The U.S. Women’s National Team won its fourth World Cup on Sunday in a 2-0 match against the Netherlands. But after the ticker tape parade in New York City on Wednesday, the Americans still face the challenge of a lawsuit they filed in March against the U.S. Soccer Federation seeking equal pay with their male counterparts. Today on All Sides, the U.S. National Women’s Soccer Team and equal pay.

An increasing number of amateur genealogists have turned to DNA testing for part of their query, uploading the data to websites that point them to otherwise unknown or distant relatives, sometimes entire branches of a family tree. But, what they upload in the process may qualify as evidence for law enforcement, which has found a measure of success using DNA databases to track down alleged criminals. Last month, DNA evidence for the first time helped convince a jury to find a person guilty of

A federal judge last week temporarily blocked an Ohio ban on abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The decision benefits both abortion-rights supporters and opponents. Supporters are pleased that the ban won’t immediately take effect. Opponents celebrate this next step in their hopes of reversing the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. Today on the Weekly Reporter Roundtable on All Sides with Ann Fisher: The abortion ban, the delayed state budget and more.

Last year, entomologist Mark Berman predicted an insect apocalypse. This year, he has stepped back from the brink, noting more bugs on his windshield and the impact of a wet spring. Today on All Sides, catch up with Mark Berman and his world of bugs.

The new ticket tax in Columbus went into effect this week. The 5% tax will apply to some sporting events and arts venues, and is expected to raise some $6 million a year for the Greater Columbus Arts Council to funds arts in the city. But the tax is not without its challengers. A petition is circulating to remove the tax via ballot issue and would also prevent any similar tax in the future. Today on All Sides, the ticket tax and what to expect moving forward.

Longtime “Jeopardy!” game show host Alex Trebek reported in May that his stage 4 pancreatic cancer was in “near remission” after announcing he had it in March. Trebek thanked the “hundreds of thousands of people who have sent emails, texts, tweets and cards” wishing him well. Although the odds remain stacked against him, Trebek’s experience has raised eyebrows about the tangible health benefits of well wishes. Today on Wellness Wednesday on All Sides with Ann Fisher: the benefits of well wishes

Trump administration officials met last week to discuss if it should seek legislation that would prohibit tech companies from using forms of encryption that law enforcement can't break. Senior officials debated whether to ask Congress to outlaw end-to-end encryption, which some say would reopen the long-running feud between federal authorities and Silicon Valley. Today on Tech Tuesday on All Sides with Ann Fisher, a potential encryption crackdown, and more.

Dollar stores are convenient when you need quick access to toilet paper, snacks, greeting cards, and craft supplies. But in some communities, residents are forced to rely on those stores for everything as dollar stores push out competitors. An ordinance proposed in Cleveland would limit the number of dollar stores in the area. Cleveland is one of the few cities across the country attempting to change dollar store zoning laws. Today on All Sides, we take a look at how and why cities are looking

State lawmakers failed this weekend to strike a deal on a two-year operating budget and instead took steps to keep state government open for the next 17 days. It's the first time since 2009 that lawmakers have missed the legal deadline to adopt an operating budget. Today on our weekly Reporter Roundtable, the state of the state budget, and more.

The Stonewall Riots of 1969 are considered the catalysts for the modern-day gay rights movenment. It's been 50 years since the histroic riots, which began when police raided a gay bar in New York City called Stonewall Inn. Tody on All Sides, a look back at the time of Stonewall, what triggered the protests and the remaing hurdles for gay rights in Columbus and across the contry.