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Ohio Women’s Basketball: Barker’s hot shooting night fuels Ohio’s win over Marshall
By: Chloe Workman
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ATHENS, Ohio — Katie Barker hit four of her six three-point shots in the first quarter — Barker’s hot start to the game helped lead Ohio to an early lead… Read More

How Best To Use The Few New Drugs To Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Germs?
By: Richard Harris | NPR
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Infectious disease specialists debate whether it’s better to give the strongest antibiotics all at once for drug-resistant germs or save the most innovative medicines for use as a last resort.

Player of the Year Film Watch: Joey Moore
By: Nick Henthorn
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Athens’ quarterback, Joey Moore, is well on his way to leaving an enduring legacy in The Plains. As the regular season came to a close, Moore found himself tops in… Read More

Speaker Admits Frustration On Priority Bills, But Senate Says They’re “Moving Fine”
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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One of the Ohio House’s top agenda items known as priority bills was passed in the Senate on Wednesday. But Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) said he’s still frustrated with the pace… Read More

Kentucky Governor Faces Big Decision in Contested Election
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin could face a legacy-defining decision when the vote totals from the Kentucky governor’s race are double-checked Thursday — concede to Democrat Andy… Read More

Judge Allows Lawsuit Seeking Action on Lake Erie Algae
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge in Ohio says an environmental group pushing for mandatory regulations to prevent toxic algae blooms on Lake Erie can move forward with its… Read More

Ohio Men’s Basketball: Lamar Thornton helps build freshman class
By: Michael Roth
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When Jeff Boals was hired at Ohio University he had many spots to fill on the Bobcats roster. He brought assistant coach Lamar Thronton with him from Stony Brook and… Read More

Ohio Men’s Basketball: Bobcats have another road test
By: Trent Hollon
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Jeff Boals puts his unbeaten record as head coach of Ohio on the line against Iona on Wednesday night. Iona lost their first game of the season against La Salle… Read More

Study Finds Water, Sewer Services Cost Day’s Wages for Ohio’s Low-Income Families
By: Taylor Haggerty | WCPN
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A new report examining water accessibility in “water-rich” Ohio shows affordability is an issue for residents in both urban and rural areas. The study from the Alliance for the Great… Read More

US Rep. Tim Ryan, Former Presidential Contender, Backs Biden
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio congressman who recently ended his own White House bid has endorsed Joe Biden for president. Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s backing was announced by… Read More

Supreme Court May Side With Trump On ‘DREAMers’
By: Nina Totenberg | NPR
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At issue is the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which granted temporary protection from deportation to roughly 700,000 young people.

Speaking With Columbus’ RADATTACK
By: Emily Votaw
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Columbus’ RADATTACK is a rowdy rock ‘n’ roll confection — one part Thin Lizzy, one part Twin Peaks, and one hundred percent rambunctious, the foursome is slated to perform at… Read More

Play Or Die Gaming Mini-Convention Headed to Community Center Nov. 16
By: Jessica Jones
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On Saturday, November 16, gamers of all ages and abilities can look forward to Play or Die, a daylong gaming event hosted by Ratha Con, Athen’s one and only pop-culture… Read More

Bevin Administration Again Ordered to Release Braidy Records
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration has again been ordered to release records about Braidy Industries, which is partly owned by the state and plans to build an… Read More

West Virginia Board of Education to Discuss Charter Schools
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Board of Education is set to discuss charter schools this week. The board will meet on Wednesday and Thursday in Charleston. A board… Read More

Nurses’ Hearings Set Over Drug Doses for Patients Who Died
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Administrative hearings have been set for the 25 Ohio nurses accused of giving excessive painkillers to patients who died and not questioning the medication ordered by… Read More

Future of Ohio Bitcoin Program, Deemed Illegal, in Limbo
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Resuming Ohio’s attempt to allow cryptocurrency in certain tax payments is up in the air after the state’s top lawyer found a Bitcoin program launched by… Read More

Tantrum Opens Ionesco’s ‘Rhinoceros’ Nov. 21
By: Emily Votaw
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Ohio University’s professional theater, Tantrum Theater, will premiere their production of French-Romanian playwright Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist work Rhinoceros on Thursday, November 21 in Ohio University’s Forum Theater. Rhinoceros was written in 1959, and… Read More

Watch: The Trump Impeachment Hearings – Day 1
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amb. William Taylor and deputy assistant secretary of state George Kent testify in an open impeachment hearing before the House Intelligence Committee. This is PBS Newshour’s live coverage… Read More

Award-Winning Documentary “FOR SAMA” to Premiere on FRONTLINE | Tuesday, November 19 at 10
One Woman’s Journey of Love, Motherhood & Survival During the Syrian War: Award-Winning Documentary “FOR SAMA” to Premiere on FRONTLINE “Simple in concept, shattering in execution… it’s you-are -there cinema… Read More

Foreign Correspondents Have Played Critical Roles in American Journalism
The concept of using foreign correspondents housed in other countries to help inform the American public of the news is a concept that goes back to Colonial days. Yet today,… Read More

Ohio Football: Bobcats’ Season Slips Away in OT Loss to W. Michigan
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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ATHENS, OH — Nathan Rourke and Cole Baker sat in a meeting room on the second floor of Peden Stadium taking questions from the media. When Senior Night was brought… Read More