Allegations rock California governor’s race as Swalwell resists calls to quit

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/11 2:12A AP via Scripps News Group

In a stunning political reversal, prominent supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwells campaign for California governor withdrew their support Friday after the congressman denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she...

Vance leads US delegation in ceasefire talks with Iran in Pakistan

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/11 1:35A AP via Scripps News Group

Top American and Iranian officials arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for the first round of talks on how to convert their two-week ceasefire into lasting peace, as officials publicly outlined preconditions and claimed leverage in negotiations. As...

Easter message from USDA secretary called ‘pro-Christian sermon’ in complaint

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/10 1:57A Scripps News Group

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is facing a formal complaint after sending an Easter email to all department employees that nearly 100,000 workers received. The message described Easter as a day to celebrate the foundation of our faith. A...

Hoping to borrow money soon? How to give your credit a spring cleaning

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 4/10 12:29A John Matarese

Spring is a great time to declutter your home, but it's also the perfect time to tidy up your finances. Giving your credit score a fresh start is one move that really pays off. "You are going to make yourself a better candidate for all the things...

Artemis II crew set for splashdown after historic moon mission

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/9 10:00P Scripps News Group

The Artemis II crew is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego tonight, capping a historic 10-day mission that included a lunar flyby. WATCH LIVE COVERAGE AHEAD OF SPLASHDOWN NASA is targeting an 8:07 p.m. ET splashdown of the Orion...

This grocery tool helps you save by shopping around; Price Tracker can help too!

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 4/9 11:27A Elizabeth VanMetre

As grocery prices remain elevated, many shoppers say they are changing how they buy food, or how much they buy at all. For shoppers like Krim Danzinger, the impact is already clear. Its just a lot of money going out of my wallet, Danzinger said....

Cleveland schools spent $272K on an HR consultant to plan layoffs, reassignments

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 4/9 11:19A Sarah Buduson

As teachers and staff brace for layoff notices, News 5 Investigators uncovered the Cleveland Metropolitan School District spent $272,000 on an HR consultant to create a staffing plan as part of its Building Brighter Futures consolidation plan....

The air is cleaner in the Cleveland area

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 4/9 7:37A Courtney Shaw

Everyone in Northeast Ohio can agree on one thing: our dislike of e-checks. We might be one step closer to making them a thing of the past. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to designate the Cleveland area as being in...

Cleveland Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with the shooting of Uber driver

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 4/9 5:22A Courtney Shaw

Cleveland Police said an 18-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night in connection with the shooting of an Uber driver earlier this week. Police said they recovered a firearm from him. No further information has been released regarding the...

Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/8 10:37A AP via Scripps News Group

Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to destroy Iran. The S&P 500 leaped 2.5% after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than...

Men charged in NYC protest bomb plot discussed terror attack, indictment says

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/8 9:39A Alexandra Miller

Federal prosecutors have indicted two men accused of planning an ISIS-inspired attack last month during a counter-protest outside the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. According to a newly released indictment, authorities claim Emir...

Vance to travel to Pakistan for peace talks amid fragile Iran ceasefire

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/8 9:13A Scripps News Group

Vice President JD Vance will join special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trumps son-in-law, in Pakistan on Saturday for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the war in Iran. The negotiations come amid a fragile two-week...

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/8 9:06A AP via Scripps News Group

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023 . U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett gave the sentence to...

Calif. college student loses eye after federal agent fires projectile during 'No Kings' rally,...

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/8 8:32A Lori Jane Gliha

A college student had to have his eyeball removed after being struck by a less-lethal projectile during a "No Kings" protest last month. Video provided to Scripps News by attorney V. James DeSimone showed 18-year-old Tucker Collins taking...

Burger King hiring 60,000 workers at 6,500 stores as it modernizes restaurants

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/8 8:26A Justin Boggs

Burger King said it plans to hire 60,000 workers across 6,500 stores as it modernizes restaurants and improves operations. Its parent company, Restaurant Brands, has seen a 13 percent jump in stock value this year. The company also owns Tim...