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Mazzy, age 9, and Ransom, age 6, were adopted by Gary and Cassie Walker after their biological parents got caught up in the opioid epidemic. The Walkers have adopted or fostered nine Cherokee kids during the drug crisis.

Opioids are devastating Cherokee families. The tribe has a $100 million plan to heal

The fentanyl crisis is hitting young people hard, and the highest death rates are in Native American communities. The Cherokee Nation is working to help young families recover.

Frankie Graziano

If you read any of Frankie Graziano’s previous biographies, they’d be all about his passion for sports. But times change – and he’s a family man now.

The Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers celebrates his three-run home run Thursday against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series.

Boston Red Sox Stifle Houston Astros' Bats, Return To The World Series

Boston's pitchers held the Astros to just five hits, and Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers continued his surprising postseason with a three-run home run as the Red Sox won the ALCS.

The U.S. Capitol on Monday as a partial government shutdown stretches into its second week. A high-stakes move to reopen the government will be the first big battle between the incoming Democratic House majority and President Trump.

Federal Workers, Burdened By Shutdown, Face Trump-Ordered Pay Freeze

Because of the partial government shutdown, a great number of federal workers are furloughed or working without pay. President Trump has ordered a freeze in 2019 federal employee salary rates.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law a bill banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its landmark <em>Roe v. Wade</em> decision.

Arkansas Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban — And A Possible 'Roe V. Wade' Test

The law does not allow any exceptions in situations of rape or incest — only when it is necessary to save the life or preserve the health of the fetus or mother.

Restaurants at Union Station in Washington, D.C., are closed. The Federal Reserve addressed several new lending programs in an effort to keep businesses and local governments afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mission Critical To Save The Economy: Fed Goes Even Bigger With Massive Loan Help

In its latest salvo, the Federal Reserve announced $2.3 trillion in new lending programs in an effort to keep businesses and local governments afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer, speaks about the new Apple Watch Series 4 at the company's product-launch event in Cupertino, Calif., on Wednesday. The new Watch includes a sensor allowing users to take an electrocardiogram they can share with their doctor.

New Apple Watch To Detect Abnormal Heartbeats

The focus heading into Apple's event was on its new iPhones, but it also unveiled a redesigned Apple Watch with a sensor allowing users to take an electrocardiogram they can share with their doctor.

A 2017 report on military families released Thursday reveals that a huge swath of more than 600,000 spouses of active duty and Reserve servicemembers faced a variety of challenges due to their spouses' service.

Military Families Experience High Stress, Anxiety And Unemployment, Report Says

The annual report from the Department of Defense found a vast majority of civilian spouses of active-duty members faced a variety of challenges due to their partners' deployment.

Rafael Nadal Takes Home French Open Victory

Rafael Nadal won the French Open for his 20th career Grand Slam singles title, tying the record of Roger Federer.

Cheryl Stephens, Cuyahoga County council member, joins Nan Whaley's gubernatorial ticket for the Democratic nomination.

Nan Whaley taps Cuyahoga County leader as running mate in gubernatorial race

The former mayor of Dayton announced Wednesday she's selected Cheryl Stephens to join her ticket in the race for the Democratic nomination in the Ohio governor's race.

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