Lead Story
Kevin McCarthy's run as speaker was relatively short and anything but sweet.
Local
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As of midnight, the Ohio Department of Education no longer exists and other changes will happen, according to Gov. Mike DeWine – even though seven Democratic state school board members won a court order that they say stops Republicans' revamping of K-12 education in Ohio.
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In this episode of The Internet Says it's True, we talk about the story of Ignaz Semmelweis. It wasn't until after the Hungarian physician's death that he was recognized as a medical revolutionary.
National
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The U.S. Forest Service is in charge of millions of acres in Colorado's mountains, but their workers can hardly afford to live there. Now, the service is trying to build more affordable staff housing.
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Digital coupons may be difficult for some consumers to get if they don't have smart phones or the internet. Consumer advocates say that means only the tech savvy can save on deals.
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The U.S. women won a record seventh consecutive team title at the gymnastics world championships. The team of Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong edged out Brazil and France.
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In an unlikely country, Uruguay, a particle physicist figured out how to convert energy grids to renewable energy. We tell the story of how he did it.
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An initiative to revive the Indus River hopes to save this major waterway from overuse and pollution. Some 240 million people are riding on the outcome. But the financing of it is controversial.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
In one form or another, all those questions are back on the table this term — mainly to take a second look at appeals from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Texas and parts the South.
Arts & Life
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist spent years in various bands, including Birds of Chicago and Our Native Daughters. Now Russell's startling sophomore album serves as a sort of rebirth.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
Dan Skinner talks with innovative leaders at Yuvo Health and My Community Health Center in Canton, Ohio, about the future of value-based healthcare in Ohio’s community health centers.
Listen to Protecting What Matters on Saturdays at 8:30am on 90.5 WCBE, or online on WCBE's Podcast Experience
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