Best days to shop to save on food, clothing and electronics

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 1/16 12:31A John Matarese

What if you could save money just by shopping on a different day? A new report reveals when to consider shopping for the biggest savings on groceries, gadgets, apparel and home appliances. Sometimes a deal is just a few days or even hours away....

Where's all the salt? Plow companies grappling with salt shortage as winter peaks

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 1/16 12:17A Mike Holden

Some private snow removal companies across Northeast Ohio are struggling with a salt shortage just weeks into winter, forcing them to ration their limited supplies and get creative with the process. The shortage stems from delays in salt mine...

Second ICE shooting in Minneapolis escalates tensions as protesters demand federal withdrawal

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 11:33P Jenna Rae

Federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis have sparked intense confrontations between protesters and ICE agents, with a second shooting incident occurring last night that has further escalated tensions in the Twin Cities. READ ALSO...

Recalled Super Greens supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 8:47A AP via Scripps News Group

At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with Salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday. Superfoods Inc., which makes Live it Up-brand Super...

Changing Defense Department's name to Department of War could cost as much as $125 million

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 8:18A Scripps News Group

The Congressional Budget Office says changing the Department of Defense's name to "Department of War" could cost up to $125 million. President Trump issued an executive order last September authorizing the use of "Department of War" as a...

Scripps News Group Exclusive: Sen. Kelly introduces bill to tighten use of force and limit masks for...

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 8:08A Adam Klepp, Nathaniel Reed

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., is calling for stricter standards for when federal immigration officers may use force, especially deadly force, with the introduction of the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act. The bill focuses on multiple changes,...

Aldi expansion to add 180 new locations across 31 states

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 7:36A Justin Boggs

Aldi announced this week plans to open 180 new locations in 2026, bringing its total to nearly 2,800 stores by years end. The expansion is part of the companys goal to add 800 stores over five years, putting the grocery chain at 3,200 locations...

Financial fitness: Expert advice to start paying down debt in 2026

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 7:27A Scripps News Group

Many people may be feeling a little extra strapped for cash after the holiday season. That's why this month, were helping you get financially fit starting with everyones favorite four-letter word: debt. According to Forbes , the average American...

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's North Carolina home burglarized weeks after plane crash, officials say

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 7:22A AP via Scripps News Group

Sheriff's deputies are investigating an alleged break-in and theft last week at the North Carolina home of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, one of seven people who died in a plane crash last month. The alleged burglary and forcible entry into...

Trump unveils health care plan that would pay Americans directly to buy coverage

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 6:18A Scripps News Group

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled his long-awaited health care plan. Under the Great Health Care Plan, Trump said the federal government would provide money directly to individuals, who could then use it to purchase their own health...

Travelers without REAL ID will face $45 charge and delays at airports

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 5:50A Justin Boggs

The Transportation Security Administration is reminding travelers that it will start charging passengers $45 for traveling without a Real ID or passport Feb. 1. The agency has said the fee would help cover costs associated with enhanced...

Epstein survivors urge DOJ watchdog to review and oversee future file releases

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 5:03A Scripps News Group

A group of survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is urging the Justice Departments inspector general to intervene in the release of the so-called Epstein files, citing concerns about redactions and delays. In a letter sent to Acting...

Trump meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader as Senate backs military authority

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 4:30A Joe St. George

The Senate voted Wednesday night to dismiss a War Powers resolution that would have restricted President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further military operations in Venezuela, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote in a...

15 former NCAA players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 4:14A AP via Scripps News Group

An investigation into a sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal...

Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California...

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/15 3:26A AP via Scripps News Group

A demonstrator was hit in the face with a projectile fired by a federal officer at close range during a Southern California protest, leaving him bloodied and with serious injuries, according to video and accounts from fellow protesters and family...