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<p>President Barack Obama greets people outside the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, Minn., on the Aug. 15, during a Midwest bus tour. The same day he said he likes the term "Obamacare."</p>

Supporters Of Health Overhaul Look To Reclaim 'Obamacare'

Two nonprofit advocacy groups in Colorado are trying to take back the moniker as something to be proud of. The president has said he likes the term, which has been used derisively by opponents of the health overhaul.

In An Earthquake, History Fuels One Writer's Anxiety

An earthquake in Napa Valley this week brought back old fears for author Gustavo Arellano. In his anxiety he's revisiting the book A Crack in the Edge of the World.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine (center) swears in members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission: Rep. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Township), Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Republican Auditor Keith Faber,

Northwest Ohio to hold its own "unofficial" public hearing on redistricting

Members of the General Assembly from the Toledo area plan to hold a public hearing Monday evening for residents in that area of the state to comment on the working redistricting maps under consideration by the Ohio Redistricting Commission.

Tracy Chapman became the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the 57th annual Country Music Awards in Nashville on Wednesday. Above, Chapman performs on NBC's "Today" show in 2005.

Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.

Emmitt Glynn teaches to a group of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students on Jan. 30, in Baton Rouge, La. On Wednesday, the College Board released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics.

The College Board releases a new framework for its AP African American Studies course

Controversy swirled around the new course after it was rejected by the Florida Department of Education, with conservative critics accusing the College Board of bias.

Former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio chair Sam Randazzo leaves federal court in Cincinnati accompanied by his wife on Dec. 4, 2023.

Former Ohio utilities panel chair Sam Randazzo, accused in state bribery scheme, has died

Former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio chair Sam Randazzo, accused of heavy involvement in the state's largest bribery scheme, died by suicide Tuesday morning.

FirstEnergy companies asking Ohio regulators for rate increases

The FirstEnergy companies that distribute electricity as Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric and Toledo Edison are asking state regulators to increase rates and restructure how customers are charged.

Republican former Ohio House speaker Larry Householder talks to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Cincinnati after his conviction on a racketeering charge. Behind him are his attorneys Robert Glickman (left) and Steven Bradley.

GOP ex-Ohio House Speaker is indicted on state charges

These are the first state charges against Republican former speaker Larry Householder, who’s serving 20 years in federal prison.

Visitors and staff dressed in orange safety equipment tour the Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill with the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm.

Cleveland-Cliffs to get $575M to decarbonize Middletown steel mill

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Cleveland-Cliffs is getting up to $575 million for energy efficiency updates at its Middletown steel mill (formerly AK Steel).

NASA's diagram of Mars opposition shows the Sun, the Earth and Mars lining up every couple of years.

Don't Miss Your Socially Distanced Date With Mars

Mars will be in "opposition" on Oct. 13: the sun and Mars will be on opposite sides of Earth. It's going to be ideal for viewing the red planet.

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