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![An X-ray image of an Appalachian coal miner with black lung lesions.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Forehand-Lung-with-opacities-outlined-1-e1531342312952-900x422.jpg)
Federal Prosecutor Charges Coal Company With Faking Dust Samples Amid Black Lung Surge
By: Jeff Young | Beccca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The U.S. Attorney for Kentucky’s Western District unsealed eight fraud indictments Wednesday against employees of the bankrupt Armstrong Energy coal company for falsifying dust monitoring samples in two Kentucky mines…. Read More
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A Simple Emergency Room Intervention Can Help Cut Future Suicide Risk
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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For people who end up in the emergency room after a suicide attempt, safety planning helps them map out coping tools and get help to prevent future attempts.
![Rohingya children carrying firewood into the Kutupalong camp in Bangladesh. Refugees have stripped almost all the area vegetation to use in cooking fires.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/asj_npr_day5__01-93-954e91a7c4eea0989061fdd5580f37873692f654-e1531324748112-900x422.jpg)
WOUB News • WORLD: Why The Thai Cave Rescue Drew So Much Attention Compared To Other Crises
The world was riveted by the 12 soccer team members trapped in a cave in Thailand. But there are many youngsters who are struggling to survive — and who aren’t in the spotlight.
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If You Spray Your Clothes With Permethrin, Be Careful Around The Cat
By: Jane Greenhalgh | NPR
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Quite a few cat people went ape over our story about permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet’s exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.
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Kasich Wants New Farm Rules to Fight Lake Erie Algae
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed an order that sets out to create new regulations on farms and cut the amount of fertilizer feeding Lake Erie’s… Read More
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Zsa Zsa, Reigning ‘World’s Ugliest Dog,’ Has Died
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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“I’m sad to share that Zsa Zsa passed away in her sleep last night,” reads a message from her owner, Megan Brainard, a pet groomer in Minnesota.
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“Magick & Poison : No Fate You’ll Prevent” by Timothy S. Klugh
MAGICK & POISON: NO FATE YOU’LL PREVENT by Timothy S. Klugh is a re-imaging of Beauty and the Beast, Shakespeare and Faust all in one chilling story. This audio drama… Read More
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Vulcan Riders Support Athens and Veterans
By: Kaitlin Kulich
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ATHENS — Members of the 200 expected motorcyclists who are visiting Athens this week from the Vulcan Riders Association hit the road Monday night through uptown Athens. They made their way… Read More
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Parents: Here’s How To Pick The Best Kids Apps For Family Vacations
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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A handy guide to choosing fun and educational media for kids this summer.
![The Pfizer company logo displayed at Pfizer Inc. headquarters, in New York, last year.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ap_17338758099436-09fd03bb200d37e57c3143f2ca8045afb790629c-e1531324082402-900x422.jpg)
Pfizer Agrees To Postpone Drug Price Hikes After Trump Tweet
By: Giles Snyder | NPR
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The pharmaceutical company Pfizer says it will delay price increases that went into effect on July 1. The move follows pressure from President Trump, who posted a critical tweet on Monday.
![Containers are transferred at a port in Qingdao in China's eastern Shandong province last week. The Trump administration announced plans to levy tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods as trade tensions escalate.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/gettyimages-992545790-5864f2ce33addad93b2f5f467f9cf69bedf3978a-e1531323480875-900x422.jpg)
Trump Administration Readies Tariffs On $200 Billion Of Chinese Imports
By: Asma Khalid | Scott Horsley | NPR
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The administration’s list includes more than 6,000 items, including seafood, propane and toilet paper.
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Ohio Governor to Roll New Plan to Combat Lake Erie Algae
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s governor is set to announce new steps to combat toxic algae in Lake Erie. Republican Gov. John Kasich’s office says he’ll announce a new plan… Read More
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Fake News: I Never Said That! High-tech Deception Of ‘Deepfake’ Videos
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hey, did my congressman really say that? Is that really President Donald Trump on that video, or am I being duped? New technology on the internet lets… Read More
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Ohio Officials Add $657M to State’s Rainy Day Fund
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio officials are adding another nearly $657 million to the state’s rainy day fund, a move they say was made possible by lower spending and higher… Read More
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Ohio Auditor Advocates School Policies on Using Crowdfunding
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state auditor is urging Ohio school districts to adopt policies about how teachers use online crowdfunding to raise money for supplies, classroom expenses, and projects…. Read More
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Lancaster Festival Celebrates Season of Firsts July 19-28
By: Emily Votaw
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The beloved summertime tradition that is the Lancaster Festival is occurring once again, Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 28. The festival includes oodles of free entertainment for the whole… Read More
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Ohio Judges Receive Threatening Letters with White Powder
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Authorities in Ohio say judges across the state have received threatening letters containing white powder. Authorities have identified a suspect in the case who has a history… Read More
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More than $47M Going to States Help Veterans Find Jobs
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The federal government has awarded grants totaling more than $47 million to help homeless veterans find jobs. Recipients in Tennessee were awarded more than $906,000, Kentucky… Read More
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Current “Hyper-Racial” Culture is Covered Full-time by AP Reporter Errin Whack
In November 2017, Errin Whack was appointed to be the Race and Ethnicity Writer for the Associated Press. She works closely with the Race and Ethnicity team dedicated to covering… Read More