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Carlo Acutis, who died at 15 in 2006, has long been called the "patron saint of the internet." After many years, two miracles and Vatican approval, he's officially set to be canonized, likely in 2025.
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As work continues to alleviate the impact of decades of industrial waste and pollution on the Cuyahoga River, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Districts is beginning to tackle the emerging threat from stormwater runoff.
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President Biden spent the weekend after the debate doing damage control, trying to convince supporters he’s still up to the job.
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Torn between a base that wants more restrictions on abortion and a moderate majority that does not, it seems many Republicans would rather avoid the topic. But they can’t escape talking about it.
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A bill passed at the Ohio Statehouse last week modernizes record keeping for county recorders, but the final version doesn’t include an amendment requested by housing advocates.
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Researchers following a group of American children for decades found that even short periods of housing instability increased the chances of poor mental and physical health years later.
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A memo obtained by NPR says the campaign wants a streamlined platform to keep a focused message. In an attempt to tamp down controversy, they also plan to sort the language behind closed doors.
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Three years after President Biden issued an executive order for boosting voter registration, GOP officials are ramping up efforts to turn it into a partisan flash point before this fall’s election.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased risk of dengue infections in the U.S. this summer. The mosquito-borne virus is surging, and human travel is expanding its reach.
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