


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Dow Jones plummets 800 points after bonds flash recession warning

Gregory Rowe works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in this July 30 file photo. An economic alarm bell is sounding in the U.S. and sending warnings of a potential recession.


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Japanese students immerse themselves in Western culture

Sharlene Piper of Boardman, left, her 12-year-old son, Tyler, center, and Japanese exchange student Daiki Kato, 13, use smartphone translation apps to communicate while Daiki is hosted by the Piper family as part of the annual 4-H LABO exchange-student program.


Shooter’s friend who bought body armor will remain in jail

Associated Press DAYTON A longtime friend of the Dayton shooter’s who authorities say bought him


Former coach gets 4 years for sex with teenage girl

Associated Press COLUMBUS A former Ohio State diving club coach accused of abusing that role and


Green cards to be denied to many legal immigrants

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration announced Monday it is moving forward with


Mental-health summit on children set for September

Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. Mike DeWine says a pediatric mental-health summit to help the


Man accused in plotting foiled terror attack pleads guilty

Associated Press TOLEDO A man accused of plotting with his girlfriend to obtain guns and


Trump vows to help pass more strict gun checks

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has influence to


West Virginia governor says he's moving to help shuttering hospital

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he’s asked his administration to see what it can do to prevent the closure of Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.


N. Korea fires 2 more missiles

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea today extended a recent streak of weapons


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Browns quickly pick apart Redskins

Cleveland Browns quarterback Drew Stanton throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)


Authorities: House explosion investigated as possible hate crime

Associated Press STERLING, Ohio Authorities say a house explosion in Ohio is being investigated