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Scientists Find What Could Be A History-Making Moon
By: Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPR
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Scientists have detected plenty of planets outside our solar system. Now, they say, they’ve found the first moon circling one of them.

Poll: More Believe Ford Than Kavanaugh, A Cultural Shift From 1991
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds more believe Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of a sexual assault while they were in high school, after both made their cases last week.

Woody Guthrie Continues Assault On ‘Old Man Trump’ In Newly Discovered Song
By: Will Kaufman | University of Central Lancashire
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In 2016, I wrote about a cache of bitter writings by Woody Guthrie that I had discovered while conducting research for a book on the balladeer. The invectives were directed against a… Read More

FDA Seizes Documents From E-Cigarette Maker Amid Crackdown On Flavored Vapes
By: Emily Sullivan | NPR
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More than 1,000 documents were reportedly seized from the headquarters of Juul Labs in a surprise inspection on the manufacturer.

Athens High School Student Creates Dazzling Works of Art
By: Emily Votaw
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Abieto is the pen name for lifelong artist and Athens High School student Emi Olin, whose work creates a sumptuous world of fantastical, otherworldly creatures often in deep hues of… Read More

Ohio Democrat Brown: McConnell ‘Afraid,’ Rushing Vote
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Ohio’s Democratic U.S. senator says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rushing the Supreme Court confirmation process because he fears more negative publicity will surface about the… Read More

State Treasurer Candidate Faced Legal Questions Around Money
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Associated Press review has uncovered two financial issues in the background of Democratic treasurer candidate Rob Richardson. Hamilton County court records show Richardson’s then-wife accused… Read More

3 Criminal Charges Dropped Against W.Va. Justice
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, WV — Federal prosecutors are limiting the scope of their criminal case against a West Virginia Supreme Court justice accused using of his office for personal gain. Opening arguments… Read More

Ohio Volleyball: Katie Nelson and Jaime Koisorek Share a Special Bond
By: Michael Roth
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When Jaime Kosiorek committed to Ohio University, she was the first and only commit in her class and was afraid that she would be all alone as a freshmen for… Read More

Ohio Panel On College Affordability Backs Tuition Guarantees
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A legislative committee that studied how to improve college affordability recommends that Ohio’s public universities adopt tuition-rate guarantees for undergraduates and that the state discontinue a… Read More

Kentucky Considers Exit Exams For High School Diplomas
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – High school students in Kentucky could soon have to pass exit exams in math and reading before earning a high school diploma. The Kentucky Board of… Read More

Jury Awards $44.5M In Family’s Medical Negligence Lawsuit
By: Associated Press
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) – A jury has awarded a paralyzed boy and his family $44.5 million in their medical negligence lawsuit against an Ohio laboratory. The Franklin County jury’s verdict… Read More

Ohio’s Largest Catholic Diocese To Out Abusive Priests
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Ohio’s largest Roman Catholic diocese plans to release a list of priests who have been removed from their posts because of sexual abuse and misconduct allegations. The… Read More

Ohio Panel on College Affordability Backs Tuition Guarantees
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A legislative committee that studied how to improve college affordability recommends that Ohio’s public universities adopt tuition-rate guarantees for undergraduates and that the state discontinue a… Read More

Higher Education Still Has Value Says an Emeriti President of Two Universities
Higher education still has value either in preparing someone for a career or enhancing his/her worldview through general studies. So says Dr. Robert Glidden, President Emeritus at Ohio University and… Read More

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “The Circus,” New Four-Hour Documentary Premieres Monday and Tuesday, October 8-9
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “The Circus,” New Four-Hour Documentary Premieres Monday and Tuesday, October 8-9 on WOUB The Fascinating History of a Uniquely American Form of Entertainment “The Circus,” a four-hour, two-part… Read More