Supreme Court rules against private prison company accused of forced-work by migrant detainees

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 10:30A Patrick Terpstra

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a private prison company facing a lawsuit alleging migrant detainees were forced to work for only $1 per day. In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the justices determined that The GEO Group, which is based out...

Human Rights Watch accuses Iran of abuses against demonstrators protesting the regime

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 8:46A Alexandra Miller

A new report from Human Rights Watch accuses Irans government of committing human rights abuses, including arbitrary arrests, torture and forced disappearances of protestors even children demonstrating against the regime. The overnight report...

Cuba says it killed 4 in clash with Florida-registered speedboat

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 8:25A Scripps News Group

Four people were killed and several others were injured after a Florida-registered speedboat opened fire on Cuban border guards in the countrys territorial waters, according to a statement from the Cuban Embassy. Cuban officials said the...

Robert Cosby Jr., son of 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Mary Cosby dies at 23

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 7:54A Scripps News Group

Robert Cosby Jr., the son of Mary Cosby of the hit show "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," has died at the age of 23. The Salt Lake City Police Department confirmed they were called to a possible overdose Tuesday evening, around 6:15 p.m., at a...

New York City police investigating after officers were hit with snowballs during a snowball fight

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 7:12A AP via Scripps News Group

New York City police are investigating after officers were pelted with snowballs while responding to a massive snowball fight at Washington Square Park in Manhattan. A video of the fracas shows two uniformed officers pacing a walkway in the park...

Movie tickets cost how much? Here's how to stop overpaying

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 6:45A Scripps News Group

Movie ticket prices have jumped 60% in the last decade, so we're breaking down how you can cut costs at the theater without skipping the big screen. Going to the movies has always been a beloved escape, but in 2026, that escape is costing a lot...

FBI raids LA school district headquarters, superintendent’s home

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 6:41A

The FBI was serving search warrants Wednesday at the Los Angeles Unified School Districts headquarters and the superintendents home. Federal officials in Los Angeles served the warrants as part of an ongoing investigation, according to a person...

Wind worker explains how Trump policies create barriers for renewable energy jobs

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 6:37A Scripps News Group

President Donald Trump made no mention of climate change during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, but the issue loomed over his long speech. RELATED STORY | Scripps News fact-checks President Trump's State of the Union address The...

Larry Summers to retire from Harvard after renewed scrutiny over Epstein ties

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 5:58A Scripps News Group

Lawrence Larry Summers is retiring from his position at Harvard University after documents released by the Justice Department revealed additional details about his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers served as...

McDonald’s to debut Big Arch Burger, its most calorie-dense yet, March 3

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 5:10A Justin Boggs

If you dine at McDonalds locations abroad, you may spot menu items unavailable in the United States. Canadians, for example, have been enjoying the Big Arch Burger for more than a year. Starting March 3, the popular hamburger will debut in U.S....

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 4:59A AP via Scripps News Group

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop....

Democrats accuse DOJ of 'covering up' files related to allegations against Trump

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 4:59A Scripps News Group

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have accused the Justice Department of withholding documents related to an allegation that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted a minor in the 1980s. Scripps News senior national correspondent...

Read the complete transcript of Trump's 2026 State of the Union

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 4:09A AP via Scripps News Group

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, delivered on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as transcribed by The Associated Press: ___ Speaker Johnson, Vice President Vance, first lady of the United States, second lady of the United States, members...

After Supreme Court loss, Trump’s revised tariffs estimated to cost households about $1,000 this...

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 3:56A Justin Boggs

After the Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs, Trump implemented new tariffs citing Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Under the tariffs...

Trump tells Democrats they should be ashamed for not standing during immigration moment

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 2/25 2:01A Joe St. George

President Donald Trump delivered a record-breaking 108-minute State of the Union address Tuesday night, declaring "we're winning so much" as he attempted to convince Americans the economy is stronger than many believe. Trump's address, his first...