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Great Lakes Water Levels Surge, Some Record Highs Predicted
By: Associated Press
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Water levels are surging in the Great Lakes and likely will set records this summer, forecasters said Monday — a remarkable turnaround from earlier this… Read More

Ohio Files Motion To Block Court From Throwing Out Congressional Map
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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Ohio’s Attorney General filed a motion Monday to block a federal court decision throwing out the state’s congressional map. A three-judge panel last Friday ruled that Ohio’s map is an “unconstitutional partisan… Read More

1 Million Animal And Plant Species Are At Risk Of Extinction, U.N. Report Says
By: Bill Chappell | Nathan Rott | NPR
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“Protecting biodiversity amounts to protecting humanity,” says UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who warns that species are being lost at an alarming rate.

Trump’s Threats To Raise Tariffs On China Send Markets Falling
By: Jim Zarroli | NPR
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China and the U.S. are scheduled to continue trade talks in Washington this week, but President Trump’s threat has blindsided Beijing, a trade analyst says.

WV House Appoints New Education Chair After Resignation
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia House of Delegates education committee has a new chairman after its previous leader stepped down because he was having an affair with an… Read More

83-Year-Old West Virginia Student is Commencement Speaker
By: Associated Press
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – An 83-year-old student of West Virginia University at Parkersburg will deliver the school’s commencement address this week. The university said in a news release that Sharon… Read More

Feds Announce $17M Settlement with Health Care Firm in W.Va.
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say they’ve reached a $17 million settlement with a health care company accused of Medicaid fraud in West Virginia. U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart announced… Read More

Radio Free Athens: a Playlist for May 4, 2019
Every weekend volunteer DJs fill the airwaves with their favorite sounds. Check out this playlist curated based on what those volunteer music geeks were spinning this past weekend.

Ohio Inmate Charged With Fake Anthrax Letters
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio inmate has been charged in federal court with mailing more than a dozen threatening letters he claimed contained anthrax or fentanyl but proved to… Read More

Ky. Fish & Wildlife Holds Public Auction
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is set to hold a public auction of surplus and confiscated items. The auction is being held today… Read More

Former Pomeroy Jail Officer Charged With Sexual Assault of Inmates
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POMEROY, Ohio (AP) – A former jail officer in Ohio accused of sexually assaulting or trying to sexually assault a dozen female inmates and probationers has been convicted of sexual… Read More