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WOUB News • WORLD: Despite The End Of China’s One-Child Policy, Births Are Still Lagging
By: Scott Neuman | Rob Schmitz | NPR
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Beijing hoped that by ending its infamous policy restricting women to one child, it would see a quick turnaround in the number of births. But the old policy has had a lasting impact.

Scared Of Math? Here’s One Way To Fight The Fear
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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Kids and grown-ups can both experience anxiety when it comes to math. One college professor has an assignment to help banish the dread.

Worried About Dementia? You Might Want to Check Your Blood Pressure
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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A new public health campaign says controlling high blood pressure is among the best ways to keep your brain sharp. The neurologist in charge aims to lead by example.

Police: Woman Accused Of Spray-Painting Racial Slur Arrested
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Police say a woman spray-painted a racial slur and other graffiti on a vacant home for sale in northwest Ohio. The Blade in Toledo reports that… Read More

Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Donated Money To Ohio Democrat
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – President’s Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court once donated money to the Ohio Democrat who is currently running for governor. Supreme Court nominee Brett… Read More

West Virginia Reports 540 Cases Of Hepatitis A
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia health officials say 540 confirmed cases of hepatitis A have been reported in the state. The Department of Health and Human Resources said 297… Read More

New Program Looks For More Ways To Gain From Coal
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Officials plan to hold a ribbon cutting for a pilot-scale processing plant at West Virginia University aimed at recovering rare earth elements from coal and its… Read More