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Residents and members of a civil defense team conduct search and rescue operations after the Israeli army targeted Asma School, run by the United Nations agency that aids Palestinians in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza Strip on Sunday. The wounded, including children, were brought to Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The bodies of those who lost their lives were also brought to the hospital.

Israel awaits the U.S. election before a Gaza cease-fire, an official says

Egypt has a new cease-fire proposal amid Israel’s bombardment and siege of northern Gaza. Israel is discussing the proposal but waiting to see who is elected U.S. president, an official told NPR.

Patients seeking cancer treatment in the U.S. Virgin Islands must now go to the mainland. The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute at Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas remains closed because of extensive damage to areas like the CAT scan suite.

In The U.S. Virgin Islands, Health Care Remains In A Critical State

In September, two Category 5 hurricanes devastated the region. Now, its hospitals can no longer provide major surgery, cancer treatment or specialized care, forcing daily staff cuts and revenue loss.

Workers attach siding to a house at a new home construction site in Trappe, Maryland, on October 28, 2022. Rising interest rates could mean slowing job growth in construction and manufacturing.

U.S. hiring cooled slightly in October. That could help to ease inflation

Hiring slowed modestly in October, as employers added 261,000 jobs. That might take some of the upward pressure off inflation.

Democrat Vice President candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (left) and Republican Vice President nominee and Ohio U.S. Senator JD Vance (right).

Midwest influence: VP picks and the 2024 election

Midwesterners have cornered the market on vice presidential candidates for the 2024 election. This week Vice President Kamala Harris named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Walz’s selection follows former President Donald Trump naming Ohio U.S. Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Joining us to discuss the issue is another proud midwesterner and political expert, Ohio State University political scientist Paul Beck.

GOP dominates Ohio's statewide midterm races

Republicans captured every statewide office: Governor, Attorney General, Auditor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and three seats on the Ohio Supreme Court. The races were not even that close. Every statewide Republican won by double digits, except J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate race.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the major takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections.

Burt Young shouts into his CB radio in a scene from the 1978 film <em>Convoy</em>, which was inspired by C.W. McCall's hit song of the same name.

How A Trucker's Protest Anthem Became A '70s Hit

"Convoy," a 1976 novelty song attributed to C.W. McCall, topped the charts with its celebration of citizens band radio, trucker lingo and rugged individualism.

A photo collage featuring Vivek Ramaswamy (left) speaking into a microphone and Dr. Amy Acton (right) speaking at a podium.

The next Ohio governor will be new to elected office

For the first time in eight years, Ohio will have a new governor. It will be someone from outside government: tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, who briefly ran for president, or Amy Acton, who served in government for about a year.

US Senate candidate Tim Ryan wears a hooded sweat shirt in a campaign ad.

Tim Ryan tries to sway moderate Republican voters with new ads

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tim Ryan is working to erase Republicans’ built-in advantage in this state. New ads claim his opponent J.D. Vance is anti-police and touts his support of President Trump's trade policy.

Cleveland businessman and Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno speaks at a rally, March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. Republicans are watching two hot-button federal races in Ohio on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, that could affect their chances for potentially pivotal pickups this fall. Moreno failed to parlay Trump's endorsement into the type of runaway lead over his two rivals — Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan. That prompted Trump to hold a last-minute campaign rally for Moreno on Saturday.

Trump endorsement propels Bernie Moreno to Republican Senate nomination

There can be no doubt—at least for the Republican party—that Ohio is firmly MAGA country. A crowded primary for the U.S. Senate revealed a clear choice for Bernie Moreno by Ohioans. OSU Political Scientist Paul Beck joins the show to discuss this week's election results.

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Update: Sam Randazzo found dead amid bribery indictments

This week, former Ohio Public Utilities chairman Sam Randazzo died of an apparent suicide. Power Grab host Renee Fox joins WOSU's Mike Thompson to discuss the latest news in the ongoing bribery scandal.

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