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U.S.-China Trade Deal Phase 1 Is Here; December Tariffs Are Scrapped
By: Jim Zarroli | NPR
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China says the deal would cover intellectual property protections and currency manipulation, but no details have been released.
Two Decades of Resistance: Coal River Mountain Watch Takes Stock at 20
Coal River Mountain Watch’s history of resistance to mountaintop coal mining is plastered across the wood-paneled walls of the group’s modest office in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Framed photos, many… Read More
WATCH: The Ethical Implications of Mind-Machine Meld
By: Elise Hu | NPR
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The fast-moving development of brain-machine interfaces got a boost when Elon Musk announced the work for Neuralink, his new company devoted to implantable devices to enhance cognition and better marry… Read More
Justice Department Awards Nearly $38M to West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The Department of Justice has announced awards of nearly $38 million to West Virginia to fight crime and improve community safety. A statement from the agency… Read More
DeWine, Lawmakers had Smooth First Year, but Disagreed Over Taxes in Budget
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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In his first year as governor, Mike DeWine seemed to get along well with state lawmakers – including those who’d had a fractured relationship with his predecessor, John Kasich. But there were… Read More
Joe Burrow Named AP Player of the Year
LSU quarterback and Athens High School alumnus Joe Burrow is The Associated Press college football player of the year after a landslide vote. Burrow, who has led the top-ranked Tigers… Read More
Top Tunes ’19: Sneakthief
Every year WOUB Culture spotlights what music-centric folks in the region have been listening to all year round right in time for the holidays in our annual Top Tunes feature. … Read More
West Virginia Agency Wants to Trim Graduation Requirements
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Board of Education is once again trying to reduce high school graduation requirements. News outlets report the board voted Wednesday to open two… Read More
Federal Funds Target West Virginia Wasterwater Plant Repairs
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A wastewater treatment plant in West Virginia is receiving more than $1.4 million to repair damage caused by severe flooding in 2017. Officials say the grant… Read More
Changes Proposed for Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Nearly 75,000 Ohioans have registered with the state to receive medical marijuana. Of those, just over 51,000 have actually purchased the product. Those involved with the program propose some changes they… Read More
Suggested Listening ’19: Art Cromwell
Every year WOUB Culture spotlights what music-centric folks in the region have been listening to all year round right in time for the holidays in a series of best-of lists. … Read More
WATCH: House Judiciary Approves Articles of Impeachment
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — After 14 hours of debate, the committee punted the vote late Thursday night, amid GOP objections. The Democrat-led panel approved the articles and will now send them… Read More
Top Tunes ’19: Jessica Jones
Every year WOUB Culture spotlights what music-centric folks in the region have been listening to all year round right in time for the holidays in our annual Top Tunes feature. … Read More