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He planned to run for Ohio governor. Now Jon Husted could be in the US Senate's toughest 2026 race
COLUMBUS (AP) — Sen. Jon Husted looks on as Vivek Ramaswamy fires up a standing-room-only crowd in Ohio, making the case for why he should be their next governor. It's a speech Husted, just months ago, had expected to give himself.
But Husted's political path took an abrupt turn in January, when Gov. Mike DeWine appointed ... (full story)
Vets who lack citizenship fear being swept up in Trump's deportations
WASHINGTON (AP) — After serving with the Marine Corps in Iraq, Julio Torres has the American flag and Marine insignia tattooed on his arms to show his pride in serving a country he calls home.
After post-traumatic stress syndrome, drug addiction and a criminal charge following his deployment, the 44-year-old has found new ... (full story)
Reopened appeals must specify how prior attorney’s performance was deficient
The Supreme Court of Ohio recently rejected a Medina County man’s claim that the attorney handling the appeal of his criminal convictions was ineffective because the man failed to specify how his attorney was ineffective.
The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a Ninth District Court of Appeals decision to overrule Thomas C ... (full story)
Biggest rail union joins others in endorsing Union Pacific merger but some still have reservations
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The nation's largest railroad union joined the list of companies endorsing Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern after securing promises to protect jobs, but other unions and chemical makers that rely on the railroads are still expressing concerns about the deal.
The SMART- ... (full story)
A mother stranded in Gaza City says she and her daughters are 'waiting to die'
Explosions shake the walls of the dim basement in Gaza City where Noor Abu Hassira and her three daughters are sheltering. They can't see much through a small, raised window. But if the sounds of buzzing drones and booming airstrikes are any indication, Israeli forces are getting closer.
Abu Hassira is staying behind despite Isr ... (full story)