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WATCH: Visiting the Most Vulnerable Place on Earth: the ‘Doomsday Glacier’
By: PBS Newshour
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The Thwaites Glacier is the largest, most menacing source of rising sea levels all over the world, and it is melting at an alarming rate. For years, scientists have warily… Read More

Photo ID Bill Advances in Kentucky but Draws Threat of Legal Challenge
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – As Kentucky legislators advance a bill to require voters to show a government-issued ID to cast a ballot, a civil-liberties group says it might mount a… Read More

Latest Ohio Opioid Deal Aims to Appease Cities, Counties
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Local governments would get more authority over how Ohio’s share of a national opioid settlement is spent – but their guaranteed percentage would remain at 30%… Read More

6 Takeaways from the Nevada Democratic Debate
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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It was former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s first debate after spending more than $300 million on ads. He had an uneven performance, especially when it came to his record on women.

Panel: Add New License Photos to Facial Recognition Database
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A committee studying changes to Ohio’s facial recognition database has recommended that updated driver’s license photos be added to the database. The proposal came out of… Read More

Vinton County Can’t Keep Momentum, Lose to Warriors
By: Jensen Knecht
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LOGAN, Ohio- The Vinton Country Vikings struggled in multiple facets against the Warren Warriors in the first round of the playoffs, and faltered in the second half to lose 64-44…. Read More

Fans seek John Glenn statue to mark milestones at Statehouse
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fans of the late astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn are working to bring a statue of his likeness to the Ohio Statehouse to mark major… Read More

Survivors, Prosecutors Speak Out For Bill to End Time Limit on Rape Cases
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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For the first time since November, a Senate committee heard testimony on a bill to eliminate the time limit on prosecuting rapes. Jane Bryan is still haunted by the late night… Read More

David L. Harris to Bring Musical Honesty and Expression to Stuart’s Feb. 27
By: Emily Votaw
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On Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m., acclaimed New Orleans-based trombonist, composer, actor, clinician and Antoine Courtois performing artist David L. Harris will perform at Stuart’s Opera House as a… Read More

Nevada Democratic Primary Debate: Live Updates And Analysis
By: NPR
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Six candidates made the cut for the Las Vegas showdown, including former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who has never made the debate stage before.