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A City Looks To STEM School To Lift Economy, But Will Grads Stay?

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A City Looks To STEM School To Lift Economy, But Will Grads Stay?

What can a city in decline do to make a comeback? In Springfield, Ohio, a new school is trying to turn the tide. But local leaders say keeping young people from moving away is key to economic revival.

A City Looks To STEM School To Lift Economy, But Will Grads Stay?

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A Diversified Economy Cushions Columbus, Ohio, From Downturns

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A Diversified Economy Cushions Columbus, Ohio, From Downturns

Being the state capital, home to Ohio State University and attractive to younger workers has made Columbus a nearly recession-proof economic hub of Ohio. Can its success be replicated elsewhere?

A Diversified Economy Cushions Columbus, Ohio, From Downturns

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Springfield, Ohio: A Shrinking City Faces A Tough Economic Future

Kids bike on Selma Road in Springfield, Ohio. "Springfield is a rather typical small city that has grown poorer over the years," former mayor Roger Baker says. Maddie McGarvey for NPR hide caption

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Springfield, Ohio: A Shrinking City Faces A Tough Economic Future

As it transitions away from manufacturing, Springfield relies more on lower-paying service jobs. For many, a middle-class life is out of reach. But some see signs of hope for the local economy.

Springfield, Ohio: A Shrinking City Faces A Tough Economic Future

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A Nation Engaged: Is This Still A Land Of Economic Opportunity?

Darren Holly steers coils of steel through Pentaflex, a manufacturer of parts for heavy trucks, in Springfield, Ohio. Maddie McGarvey for NPR hide caption

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A Nation Engaged: Is This Still A Land Of Economic Opportunity?

NPR's series, A Nation Engaged, takes a deeper look at economic opportunity in 21st century America. Is the middle class still shrinking, and what can political leaders do to help?

How To Lose The Senate In 82 Days

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., seen here in 2012, are both facing competitive elections in 2016. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption

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How To Lose The Senate In 82 Days

Senate Republicans are bracing for down-ballot losses that are likely to cost the party their Senate majority this year.

How To Lose The Senate In 82 Days

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Emirates Advises Citizens Not To Wear Traditional Dress While Traveling

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, prime minister of United Arab Emirates, wears traditional dress as he listens to an Emirati employee while visiting al-Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. Kamran Jebreili/AP hide caption

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Emirates Advises Citizens Not To Wear Traditional Dress While Traveling

The new guidance, meant to "preserve their safety," comes after an Emirati man was mistaken for an ISIS member and handcuffed by police in Ohio. He then fainted and was hospitalized.

In 9 Out Of 10 Cities, Middle-Income Families Are Slipping Away

Factories have been closing in southwest Ohio for years. This Delphi factory in Dayton shut down in 2006. Economists say that to a large degree, the decline in middle incomes reflects the loss of factory jobs. J.D. Pooley/Getty Images hide caption

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In 9 Out Of 10 Cities, Middle-Income Families Are Slipping Away

A new study by the Pew Research Center shows the share of middle-income households is shrinking. That's because more households are moving into the upper class, while others are sinking lower.

Ohio's Attorney General Calls Pike County Killings A 'Coldblooded' Massacre

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Ohio's Attorney General Calls Pike County Killings A 'Coldblooded' Massacre

Mike DeWine said investigators discovered "commercial" marijuana-growing operations at some of the murder sites. Eight members of the same family were found dead at four homes in Pike County, Ohio.

"I just found my cousin with a gunshot wound."

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For The Insured But Cash-Strapped, Free Health Clinics Still Have A Place

When deductibles and copays are high, quite a few people with insurance turn to free clinics for care. Jens Magnusson/Ikon Images/Getty Images hide caption

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For The Insured But Cash-Strapped, Free Health Clinics Still Have A Place

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Although many people thought the federal health law would reduce the need for free clinics, low-income people with high deductibles and copays still frequent the clinics for routine care.

Honda Tries To Race Ahead With Its New Acura NSX Hybrid

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Honda Tries To Race Ahead With Its New Acura NSX Hybrid

Your fantasy "supercar" may be a Porsche 918 or Lamborghini. Now Honda wants to change your dream by rolling out the Acura NSX — the most expensive car ever built in the U.S. by a major manufacturer.

Honda Tries To Race Ahead With Its New Acura NSX Hybrid

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Cleveland Readies For Protests Ahead Of Potentially Volatile GOP Convention

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Cleveland Readies For Protests Ahead Of Potentially Volatile GOP Convention

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The city's police are buying riot gear and bringing in officers from other cities to prepare for a political convention that could draw protesters from across the political spectrum.

Cleveland Readies For Protests Ahead Of Potentially Volatile GOP Convention

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5 Headlines For The Morning After Mega Tuesday

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5 Headlines For The Morning After Mega Tuesday

Clinton won big; Trump continued his triumphant streak, with the notable exception of Kasich's win in Ohio; Rubio dropped out after a dismal showing in Florida. What that means, in five stories.

5 Mega Tuesday Takeaways: Trump, Clinton Both Building Broad Party Coalitions

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5 Mega Tuesday Takeaways: Trump, Clinton Both Building Broad Party Coalitions

As Donald Trump continues to win primaries across the country, his amorphous coalition grows. White voters propelled a Hillary Clinton win in Ohio, while black voters helped her take Illinois.