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A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer’s Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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Genetic tests can now tell us a lot about our risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. But that doesn’t mean people are prepared to receive the information.
Alexander Acosta Steps Down As Labor Secretary Amid Epstein Controversy
By: Ayesha Rascoe | NPR
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The departure follows scrutiny over his role in a plea deal as a U.S. attorney in 2008. The agreement eased punishment for multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein for alleged sex crimes.
DeWine Warns Feds: Don’t Use Ohio Facial Data For ICE Raids
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Some states have been asked to provide photos from driver’s licenses so the feds can use facial recognition software for identification and location purposes. Federal immigration officials are ramping up efforts to crack down on people who lack legal residency status. As part of those investigations, some states have been asked to provide photos from… Read More
Lilyfest 2019 Features Regional Artisans, Vikings
By: Emily Votaw
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Lilyfest 2019 takes place July 12-14 in the Hocking Hills Bishop Educational Gardens. WOUB was on the scene on Friday, July 12 to speak to regional artisans, the Lost Viking Hoard, and executive director of the festival, Bobbi Bishop. Listen to some of our interviews embedded above.
New Prescription: Ohio Valley Native Dr. Patrice Harris Is First Black Woman To Lead AMA
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Dr. Patrice Harris took the oath in June to become the first African-American woman to serve as president of the powerful American Medical Association, the largest professional association for physicians in the United States. Harris also brings another unique perspective to the job as someone who grew up in rural Appalachia. “I was born and raised in Bluefield,… Read More