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A law firm for Democrats files suit against Ohio’s new election law
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Democratic law firm has filed suit against Ohio’s new election law, claiming on behalf of groups representing military veterans, teachers, retirees and the homeless that it “imposes… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine waves to the crowd while he stand on a stage that is the Ohio seal during his second inauguration ceremony](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download-1-1-e1673296793490-900x422.webp)
DeWine sets agenda for second term in office during inauguration ceremony
By: Andy Chow | Karen Kasler | Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine, during his inaugural address for his second term in office, said his plans for the next four years as governor will… Read More
![Jeff and Kareen King, with their corgi mix dog, pose for a portrait on their couch at their home.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/jeff-kareen-king-2_enl-ac74ca103e62cb566a6d14e3b2ee52f05fa043d2-scaled-e1673297367758-900x422.jpg)
A ‘medical cost-sharing’ plan left this minister to pay most of his $160,000 bill
By: Bram Sable-Smith | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Kareen King calls it “the ultimate paradox”: The hospital that saved her husband Jeff’s heart also broke it. What Happened Jeff King, of Lawrence, Kan., needed… Read More
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Expert describes the health benefits of ‘Dry January’
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A growing number of people are participating in what’s known as “Dry January,” taking a month-long break from alcohol after the indulgences of the holiday season…. Read More
![A surreal painting of a man alone in a blue space casting a shadow](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/loneliness-e1673284413461-900x422.jpg)
Why Americans are lonelier and its effects on our health
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — According to U.S. Census Bureau surveys, Americans have been spending less time with friends and more time alone since before the pandemic, which has only intensified… Read More
![West Virginia House of Delegates member Derrick Evans, left, is given the oath of office Dec. 14, 2020, in the House chamber at the state Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Evans recorded video of himself and fellow supporters of President Donald Trump storming the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 prompting calls for his resignation and thousands of signatures on an online petition advocating his removal.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AP21007076907247-e1610139171538-900x422.jpg)
An ex-lawmaker in West Virginia who served time for the Jan. 6 riot seeks a U.S. House seat
By: John Raby | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Two years to the day after storming the U.S. Capitol, a former West Virginia state lawmaker who served prison time for his role in the riot… Read More
![Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs off the field following a 33-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AP20278733797982-scaled-e1601845044765-900x422.jpg)
Burrow and the Bengals beat the Raves to avoid a coin flip and set up home playoff rematch
By: Mitch Stacy | AP
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals built a big lead and came out flat in the second half, but held off the division rival Baltimore Ravens to close the season… Read More
![Rufus whoops it up at an Ohio Men's basketball game](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HES_woub-15-e1639419636138-900x422.jpg)
Metheny scores 25 as Bowling Green takes down Ohio Men’s Basketball 88-79
By: Associated Press
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Kaden Metheny’s 25 points helped Bowling Green defeat Ohio 88-79 on Saturday night. Metheny had three steals for the Falcons (8-7, 2-0 Mid-American Conference). Rashaun… Read More
![A mixed media collage shows a hawk with its wings spread, a person pulling out their pants pocket as to indicate they have no money, a cracked 100 dollar bill with disembodied hands trying to put it back together and some quarters](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/npr_ppp_loans-markharris_custom-c61abbebb0b8b093363314e5128e7de50666f451-scaled-e1673281985876-900x422.jpg)
How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all
By: Sacha Pfeiffer | Austin Fast | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — When the Paycheck Protection Program launched during the pandemic shutdowns of spring 2020, it immediately became a chaotic free-for-all. Called PPP for short, the program offered… Read More
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DeWine bans TikTok and WeChat from state government devices in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State workers in Ohio will be banned from using TikTok, WeChat and other Chinese-owned social media apps on state-issued devices over concerns that sensitive personal information… Read More
![Poll workers wait for voters in Franklin County, Ohio behind a door that has a voting today sign taped to it](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img-5094-scaled-e1659541443501-900x422.jpg)
Two controversial Ohio bills on oil and gas drilling and election laws both signed
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is facing a lawsuit over a bill signed on Friday that makes big changes in Ohio’s voting laws. Gov. Mike Dewine signed… Read More
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Rapper Young Thug’s RICO trial begins
By: Giulia Heyward I NPR
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Jeffery Lamar Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, is set to go to trial on Monday. The 31-year-old Atlanta rapper, along with fellow rapper Sergio Kitchens, known professionally as Gunna,… Read More
![Profile of Amy Tan: American Masters —Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AMERICAN-MASTERS-Amy-Tan-Unintended-Memoir-feature-900x422.png)
AMERICAN MASTERS Presents “Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir,” January 15 at 11 pm
American Masters Presents James Redford’s Final Documentary, Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir, January 15 at 11 pm on WOUB Features new interviews with Amy Tan, Kevin Kwan, Isabel Allende, Lisa Lu,… Read More