Ohio court rejects caps on damages in some child rape cases
At issue was a Cuyahoga County judge's 2020 decision to cut a portion of a $20 million jury verdict to $250,000.
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At issue was a Cuyahoga County judge's 2020 decision to cut a portion of a $20 million jury verdict to $250,000.
The 44-year-old allegedly left voicemails threatening to kill an official in the secretary of state's office.
Through advanced DNA testing, officials were able to identify the bones of a John Doe discovered in a shallow grave more than 31 years ago.
The decision is consistent with multiple court rulings nationally weighing similar questions.
The justices also ordered that a different judge should handle the resentencing of Emilie Weaver.
Patrick Giblin was like the American version of the "Tinder Swindler" -- but without the private jets.
The "Holi-Drag Storytime," which was organized by Red Oak Community School, was set to feature three drag queens reading to children of all ages.
The American Meteor Society received over 200 reports of this large meteor.
The news earlier this week of Kris Letang's stroke shocked hockey fans and the entire Pittsburgh community.
A court ruled that services such as Netflix are not video service providers that pay local governments in fees the way cable operators do.
Anthony Kennedy, the man wanted in the death of missing Cleveland woman Adrianna Taylor, turned himself in to police.
George Wagner IV, 31, was found guilty of all 22 counts he faced in southern Ohio's Pike County.
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman pleaded guilty last month to a single felony count of telecommunications fraud each.
A driver breached a gate at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and drove onto the airfield.
The accusation against Gareon Conley came shortly before the 2017 NFL draft.
Jagger Jagger, who is Black, shared his experience on social media from the Nov. 11 game at home.
The jury verdict came in the civil lawsuit filed by Roger "Dean" Gillispie.
DNA technology has been used to link the rape and murder of a University of Cincinnati student more than four decades ago to a now-deceased man who authorities suspect may also have been responsible for three other murders in Ohio.
"Where are we putting everybody?" is the question on many minds.
Dustin Byron Thompson was sentenced to three years in prison.
A growing measles outbreak in Columbus, Ohio, has sickened more than a dozen unvaccinated children.
George Wagner IV, 31, took the stand in Pike County and denied any knowledge of his family's involvement in the slayings.
Amy Schneider is opposing Ohio legislation that would ban most gender-confirming procedures and therapies for minors.
Cory Barron, 22, disappeared during a July 2014 concert featuring country music acts such as Jason Aldean.
His name and the names of the other two shooting victims have not been released.
You may have seen him in person or on social media, but Chris Guy's mission is simple: spread positivity.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Darke County, Ohio, on Friday morning.
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.
The area of McKees Rocks and Stowe Township, which has struggled with gun violence and crime, is dramatically turning itself around.
You may have seen him in person or on social media, but Chris Guy's mission is simple: spread positivity.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Darke County, Ohio, on Friday morning.
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Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Taking a look back at the best moments of the week on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Tony Ciotoli, from City Grows, shows us which plants can help purify spaces during the cold, stuffy winter months!
Team PTL shares simple ways to find happiness with one go-to move!
Fitness Trainer, Daniel Hill of House Call Personal Training, shows us some simple exercises to get your body moving!
Local content creator, Jimmy Big Muscles, channeled his “Nonna’s” Chicken Cotoletta for today’s recipe!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
You may have seen him in person or on social media, but Chris Guy's mission is simple: spread positivity.
Coraopolis has ended its partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Chilekasi Adele has more.
We’re learning how to find happiness in our careers.
We’re learning what stays and goes in our makeup bag and vanity with some help from makeup artist Marie Miclot.
Boaz heads to Bloomfield to check out the new Phat Bagel.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
