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How To Get Sleep In Uneasy Times
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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Many people are struggling with insomnia like never before. Specialists explain why these times put an extra strain on our ability to get needed rest — and what to do about it.

Hundreds In Athens Join Nationwide Day Of Protest
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A crowd of at least 500 people lined the streets in Athens for a peaceful protest on Tuesday, joining a day of demonstrations across the United… Read More

DeWine: ‘There Is Racism In Ohio And Across The Country’
By: Lydia Taylor | WKSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKSU) — Gov. Mike DeWine dedicated most of his press conference about the coronavirus Tuesday to discussing racism in the state. “The essential function of government is to protect… Read More

Physician Shortages in Medically Underserved Areas: Fostering Inclusive Healthcare Through the Rural and Urban Scholars Pathways Programs
Shortages of primary care physicians in medically underserved areas are well-documented across the United States. Medical schools are developing curricular innovations to prepare primary care physicians for medical practice in… Read More

Marshall Announces Virus Cases As Athletes Return
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Three people have tested positive for the coronavirus at Marshall University as the college is allowing athletes to return to campus for training. A Monday news… Read More

Governor Seeks Pay Freezes, Cuts, As Pandemic Slams Revenue
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is seeking pay freezes and cuts for state employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues to depress tax revenue. Kimberly Murnieks is DeWine’s… Read More

WOUB Learning Lab to Kick Off Library Summer Reading Program with Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Program begins June 5 ATHENS, OH – As the school year is wrapping up and summer activities have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many are wondering how they… Read More

Making Music as a Way to Survive: Captain Chucke
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Making Music as a Way to Survive: Captain Chucke Even if you don’t think you’ve ever heard regional musician Captain Chucke, you probably have. If you’ve ever… Read More

What Is The Insurrection Act That Trump Is Threatening To Invoke?
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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The 213-year-old law allows a president to “call forth the militia for the purpose of suppressing” an insurrection. Trump threatened to deploy the military to states that don’t quell violent protests.

Trump Says He’ll Deploy Military To States If They Don’t Stop Violent Protests
By: Alana Wise | NPR
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President Trump labeled violence that has accompanied many protests against police killings of black people as “acts of domestic terror.”

Nearly 26,000 Nursing Home Residents Have Died From COVID-19, Federal Data Show
By: Ina Jaffe | NPR
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says about 80% of nursing homes nationwide reported data to the CDC as required. The remaining 20% could face fines if they don’t comply.