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![Horsham, Pa., is one of many towns around the country grappling with potentially harmful chemicals in its water. They're known as PFAS, and they're linked to cancer and other illnesses.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ap_18222604883108-9ef16fbbf677d9b9853b7c4720e6b1a685932e0c-e1538512907904-900x422.jpg)
Decades Old Chemicals, New Angst Over Drinking Water
By: Jeff Brady | NPR
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Around the country, communities are learning their drinking water is polluted with a potentially harmful group of chemicals. The Trump Administration is working on a plan to manage them.
![The orbits of the new extreme dwarf planet 2015 TG387 and its fellow inner Oort Cloud objects 2012 VP113 and Sedna as compared with the rest of the Solar System. 2015 TG387 was nicknamed ͞"The Goblin" by its discoverers, as its provisional designation contains TG and the object was first seen near Halloween.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/new-extreme-dwarf-planet-2015-tg387_orbits-labels_wide-0adb46d319bee5528312a85e650ff373df0a62cc-e1538513721983-900x422.jpg)
A Small Planet With Big Implications
By: Joe Palca | NPR
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Astronomers have found a distant dwarf planet that appears to confirm the existence of Planet Nine, a giant planet lurking in the outer reaches of the solar system.
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Ohio Democratic Candidates For Statewide Office Kickoff Bus Tour
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Democratic candidates at the top of the fall ballot are hitting the road for a bus tour of Ohio. The candidates say their platform is a universal message that will connect to more than just liberal… Read More
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Report: Judges In Ohio Rarely Recuse Themselves When Hearing Cases Involving Campaign Contributors
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Even though judicial races are considered nonpartisan in Ohio, judicial campaigns are usually funded with campaign contributions. A government watchdog group’s report says once they’re on the bench, judges don’t recuse themselves when hearing… Read More
![Protesters march through midtown Manhattan on Monday as they rally against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gettyimages-1044368984-1217d9a1ae74524c777aa6a042a7a2ec26993efe-e1538499486135-900x422.jpg)
Is 8 Enough? The Consequences Of The Supreme Court Starting 1 Justice Down
By: Nina Totenberg | William Conlon | NPR
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The Supreme Court begins a new term with just eight justices, as the fight over Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination continues. And for the first time in over 30 years, the court is left without a swing vote.
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2 Women Arrested With Stormy Daniels Sue Police Officers
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two women arrested with adult film actress Stormy Daniels at a strip club have sued Columbus vice detectives claiming the officers conspired to retaliate against Daniels… Read More
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West Virginia Senators: Impeached Justice Can Keep Job
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia senators have voted to allow impeached Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker to remain in office. The 32-1 vote Tuesday followed a two-day impeachment trial…. Read More
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Justice Tags $100M for State Workers’ Public Insurance Plan
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he’s putting $100 million toward state employees’ public insurance plan and will ask the Legislature to give state workers a… Read More
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Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy Headed to Stuart’s Oct. 8
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio welcomes Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy on Monday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s recent projects in 2016 include the collaborative LP with Bitchin… Read More
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New York Times Bestselling Author to Speak on Grandma Gatewood Oct. 21
By: Emily Votaw
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In 1967, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood became the first person to solo thru-hike the entire 2,170 miles of the Appalachian Trail. She did this at the age of 67, armed with… Read More
![Ohio on a map](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AP_10111611353-e1502808278303-900x422.jpg)
State Seeks 2019 Nominations for ‘Great Ohioans’
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state board and foundation are seeking nominations for the 2019 class of “Great Ohioans.” The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board and Capitol Square Foundation… Read More
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The Two Gentlemen of Verona Act 1 Scene 2 Julia – Davis Bosley O hateful hands, to tear such loving words! Injurious wasps, to feed on such sweet honey And… Read More
![A row of desks in a classroom with a backpack hanging up on the back wall](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/school-desk-e1471549255189-900x422.jpg)
Three W. Va. Schools Named As ‘Blue Ribbon’ Schools
By: Associated Press
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CHESTER, W.Va. (AP) – Three West Virginia schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The schools are East Lynn Elementary in Wayne County, Allen T. Allison… Read More
![Christian Co., Kentucky, farmer Kendall Clark is betting big on these fields sown with hemp.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Hemp-Klark-featured-image-900x422.jpeg)
Application Period Opens to Participate in 2019 Hemp Program
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner says the application period has opened to participate in the state’s hemp pilot program next year. Commissioner Ryan Quarles says the goal is… Read More
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First Legal Pot Expected To Be Sold In December
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – One of Ohio’s large-scale medical marijuana cultivators expects to sell the state’s first legal pot to licensed dispensaries sometime in December. Buckeye Relief LLC, which is based… Read More