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In Video, Trump Sympathizes With Protesters, But Tells Them To ‘Go Home’
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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In his first remarks, since the start of the insurrection, Trump said of the extremists who stormed the Capitol, “you’re very special.”
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U.S. Capitol Locked Down As Far-Right Trump Supporters Enter The Building
By: Elena Moore | NPR
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As thousands of far-right and pro-Trump demonstrators march in downtown D.C. Wednesday, groups of protestors have moved towards the U.S. Capitol and some are growing violent.
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Crowdfunding Helps Photographer Share Southeast Ohio’s “Black Diamonds”
By: Chris Day | WOUB Visuals, Evann Figueroa | WOUB Visuals
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The WOUB Visuals team talked with photographer and Ohio University alumni Rich-Joseph Facun about his new photobook, “Black Diamonds.” The book is a visual exploration of… Read More
![People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AP21006736482604-e1609968877500-900x422.jpg)
Ohio’s Congressional Delegation In Lockdown As Chaos Overtakes U.S. Capitol
By: Gayle Putrich | WCPN
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Updated: 4:48 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCPN) — Members of Ohio’s congressional delegation are scattered across the U.S. Capitol campus as Pro-Trump extremists storm the Capitol building and… Read More
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Athens County Confirms 34 New COVID-19 Cases For January 6
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 3,263 total cases of COVID-19 after 39 new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the new cases on… Read More
![Supporters of President Trump attend a rally at Freedom Plaza on Tuesday, a day before Congress meets to certify the 2020 Electoral College results.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ap_21005761971959-ba05b359df38fa379559cae8badc6409c606bef4-900x422.jpg)
Congress’ Electoral College Tally Promises More Acrimony Than Ceremony
By: Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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Wednesday’s count is set to highlight the bitter divide between the parties. Debate will prolong the process but not change the election outcome. Here’s what to expect and how to follow updates.
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Episode 131 : Corey Harnish
Corey Harnish has dreams, goals, & aspirations for the future and he’s taking action! He’s made a commitment to increase the overall well-being of the world and instill happiness within… Read More