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![An image of Clarence Eugene "Fuzzy" Haskins, an original member of the influential musical collective Parliament-Funkadelic. He has a yellow vest on.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/haskins-900x422.jpg)
Parliament-Funkadelic singer Clarence ‘Fuzzy’ Haskins dies at 81
By: Chloe Veltman I NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) – Clarence Eugene “Fuzzy” Haskins, an original member of the influential musical collective Parliament-Funkadelic, has died. He was 81. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted… Read More
![Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who had negotiated for the hostages release right up to the last hours of his presidency, waves to the crowd while putting his other hand around the shoulders of a former hostage in Iran, believed to be Bruce Laingen, at U.S. Air Force Hospital in Wiesbaden, Germany, Jan. 21, 1981.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AP23060791071035-e1679326861602-900x422.jpg)
Expert analyzes the new account of a GOP deal that used Iran hostage crisis for gain
By: John Yang | Kaisha Young | Juliet Fuisz | PBS NewsHour
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — The Iran hostage crisis consumed the last year of the Carter presidency, contributing to a perception of weakness. Saturday, a new allegation surfaced that Ronald Reagan’s campaign… Read More
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West Virginia’s governor signs budget bill and raises, insurance changes bills
By: John Raby | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a $4.87 billion budget bill Friday for the next fiscal year along with bills giving pay raises to public employees… Read More
![Volunteers at a petition signing event in Geauga County on first weekend petitions were available.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/download-3-2-e1679326319752-900x422.webp)
Backers of a reproductive rights amendment to Ohio’s constitution start gathering signatures
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Groups that want to put a proposal before voters this fall to enshrine abortion into the Ohio constitution took their petition signature gathering efforts… Read More
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Colorectal cancer is rising among Gen X, Y & Z. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — If you think you’re too young to get colorectal cancer, consider this: About 20,000 people in the U.S. under the age of 50 will be diagnosed this… Read More
![A block of houses sits in Cleveland in 2019.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/download-2-3-e1679324338558-900x422.webp)
Opponents warn the flat tax-property tax bill will mean higher property taxes for Ohio homeowners
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Hearings continue on the top priority for Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), a bill to create a 2.75% flat income tax and make… Read More
![Actors playing Madame Du Barry and Le Roi, The King](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2022080_038-900x422.jpg)
Sunday dramas continue with…more drama! CALL THE MIDWIFE, Sanditon on MASTERPIECE and MARIE ANTOINETTE continue – March 26
8:00 pm Call the Midwife (Season 12, Episode 2) Lucille struggles with her mental and emotional health; Sister Julienne is deeply concerned by an angry red rash… Read More
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New weather system at WOUB provides improved forecasting for the region and advanced training for college students
By: Andre Norrils
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Doppler Radar and storm tracking are part of the new Intelliweather system ATHENS, OH – People in southeast Ohio and western West Virginia are getting more reliable and accurate weather information… Read More