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Ohio Women’s Basketball: ‘Cats hot streak continues in win over Akron
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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Four days in between games was not enough to cool off the Bobcats. Coming off of a 94-62 win over Ball State last Saturday, Ohio (19-2, 8-2 MAC) came out… Read More

Consumer Protection Bureau Aims To Roll Back Rules For Payday Lending
By: Daniella Cheslow | NPR
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A rule would have protected borrowers from ballooning loans with giant interest rates. Now, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes ripping its teeth out.

Trump Nominates Outspoken Critic David Malpass To Head World Bank
By: Jim Zarroli | NPR
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The nomination of Treasury Department official David Malpass already has generated controversy in the international development community.

2018 Was Earth’s Fourth-Hottest Year On Record, Scientists Say
By: Christopher Joyce | NPR
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The last five years are also the five hottest years on record for average global temperature, according to scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Bevin Running Mate Mentioned in Medicare Fraud Lawsuit
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Kentucky was one of a dozen doctors federal authorities said received improper gifts from a home health agency. State… Read More

Ohio Women’s Soccer: Ohio adds new assistant coach Wiesler to staff
By: Brandon Monty
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ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio women’s soccer team added a new coach Wednesday, as Cortney Wiesler is set to become the Bobcats’ newest assistant coach. Ohio will be the fourth school… Read More

W.Va. Has Been Paying Insurance on Vehicles it Doesn’t Own
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia lawmaker says the state has been paying insurance on thousands of vehicles than it doesn’t actually own. House of Delegates committee on government… Read More

AEP Hopes New PUCO Chair Gives Solar Farm A “Fair Shot”
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The panel of state regulators that reviews utility rates will soon have a new leader who has a history of opposing renewable energy issues. This is causing concerns for supporters of… Read More

Ohio Football: Looking at Ohio’s 2019 Out of Conference Football Schedule
By: Michael Roth
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ATHENS, Ohio — It might be February but football season never stops, the final national signing day was Feb. 6th and on Feb 4th Ohio announced an update for games in… Read More

House Speaker Says He’s Willing To Consider A Possible Gas Tax
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The committee reviewing the financial situation facing the Ohio Department of Transportation heard testimony for a second day today – and is expected to release a report recommending funding solutions… Read More

Russia Says It Will Build New Missile Systems Within 2 Years
By: Matthew S. Schwartz I NPR
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The U.S. said last week it would stop abiding by the Cold War treaty banning intermediate-range nuclear missiles. “Our response will be symmetrical,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Ohio Football: Burrow Retires After 14 Seasons At DC, LB Coach Collins Promoted
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. After 14 seasons as the defensive coordinator of Ohio Bobcats football, Jimmy Burrow has retired from coaching. “After… Read More

Lawsuits Claim OU Lacking on Sexual Harassment Training
By: Susan Tebben
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ATHENS (WOUB) — A common link between the two most recent sexual harassment-related lawsuits filed against Ohio University is a call for increased and improved training for faculty and other… Read More

Rescan Day for WOUB and WOUC-TV was Monday, February 25. Here’s What You Need to Know.
WOUB and WOUC-TV are proud to serve our communities, providing viewers a lifeline during times of crisis, and the news, information and entertainment you rely on every day. And like… Read More

Kentucky Organ Donor Advocates Fear Drop-Off of Registry
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky residents could soon have more opportunities to register as an organ donor. Nearly everyone who signs up as an organ donor in Kentucky does so… Read More

Todd Burge/William Matheny/Adam Remnant at Peoples Bank Theatre Feb. 8 SOLD OUT
By: Emily Votaw
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Tickets for the Friday, February 8 Todd Burge, William Matheny, and Adam Remnant show at the Peoples Bank Theatre are sold out! In 2018, Remnant released his highly anticipated debut… Read More

Complex Education Bill Read in West Virginia House Committee
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A version of a comprehensive education bill being considered by a House of Delegates committee would remove some components that were opposed by teachers’ unions. The… Read More

Columbus Ready to Roll Out New Gunfire-Detection System
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s capital city is preparing to roll out a new gunshot-detection system to alert officers to gunfire. Columbus city officials stressed during a demonstration Tuesday that… Read More

Official: Humming Sound from Ohio Plant May Stop in 4 Months
By: Associated Press
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – A Wood County, West Virginia official says it may be several months until a humming sound stops drifting across the Ohio River from a manufacturing plant… Read More

February Sees Two Uptown Shops Close
By: Jesse Wharff
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The Wizard’s Guild in uptown Athens closed its doors for good February 2nd, after being a mainstay for Athens County comic-book lovers for decades. The Guild was a place for… Read More

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Sealab” Premieres Tuesday, February 12
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Sealab Premieres Tuesday, February 12, 2019 on WOUB The Forgotten Story of America’s “Aquanauts” Who Pioneered Undersea Living Sealab tells the mostly forgotten story of the U.S. Navy’s… Read More

Pope Francis Acknowledges, For First Time, Sexual Abuse Of Nuns By Priests
By: Richard Gonzales | NPR
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In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the Roman Catholic Church is being forced to confront evidence that clergy have sexually abused nuns.

State Of The Union: ‘Tonight, I Ask You To Choose Greatness,’ Trump Says
By: Jessica Taylor | NPR
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The president’s second State of the Union address touched on many of his familiar themes and agenda items but also included moments and proposals that drew positive reaction from Democrats.

Religion & Science are Bound Together by Public Policy and Political Authority
A new study will examine how the relationship between science and religion impacts political power, social authority and culture, according to Dr. Myrna Perez Sheldon, assistant professor of Gender and… Read More

Lancers Leave Mark in TVC-Hocking Showdown
By: Will Collins
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On Jan. 15, the Miller Falcons came into McInturf Gymnasium, and upset the Federal Hocking Lancers 71-60. Tuesday night, the Lancers (5-13 overall, 5-8 TVC Hocking) got their chance at… Read More