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The sultry, smoky voice that launched a string of soulful hits on the pop charts gets a special tribute this week at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A new series called Rock Hall Honors kicks off Thursday with a celebration of gospel great Mavis Staples, featuring a live concert by Staples herself. The singer began a six-decade musical career as featured vocalist for the Staple Singers, back in the 1950s. Staples and her family combined church rhythms and harmonies with a message of social activism, bringing a new sound to the popular music stage.

Experts say that suicide rates are higher among international students. The situation prompted The Ohio State University's Office of International…

A national report ranks Ohio in the bottom half in the country for the health of women, infants and children.The United Health Foundation released its…

At some point this afternoon, the most advanced rover ever sent to Mars will touch down on the Red Planet to collect geologic samples in a quest to help...

A seashell found in a French cave in 1931 appears to have been modified by prehistoric people so that it could be used like a trumpet. This horn, however, is not the oldest known musical instrument.

Shawn Fritz plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

After a big divisional win against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns faced off against the New England Patriots and suffered a blowout loss. Heading into this Sunday's matchup, the Browns can't afford a loss if they want to stay in the playoff hunt.

Antonee Robinson broke through the freeze in the air and the U.S. offense, scoring in the 52nd minute to lift the United States over El Salvador 1-0 in Columbus at Lower.com Field.

The 'Step Up to Quality' program was created to increase the accountability of childcare programs that get state assistance. The Ohio Department of Job and Services said the program has made changes.

Israeli officials are working to gain the release of a soldier who was seized by Palestinian militants during a guerrilla raid Sunday in southern Israel. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is warning of a major incursion into the Gaza Strip unless Palestinian authorities hand over the abducted soldier.