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![The five largest fires in California history have occurred since 2003, a sign that climate change is making extreme wildfires more frequent.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/gettyimages-1177955361-493b28ed8aba9f26a691b8aa159a105b154f30cd-scaled-e1598636049130-900x422.jpg)
Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth
By: Rebecca Hersher | Nathan Rott | Lauren Sommer | NPR
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Hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves and disease outbreaks are all a preview of our hotter future. Dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions would help.
![Sattlemyer is arrested Friday at a Lowes in Columbus](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sattelmyer-arrest-e1598648334414-900x422.jpg)
Update: Licking Co. Man Charged With Additional Rapes
By: WOUB News Team
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UPDATE 8/31/2020 Bryan C. Sattelmyer is now charged with raping a 10-year-old and an 18-year-old female, in addition to the original charge of raping a 13 year-old girl. On Monday,… Read More
![Caroline Wells and her family at their new home outside San Antonio. The builders just finished it so the yard has yet to be planted, but the couple are looking forward to letting the kids run out their energy with a lot more outdoor space than they had at their home in the city.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/caroline-wells-family-ac1394dfe3c9cf794ee5fa2955ddd1618fb81b52-e1598634511116-900x422.jpg)
More Space, Please: Home Sales Booming Despite Pandemic, Recession
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming, and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.
![The entrance to Continuing Health Care in Gahanna, where two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 tests, but no residents have.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nursing_home_heroes_sign__4_-e1589987721872-900x422.jpeg)
‘Inconsistent Results’ Reported In Ohio’s Assisted Living COVID-19 Testing Program
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is pausing a widespread COVID-19 testing program at assisted living facilities due to what Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) called “inconsistent results” with… Read More
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Athens Co. Confirms Five COVID-19 Cases For August 28
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 381 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after five cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
![The Statehouse building](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_4536_1_-e1574198957390-900x422.jpg)
Study: Cutting Public Jobs Due To Pandemic Slows Economic Recovery
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State agencies were forced to make cuts at the end of Ohio’s fiscal year in June to deal with coronavirus impacts. And in most cases, those have carried over… Read More
![A sign at Easton Town Center in Columbus, advertising that stores, bars and restaurants are open following coronavirus closures.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_5903-e1598633812163-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Businesses Say Economy Isn’t Good But They’re Optimistic
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s businesses say they’re optimistic about the future of the economy, but the coronavirus pandemic continues to have them worried. The Ohio Chamber of… Read More
![From left, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump, President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump stand on the South Lawn of the White House on the last night of the Republican National Convention.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/trump-acceptance-speech-c34b5d39451bf8b1703702806eae21fb57d3bfec-900x422.jpg)
7 Takeaways From The Republican National Convention
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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It’s going to be a nasty post-Labor Day sprint to Election Day, as both parties argue that the soul of America is at stake. For Republicans, it’s all about trying to stick the culture war to Biden.
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White House Official From Cleveland Lays Out Trump’s Pitch To Black Voters
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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During the final night of the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump’s deputy assistant Ja’Ron Smith told the national audience that his Cleveland roots are part of his value system… Read More