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White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

1 day ago | ideastream.org | Quil Lawrence |Tom Bowman

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation, as the Trump administration has ended the temporary protected status (TPS) that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally. The White House says their country is no longer dangerous for them, a contention that confounds Afghanistan watchers. "It's a death penalty for them if they return," said Zia Ghafoori, who worked as an interpreter in combat with U.S. Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2014.
How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?

1 day ago | ideastream.org | Becky Sullivan |Juana Summers |Vincent Acovino |John Ketchum

The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

1 day ago | ideastream.org | Russell Lewis

The commissioner of Major League Baseball has removed Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players from the sport's permanent ineligibility list. The move clears the way for Rose, Jackson and others to potentially be voted into the Hall of Fame. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision after the Rose family filed an application to change the policy following Rose's death last year at age 83.
Change to Ohio Housing Trust Fund in budget has advocates concerned

2 days ago | ideastream.org | Sarah Donaldson

When state lawmakers advanced the biennial state budget last month, they redirected Ohio Housing Trust Fund money, leaving advocates concerned about the future of the fund set aside for new affordable housing and subsidized housing maintenance. Under the Ohio Revised Code, for every fee a county recorder collects, some money goes to the 25-year-old Ohio Housing Trust Fund, with that funding divided evenly between the state and the origin county.
Chicago celebrates cultural victory with native son, Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | ideastream.org | Mia Venkat |Scott Detrow |Ashley Brown

The likelihood that the newly elected pope has consumed a Chicago style hot dog is not zero. And that means something.
Cuyahoga County confirms first measles case of 2025, urges vaccinations

5 days ago | ideastream.org | Stephen Langel

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health announced May 8 that the year's first case of measles in Cuyahoga County was reported when a child tested positive at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. The board of health is urging residents to protect themselves by getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The vaccine "provides long-term immunity," said Takisha Fuller, the board's deputy director of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Informatics.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to undergo major renovation | Reporters Roundtable

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Mike McIntyre |Leigh Barr |Michael McIntyre

Cleveland Hopkins Airport will be getting a major makeover in the next decade. The city unveiled a $1.1 billion renovation including a new terminal that will open in 2032, and other enhancements including more parking and a new Regional Transit Authority Red Line rapid transit station. Mayor Just Bibb said in announcing the makeover that in order to be a world class city, Cleveland needed a world class airport. He also acknowledged he’s heard the complaints about the airport’s bathrooms.
Northeast Ohio Catholics reflect on Leo XIV's Midwestern roots

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Gabriel Kramer

Cardinal Robert Prevost was selected as the next pope Thursday afternoon, making the Chicago native the first pope from the United States, which Northeast Ohio Catholic leaders say will make him easy to relate to for the roughly 20% of U.S. who describe themselves as Catholic. The selection of Prevost, 69, an American, came as a surprise.
Man charged with hitting deputy with his car could face death penalty

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Nick Swartsell

The man accused of hitting and killing a Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy with his car last week has been indicted. Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich says a grand jury has returned two charges of aggravated murder, a charge of murder and two charges of felonious assault. The aggravated murder charges could make Hinton eligible for the death penalty.
Federal arts grant suddenly canceled, but Cleveland Latino exhibit will go on

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Kabir Bhatia

When artist Edra Soto put out the call for photos of daily life for her new exhibit, it was just days after the second inauguration of President Donald Trump.