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  1. I’ve spent decades in Ohio’s child welfare system. What I’m seeing today horrifies me: Patricia Rideout

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: I urge legislators to allocate funding for these crucial services. When immigrant children in Ohio are left unprotected, it is our duty to take action with strength and compassion, writes guest colum…

  2. I witnessed a whopper of a family argument in 1960 when I was 16, and I love telling the story

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: I need not be afraid of the skeleton in my family closet or, in Virginia Woolf’s case, the skeletons in her casks of rum. They’re good stories. Worthy of a good raised eyebrow -- or two, writes guest…

  3. No injuries reported after overnight house fire in Milford

    WLWT Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WLWT Cincinnati: Two people are safe after a fire broke out inside a home in Clermont County.

  4. Actress reacts to heartbreaking Netflix show cancellation: ‘I don’t understand’

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: The star of a canceled Netflix show is speaking out about the 'sad' decision

  5. Democrat Brian Poindexter unseats Republican Rep. Max Miller in Ohio's 7th Congressional District

    10TV Columbus ·

    Excerpt from 10TV Columbus: Brook Park's Brian Poindexter is headed to Congress after defeating incumbent U.S. Rep. Max Miller in Ohio's 7th District.

  6. 2026 Elections | Democrats topple GOP control with stunning upsets across the country

    10TV Columbus ·

    Excerpt from 10TV Columbus: Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after sweeping the midterm elections, in a stunning referendum on President Donald Trump's Republican party.

  1. 2026 Elections | Democrats topple GOP control with stunning upsets across the country

    WTOL Toledo ·

    Excerpt from WTOL Toledo: Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after sweeping the midterm elections, in a stunning referendum on President Donald Trump's Republican party.

  2. 2026 Elections | Democrats topple GOP control with stunning upsets across the country

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after sweeping the midterm elections, in a stunning referendum on President Donald Trump's Republican party.

  3. What Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton plans to tackle on day one

    NBC4 Columbus ·

    Excerpt from NBC4 Columbus: COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Democrat Amy Acton said she plans to begin her term combating corruption as Ohio’s next governor. Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in unofficial results, and Ramaswam…

  4. What words are truly universal? A writer's take on language: Justice B. Hill

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: From 'OK' to 'coffee,' a handful of words cross every language barrier. A veteran journalist explores what makes them stick.

  5. The Coca-Cola CEO just responded to the 'fridge cigarette' thing — here's what he said

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Henrique Braun acknowledged the viral label but said Coca-Cola keeps its marketing focused on taste and emotional connection.

  6. Nevada Democrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican Joe Lombardo to become state’s first Black governor

    WLWT Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WLWT Cincinnati: Nevada’s Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford has won the race for governor, ousting Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo and becoming the state’s first Black governor.

  7. How many US Senate seats flipped in the midterm elections?

    10TV Columbus ·

    Excerpt from 10TV Columbus: Here are the seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.

  8. How many US Senate seats flipped in the midterm elections?

    WTOL Toledo ·

    Excerpt from WTOL Toledo: Here are the seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.

  9. How many US Senate seats flipped in the midterm elections?

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: Here are the seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.

  10. Mega Millions: Numbers hit in Ohio

    FOX 8 Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from FOX 8 Cleveland: If you played the Mega Millions on Tuesday you may be holding a ticket worth some cash.

  11. 'To Catch a Predator' is back in the spotlight. An Ohio group took its mission online

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: 20 years after "To Catch a Predator" became a primetime TV phenomenon, self-styled justice seekers are taking to social media putting their own spin on predator hunting.

  12. 'To Catch a Predator' is back in the spotlight. An Ohio group took its mission online

    Statehouse News Bureau ·

    Excerpt from Statehouse News Bureau: 20 years after "To Catch a Predator" became a primetime TV phenomenon, self-styled justice seekers are taking to social media putting their own spin on predator hunting.

  13. Cleveland Beer Week events, Ohio restaurant awards, Cooper’s Hawk: WTAM 5-minute food-drinks chat

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Our 5-minute chat with Bill Wills of WTAM covers the final two Cleveland Beer Week events of the year coming up, restaurant awards open for public voting and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants’ plans…

  14. In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts

    10TV Columbus ·

    Excerpt from 10TV Columbus: Voters decided on 145 ballot questions in more than three dozen states during the midterm elections Tuesday.

  15. In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts

    WTOL Toledo ·

    Excerpt from WTOL Toledo: Voters decided on 145 ballot questions in more than three dozen states during the midterm elections Tuesday.

  16. In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: Voters decided on 145 ballot questions in more than three dozen states during the midterm elections Tuesday.

