From the Associated Press

Law enforcement is not lining up behind Gov. Ted Strickland in his support of a bill that would allow a new protection against prosecution for people who kill an attacker in self defense. Full Article.

By Darrel Rowland of the Columbus Dispatch

Could we see a Democratic electoral strategy that doesn't view Ohio as vital this year? Full Article.

From the Associated Press

Republican John McCain and Democratic U.S. presidential rival Barack Obama were trading barbs as they began crisscrossing three Western states that are likely to be pivotal battlegrounds that could decide the November presidential election. Full Article.

From the Associated Press

Sen. Hillary Clinton ended a three-day campaign swing across Puerto Rico the same way many Americans mark Memorial Day - with family, friends and a salute to the sacrifices of military men and women. Full Article.

By Darrel Rowland of the Columbus Dispatch

The day after a Quinnipiac University poll of Ohio showed several bad signs for Sen. Barack Obama last week, a new poll indicated a much brighter outlook for the Illinois Democrat. Quinnipiac had Obama losing by 4 points to Sen. John McCain, while SurveyUSA showed Obama beating the Arizona Republican by 9 points. Full Article.

By Mark J. Price of the Akron Beacon Journal

Jim Humm has a vague recollection of his older brother. He isn't sure whether the hazy image is an actual memory or a fragment of wishful thinking. The 67-year-old Stow resident was a toddler when Tech Sgt. Harold Humm flew his last mission in World War II. Full Article.

By Mark Niquette of the Columbus Dispatch

TaLisa Sheppard wasn't satisfied with the message from the news media to undecided voters about Barack Obama, so she and other central Ohio volunteers for Obama sent their own. Full Article.