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Gastrointestinal cancers target of $11.3 million grant to CWRU The Plain Dealer: An $11.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute will create a top-level research center for the prevention and cure of gastrointestinal cancers. “We hope that ultimately the research that is done in this…

How far does the streetcar ballot issue really go? Cincinnati Enquirer: The wording of a ballot issue to halt Cincinnati’s streetcar plan until 2020 may stop other rail projects in the city, according to legal experts. David Carney, associate professor of legal analysis and writing at the School…

Around Noon Book Club: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston WCPN: Rhonda Y. Williams, director of the Social Justice Institute/Alliance, discussed the 20th century classic Their Eyes Were Watching God and its author’s background in an on-air book club.

Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald wants employees to pay more for health care The Plain Dealer: Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald proposed the government could save $16 million on health care costs in three years by requiring employees to pay deductibles and co-insurance. The proposed…

Decoding redistricting and Dennis Kucinich’s decision to run again in Ohio ABC News: Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is opting to stay in Ohio and run against fellow Democrat Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a newly drawn congressional district. Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, discussed…

Active legs at night linked to heart problems Reuters: Men who jerk and flex their legs involuntarily at night are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, according to a new study led by Brian Koo, assistant professor of neurology. The study isn’t proof that overactive limbs cause heart…

Thirteen NE Ohio schools named '2012 Military Friendly' schools WKYC: Case Western Reserve University is one of 13 Northeast Ohio colleges and universities on G.I. Jobs magazine’s 2012 Military Friendly Schools list. The list honors the top 20 percent of higher education institutions that are…

Academics weigh in on statehood debate Cleveland Jewish News: Pete Moore, associate professor of political science, discussed the effects of the Palestinian bid for independent statehood based on 1967 borders. “The political impact (on the ground) will be negligible, but the general effect is to…

Hoarding: Humane societies find too many animals in homes The News-Messenger: Humane societies have seen an increase in animal hoarding, but the issue is nothing new, said Donald K. Freedheim, emeritus professor of psychology. “Hoarding has become, all of a sudden, a recognized problem,” he said.…

What not to do when you apply to college U.S. News & World Report: Robert McCullough, director of undergraduate admission, provides examples of mistakes to avoid when applying to college.