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‘Fall’ Examines Playwright Arthur Miller’s Secret Son
By: Lisa Mullins I NPR
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The new play Fall tells the story of playwright Arthur Miller’s son, Daniel, who was born with Down syndrome and was institutionalized as an infant. His parents never publicly acknowledged him.
As The Scandals Mount, Conservatives Turn On Scott Pruitt
By: Brett Neely | Peter Overby | NPR
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One of Pruitt’s closest political allies in Congress said he would call for the EPA chief to step down if his ethical scandals don’t stop.
U.S. Suicide Rates Are Rising Faster Among Women Than Men
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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You can help prevent suicide, researchers say, by knowing the signs and reaching out. More boys and men in the U.S. take their own lives than women and girls, but that difference has narrowed.
Does Vitamin D Really Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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The jury’s been out on whether low vitamin D blood levels increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers say a new review involving more than 12,000 people strongly suggests the answer is yes.
CDC: Illicit Drug Use Down Among High School Students, But Still A Concern
By: Ashton Marra | StateImpact Ohio
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The national Centers for Disease Control said illicit drug use is down among the nation’s high school students, but drug use is still a concern based on findings in its… Read More
Murder Trial Juror Pleads Mercy For Death Row Inmate
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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A member of the jury who recommended the death penalty for a convicted murderer in 1997 is now seeking mercy for that killer. They said they would’ve reached a different decision had the case… Read More
World Cup 2018 Preview: What You Need To Know
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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The soccer tournament kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. From new stars to controversial stadiums, here’s our guide on what to follow.
Ohio University to Hold First Musical Theater Camp June 17-23
By: Emily Votaw
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For the first time ever, Ohio University is providing an in-depth musical theater camp for high school students, June 17 through June 23, culminating in a performance of Cabaret. The… Read More
Kentucky Attorney General Files Sixth Opioid Lawsuit
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s Democratic attorney general has filed a sixth lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company for deceptive marketing of opioid-based painkillers. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that he… Read More
2 More West Virginia Food Workers Contract Hepatitis A
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Health officials in West Virginia say two more food service workers have been diagnosed with hepatitis A. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department says in a news release… Read More
From The Japanese Underground: A Playlist
By: Ian Martin | NPR
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Author and label owner Ian Martin takes us on a tour of his history with the underground music scene in Japan.
Authorities: 1 Killed In Police Standoff; Another Found Dead
WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say deputies in a standoff at an Ohio home with a man wanted on an arrest warrant fatally shot him and then found another man… Read More
West Virginia Commerce Secretary Forced Out After Complaints
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The head of the West Virginia Department of Commerce has been forced out in the wake of a rash of complaints about poor management of a… Read More