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Survivors of Dr. Richard Strauss's sexual abuse at Ohio State University hold up signs asking where Ohio billionaire Leslie Wexner is at an OSU Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 4, 2025. Wexner, a former friend of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is defying subpoenas to be questioned in a lawsuit against OSU.
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Law & Justice
Lawyers for Les Wexner push to quash subpoena in lawsuit against Ohio State in Strauss case
Mark Ferenchik
The motion says Les Wexner had no knowledge of Richard Strauss' sexual abuse of athletes while he was team doctor. Victims of Strauss' sexual abuse have filed a lawsuit against Ohio State University.
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio, May 22, 2019.
Ron Schwane
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The Associated Press
Sports
Cleveland Browns name Todd Monken as next head coach
Joe Reedy, The Associated Press
Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez's helmet flies off as he steals second base against the Seattle Mariners.
Lindsey Wasson
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AP
Sports
José Ramírez chooses loyalty and legacy in Cleveland over big-market fame
Amanda Rabinowitz
Government & Politics
The Ohio Statehouse in February 2025.
  1. Ohio senator failed to disclose ties to companies, complaint alleges
  2. Leading candidates for governor have similar goal for Ohio but different paths to get there
  3. A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in US population growth
Law & Justice
  1. Bystander videos of Minneapolis killings reveal larger trend
  2. Les Wexner will be deposed before Congress next month in Jeffrey Epstein inquiry
  3. Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump sends border czar to Minnesota
Health
  1. It's the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis. And it's about to get a makeover
  2. Scientists shed new light on the brain's role in heart attack
  3. GLP-1 drugs don't work for everyone. But personalized obesity care in the future might
Education
Mason Leadership School in Canton.
  1. Canton school board approves plan to cut $18M from budget, layoffs are likely
  2. With voters wary of property taxes, schools like New Philly, Parma try income taxes
  3. Ohio teachers' union head defends advice to members on actions if ICE shows up at schools
Economy
  1. Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
  2. Clorox acquires Akron-based GOJO for $2.25B, says Purell manufacturer will remain in Ohio
  3. Sherwin-Williams resumes retirement contributions, will compensate for pause
Environment & Energy
  1. Hundreds of thousands without power in the US after a powerful winter storm
  2. You may see and hear coyotes more this time of year. Why you should take care but not be afraid
  3. People are protesting AI data centers, and it's scrambling political lines
Science & Technology
  1. Meta and YouTube head to trial over harm to children after TikTok settles
  2. 40 years after Challenger: Lingering guilt and lessons learned
  3. Gladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95
Race, Gender & Identity
Dan Moulthrop (left) leads a forum with Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, at The City Club of Cleveland on Jan. 16, 2026.
  1. Conservative Christian lobbyist met with protest during City Club of Cleveland forum
  2. Anti-discrimination, same-sex marriage amendments backers say some Ohio areas are surprising them
  3. This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's aiming to end the tax
Arts & Culture
NASA Astronaut Judith Resnik
  1. New bio explores Challenger astronaut Judith Resnik's life in Akron
  2. Thrity Umrigar's latest novel 'Missing Sam' explores relationships and prejudices
  3. Northeast Ohio artists: Cleveland Museum of Art seeks work for Transformer Station show
Community
Tim Edgar heads toward encampment
  1. Northeast Ohio homeless agencies raise concerns over federal funding cuts ahead of 2026 count
  2. Cleveland hospitals partner to increase lead testing for children under 2
  3. Northeast Ohio counties escalate snow emergencies due to winter storm
Sports
  1. Italian officials voice outrage at the presence of U.S. ICE agents at the 2026 Olympics
  2. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
  3. Cleveland Heights' Laila Edwards prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female
Reporters Notebook
Education reporter Conor Morris and his cat Bobby.
  1. Fostering furry friendship, and saving lives, as 'kitten season' approaches
  2. The generations of volunteer firefighters who keep our communities safe
  3. Ohio's volunteer firefighters need help. Here's why we're sounding the alarm