  17. Paul Pelosi prohibited from driving after pleading no contest to hit-and-run charge

    WLWT Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WLWT Cincinnati: Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was prohibited from driving for six months and ordered to complete a work program after pleading no contest Tuesday to a misdemeanor hit-and…

  18. These 9 candidates for governor just made history

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.

  19. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.

  20. Country music’s disturbing divorce trend: These couples have split up

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Some of country's most popular couples have split up.

  21. A Queens renter washed dishes by hand to save power. Then she learned whose electricity she was paying for

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Queens woman paid her upstairs neighbor’s Con Edison bill for 10 years. Here’s how the mix-up was found and why only 6 years were refunded.

  22. Asking Eric: Most of my dinner group is on weight-loss drugs and eating just feels rushed now

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Sometimes the waitresses see the others done and we feel we have to be done too.

  23. Today’s famous birthdays list for November 4, 2026 includes celebrities Matthew McConaughey, Ralph Macchio

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Matthew McConaughey and Ralph Macchio share a birthday today. Check out our list of celebrities and other famous people with birthdays on November 4, 2026, see photos and find out a fun fact about ea…

  24. Beloved rock frontman’s cancer news has prayers pouring in: ‘You will never be alone’

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: He shared the news on social media.

  25. Fahey stays Ohio State's starter for Oregon game

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Ohio State football is sticking with its new starting QB after losing at USC.

  26. Plan ahead: All banks will be closed for multiple days this month

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Here is everything you need to know about banking hours coming up this month for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day 2026

  27. Cavs vs. Thunder: preview, odds, injury report, TV

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: The Cavs have one game on the road to change the direction of a week that threatens to get away from them.

  28. Gut-health soda is here, and Coca-Cola is the latest brand to get in on the trend

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Each drink contains 6 grams of prebiotic fiber, with a wider rollout depending on how consumers respond.

  29. Right now Browns are own worst enemy: Crowquill

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: It's early but the Browns have established pattern of tough defense a good kicking game

  30. Morning news brief

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: Democrats flip control of the House and Senate, Trump blames others after GOP candidates lose key races, congressional Democrats plan to flex the muscle of the legislative branch with newfound contro…

  31. Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upset

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: Democrat Annie Andrews defeated GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Senate race, a stunning upset in a state that President Trump won by nearly 18 points in 2024.

  32. Democratic candidates make history in several key races

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: There were upsets and history-making moments Tuesday night, as Democrats swept several key races across the country and candidates on both sides of the aisle made history with their wins.

  33. Morning Digest: Your Northeast Ohio election results: statewide races, levies and more

    News 5 Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from News 5 Cleveland: Good morning, Cleveland! Here's what you need to know about today's stories on GMC, traffic and weather.

  34. One South Euclid, City Council partner on ‘Holiday & Winter Decorating Contest’

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Residents are encouraged to be creative this holiday season in decorating their homes and properties as community development corporation One South Euclid and South Euclid City Council present the fi…

  35. Widespread rain today: When it'll start

    FOX 8 Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from FOX 8 Cleveland: It's going to be a wet and windy day.

  36. Democratic candidates Acton, Brown win on historic night in Ohio politics

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: Voters selected in the first woman to be elected governor in Ohio and returned former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown to Washington.

  37. Democratic candidates Acton, Brown win on historic night in Ohio politics

    Statehouse News Bureau ·

    Excerpt from Statehouse News Bureau: Voters selected in the first woman to be elected governor in Ohio and returned former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown to Washington.

  38. Ohio GOP endures bruising election night, after years of decisive wins

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: Although Ohio has trended red in recent election cycles, Tuesday was bruising for the state GOP, as its candidates all the way down the ticket lost.

  39. Ohio GOP endures bruising election night, after years of decisive wins

    Statehouse News Bureau ·

    Excerpt from Statehouse News Bureau: Although Ohio has trended red in recent election cycles, Tuesday was bruising for the state GOP, as its candidates all the way down the ticket lost.

  40. Officials: 2 missing Colorado college students died after 'catastrophic failure' during hike

    WLWT Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WLWT Cincinnati: Officials said two college students who were found dead following a hike in Colorado died after a "catastrophic failure" of their equipment.

  41. Democrats gain control of U.S. House, Senate with decisive wins

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Tuesday’s midterm elections laid bare voters’ deep frustrations over high prices, the Iran war and concerns over government corruption.

  42. Democratic gains in legislative races could end supermajority in Ohio House

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: Democrats not only won the governor’s office in Ohio for the first time in 20 years on Tuesday. They also made big gains in the state legislature.

  43. Democratic gains in legislative races could end supermajority in Ohio House

    Statehouse News Bureau ·

    Excerpt from Statehouse News Bureau: Democrats not only won the governor’s office in Ohio for the first time in 20 years on Tuesday. They also made big gains in the state legislature.

