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Otto Warmbier

Otto Warmbier, the student released from North Korea last week, has died

Conflict

The 22-year-old, who had suffered severe brain damage, was medically evacuated to the United States on June 13. He died Monday at 2:20 p.m. (1820 GMT), surrounded by relatives in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Stop-and-frisk policy not unique to New York

Global Politics

Study find certain U.S. regions can keep poor people poor

Ubiquitous Maggi seasoning reminds people the world over of home

NCAA Tournament 2012: Top seeds, Ohio teams big winners going into Sweet Sixteen

Arts, Culture & Media

Tea Party’s take on trimming the defense budget

Global Politics

The defense budget has become ‘bloated’ and shouldn’t be ‘off limits’ to cuts say some Tea Party members.

DHL shuts down in Ohio

DHL’s cuts could mean the loss of 7000 jobs in Wilmington, Ohio; Unemployment Compensation Fund nearly depleted.

Barack Obama and the NAACP

Global Politics

Barack Obama spoke before the NAACP’s Annual Convention, where he stressed that he would continue to talk about personal responsibility.

Lead and violent crime

Health & Medicine

New research reveals that lead exposure in early development shrinks key areas of the brain, and is linked with violent crime.

Why Houston is Number One

Texans have long been known for their distinct state pride. Yell out the “the stars at night, are big and bright…” and you know a bunch of Texans will finish the call and response with a loud “deep in the heart of Texas.” Whether it’s the capitol city of Austin or small towns like Marfa, […]