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Southeast Ohio Athletes find their Way to the Next Level
By: Duncan Goldberg, Josh Gregory
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Most high school student-athletes have a similar goal: take their talents to the next level. For some, that goal is easily achieved leading to new collegiate goals, but for many… Read More
No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data.
#MosqueMeToo Gives Muslim Women A Voice About Sexual Misconduct At Mecca
By: Malaka Gharib | NPR
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Inspired by a viral Facebook post, Muslim women around the world are sharing their stories of being groped and fondled in the holiest place in the Islamic world.
Supreme Court Hears Fiery Arguments In Case That Could Gut Public Sector Unions
By: Nina Totenberg | NPR
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Conservative justices could overrule a 40-year-old decision allowing states to compel union fee payments. But all eyes are on Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was uncharacteristically silent in court Monday.
Automakers Say Trump’s Anti-NAFTA Push Could Upend Their Industry
By: Sonari Glinton | NPR
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As the administration seeks to redo the North American Free Trade Agreement, the industry is watching the talks closely. Automakers say changes could drive up costs, making them less competitive.
Controversial Coal: Plans for Athens County Mine get Public Pushback
By: Lily Bradley, Matt Cudahy, Shane Dazen In 2017 Oxford Mining Company announced its plan for a proposed coal mine in Athens County. Almost immediately, local activists and residents criticized… Read More
Sanctuary City Clash Blocks Some Kentucky Task Force Aid
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky drug task force leaders say a dispute between the U.S. Department of Justice and the city of Chicago has blocked most of their task forces… Read More
ABC Players Bring ‘Kiss Me Kate’ to Stuart’s Starting March 2
In this installment of Conversations from Studio B, learn about the upcoming production of “Kiss Me Kate” coming to Stuart’s Opera House by way of the ABC Players. It’s 1948… Read More
Lisa Buch Examines Aftermath of Sexual Assault in ‘Simple Math’
By: Emily Votaw
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Sexual assault is never a simple liaison. Memory, time, and neurobiology work together to ensure the event’s ugly, extensive stain. Ohio University College of Fine Arts Division of Theater MFA… Read More
PHOTOS: CMT Next Women of Country Tour
On Friday, February 23, 2018, the CMT Next women of Country tour stopped by Ohio University’s Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium for an evening of exciting contemporary country music by some… Read More
Hepatitis A Outbreak Continues In Several Kentucky Counties
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services says a hepatitis A outbreak is continuing in several counties. The cabinet said in a news release that… Read More
Future Uncertain As Ohio Higher Education Board Sits Idle
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The future of Ohio’s once-powerful higher education advisory board remains uncertain with the panel remaining inactive because it doesn’t have enough members for a quorum. The… Read More
Democrats Set Next Ohio Governor Race Debate March 7
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Three of four faces will be new as Democrats continue their series of debates in the Ohio governor’s primary race. Former federal consumer watchdog Richard Cordray,… Read More
School Closings Announced Ahead Of 3rd Day Of Teacher Strike
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – County education leaders across West Virginia are heeding a union call to keep schools closed during the third day of a teacher strike. On Friday, West… Read More