  44. Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $482 million jackpot on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026: See all the prizes hit in Ohio

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: The jackpot now jumps to $505 million for the next drawing.

  45. Ohio Democrats flip two US Congressional districts. Delegation stands at 7-7 with 1 race undecided

    Ohio Capital Journal ·

    Excerpt from Ohio Capital Journal: All five Ohio Democratic incumbents held their U.S. Congressional district seats Tuesday while Democratic challengers have flipped at least two and maybe three Republican seats. According to Associat…

  46. Midterm results and the balance of power in Congress

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: How will local races help shape the next Congress?

  47. Missing: Lové Taylor

    FOX 8 Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from FOX 8 Cleveland: FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.

  48. Neighbors say a Clermont County coal ash landfill is making them sick

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: We discuss residents' concerns and explain what's happening.

  49. Woman and girlfriend charged as spat while driving runs them off the road: Solon

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Solon police charged an Arizona man with three offenses, including a felony, after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, slammed her head, and prevented her from completing a 911 call.

  50. Colom, Hyde-Smith separated by narrow margin in Mississippi Senate race

    Cleveland 19 ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland 19: Both said they expected to be a Mississippi senator in the next few days.

  51. Amendment requiring photo ID for in-person voting in Ohio passes easily

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: A constitutional amendment to require photo identification for in-person voting in Ohio passed easily on Tuesday.

  52. Amendment requiring photo ID for in-person voting in Ohio passes easily

    Statehouse News Bureau ·

    Excerpt from Statehouse News Bureau: A constitutional amendment to require photo identification for in-person voting in Ohio passed easily on Tuesday.

  53. Man reacts angrily believing others were following him as he shopped at Solon Giant Eagle

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Solon police charged a Cleveland man with disorderly conduct after he accused another male shopper, and someone else, of following him around the store as he shopped.

  54. Marcy Kaptur defeats Derrick Merrin in Northwest Ohio race

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: The 80-year-old Democrat defeated Republican Derrick Merrin with 52.3% of the vote, overcoming a redrawn district that favored Trump by more than 10 points.

  55. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio’s 9th Congressional District race, AP projects

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: Follow live results from Ohio’s 9th Congressional District race between Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Republican Derek Merrin.

  56. Duncan Brune's 91-yard TD rallies Ohio over Akron 28-20

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: Duncan Brune had a 91-yard touchdown run with 3:57 remaining, and Ohio answered Akron’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Zips 28-20 on Tuesday night.

  57. Democrat Allison Russo elected Ohio secretary of state

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: Allison Russo will become Ohio's first Democratic secretary of state in 16 years after defeating Republican Robert Sprague.

  58. Abdul El-Sayed wins U.S. Senate seat in Michigan

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, will become the nation’s first Muslim senator.

  59. Democrats have won the Senate and House in the midterms. Here's what that means.

    10TV Columbus ·

    Excerpt from 10TV Columbus: Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Here's what that means when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.

  60. Democrats have won the Senate and House in the midterms. Here's what that means.

    WTOL Toledo ·

    Excerpt from WTOL Toledo: Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Here's what that means when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.

  61. Democrats have won the Senate and House in the midterms. Here's what that means.

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Here's what that means when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.

  62. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator

    WLWT Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WLWT Cincinnati: Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation’s most imp…

  63. Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator

    10TV Columbus ·

    Excerpt from 10TV Columbus: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

  64. Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator

    WTOL Toledo ·

    Excerpt from WTOL Toledo: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

  65. Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

  66. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.

  67. Here's why Lucas County's election results were delayed Tuesday night

    WKYC Cleveland ·

    Excerpt from WKYC Cleveland: A large, last-minute delivery of absentee ballots and many ballots needing to be remade were some of the causes for delayed vote reporting in Lucas County.

  68. Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, AP projects

    WTOL Toledo ·

    Excerpt from WTOL Toledo: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate.

  69. Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the midterms.

  70. ‘That’s what brothers do’ man states after he and brother are arrested for fighting at bar: Lyndhurst

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: Lyndhurst police found an elderly man who left the Menorah Park senior facility to try and actch a bus to visit his brother.

  71. Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Gubernatorial race, AP projects

    WTOL Toledo ·

    Excerpt from WTOL Toledo: Jocelyn Benson has prevailed in Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race, defeating opponent John James, AP projects.

  72. Lucas County General Election results for November 3, 2026

    Cleveland.com ·

    Excerpt from Cleveland.com: See the latest election results for Lucas County’s November 3, 2026 General Election.

  73. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"

    WVXU Cincinnati ·

    Excerpt from WVXU Cincinnati: Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."

  74. Ohio 2026 General Election Live Updates

    Ohio Capital Journal ·

    Excerpt from Ohio Capital Journal: Military and overseas absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by boards of elections by Nov. 7 to be counted.