Officer fails to check inside car in crash, misses man's body, officials say

Excerpt: The body of a man killed in a car crash Friday was towed with the vehicle to an impound lot after a Cleveland police officer failed to inspect the car, city officials said.

11-year-old Cleveland boy shoots his 8-year-old brother while playing "gangster," police say

Police said the boys were playing "gangster" with a .25-caliber gun that apparently belongs to their aunt but was in the grandmother's car. The older boy was arrested for felonious assault. The grandmother faces a charge of failing to secure a deadly weapon.

Cleveland council votes to enact domestic partner registry for gay, straight couples

The Cleveland City Council approved a domestic partnership registry that will be open to unmarried gay and non-gay couples in a Monday night vote. The final vote was 13-7. Mayor Frank Jackson's office said he plans on signing it. It will take effect 120 days later.

Cleveland Plain Dealer endorses Obama for president

Trust is essential to the presidency. Americans want to believe that the chief executive understands their lives, will protect their interests and will not compromise their safety. They want a president who represents what America can be, not what it has been.

Want to go to Bristol Palin's Baby Shower?

This is a pretty hilarious and bright idea. Bristol, daughter of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is as you probably already know getting married to the father of her unborn son.