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Ohio Softball: ‘Cats Surge Past Toledo to Reach MAC Semifinals
By: Michael Roth
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One pitch. That’s all it took for the No. 3 seed Ohio Bobcats to send a message to the No. 7 seed Toledo Rockets that they were ready to play…. Read More
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Judge Blocks New Filing Deadline for Third-Party Candidates
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A federal judge in Kentucky has temporarily blocked a new section of state law that the Libertarian Party says denied its candidates access to the statewide… Read More
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Top Aide to WV Governor Stepping Down from EQT Board
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A top adviser to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is stepping down from the board of directors of the second-largest natural gas producer in the state…. Read More
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Mistrial Declared in Doctor’s Pain Pill Case
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a West Virginia doctor charged with illegally distributing prescription opioid medications. Muhammed Samer Nasher- Alneam… Read More
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Ohio House Approves $69 Billion Spending Plan
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COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Senate will soon consider the two-year state budget following House approval of the spending plan that includes a healthy reduction in the state income tax… Read More
![In the future, mind-controlled robotic exoskeletons could allow people who have never had the ability to walk to take their first steps, all with the power of their brains. It sounds like science fiction, but scientists are already working on the technology, and they let us try it out.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fy_exos_thumbnail5-fe365a2e93183b28a2e8c471c2e1b5caea6ab3d4-e1557425368721-900x422.jpg)
How Mind-Controlled Robot Suits Could Enhance Our Limbs
By: Elise Hu | NPR
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In Episode 2 of Future You, Elise Hu explores mind-controlled exoskeletons that could let paralyzed people walk or the able-bodied gain super strength.
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Judges Won’t Delay Order for New Ohio Congressional Map
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The federal judges who found Ohio’s congressional map unconstitutional won’t delay their order for a new map to be drawn by June 14. Ohio’s elections chief… Read More
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Retired Miners Make One More Push For Pension Protection On Capitol Hill
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Retired coal miners joined lawmakers from the Ohio Valley on Capitol Hill Wednesday for another attempt to protect miners’ pensions. Pensions are at risk because of a downturn in the coal market,… Read More
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Will Displaying Drug List Prices In Ads Help Lower Costs?
By: Selena Simmons-Duffin | NPR
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The government wants consumers to have sticker shock about drug prices. A new rule requires list prices be displayed in TV ads. Patients advocates are not sure it will do much to lower prices.
![A bipartisan group of attorneys general is urging Congress to pass legislation that would make it easier for banks to handle money involved in the legal cannabis industry.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ap_204039787656-34c79dedeeb5c01c574732317780b16d67d810f0-e1557412367310-900x422.jpg)
38 Attorneys General Ask Congress To Bring Marijuana Money Into Banking System
By: Laurel Wamsley I NPR
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Most states have legalized marijuana in some form. But federal law still considers it an illegal drug, which exposes banks to legal risk if they handle weed-related money or transactions.
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Medical Marijuana for Autism, Anxiety?
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS — The State Medical Board’s Medical Marijuana Expert Review committee unanimously voted Wednesday to recommend two conditions be added to the list of qualify conditions that doctors can recommend be… Read More
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NMF ’19 Interviews: The Brother Brothers
By: Emily Votaw
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Adam and David Moss are the identical twins that make up The Brother Brothers, the modern folk duo behind 2018’s Some People I Know (Compass Records). The thoughtfully executed album poignantly… Read More
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Voters in Columbus Approve $1B in Construction Debt
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Voters in Columbus have agreed to let the city take on as much as $1 billion more in debt to pay for renovations to roads and… Read More
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McConnell Capitalizes on Attack with ‘Cocaine Mitch’ Shirts
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s reelection campaign is capitalizing on a fellow Republican’s attack, selling “Cocaine Mitch” shirts on his campaign’s website. The shirts appear to… Read More
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Ohio Softball: ‘Cats Advance in MAC Tournament on Pond’s Walk-Off Single
By: Michael Roth
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AKRON, OH — The Ohio Softball team has made Firestone Stadium a home away from home for the past four seasons. After making the MAC title game the past three… Read More
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Ohmme: Tiny Desk Concert
By: Bob Boilen I NPR
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These classically trained artists fill the NPR Music offices with shrieking, rhythmic noise that redefines what an electric guitar can do and be.
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Protect your career with smart social media, says PR guru John P. David
Miami PR expert John P. David wrote an important book for professionals and businesses — “How to Protect … (Or Destroy) … Your Reputation Online.” In this show, he says… Read More
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Episode 071 : The Kindness Advantage w/ Amanda Salzhauer & Dale Atkins
There is an advantage we can give our kids. Dr. Dale Atkins and Amanda Salzhauer, MSW, say living a compassionate life where kindness is highly valued is the key to… Read More