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![Purdue Pharma and other health care giants are discussing potential deals with authorities that could resolve thousands of lawsuits they're facing over the U.S. opioid epidemic.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gettyimages-1134500886-1eabb410c0b1ec90e1e789988d66e05fdec0fbde-e1567017561958-900x422.jpg)
Several Big Drug Companies Considering Massive Settlements To Resolve Opioid Suits
By: Brian Mann | Colin Dwyer | Nick Castele | NPR
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Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other health care giants are discussing potential deals with authorities that could resolve thousands of lawsuits they’re facing over the U.S. opioid epidemic.
![The Ohio Statehouse](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/statehouse_spring_shot_-_credit_kasler-e1557238737234-900x422.jpg)
Bill Would Give State Authority Over Local Lawsuits Against Drug Makers
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The family behind the maker of one of the main drugs blamed for the nation’s opioid crisis has reportedly offered $12 billion to settle a huge federal case in Cleveland. There… Read More
![Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien speaks during a court hearing for defendant William Husel, second from left, as defense attorneys Diane Menashe and Jose Baez and assistant prosecutor James Lowe listen on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AP_19240695950383-1-e1567021879159-900x422.jpg)
Doctor in Murder Case Gets 2 New Lawyers, June Trial Date
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio doctor charged with 25 counts of murder is now scheduled for trial next June and has two new lawyers, including one known for successfully… Read More
![Kentucky teachers fill the capitol for a rally.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/KY-teachers-protest-1-e1567019213332-900x422.png)
Motion Seeks to Remove Judge From Teacher ‘Sickout’ Lawsuit
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration has asked that a state judge be removed from a lawsuit that challenges the use of Kentucky labor law to obtain… Read More
![West Virginia state Sen. Mike Maroney during the 2019 Legislative session.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WP1_7401-1-e1567018686799-900x422.jpg)
West Virginia State Senator Charged With Prostitution
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia state Sen. Mike Maroney has been charged with soliciting a prostitute. A Marshall County court clerk says the Republican lawmaker turned himself in and… Read More
![Candidates are introduced before the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN last month in Detroit.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ap_19213012188064-65d4bd3bc8856ad7786098ed392c50648f47aaea-e1567001602468-900x422.jpg)
The DNC Is About To Cut The 2020 Field In Half, And Spark Plenty Of Controversy
By: Jessica Taylor | NPR
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The shrinking field will please some who worry about Democrats’ chances of defeating President Trump. But some candidates are already complaining party leaders are trying to manipulate the process.
![Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ovmc-building002-e1565285785696-900x422.jpg)
1,079 to Lose Jobs When West Virginia, Ohio Hospitals Close
By: Associated Press
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – Notices filed in West Virginia and Ohio reveal that 1,079 workers will lose their jobs when two hospitals are closed this fall. Worker Adjustment and Retraining… Read More
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DeWine Says He’ll Strengthen Gun Background Checks System
By: Karen Kasler | Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine says his administration is adding another piece to his 17 point plan to reduce gun violence by calling for more required reporting into criminal databases used for… Read More
![This April 16, 2019, file photo, shows a Juul vape pen in Vancouver, Wash.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AP_19129612475366-e1562184717682-900x422.jpg)
Suit Charges E-cigarette Maker Markets Products to Teens
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio woman’s lawsuit against an e-cigarette maker charges that the manufacturer markets its nicotine vapor products to teens like her daughters and fails to warn… Read More
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Police Recruits in Kentucky Can Earn Associate’s Degree For Free
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Officials say a new initiative will allow Kentucky police academy recruits to earn an associate’s degree for free. A statement from the Kentucky Justice and Public… Read More
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VA Investigating Patient Deaths at West Virginia Hospital
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday it is investigating allegations of “potential wrongdoing” resulting in multiple patient deaths at a VA hospital in West… Read More