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Cancer risk can lurk in our genes. So why don’t more people get tested?
By: Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — A few years ago, Junius Nottingham Jr. was on a family vacation in Florida with his wife, his daughter and his son, Jeremy. Jeremy was 28 years… Read More
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Officials say study of Ohio’s largest rivers shows great improvement since 1980s
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio officials say a first-ever comprehensive study of the state’s largest rivers indicates great improvement in water quality over the past few decades. Gov. Mike DeWine… Read More
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Libertarian Party of Ohio says Secretary of State is breaking federal law with pro-Issue 1 stance
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Saying he’s breaking federal law, the Libertarian Party of Ohio has filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel against Republican Secretary… Read More
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Money from outside Ohio in Issue 1 battle renews calls for campaign finance law changes
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Both sides in the fight over Issue 1, the proposed change to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments, have taken dollars for their… Read More
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Woman in Portsmouth goes viral for DIY-ing an all-pink Airbnb
By: Arielle Lyons
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WOUB) — A once abandoned and run-down Portsmouth home is being turned into an all-pink Airbnb – and it’s a big hit on Instagram. Katelyn Hanes bought the… Read More
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Why Americans are fascinated by this celebrity gangster, “AL CAPONE: ICON” – Aug. 8 at 9 pm
AL CAPONE: ICON Tuesday, August 8th at 9 pm Was Al Capone the quintessential self-made American man, a ruthless killer or both? His name sparks images of pin-stripe suits… Read More