This holiday ‘deal day’ is built for travelers, but not always for your wallet

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/29 4:05A AP via Scripps News Group

Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it's Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry have vied for their own piece of the holiday shopping season....

This disease has no cure, and it’s suddenly spreading fast again

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/29 3:12A Scripps News Group

Measles cases are surging worldwide, with 11 million infections reported last year alone. The World Health Organization says the once-achievable goal of eliminating measles is now far from reach. The WHO cites vaccination levels that are too low...

When your Thanksgiving leftovers cross the line from delicious to dangerous

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/29 1:46A Justin Boggs

Now that Thanksgiving is over, you might be wondering what to do with leftover ham and other foods. Of course, there are many options, but one thing you should not do is let leftover food sit too long in the refrigerator. According to the U.S....

Major winter storm could disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel rush

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/29 12:59A Justin Boggs

As the nations airports prepare for one of the busiest travel days of the year, a major snowstorm could disrupt plans to close out the holiday weekend. Winter storm warnings are in place for parts of 10 states, from Ohio to South Dakota. Major...

Superman No. 1 comic found in attic sells for $9.1M, breaks world record

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/28 6:32A Scripps News Group

Three brothers cleaning out their late mothers attic struck gold when they found an old comic book. A Superman No. 1 comic from 1939 was hidden in a cardboard box beneath layers of dust and old newspapers in their mothers San Francisco home. The...

It’s smaller than your palm… but could sell for more than a mansion

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/28 5:28A AP via Scripps News Group

A rare crystal and diamond Faberg egg crafted for Russias ruling family before it was toppled by revolution is going up for auction, valued at more than $26.4 million. Christies auction house says the Winter Egg is just one of seven of the...

New flu strain could escape vaccine immunity as holiday travel begins

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/28 4:16A Stephanie Liebergen

A new flu strain is raising concerns among health experts as winter approaches and millions prepare for holiday travel. Scientists are tracking the H3N2 subclade K variant, which is genetically different from the strain included in this year's...

Prosecutors seek first-degree murder charge in D.C. National Guard attack

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/28 4:05A AP via Scripps News Group

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced Friday that charges against a man who authorities say shot two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder. The announcement comes after the death of one...

Trump calls for ending immigration from ‘failed nations’ following Guard member’s death

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/28 12:58A AP via Scripps News Group

President Donald Trump vowed on Thanksgiving to permanently pause migration from poorer nations in a blistering late-night, anti-immigrant screed posted to social media. The extended rant came in the wake of the Wednesday shooting of two National...

Protect your packages from porch pirates targeting Black Friday, Cyber Monday deliveries

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 11/27 11:26P John Matarese

As shoppers scroll through Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, many are focused on price. But some are zeroing in on delivery dates, with millions of packages set to arrive on porch steps in the coming days. Joan Wright monitors her holiday...

A welcome form of inflation: Balloons take shape for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/27 4:26A AP via Scripps News Group

Giant balloons got into shape Wednesday for the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade as crews inflated the giant characters on the streets of New York City. The parade kicked off Thursday morning, with dozens of huge balloons set to take to the skies....

Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 11/27 4:18A AP via Scripps News Group

A senior Kremlin official confirmed Wednesday that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts pick up speed to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. But Yuri Ushakov,...

Officials identify National Guard members shot in 'ambush-style' attack in DC Wednesday

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 11/27 4:08A Scripps News Group

In a press conference on Thanksgiving Day, U.S. officials identified the National Guard members who were shot with abrupt close-range gunfire in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, of...

Black Friday: What to buy, what to skip

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 11/26 7:58A Elizabeth VanMetre

As Black Friday approaches, shoppers can make the most of holiday deals by planning ahead, avoiding common pitfalls, and focusing on categories that offer real value this year. Major retailers are advertising deep discounts across electronics,...

Survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans worry they won’t have enough money for holiday gifts

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 11/26 7:55A Elizabeth VanMetre

The season of giving is arriving with added financial stress for many Americans. A new U.S. News & World Report survey shows 79% of respondents are worried they wont have enough money for holiday gifts this year, an 11% jump from last season....