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Deep In Gun Country, Students Speak Out On Gun Violence
By: Nicole Erwin | Glynis Board | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Gun culture runs deep in much of the Ohio Valley, where hunting is a revered tradition and the majority of state lawmakers in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia boast “A”… Read More
Despite Heightened Fear Of School Shootings, It’s Not A Growing Epidemic
By: Martin Kaste | NPR
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Despite the real pain and anger over school shootings, the numbers show such incidents are not increasing. But statistics are cold comfort at a school where it’s happened.
What Are The Different Kinds Of Dietary Iron, And How Should I Get Enough?
By: Natalie Jacewicz | NPR
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Iron pops up in everything from oatmeal to rib-eye. But it’s not the same from every source – and how much you absorb depends in part on what you eat with it.
Two Indicted in Infant Death
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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ATHENS — A mother and her boyfriend have been indicted in the death of a three-month-old baby. An Athens County grand jury returned indictments on Jerry Wayne Andresen, 21, and… Read More
#NationalPuppyDay: The Holiday You Didn’t Know You Needed
By: Sam Hoisington | NPR
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People rarely need an excuse to unleash photos of their pets, but they get one today. The holiday was started in 2006 to promote puppy adoption.
Proposed Budget Allows CDC To Study Gun Violence, Researchers Skeptical
By: Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPR
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Congress passed an amendment in 1996 limiting the Centers for Disease Control’s ability to study gun control. That may change with the new budget, but gun violence researchers aren’t impressed.
Drug Policy Appointee Resigns Weeks After Appointment
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Less than two months after being appointed as director of the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy, Michael Brumage has stepped down. The state Department… Read More
Why An Imperfect HIV Vaccine Could Be Better Than None At All
By: Tim Fitzsimons | NPR
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Public health interventions and antiviral drugs have put HIV on the ropes in the U.S. But it’s unlikely that infections can be wiped out without a vaccine.
Rumors Around Haunted Athens
By: Lauren Ramoser
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If you trust the internet, Athens is supposedly one of the most haunted places in Ohio. Especially around the former Athens Asylum, there is a lot of paranormal activity said… Read More
West Virginia Attorney General Targets Elder Abuse
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he has formed a new unit and a hotline to fight elder abuse. Morrisey said in a statement that… Read More
Ohio Doctors May Now Apply to Recommend Medical Marijuana
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s medical board has begun accepting applications from doctors willing to recommend medical marijuana to patients once the state’s program is launched. The State Medical Board… Read More
Park Place ‘Pedestrian Hub’ Discussed At OU Board
By: Susan Tebben
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ATHENS — Park Place may see a new pedestrian plaza and new life for the former president’s house if recommendations by a planning group are approved by the Ohio University… Read More
Kentucky Senate OKs Bill To Ban Abortion Procedure After 11 Weeks
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bill that would ban a common abortion procedure when women are at least 11 weeks into their pregnancies is one step away from clearing Kentucky’s… Read More
Ohio Unemployment Rates Drops In February
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials say Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 percent in February but remained higher than the national rate. The state unemployment rate decreased from 4.7… Read More
This Weekend: Best of WOUB
This weekend, WOUB presents encore presentations of some of the popular programs that have been airing during the Spring Membership Campaign. You can always keep up to date with what’s… Read More
Kentucky Senate Passes Bill To Revamp Workers’ Comp System
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky lawmakers are closing in on making the biggest changes to the workers’ compensation system in decades. The bill passed the Senate Thursday. It will return… Read More
The Great Math Mystery | NOVA | Coming Wednesday, March 28 at 9
NOVA EXPLORES MATH’S ASTONISHING POWER AND ACHIEVEMENTS AND PONDERS: IS MATH A HUMAN INVENTION OR THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSE? NOVA: THE GREAT MATH MYSTERY Underlying civilization’s stunning advancements… Read More
RNC Leader Scolds Taylor, Embraces DeWine For Ohio Governor
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The co-chairman of the Republican National Committee is chastising one of the party’s Ohio governor candidates for an ad he calls “false and misleading” and disputing… Read More