With hours to go, Trump warns Iran: Open Hormuz or face ‘all hell’

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/4 9:05A AP via Scripps News Group

The American military searched for a second day for a pilot shot down over a remote area in Iran, while U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday again threatened Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz: Time is running out."...

Starbucks expands tipping options — and it could boost barista pay

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/4 8:37A Justin Boggs

Starbucks announced this week several changes aimed at boosting pay for its baristas and other hourly employees. One change customers might notice is expanded options for leaving tips. Starbucks said customers will be able to tip through Mobile...

Calmer winds aid crews battling California's Springs Fire

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/4 7:32A AP via Scripps News Group

Crews made progress Saturday battling a smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted mandatory evacuations. Encompassing roughly 6.3 square miles (about 16 square kilometers) in Riverside County, about 64 miles...

Judge blocks Trump's rush to collect college racial admissions data

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/4 6:10A AP via Scripps News Group

A federal judge on Saturday halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions arent considering race in admissions. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV in Boston...

Cleveland APL Pet of the Week: A 6-year-old dog named Sweets!

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 4/4 4:39A Maya Morita

This week, the Cleveland APL is showcasing a dog who is just as sweet as his name! Sweets is a 6-year-old terrier and American pitbull mix available for adoption through the APL. He has been at the shelter since March 31, and anyone who is...

33-year-old man shot, injured by Cleveland Police

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 4/4 4:13A Maya Morita

A man was hospitalized early Saturday morning after a shooting involving Cleveland Police, the department said. Around 1:30 a.m., officers responded to the 16500 block of Liption Avenue for a report of a domestic violence situation, Cleveland...

What Artemis II astronauts eat: NASA space menu for moon mission

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/4 3:31A Justin Boggs

The Artemis II crew was about halfway between the moon and Earth on Saturday as they prepared for a lunar flyby on Monday. The four-person team is carrying enough food to sustain the missions 10 days in space, but the menu differs from other...

Trump's executive order reshapes college athletics amid the NIL era

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/4 2:19A Justin Boggs

There is little question that the college athletics landscape has shifted over the past five years, following the implementation of name, image and likeness rules along with changes to transfer regulations. As a result, NCAA rosters most notably...

Frantic hunt continues for missing US pilot after Iran downs fighter jet

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/4 1:28A AP via Scripps News Group

The U.S. military pressed ahead Saturday in a frantic search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American warplane, as Iran called on people to turn the pilot in, promising a reward. The plane, identified by Iran as a U.S. F-15E Strike...

Astronauts on Artemis II capture rare sight of Earth

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/3 7:21A

The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planets brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crews first downlinked images Friday, 1 1/2 days into the first astronaut moonshot in more than half a century. The...

Pressure cooker brisket recipe perfect for Easter or Passover

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/3 5:38A Jessica DeLuise

A tender, flavorful brisket served over potatoes and carrots delivers the kind of comfort that feels like a hug on a plate. This version uses a pressure cooker to cut down on cook time without sacrificing rich, slow-cooked flavor. Scripps News...

Active-shooter concerns prompt Hegseth to allow off-duty firearms on bases

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/3 4:51A Justin Boggs

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Friday that service members will now be allowed to carry personal firearms on military bases while off duty. The new policy rescinds a long-standing Defense Department rule that restricted most troops...

Flying just got pricier as two major airlines hike bag fees

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/3 4:50A Scripps News Group

Two major U.S. airlines have raised checked baggage fees this week. United Airlines said it will increase fees for first and second checked bags by $10 for tickets purchased starting Friday, April 3. The higher prices apply to travel within the...

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/3 4:09A AP via Scripps News Group

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie "It Ends With Us" were dismissed Thursday by a federal judge who left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear many of the allegations...

Trump seeks $1.5 trillion defense budget, proposes cuts to programs at home

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 4/3 3:46A AP via Scripps News Group

President Donald Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades and the latest signal of the president's emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs. The 2027 plans for...