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Despite voter-approved anti-gerrymandering reforms, Ohio GOP still draws lopsided map

Republican state Sen. Rob McColley presents a new congressional district map, drawn by the Senate Republican Caucus. Andy Chow/Ohio Public Radio hide caption

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Despite voter-approved anti-gerrymandering reforms, Ohio GOP still draws lopsided map

Ohio's new congressional map favors Republicans 13 to 2. Voting rights advocates say it's a violation of redistricting rules voters put in place in 2018. One group has already filed a legal challenge.

History

The Mashpee Wampanoag want you to know the full history behind Thanksgiving

by Ayen Bior , Jonaki Mehta

The Mashpee Wampanoag want you to know the full history behind Thanksgiving

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Middle East

A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden's promise to help end war in Yemen

by Jackie Northam

A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden's promise to help end war in Yemen

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Boys Röyksopp

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Looser Now Röyksopp

Author Interviews

The new book 'Taste Makers' celebrates 7 immigrant women who shaped American cuisine

by Ailsa Chang , Connor Donevan , Courtney Dorning

The new book 'Taste Makers' celebrates 7 immigrant women who shaped American cuisine

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Second Wind L'Indécis

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Beautiful Day Without You Röyksopp

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National

How the U.S. became a 'backsliding democracy,' according to a European think tank

by Audie Cornish , Mano Sundaresan , Justine Kenin

How the U.S. became a 'backsliding democracy,' according to a European think tank

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Asia

South Korean semiconductor makers are giving the U.S. data, but with some concern

by Anthony Kuhn

South Korean semiconductor makers are giving the U.S. data, but with some concern

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Walking in the Rain Flash and the Pan

Meet the Arkansas cowboy who found a new life as a rodeo clown

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National

Meet the Arkansas cowboy who found a new life as a rodeo clown

by Brian Mann

Meet the Arkansas cowboy who found a new life as a rodeo clown

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Ride a White Horse The Sven Libaek Orchestra

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Tricky Two Röyksopp

Television

Encore: 50 years ago, 'The Electric Company' used comedy to help kids' reading skills

by Elizabeth Blair

Encore: 50 years ago, 'The Electric Company' used comedy to help kids' reading skills

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Theme The Electric Company

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National

Listeners remember loved ones lost to COVID-19, who will be missed at Thanksgiving

by Alejandra Marquez Janse , Mallory Yu

Listeners remember loved ones lost to COVID-19, who will be missed at Thanksgiving

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Medical Treatments

A different type of COVID-19 vaccine is about to roll out around the world

by Joe Palca

A different type of COVID-19 vaccine is about to roll out around the world

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Technology

A new website promises better Thanksgiving dinner conversations

by Connor Donevan , Ashley Brown

A new website promises better Thanksgiving dinner conversations

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Eple Röyksopp

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Author Interviews

Encore: Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on Germany and the world

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Die Unendlichkeit Tocotronic

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Latin America

Venezuelan opposition is regrouping after the ruling party dominated election

by John Otis

Venezuelan opposition is regrouping after the ruling party dominated election

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Despite voter-approved anti-gerrymandering reforms, Ohio GOP still draws lopsided map

by Andy Chow (Statehouse News Bureau)

Despite voter-approved anti-gerrymandering reforms, Ohio GOP still draws lopsided map

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Maps Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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Economy

How a meatpacking plant sent 2 towns down very different economic paths

by David Condos

How a meatpacking plant sent 2 towns down very different economic paths

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Alpha Male Röyksopp

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Movie Reviews

A peek at some of the 30 films that are opening this holiday season

by Bob Mondello

A peek at some of the 30 films that are opening this holiday season

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Somewhere Leonard Bernstein

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Dead to the World Röyksopp

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