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U.S. Navy Ship Destroys Iranian Drone Over Strait Of Hormuz
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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President Trump says the drone had closed to approximately 1,000 yards of the U.S. warship, “ignoring multiple calls to stand down.”

Trump Spoke With Cohen As They, Aides, Sealed Hush Money Deals In 2016
By: Ryan Lucas | NPR
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New court documents describe Trump’s direct involvement with negotiations that led to a $130,000 payment to an adult film star to buy her silence about her alleged extramarital affair with Trump.

Homeland Security Chief Faces Off With Democrats On Border Crisis
By: Claudia Grisales | Brian Naylor | NPR
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Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan is appearing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee amid a heated debate between the GOP and Democrats about the administration’s immigration policies.

Rubber Duck Derby Goes Swimmingly
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) –Athens Food Rescue held its annual Rubber Duck Derby and Family Fun Olympics over the weekend to raise money for their non-profit. Donors to the fundraiser can… Read More

Pathogen That Causes Tree-Killing Disease Found in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – A plant pathogen that causes the tree-killing disease known as sudden oak death has been found in Ohio. Officials with the Ohio Department of Agriculture say… Read More

Judge Orders W.Va. Gov to Provide Docs in Residency Case
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A judge has ordered lawyers for the governor of West Virginia to hand over documents requested in an ongoing lawsuit over his residency. News outlets report… Read More

Prescription Disposal Site Permanently Housed at WV Capitol
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A permanent prescription drug disposal site is being placed at the West Virginia Capitol so people wanting to dispose of medication can do so all year…. Read More

Budget Creates St. Patrick’s Day Primary Over Democrats’ Objections
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The two year operating budget will move next year’s presidential primary to St. Patrick’s Day. Republicans had to move it to after March 15 so they could award all delegates… Read More

Kentucky Reports Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths in 2018
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky officials are reporting the first statewide drop in drug overdose deaths since 2013. A report issued Thursday says 1,333 people died from drug overdoses in… Read More

FEMA to Help 4 Ohio Counties Hit by Storms, Tornadoes in May
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s governor says the Federal Emergency Management Agency will help four counties and the state cover some of the costs of responding to tornadoes and severe… Read More

Governor Signs Next 2-Year, $69B Ohio Budget, with 25 Vetoes
By: Kantele Franko | Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine approved a 4% cut in personal income taxes as part of Ohio’s next state budget but vetoed 25 other items Thursday, including… Read More

Ohio Workers’ Comp Budget Omits PTSD Coverage for Responders
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Lawmakers have approved a two-year budget for Ohio’s insurance fund for injured workers after missing the initial deadline at the end of June and covering the… Read More

State Lawmakers Vote to Allow Growing Hemp, Selling CBD Oil
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Republican-led Legislature has passed a measure that would allow Ohio farmers and university researchers to grow industrial hemp and would legalize sales of hemp-derived cannabidiol… Read More

Ancient Skies | Premiering Wednesday, July 24 at 8 p.m.
Discover how centuries of knowledge, experimentation and engineering helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space. Expert contributors decode astronomical myths and uncover the science behind their origins. With breathtaking… Read More

Moving past career failures, with Bev Jones & Tom Hodson
Everybody encounters bad days at work. And sometimes a career stumble can feel like the end of the world. In this episode, guest host Tom Hodson talks with our own… Read More