'It had me in tears!' Business owner says Meta's false allegation led to her lawsuit, others in same...

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 12/16 9:45A Jonathan Walsh

A Cleveland woman said a major company made a major mistake that forced her to lose business, and shes not the only one. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, took down her pages, and she wants others to hear what happened. "Honestly, my heart...

Police release another image of person of interest in Brown University mass shooting

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 8:05A Scripps News Group

The Providence Police Department released another low-quality image showing a person of interest in the deadly Brown University mass shooting. The image shows a man in a jacket wearing a mask and a bag across his body as he walks along a road....

Drug for low sexual desire gets first-ever OK for postmenopausal women

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 7:41A Scripps News Group

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a historic first in womens sexual health. Prescription Addyi is now approved to treat low sexual desire in postmenopausal women under 65. The pill was previously only approved for premenopausal women...

California police find Christmas 'free weed' display that was anything but jolly

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 7:34A Scripps News Group

It may be the season of giving but even Santa might draw the line at this. Police in California said they found a Christmas display near a high school giving away jars of marijuana . The display, which was set up next to an existing sign...

Trump promised to ‘drill, baby, drill.’ But Americans’ gas costs are up, new report finds

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 7:03A Jacob Gardenswartz

President Donald Trump made rising utility costs and Americans concerns about energy affordability a central tenant of his pitch to voters during the 2024 presidential race. If you vote for me, I will cut your energy and electricity prices in...

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after fan backlash

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 6:46A AP via Scripps News Group

FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. FIFA said Tuesday that $60 tickets will be made available for...

FDA sends warning to retailers still selling recalled baby formula linked to botulism

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 6:46A Scripps News Group

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to several major retailers for failing to remove recalled baby formula from their shelves after a botulism outbreak. In early November, the FDA recalled ByHeart baby formula because of a...

Nick Reiner not medically cleared to appear in court, attorney says

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 6:44A AP via Scripps News Group

Los Angeles police are set to present a case to prosecutors following Nick Reiner's arrest in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, which stunned their communities in Hollywood and Democratic politics, where both were...

Holiday shopping trends reveal sharp generational divide

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 5:41A Holly Firfer

Americans may spend more than $1 trillion on the holidays this year, but not everyone plans to splurge. Most shoppers are looking for opportunities to save. In fact, holiday spending among Gen Z is expected to drop by 23%, according to a report...

Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian beach shooting commended for bravery

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 4:38A AP via Scripps News Group

A bystander seen in a widely circulated video disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach is being heralded as a hero who saved lives. Video footage posted to social media shows a passerby dressed in a white...

Ohio farmers see one-year, 74% loss in Chinese sales due largely to Trump tariffs, report shows

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 4:33A Marty Schladen

The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement. Combined with other factors, President Donald Trumps big tariffs on Chinese goods are costing Ohio...

US Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 4:27A AP via Scripps News Group

Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security measures at public events including restrictions on access following the deadly mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration on a popular...

Holiday jackpot: Powerball could make you a billionaire this week

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 4:15A Justin Boggs

Could you become a billionaire before Christmas? On Wednesday, Powerball will offer its sixth-largest jackpot on record, with an estimated top prize of $1.25 billion. This marks only the second time in Powerball history that the multistate...

Full video of Venezuela drug boat strikes will not be made public, Hegseth says

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 3:20A Joe St. George

As Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill to address recent strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats off the coast of Venezuela, he told reporters that full videos of the strikes will not be made public, calling them "top secret."...

Holiday cocktail recipe: Learn how to make 'The Nutcracker'

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/16 3:09A Jessica DeLuise

Looking for a holiday cocktail with a little sparkle? Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise has crafted a sweet, tart, and bubbly drink featuring muddled dark cherries, rich Amaretto, and champagne. The Nutcracker Ingredients...