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GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs ‘born alive’ abortion bill
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill imposing criminal penalties on doctors who fail to give medical care in the rare circumstance when a baby… Read More
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Eastern Lady Eagles strive to take their young squad all the way in ’21-’22 campaign
By: Zack Mothersbaugh
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After finishing last season 6-16 and placing sixth in the TVC-Hocking, the Eastern Eagles are looking to bounce back. The Eagles come into this season having graduated three starters and… Read More
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Judge keeps death penalty chance for man accused in Rhoden family killings
By: John Seewer | AP
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WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) — A judge in Ohio is keeping the death penalty on table for a man accused in the slayings of eight people from a single family. Lawyers… Read More
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FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID
By: Scott Hensley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home. The pill, called Paxlovid, is made… Read More
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President Biden extends student loan payment freeze through May 1
By: Elissa Nadworny | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — On Wednesday, President Biden announced that pandemic relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers will be extended once again until May 1. Loan payments,… Read More
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47 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 22
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,797 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 47 new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
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The Statehouse News Bureau reviews how Ohio dealt with the second year of the COVID pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic brought hope to many Ohioans as a vaccine became available, though many others refused to take it…. Read More
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Activists wanted Biden to revamp the justice system. Many say they’re still waiting
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — People working to overhaul the criminal justice system say they’re frustrated with the Biden administration after they’ve waited nearly a year for the White House to… Read More
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A group submits petitions asking lawmakers to legalize pot
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A group has submitted petitions asking Ohio lawmakers to pass a bill allowing adults to legally use and grow marijuana plants. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana… Read More
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Sears carries Ohio over South Carolina Upstate 85-70
By: Associated Press
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Mark Sears had a career-high 33 points as Ohio beat South Carolina Upstate 85-70 Tuesday. Sears made all 10 of his foul shots. He added eight… Read More
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Omicron will cause more infections but lower hospital rates, analysis shows
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A new analysis by the University of Washington shows the omicron surge will peak in a massive wave of infections by the end of January but… Read More
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Emma Schultz of no stars recommends Katy Kirby, NNAMDÏ, Sidney Gish, and more
It’s that time of year again! WOUB Culture has reached out to a variety of folks involved in various capacities with the music and arts throughout WOUB’s diverse coverage region… Read More