US suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 1/14 6:21A AP via Scripps News Group

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department, led by...

26-year-old protester faces execution as Iran signals fast trials amid rising death toll

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 1/14 3:31A Scripps News Group

Iran's Judiciary Chief is signaling fast trials and executions for protesters as the death toll from nationwide demonstrations reaches at least 2,571 people, raising international concerns about the government's crackdown on dissent. The...

Trump on Greenland: 'Anything less than U.S. control is unacceptable'

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/14 1:32A Scripps News Group

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with top diplomats from Denmark and Greenland as tensions escalate over President Donald Trump's threats to acquire the Arctic island. Trump has declared that "one way or the...

Trump on Greenland: Anything less than US control is 'unacceptable'

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 1/14 1:32A Scripps News Group

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with top diplomats from Denmark and Greenland as tensions escalate over President Donald Trump's threats to acquire the Arctic island. Trump has declared that "one way or the...

'It will blow your mind': Rudy's Strudel collaborates with Malley's Chocolates for special paczki...

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 1/14 12:54A Mike Holden

It is arguably the sweetest time of the year as paczki season officially kicks off at beloved community staple Rudy's Strudel and Bakery. For the first time ever, the Parma bakery is joining forces with another legendary local businessMalley's...

Trump's affordability proposals face expert skepticism over real-world impact

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 1/14 12:19A Joe St. George

President Donald Trump has recently announced several policy proposals aimed at tackling affordability issues, including capping credit card interest rates at 10% and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. While...

Auto recall with no parts to fix it: What owners can do while you wait

News 5 Cleveland (Money) 1/13 11:30P John Matarese

Every time Barry Randolph starts the engine, the dashboard in his 2018 Ram pickup lights up with warning symbols and a message to " service the electronic braking system." "This has escalated over the past couple years," he said. "The ABS and...

Iran restores phone service after deadly protests as Trump threatens tariffs

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 1/13 3:09A Joe St. George

Iranians were able to make phone calls out of the country for the first time in days after authorities restored some communications following a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests. Activists say at least 646 people have been killed and nearly...

Malaysia, Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit AI deepfake image concerns

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 1/12 4:16A Scripps News Group

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Elon Musks artificial intelligence chatbot Grok over concerns about explicit images it can generate. Authorities in both nations took action over the weekend, citing worries about...

Trump says Iran may have crossed red line following deadly crackdown on protests

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 1/12 1:26A Haley Bull

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday his administration is considering options to respond to Irans crackdown on nationwide protests, while also suggesting U.S. officials could meet with Iranian leaders. The president indicated Iran may be...

GCRTA targets customer satisfaction and improvements through new department

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 1/11 9:38P Caitlin Hunt

Over 2 million people use the Greater Cleveland RTA, and the transportation group is determined to hear the thoughts and opinions of each rider. Through the new Customer Experience and Performance Management department, GCRTA is doing just that....

Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime sub-freezing temperatures

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 1/11 4:20A AP via Scripps News Group

A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo died during a frigid overnight shift, authorities confirmed on Saturday. a...

'The Trash Boys' honored at Cleveland Cavaliers game

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 1/11 3:23A Maya Morita

Saturday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers honored two brothers who started a service to beautify the Cleveland area. Andre Willis and Drevian Arrington were named the Community DIFF Maker of the Game for their curbside trash service, The Trash...

Firefighters investigating 'intentionally set fire' in Cleveland apartment building

News 5 Cleveland (Metro News) 1/11 3:08A Maya Morita

Cleveland firefighters are investigating what they are calling an "intentionally set fire" Sunday morning, according to Lt. Mike Norman. The department responded to an apartment building on Cedar Road after receiving a call from a resident who...

Iran warns it will target US troops and Israel if the US strikes over protests

News 5 Cleveland (World News) 1/11 1:40A AP via Scripps News Group

Irans parliament speaker warned Sunday that the U.S. military and Israel would be legitimate targets if the U.S. strikes the Islamic Republic over the ongoing protests roiling the country, as threatened by President Donald Trump. Mohammad Bagher...